Magick Matters

“Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia” by Kanani Soleil

"Park the minivan and put the kids to bed; it's time for a bit of suburban magic. Witchcraft isn't limited to rustic cabins and edgy alleyways. Today's witches are everywhere: big cities, dark forests, and even the parks of suburbia. They brew potions in well-appointed kitchens after long, grueling commutes. They craft spells on coffee tables after school PTA meetings. Magic is for everyone. Witch and suburban mom Kanani Soleil shares how to practice magic in the 'burbs, including where to buy supplies, how to create a magical home, and what to do when spirits move in. Packed with practical spells, recipes, and rituals adapted for the suburban world, Kanani gives the reader permission to ...>>

“Ordinary Mystics: Psychedelics, Faith, and the Reclaiming of Direct Spiritual Experience” by Matt Zemon

"Discover an ancient way to meet the Sacred. For thousands of years, humans have met the Divine through sacred mushrooms. Today, ordinary Americans are quietly finding their way back to that practice, in living rooms and churches and clinics, and coming home changed. Researchers at Johns Hopkins, NYU, and a growing number of other institutions have documented these as among the most spiritually significant experiences of participants' lives, ranking them alongside the birth of a child or the death of a parent. Writing as a scholar who serves a faith community that receives psychedelics as a sacrament, Matt Zemon bridges the clinical lab and the candlelit ceremony. Ordinary Mystics is an invitation to discover an ...>>

“Monstrous Bitch: A History of Terrifying Women” by Eleanor Johnson

"A provocative look at how a sexually voracious demoness from ancient myth became the defining archetype of Western misogyny For as long as human societies have been telling stories, the patriarchy has felt threatened by women. In this book, Eleanor Johnson provides an engaging cultural history of a figure she calls the "monstrous bitch", the notorious female who has haunted the patriarchal imagination for centuries, feared for her sexual promiscuity, her exercise of reproductive agency and control, and her outspoken way of contesting patriarchal power. In a narrative brimming with insight, Johnson traces the origins of female monstrosity to the demoness Lamashtu of ancient Mesopotamia, showing how this infanticidal, hypersexual, loudmouthed monster appears in different ...>>

“Even Mystics Have Bills to Pay: Balancing a Spiritual Life and Earthly Living” by Jim Rosemergy

"A conscious awareness of God can be the beginning of a whole new life! This insightful new edition tells you what mystics of the world have discovered time and time again: The key to prosperity is turning toward God. Even Mystics Have Bills to Pay focuses squarely on an awareness of the Divine. It invites you to go beyond old methods of making ends meet and to "dig deeper, not for precious metals, but for the treasure that is within us". The book is divided into four sections: The Foundation, Put Them to the Test, The Coming Vision and A Forty-Day Guide to Prosperous Living."...>>

“This Is Your Year: A Seasonal Guide to Manifesting with the Wheel of the Year” by Krystle Jordan

"Krystle Jordan, a.k.a. The Wholesome Witch, guides you on a year-long journey to make your personal and spiritual goals a reality by working with the power of the seasons. Embrace the transformative energy of the Wheel of the Year — the tried-and-true Celtic calendar that harnesses the power and cycles of nature. Join in any season and learn about the eight sabbats — the celebrations that make up the Wheel of the Year, from Samhain for letting go and surrendering to the universe, to Imbolc for intention setting and Beltane for taking action towards your goals. Choose from over 100 rituals, meditations, and journaling activities to suit your needs. Plan your own seasonal celebrations, from ...>>