Magick Matters

“The Quiet Moon: Pathways to an Ancient Way of Being” by Kevin Parr

"The ancient Celts lived by and worshipped the moon. While modern, digital life is often at odds with nature—rubbing against it rather than working in harmony with it—is there something to be said for embracing this ancient way of being and reconnecting to the moon’s natural calendar? January’s Quiet Moon reflects an air of melancholy, illuminating a midwinter of quiet menace; it was the time of the Dark Days for the ancient Celts, when the natural world balanced on a knife edge. By May, the Bright Moon brings happiness as time slows, mayflies cloud and elderflowers cascade. Nature approaches her peak during a summer of short nights and bright days—this was when the ancient Celts...>>

“The Illuminati: The History of One of the World’s Most Notorious Secret Societies” by Charles River Editors

"The emergence of secret societies has always been one of the most fascinating facets of civilization, a phenomenon that has been around since the birth of mankind. Even centuries after some of these groups were founded, they remain well-known, such as the Knights Templar, a group of armored warriors who hailed from the Holy Land. The Skulls and Bones and the Freemasons are a few more names that immediately ring a bell. But of all of history's secret societies, the legend behind one's name surpasses them all: the Illuminati. Of the countless secret societies that have risen and fallen since the dawn of time, none could come close to touching the notoriety of the Illuminati....>>

“The Illuminati: Facts & Fiction” by Mark Dice

"Secret societies have both fascinated and frightened people for hundreds of years. Often the infamous Illuminati is mentioned as the core of conspiracies which span the globe. The Illuminati is actually a historical secret society which had goals of revolutions and world domination dating back to the 1770s. Since then, rumors and conspiracy theories involving the Illuminati continue to spread, sometimes finding their way into popular novels like Dan Brown's Angels & Demons and Hollywood movies like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. More recently, music videos, award shows, and sporting events are said to be somehow connected. Some men have even come forward claiming to be former members, offering details of what they allege are the...>>

“Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer’s Path” by Nicole Gulotta

"A guide for the next generation of writers—self-care rituals, creativity-generating rhythms, and personalized strategies for embracing a creative life Wild Words is an invitation to explore the intersection of your writing practice with everything else in your busy life. Through personal stories and practical lessons you’ll learn how to enter a new relationship with your creativity, one that honors where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and where you are today. Discover methods to support a sustainable writing practice, clarifying and nourishing routines, an understanding of your own creative history, and guidance on how to make small but powerful mind-set shifts (such as how to see a career as a partner rather than an obstacle). Above...>>

“Saturn Returns: Your Cosmic Coming of Age” by Caggie Dunlop

"What if there was a simple explanation for the turbulence and challenges of your twenties? What if every obstacle you faced, whether in love, your career or in your own relationship to your self, had a greater purpose all along? In Saturn Returns, Caggie Dunlop and astrologer Noura Bourni, unpack the astrological phenomenon that holds the answers to these all-important questions. Your Saturn Return occurs in your late twenties as the planet Saturn re-enters the position it was in when you were born. This transit is considered an essential time of reckoning and renewal, and an opportunity to step into your higher self. For Caggie Dunlop this period of her life was transformative: she realised that...>>