05.07.2024

“The Night Wire and Other Tales of Weird Media” by Aaron Worth

Magick Matters

"A mysterious radio signal reports cosmic doom from an otherworldly location. X-ray evidence suggests the impossible truth that a sculptor is becoming one with his creation. A spectral projection sows terror amid the flickering light of the cinema. A gramophone channels the venomous words of a churlish spirit and its cruel vengeance From the whispering wires of the telegraph and ghostly images of the daguerreotype to the disembodied voices of the phonograph and radio, the new technologies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries gave their users miraculous new powers — and new nightmares. After all, if Graham Bell’s magical device could connect us with loved ones a half a world away, what was to stop...>>

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05.07.2024

“A Shamanic Herbal: Plant Teachers and Animal Medicines” by Matthew Wood

Magick Matters

"An experiential journey into shamanism as a spiritual path and the teachings of plants, animals, and Nature • Explores the alphabet of Nature personified in animals and the spiritual lessons of animal medicines—animals personified in plants—including Turtle, Bear, Deer, Wolf, Alligator, and Horse Medicine teachings • Shares profound experiences from the author’s long career as an herbalist and his first years growing up on a remote Seminole reservation in the Everglades • Offers shamanic adventures interwoven with comparisons to the psychology of Freud and Jung, the visions of Castaneda, and the occult teachings of Steiner and Gurdjieff Sharing profound experiences from his long career as well as his first years growing up on a remote Seminole reservation in...>>

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05.07.2024

“The Magic of Norse Runes: Unlock the Ancient Power of the Elder Futhark” by Erik Hansen

Magick Matters

"Are you fascinated by the rich history and cultural significance of Norse mythology? Do you want to tap into the powerful energy and symbolism of the ancient runes? If so, then this book is for you. The Magic of Norse Runes delves deep into the history and meanings of each of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, the oldest known runic alphabet, exploring the mythology and lore surrounding these ancient symbols, and providing practical guidance on how to incorporate them into spiritual practices. But this book is more than just a history lesson. It's a hands-on guide for anyone seeking to connect with the wisdom and power of the Norse runes. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll...>>

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04.07.2024

“Discovering Christian Witchcraft: A Beginner’s Guide for Everyday Practice” by Sara Raztresen and Emyle D. Prata

Magick Matters

"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live may be one of the most frequently quoted verses against the budding community of a group that calls themselves Christian witches. But what if there was more to the verse than meets the eye? In the age of deconstruction and new methods of discovering one’s personal spirituality, Christians dissatisfied with the current state of their religion are looking to make a change, whether from within or without the church. In the words of Jurgen Moltmann in his work, The Crucified God, these believers face a crisis of identity and relevance, struggling to understand how they can hold onto their faith, their God, in a way that doesn’t...>>

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03.07.2024

“Mirrors of Passing: Unlocking the Mysteries of Death, Materiality, and Time” edited by Sophie Seebach and Rane Willerslev

Magick Matters

"Without exception, all people are faced with the inevitability of death, a stark fact that has immeasurably shaped societies and individual consciousness for the whole of human history. Mirrors of Passing offers a powerful window into this oldest of human preoccupations by investigating the interrelationships of death, materiality, and temporality across far-flung times and places. Stretching as far back as Ancient Egypt and Greece and moving through present-day locales as diverse as Western Europe, Central Asia, and the Arctic, each of the richly illustrated essays collected here draw on a range of disciplinary insights to explore some of the most fundamental, universal questions that confront us."...>>

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