Magick Matters

“Understanding Indo-European Cosmology, Theology, and Metaphysics” by Zachary Gill (Hammer & Vajra III)

"In this companion book to Syncretic Indo-European Faith (Hammer & Vajra), Mr. Gill focuses, firstly, on Indo-European apologetics to provide Pagans, Heathens, and those of Dharmic faith (Vedic Heathenism for those who follow the Hammer and Vajra project), ammunition for defense, as well as clear-cut answers for their own questions. Second, he hopes it will provide believers with a skillset to reach others of their folk, tribe, community, or Indo-European leaning peoples and guide them towards a more structured, and stable belief, though one that is still freer with its expression and connection to the greater picture than that of other faiths. For those who aren’t of Indo-European faith, or heritage, the hope is that...>>

“Onmyodo: Spiritual Traditions Across Asia” by Zachary Gill (Hammer & Vajra II)

"A comprehensive guide to the history and study of Daoism via Onmyōdō on how it influenced Japanese faiths such as Shinto and Shugendō. The book is broken into two parts with the first part being a historical and academic level approach to Onmyōdō. The author reviews it’s historical practice and influences from conceived origins up until today, including influences from the Eurasian Steppes with Tengriism, to Chinese Imperial faith, and the Vedic influences from India. Also, an analysis of how Japanese pop culture has kept certain symbolism, and understandings alive as well as subtle exposed the West to both Japanese, and greater Eurasian culture. Part two is a spiritual guide that has firsthand practical knowledge...>>

“Syncretic Indo-European Faith” by Zachary Gill (Hammer & Vajra I)

"A compendium of Indo-European religion and a guide for the spiritual concepts of Vedic Heathenism. A Syncretic Indo-European Faith by Zachary Gill is an introduction to a syncretic modern faith, to include the practices, history, culture, and values that makes up this IE based Heathen path. Using both academic research and personal gnosis, Mr. Gill illustrates how the roots of Indo-European peoples and their many-branched faiths can guide the modern heathen. This book is especially for those who wish to reinvigorate their practice. He examines the IE deities in-depth, contrasting, and comparing them across branches and offering a study of how deities have changed in both appearance and function over time and culture. It...>>

“Gurdjieff & the Ladies of the Rope: Gurdjieff’s Special Left Bank Women’s Group” by William Patrick Patterson

"This is the first book to examine the Rope, the special ladies-only group of spiritual seekers that G.I. Gurdjieff formed on Paris' Left Bank. All lesbians, except one, the group included such people as Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap, co-editors of the Little Review, the archetype of all avant garde literary magazines; Kathryn Hulme, author of The Nuns's Story and Undiscovered Country; Solita Solano, author, editor and companion of Janet Flanner who wrote for The New Yorker as Genet; and Georgette Leblanc, diva, actress and mistress of Maurice Maeterlinck, the Belgian playwright best known for The Blue Bird. During his thirty-seven years of work in the West, Gurdjieff's creation of the Rope remains his most...>>

“Glimpses of Magonia: A Memoir of My Anomalous Experiences” by Emma Woods

"An anomalous experiencer’s life is complicated. Unnerving events, profoundly at odds with our current mainstream view of reality, periodically intrude into everyday life. In doing so, they offer tantalizing views of otherworldly realms that we do not yet understand. In Glimpses of Magonia, Emma Woods shares her deeply personal journey navigating a lifetime of disconcerting yet transformative anomalous experiences. Her story provides a unique insight into what drives experiencers like her to seek answers in the UFO field. Woods further documents groundbreaking research on UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the paranormal. The intriguing results provide important additional clues as to how the supernatural enigma operates in our world. NOTE: This book does not cover any events that occurred...>>