13.12.2021

“Popular Spiritualities: The Politics of Contemporary Enchantment” edited by Lynne Hume and Kathleen McPhillips

Magick Matters

"In our contemporary post-modern world, popular forms of spirituality are increasingly engaging with notions of re-enchantment — of self and community. Not only are narratives of re-enchantment appearing in popular culture at the personal and spiritual level, but also they are often accompanied by a pragmatic approach that calls for political activism and the desire to change the world to incorporate these new ideas. Drawing on case studies of particular groups, including pagans, witches, radical faeries, post-modern tourists, and queer and goddess groups, contributors from Australia, the UK and North America discuss various forms of spirituality and how they contribute to self-knowledge, identity, and community life. The book documents an emerging engagement between new...>>

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13.12.2021

“An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism” by Richard H. Jones

Magick Matters

"The purpose of this book is to fill a gap in contemporary mystical studies: an overview of the basic ways to approach mystical experiences and mysticism. It discusses the problem of definitions of "mystical experiences" and "mysticism" and advances characterizations of "mystical experiences" in terms of certain altered states of consciousness and "mysticism" in terms of encompassing ways of life centered on such experiences and states. Types of mystical experiences, enlightened states, paths, and doctrines are discussed, as is the relation of mystical experiences and mysticism to religions and cultures. The approaches of constructivism, contextualism, essentialism, and perennialism are presented. Themes in the history of the world's major mystical traditions are set forth. Approaches...>>

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13.12.2021

“The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary: Working Domestic Magick with Hestia” by Raechel Henderson

Magick Matters

"Tending the Hearth and Home with the Magickal Energy of Hestia The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary is a fabulous book of magickal spells, crafts, and recipes for each room of your house. Based on the powerful energy and mythos of the goddess Hestia, these magickal activities and workings can be practiced by anyone, regardless of spiritual orientation. Magick themes and techniques abound―love and transformation in the kitchen, communication and friendship in the living room, purification and health in the bathroom, prosperity and sleep in the bedroom, and protection at the threshold. You will discover recipes for food magick as well as tips for creating your own green cleaning supplies. Author Raechel Henderson also includes hands-on...>>

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13.12.2021

“Abhichara: Tantric Magic and Mysticism” by Adinath Jayadhar and Siddheshwari Jayadhar

Magick Matters

"Abhichara is the Tantric magic of India focused both on the adept's deification and the achievement of their other life goals, including material goals. Books on Abhichara translated into European languages are a great bibliographical rarity. This unique book Abhichara: Tantric Magic and Mysticism gives a general overview of Abhichara, and describes the pantheon of deities of the Abhichara mandala and the mantic system of Shri Matrika. One of the parts of this book is devoted to the basics of practical metaphysics. The book also outlines the principles of archiving information and energy in mantras and spells, and the principles of releasing energy and information from mantras and spells. Studying this book will help...>>

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13.12.2021

“An Epicure in the Terrible: A Centennial Anthology of Essays in Honor of H. P. Lovecraft” edited by David E. Schultz and S.T. Joshi (2015 revised ed)

Magick Matters

"When An Epicure in the Terrible first appeared in 1991, commemorating the centennial of H. P. Lovecraft’s birth, it was hailed as a significant contribution to Lovecraft studies. Its thirteen original essays, along with a lengthy biocritical introduction by S. T. Joshi, contained penetrating work by leading authorities in the field. Among them were Kenneth W. Faig, Jr.’s pioneering study of Lovecraft’s parents; Jason C. Eckhardt’s analysis of Lovecraft’s heritage as a New England Yankee; and Donald R. Burleson’s treatment of the key theme of “touching the glass,” epitomized by The Outsider. Other essays in the book deal with such topics as the theme of isolation in Lovecraft’s fiction (Stefan Dziemianowicz); Lovecraft’s cosmic imagery (Steven...>>

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