12.06.2022

“Punk Science. Inside the Mind of God” by Manjir Samanta-Laughton

Magick Matters

"Ever wondered what life is all about? Do you sense there might be a bigger picture? You are not alone. Many people have experiences that cannot be explained by the current scientific model. Experiences of God, psychic abilities, extraordinary healing and angelic encounters are becoming more common, but most scientists say that such phenomena are not possible, or "real"; so what is going on? Surprisingly, ideas from the cutting-edge of science can actually explain phenomena that have previously been thought of as 'paranormal'. At the start of the 21st century, science has come full circle and it's becoming hard to find where science ends and spiritual wisdom starts. Punk Science explores the increasing links...>>

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11.06.2022

“Merlin: Once and Future Wizard” by Elen Sentier (Pagan Portals, kindle ebook version)

Magick Matters

"Bestselling author Elen Sentier looks at Merlin in history and mythology and considers his continuing relevance for people today. Best known as the wizard from the Arthurian stories, Merlin has been written about for well over 1000 years and is considered to be both a magical and historical figure. Over the centuries many people have had relationships with Merlin and in this book the author brings him to life for us once again in yet another way and from yet another perspective."...>>

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11.06.2022

“Tracking the Weretiger: Supernatural Man-Eaters of India, China and Southeast Asia” by Patrick Newman

Magick Matters

"Drawing on dramatic accounts by European colonials, and on detailed studies by folklorists and anthropologists, this work explores intriguing age-old Asian beliefs and claims that man-eating tigers and "little tigers," or leopards alike, were in various ways supernatural. It is a serious work based on extensive research, written in a lively style. Fundamental to the book is the evocation of a long-vanished world. When a man-eater struck in colonial times, people typically said it was a demon sent by a deity, or even the deity itself in animal form, punishing transgressors and being guided by its victims' angry spirits. Colonials typically dismissed this as superstitious nonsense but given traditional ideas about the close links between...>>

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11.06.2022

“Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine” by Jan Engels-Smith

Magick Matters

"Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine is a guide into the concepts and skills needed for the Basic Shamanic Journey. Author Jan Engels-Smith begins our journey through the rabbit hole by exploring the meaning and definition of the term shaman, and the evolution and understanding of 21st Century Shamanism. Through this exploration the reader will come to understand the basic tenets of core shamanism, and how to apply these core principles to our daily lives. To encourage a deeper understanding, Engels-Smith discusses opening our minds and learning to think and sense in a more balanced way by getting out of the box and developing our right brain function....>>

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10.06.2022

“Sinister Swamps: Monsters and Mysteries from the Mire” by Lyle Blackburn

Magick Matters

"When it comes to iconic landscapes, nothing can rival the ominous allure of a swamp. Within these haunting domains of moss-draped trees and brackish waters lurks some of nature’s finest work, along with some of the most compelling mysteries and spooky legends the world has ever known. From reports of unknown beasts, ghostly figures, and spook lights to tales of missing persons, lost planes, and witches, swamps inevitably ooze with intrigue as they offer a glimpse into a primordial past that may well reflect our very origin. For the last decade, noted author and adventurer Lyle Blackburn has delved into the world of swamps, collecting reports of strange phenomena and boating through their bubbling...>>

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