Magick Matters

25.10.2022

“The Art of Darkness: A Treasury of the Morbid, Melancholic and Macabre” by S. Elizabeth

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"The Art of Darkness is a visually rich sourcebook featuring eclectic artworks that have been inspired and informed by the morbid, melancholic, and macabre. Throughout history, artists have been obsessed with darkness — creating works that haunt and horrify, mesmerise and delight, and play on our innermost fears. Gentileschi took revenge with paint in Judith Slaying Holofernes while Bosch depicted fearful visions of Hell that still beguile. Victorian Britain became strangely obsessed with the dead and in Norway Munch explored anxiety and fear in one of the most famous paintings in the world (The Scream, 1893). Today, the Chapman Brothers, Damien Hirst and Louise Bourgeois, as well as many lesser known artists working in the...>>

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25.10.2022

“The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic” by S. Elizabeth

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"A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences. Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the esoteric? From the beginning of human creativity itself, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have created curious artworks that transcend time and place — but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms? From theosophy and kabbalah, to the zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometry — The Art of the Occult introduces major occult themes and showcases the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover the symbolic and...>>

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25.10.2022

“Toil and Trouble: A Women’s History of the Occult” by Lisa Kroger and Melanie R. Anderson

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "A celebration of magical women and nonbinary people in American history, from Salem to WitchTok. Meet the mystical women and nonbinary people from US history who found strength through the supernatural—and those who are still forging the way today. From the celebrity spirit mediums of the nineteenth century to contemporary activist witches hexing the patriarchy, these icons have long used magic and mysticism to seize the power they’re so often denied. Organized around different approaches women in particular have taken to the occult over the decades—using the supernatural for political gain, seeking fame and fortune as spiritual practitioners, embracing their witchy identities, and more—this book shines a light on underappreciated magical pioneers, including: ✦ Dion Fortune,...>>

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25.10.2022

“The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom” by La Carmina

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Discover the fascinating history and culture of Satanism through the ages and learn why many Satanists today stand up for free inquiry and personal liberty. Satanism is too often misunderstood as a religion that makes blood sacrifices to an evil, horned Prince of Darkness. In reality, modern Satanists are nonviolent and nontheistic, and consider the Devil to be a meaningful metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge, reason, and justice. The Little Book of Satanism details the “mark of the beast” in cultural and historic movements over the centuries, which have informed the sincerely held beliefs and practices of Satanists today. Written by award-winning alternative culture journalist and blogger La Carmina, this comprehensive guide...>>

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24.10.2022

“Moon Spells of a Wicked Witch: Witchcraft and Magic to Harness the Power of the Moon” by Thalia Thorne

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"Change Your Life with the Power of the Moon! Used as a source of power since ancient times, from the Greeks to the Egyptians to the Persians, the moon has always been magical. It was viewed as a connection to the natural world, because our ancestors all knew one important thing: The moon brings light to the darkness. Moon Spells of a Wicked Witch will teach you to: Use the phases of the moon to affect and enhance your magic. Work with the Goddesses of the Moon and bring their energy into your life. How to make your own lunar magic toolkit. 40 spells with...>>

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