Magick Matters

“Predicting with Conditional Nakṣatra-Based Daśās” by Marc Boney

"The incredible daśā systems of Jyotiṣa are what give it such predictive power. The Bṛhat Pārāśara Horā Śāstra, that great compendium of astrological knowledge, gives 35 different ones, including nine conditional nakṣatra-based daśās that can be applied only when a birth chart meet certain criterion. In this monumental work of over 400 pages, Master Jyotiṣī Marc Boney, presents each of these in great detail and profusely illustrates their efficacy in timing major life events using the birth charts of well-known individuals. He then presents his own case studies in which these conditional daśās were used to accurately predict. Also included in this book is a chapter giving a systematic, step-by-step methodology for predicting with planetary periods...>>

“Predicting Major Life Events: A Composite Approach” by Marc Boney

"In this landmark book master jyotiṣi Marc Boney initiates students into a sophisticated methodology for predicting eight major life events. This methodology includes: • simultaneous use of both the Parshari and Jaimini systems • use of alternative lagnas when considering both the static potentials of a birth chart and the dynamic potentials of a particular period/sub-period•extensive use of divisional charts • application of multiple daśās when timing an event • application of transits and the qualification of these using aṣtakavarga. The eight major events are educational achievement, career rise, financial prosperity, marriage, childbirth, home purchase, settlement aboard and spiritual initiation."...>>

“Meditations: 50 Meditation Techniques” by CM Hamilton

"Would you like to learn many different meditation techniques? Do you want inspiration to start or improve your own meditation practice? Meditations provides simple and clear instructions for 50 different meditation techniques including mantra meditation, mindfulness, breath counting, relaxation, metta meditation, visualisation, body scan, flight relaxation, stoic meditation, writing meditations and more. The techniques are divided into three categories: focused attention, monitoring/mindfulness and intentional thinking, and in addition there are 25 tips for starting, improving and maintaining a meditation practice. Meditation has been used by humans for thousands of years to improve concentration, reduce stress, gain perspective, increase well-being and to achieve more. There are many ways to meditate, and...>>

“Meditation for Beginners” by Jack Kornfield

"Have you ever thought about trying meditation, but didn’t know how to get started? With Meditation for Beginners, trusted teacher Jack Kornfield shows you how simple it is to start—and stick with—a daily meditation practice. “Insight” or vipassana meditation is the time-honored skill of calming the spirit and clearing the mind for higher understanding. Now, in this course created especially for beginners, Kornfield offers a straightforward, step-by-step method for bringing meditation into your life. Using the meditations included in this book, you will discover how easy it is to use your breath, physical sensations—and even difficult emotions—to create tranquility and lovingkindness in your everyday life. These simple, elegant practices are so easy to...>>

“Calm Breath, Calm Mind: A Guide to the Healing Power of Breath” by Geshe YongDong Losar

"Discover ancient Tibetan breath practices for calming your mind and improving your health in this plain-English guide. Over millennia, many Eastern traditions have developed practices that use the powerful healing energy of breath to treat physical, emotional, and mental problems. In Chinese, this energy is called chi; in Sanskrit it is called prana; and in Tibetan it is called lung. Lung is life-giving energy that moves through our bodies. A lack or imbalance of lung can create illnesses of body and mind or cause emotional struggles such as confusion, anger, and sadness. In this book, Geshe YongDong Losar, a scholar and monk in the ancient Bön tradition of Tibet, guides us through time-tested practices to...>>