“Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China” by Eva Wong

"History and legend are interwoven in this classic folk novel that both entertains and explores the philosophy and practices of Taoism Written by an unknown author, Seven Taoist Masters is the story of six men and one woman who overcome tremendous hardships on the journey to self-mastery. These characters and their teacher, Wang Ch'ung-yang, are all historical figures who lived in the Southern Sung (1127–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) dynasties. Wang is regarded as the greatest patriarch of the Complete Reality school, a highly purified branch of Taoism having a strong affinity with Zen Buddhism. At once an entertaining novel and a Taoist training manual, Seven Taoist Masters brings to life the essentials of Taoist philosophy...>>

“The New Prometheans: Faith, Science, and the Supernatural Mind in the Victorian Fin de Siècle” by Courtenay Raia

"The Society for Psychical Research was established in 1882 to further the scientific study of consciousness, but it arose in the surf of a larger cultural need. Victorians were on the hunt for self-understanding. Mesmerists, spiritualists, and other romantic seekers roamed sunken landscapes of entrancement, and when psychology was finally ready to confront these altered states, psychical research was adopted as an experimental vanguard. Far from a rejected science, it was a necessary heterodoxy, probing mysteries as diverse as telepathy, hypnosis, and even séance phenomena. Its investigators sought facts far afield of physical laws: evidence of a transcendent, irreducible mind. The New Prometheans traces the evolution of psychical research through the intertwining biographies of...>>

“Night’s Black Agents: Witches, Wizards and the Dead in the Ancient World” by Daniel Ogden

"Night’s Black Agents offers a lucid and highly readable introduction to the world of witches and wizards in Greek and Roman antiquity, and to the ghosts of the dead that were often associated with them. In its pages Daniel Ogden introduces us to the ancient equivalents, and often the actual prototypes, of the cherished ingredients of the modern horror movie: the witch, beautiful and lovelorn or ugly and gruesome, the venerable sorcerer, the haunted house, the werewolf, the dragon, the vampire, the zombie, the Frankenstein’s monster and even the Island of Dr. Moreau. The book allows the lively ancient texts to speak for themselves as much as possible: we hear testimony from long-buried curse...>>

“Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals” by Lori Dyan

"Are you ready to release the old so you can embrace the bold? It’s time to Burn. Your. Sh*t. Rituals are routines infused with loving intention. The empowerment and unburdening they provide is immense and undeniable. Whether you’re releasing something (or someone) with a Full Moon ritual, elevating your morning skincare routine with a ceremony of self-love or celebrating a milestone moment, rituals can enrich—and even transform—your life. Burn Your Sh*t guides readers to discover what is possible (and the work that needs to be done) with rituals to help them step into their potential and make their own magic. Full Moons are an opportunity to let go of limiting beliefs, negative self-talk or any other...>>

“Everyday Magic: Rituals, Spells and Potions to Live Your Best Life” by Semra Haksever (2024 revised)

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "In Everyday Magic, Semra Haksever introduces readers to simple magic and rituals for every day, which can be used as powerful tools to encourage self-love and a fulfilled life. No longer the stuff of broomsticks, black cats and cauldrons, witchcraft is all about self-care in a modern and often confusing world. For all women looking to channel their inner power, make positive changes in their lives, cleanse, heal and embrace a little more spirituality. Semra teaches readers how to weave bespoke spells, construct an altar, create manifestations, moon rituals, gratitude meditations and more. Featuring information on crystals, colour healing, herbs, oils and much more, this is a book on cosmic assistance that is accessible for everyone....>>