Magick Matters

“Women Writers and the Occult in Literature and Culture: Female Lucifers, Priestesses, and Witches” by Miriam Wallraven

"Examining the intersection of occult spirituality, text, and gender, this book provides a compelling analysis of the occult revival in literature from the 1880s through the course of the twentieth century. Bestselling novels such as The Da Vinci Code play with magic and the fascination of hidden knowledge, while occult and esoteric subjects have become very visible in literature during the twentieth century. This study analyses literature by women occultists such as Alice Bailey, Dion Fortune, and Starhawk, and revisits texts with occult motifs by canonical authors such as Sylvia Townsend Warner, Leonora Carrington, and Angela Carter. This material, which has never been analysed in a literary context, covers influential movements such as Theosophy,...>>

“Borrowed Genius: Gateway to Self-Transformation” by Win Wenger and Harman Max Benda

"There is a story... that the borrowed-genius process dates back to the time when men and genies traded freedom for wishes. As was fairly common back then, a man found a magic lamp. The instructions said to rub it 3 times. On the third rub out popped a genie. "—For my freedom, you get four wishes." The man wished for money beyond his wildest dreams, the love of good people whom he also loved, and a palace to live in. The genie said something to the effect that "Your wishes are my command". In the blink of an eye, the man had more money than he could imagine. There were people who loved him and whom he...>>

“Ride the Dragon: A Magickal Grimoire. A Myth for the New Millennium” by Dawnea Adams

"Ride the Dragon is a Magickal Grimoire, a comprehensive journey of Casting Magick the Ride the Dragon way. Filled with Spells, Magick, and nuts and bolts information, it gives you the Confidence and Power to Cast Magick — and get results! Written by Dawnea Adams, also known as The Witch of Malibu, Ride the Dragon is for everyone; from baby witches to High Magickal Practitioners. Ride the Dragon is for those of you who have wanted to Practice, but were either afraid or just didn't know where to start. Ride the Dragon will take you there! Magick Saves! "...>>

“Your Magical Garden: Harness the Power of the Elements to Create an Enchanted Outdoor Space” by Clare Gogerty

"Discover how to awaken the magic of the elements in your outdoor space through thoughtful planting, careful planning of features, and simple spells and rituals. Modern witchcraft is a nature-based discipline, harnessing the power of plants, the spirit of the land, the benefits of each season, and the cycle of nature. Inspired by the Five Elements—Spirit, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—and based on author Clare Gogerty's own experience, Your Magical Garden will encourage you to look at your outdoor space with a witch’s eye. Each chapter is based on one of the Five Elements and offers details about the element and its potency, how to work with it in your garden, what plants are associated...>>