01.12.2020

“The Transformations of Magic: Illicit Learned Magic in the Later Middle Ages and Renaissance” by Frank Klaassen

Magick Matters

"In this original, provocative, well-reasoned, and thoroughly documented book, Frank Klaassen proposes that two principal genres of illicit learned magic occur in late medieval manuscripts: image magic, which could be interpreted and justified in scholastic terms, and ritual magic (in its extreme form, overt necromancy), which could not. Image magic tended to be recopied faithfully; ritual magic tended to be adapted and reworked. These two forms of magic did not usually become intermingled in the manuscripts, but were presented separately. While image magic was often copied in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, The Transformations of Magic demonstrates that interest in it as an independent genre declined precipitously around 1500. Instead, what persisted was the...>>

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01.12.2020

“The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy of Personal Transformation” by Dennis William Hauck

Magick Matters

"The Emerald Tablet an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening. "...>>

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01.12.2020

“Alchemy Reference Guide: A Tool for Exploring the Secret Art” by Dennis William Hauck

Magick Matters

"Whether it is viewed as a historic precursor to chemistry, a path to psychological integration, or an advanced spiritual discipline, the ancient art of alchemy holds great fascination and promise for the modern reader. However, sifting through the arcane symbols and multilevel terminology of the secret art often proves a daunting task for those seeking to grasp the truths of alchemy in the original writings of the alchemists. That is where this handy little guide comes to the rescue with charts of alchemical ciphers, a comprehensive dictionary, and clear explanations of the symbology. There is also a keyboard layout code for a complete set of alchemical fonts, which can be downloaded for free from the...>>

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01.12.2020

“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today” by Dennis William Hauck

Magick Matters

"Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training."...>>

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01.12.2020

“The Everyday I Ching” by Sarah Dening

Magick Matters

"Consulted by millions, the I Ching is one of the oldest and most widely used divination systems ever devised. Since ancient times it has provided its readers with insight into their own lives and guidance for the future. All too often, however, the available translations have blurred the basic message of the I Ching's hexagrams and obscured their relevance. Utilizing the knowledge gained from many years of using the I Ching in her practice, psychotherapist Sarah Dening provides, with this translation, a valuable resource not only for help with life's extraordinary passages but something that should be consulted daily as one would a trusted friend. Dening details how to use and read the I Ching's...>>

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