15.11.2021

“Yesterday’s Sky: Astrology and Reincarnation” by Steven Forrest

Magick Matters

"Behind your familiar astrological chart lies another chart entirely, one whose existence you may never have suspected. It carries your treasures and your wounds. Where the astrologer’s predictions and the realities of your life might not in all honesty have lined up, this chart-behind-the-chart will help you see why. This second, hidden chart tells the tale of who you were in a prior lifetime. It speaks of what wounded you then and what work you left undone. It reveals the old ghosts that still haunt you today and it describes what happens when you let them grab the steering wheel of your life. This chart explains the reasons you have the chart you have today...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Last Skinwalker: The Avenging Witch Of The Navajo Nation” by Gary Swanson

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"This book is dedicated solely to the evil witch called Skinwalker, which a rough translation means, “With it, he goes on all fours.” There are many witches in the Diné (Navajo) culture, and they are mostly select individuals who possess the special powers to heal and administer these special healing powers to their people. Some of our investigations involved discreet meetings in remote locations; almost like participating in some clandestine espionage operation; however looking back on it now, we understand fully that many of our secretive meetings were truthfully on the edge of what, according to their true beliefs, our Navajo contacts could have been in life and death situations! These stories were told...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England” by Carol F. Karlsen

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"Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem. More than three hundred years later, the question "Why?" still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches―vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society."...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Kitchen Witch Everyday Magic Book” by Mimi Riser

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"Magic has often been described as “supernatural” – but only by those who don’t understand how intrinsically natural real magic is. Throughout human history all cultures of all places and times have practiced some form of magic, ranging from the most elaborate of rituals to the simplest homespun spells. Magic is a way of communing with the Divine and taking an active part in our own destiny by recognizing that we are part of the Divine, created by and comprised of the same cosmic energy that drives the whole Universe. As such, we have the power to tap into that energy and use it to influence our lives for the better. The truth is,...>>

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15.11.2021

“Zen for Druids: A Further Guide to Integration, Compassion and Harmony with Nature” by Joanna van der Hoeven

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"The teachings of Zen Buddhism combined with the earth-based tradition of Druidry can create a holistic way of life that is deeply integrated with the seasons, the environment and the present moment. In soul-deep relationship we can use the techniques and wisdom from both traditions to find balance and harmony within our own lives. In this text we explore the concepts of the Dharma (the Buddha's teachings) and how they relate to the wisdom of the Druid tradition. We also look at the Wheel of the Year in modern Druidry with regards to the Dharma, incorporating the teachings into every seasonal festival in an all-encompassing celebration of nature. We explore meditation, mindfulness, animism and...>>

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