10.07.2025

“The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts” by Anne Lawrence-Mathers (alternate rip)

Magick Matters

"A fascinating and highly original history of medieval magic told through twenty key illuminated manuscripts Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account, Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne’s son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by...>>

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10.07.2025

“Yearning for Immortality: The European Invention of the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife” by Rune Nyord

Magick Matters

"How our understanding of the ancient Egyptian afterlife was shaped by Christianity. Many of us are familiar with the ancient Egyptians’ obsession with immortality and the great efforts they made to secure the quality of their afterlife. But, as Rune Nyord shows, even today, our understanding of the Egyptian afterlife has been formulated to a striking extent in Christian terms. Nyord argues that this is no accident, but rather the result of a long history of Europeans systematically retelling the religion of ancient Egypt to fit the framework of Christianity. The idea of ancient Egyptians believing in postmortem judgment with rewards and punishments in the afterlife was developed during the early modern period through...>>

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10.07.2025

“The Experimental Fire: Inventing English Alchemy, 1300–1700” by Jennifer M. Rampling

Magick Matters

"A 400-year history of the development of alchemy in England that brings to light the evolution of the practice. In medieval and early modern Europe, the practice of alchemy promised extraordinary physical transformations. Who would not be amazed to see base metals turned into silver and gold, hard iron into soft water, and deadly poison into elixirs that could heal the human body? To defend such claims, alchemists turned to the past, scouring ancient books for evidence of a lost alchemical heritage and seeking to translate their secret language and obscure imagery into replicable, practical effects. Tracing the development of alchemy in England over four hundred years, from the beginning of the fourteenth century to the...>>

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10.07.2025

“Retrocausal Magick” by Brandon Whitton

Magick Matters

"Retrocausal Magick is a groundbreaking guide to one of the most powerful and overlooked branches of the occult, magick that works backward through time. This book reveals how to reach into your personal timeline and reshape the moments that define your present reality. This is not abstract theory. It is a hands-on manual of over 50 rituals crafted to send your intention and energy into the past, rewriting limiting beliefs, dissolving emotional wounds, and altering the outcomes of key moments to unlock your full potential in the present. Inside, you’ll discover how to: * Transform past failures into empowering turning points * Heal your inner child by sending love and strength across...>>

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09.07.2025

“Modern Dating Magick: Rapid Rituals for Love, Lust, and Genuine Attraction” by Henry Archer

Magick Matters

"This isn’t dating advice. This is power. You don’t need to be better looking, more confident, or better at texting. You need to stop playing fair in a system that isn’t. This book gives you real magick—angelic rituals that change how others respond to you, both online and in person. These are refined, direct rituals that influence how people feel about you. Whether you’re seeking new connection, deeper desire, or the clarity to let someone go, this magick reshapes how you’re seen, remembered, and wanted. They don’t rely on belief. They don’t require props or tools. You speak the words, and the magick begins. Inside, you’ll find rituals to: • Spark attention—online or in person •...>>

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