Magick Matters

30.01.2023

“No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism” by Chris Niebauer

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"While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris Niebauer began to notice striking parallels between the latest discoveries in psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and other schools of Eastern thought. When he presented his findings to a professor, his ideas were quickly dismissed as "pure coincidence, nothing more". Fast-forward 20 years later and Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. In...>>

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29.01.2023

“The Game of Life and How to Play It: Includes Expanded Study Guide” by Florence Scovel Shinn (2023 gift edition)

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "The complete and original New Thought classic upgraded for the 21st century with study questions and action items that help you make Shinn’s wisdom change your life! This study edition of one of the most influential self-help books of the last hundred years makes Shinn’s principles relevant to 21st-century readers. Shinn begins with the following statement: “Most people consider life a battle. It’s not a battle... It’s a game. And like most games, it can’t be played successfully without understanding the rules.” In a clear and accessible manner, Shinn then sets forth and explores the six key rules for the game of life, providing to readers the user’s manual for making informed decisions and...>>

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29.01.2023

“Finding the Fool: A Tarot Journey to Radical Transformation” by Meg Jones Wall

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Finding the Fool is a tarot resource and study guide that goes beyond standardized, traditional interpretations, instead opening the door for readers of all genders, identities, and experience levels to build a unique and personal relationship with the cards. For Meg Jones Wall, the tarot path to your real, authentic self is bigger than what can be found in only one deck, one way, or one teaching. Breaking through barriers to show up as who you truly are—that is the radical journey to self-discovery and transformation. Featuring clear, inclusive, and contemporary explorations for every card, Meg provides a roadmap for our own radical journey, giving us the tools and information needed to tap into...>>

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29.01.2023

“Protection & Reversal Magick: A Witch’s Defense Manual” by Jason Miller (2023 revised and updated edition)

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Everyone, whether they practice witchcraft or not, is susceptible to unwanted spells and curses. The difference is that witches and magicians can do something about it. Now you can too. Protection & Reversal Magick is a complete how-to guide to preventing, defending, and reversing magical attacks of any kind. Here, renowned scholar and magick practitioner Jason Miller shows readers how to: Set up early-warning systems Appease angry spirits through offerings Perform banishings and make amulets that will prevent most attacks Make magical “decoys” to absorb attacks against you Summon guardian spirits or gods for help ...>>

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29.01.2023

“How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond” by John Powell

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"What makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do ten violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in How Music Works, an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear and engaging voice, Powell leads you on a fascinating journey through the world of music, with lively discussions of the secrets behind harmony timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and more. From how musical notes came to be (you can thank a group of stodgy men in 1939...>>

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