13.11.2024

“Time Expansion Experiences: The Psychology of Time Perception and the Illusion of Linear Time” by Steve Taylor

Magick Matters

zero-day "Have you ever been in an accident and felt that time slowed down? Have you felt time stretch radically, or even apparently disappear, in a state of deep meditation? Psychologist Dr Steve Taylor calls these Time Expansion Experiences, and in this book he shares his years of research into this life-changing phenomenon. Most of us will have experienced a TEE, an experience of time slowing down in an extreme situation, and yet it is a phenomenon that has never been fully explored or explained — until now. Psychologist Dr. Steve Taylor has spent several years analysing "time expansion experiences" (or TEEs), after collecting hundreds of reports. He has also found many examples of "time cessation experiences"...>>

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12.11.2024

“Code: Damp. An Esoteric Guide to British Sitcoms” by Sophie Sleigh-Johnson

Magick Matters

zero-day "An alternative occult and esoteric history of England told through one of its most popular cultural forms: the comedy sitcom. Code: Damp is a sometimes-comedic field report that charts an esoteric code hidden within the twin poles of 1970s sitcoms Rising Damp and The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. Outlining how past cultural patterns condensate and repeat through technology, time is shown to be a damp condensation seeping through the centuries and out onto the telly. Interspersed with the author’s own photographs, prints, Holsten Pils cans, local newspaper entries and carrier bags, as well as a whole host of other characters, the work seems an antiquarian’s conceit that takes time travel as a metaphoric...>>

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12.11.2024

“Llewellyn’s Complete Dictionary of Dreams: Over 1,000 Dream Symbols and Their Universal Meanings” by Michael Lennox

Magick Matters

"Dreams have an intelligence and purpose of their own, allowing your soul to reveal itself. By listening to the wisdom of your dreams, you can increase the satisfaction and success you experience in your waking life, make positive changes for a better future, and find a profound connection to your Higher Self. Llewellyn's Complete Dictionary of Dreams presents more than 1,000 cross-referenced dream symbols and their universal meanings to assist you in analyzing your unconscious mind. Join Dr. Michael Lennox as he explores the basics of interpretation and shows you how to integrate the subtle messages that arise while you sleep. The insights related to the specific symbols in this extensive guide are the keys...>>

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12.11.2024

“Hexcraft: The Complete Guide to Hexing and Cursing” by Brandon Whitton

Magick Matters

"Step into the forbidden realm of the occult with Hexcraft: The Complete Guide to Hexing and Cursing, an unparalleled compendium of the most powerful, secretive, and devastating hexes ever assembled. Penned by expert practitioner Brandon Whitton, this guide delves deep into the shadowed corridors of magical retribution, revealing potent rituals that will elevate your craft and sharpen your arsenal of magic spells. What You’ll Discover Inside: Over 500 Detailed Hexes and Curses: From spells that unravel fortunes to rituals that sow discord and ruin reputations, each hex is designed with precision for maximum impact. Step-by-Step Rituals: Clear, actionable instructions guide you through each phase of the hex, ensuring mastery...>>

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11.11.2024

“The Book of Yokai, Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore” by Michael Dylan Foster (2024 expanded 2nd edition)

Magick Matters

"Significantly expanded and updated—a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water sprites, to shape-shifting kitsune foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Popular today in anime, manga, film, and video games, many yōkai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. The Book of Yōkai invites readers to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them. Revised and expanded, this second edition features fifty new illustrations, including an...>>

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