12.05.2022

“Conjuring the Planetary Intelligences: A Series of Conjurations Found in Sloane 3821” by David Rankine

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"Part of the Guides to the Underworld series from Hadean Press. The Planetary Intelligences (or Angels) first appear in Cornelius Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy, published in 1531-3, though he drafted it around 1508-9. From Agrippa onwards, the Planetary Intelligences have usually been associated with talismanic work. The series of conjurations presented in Sloane 3821 (and partially in Sloane 3825) indicate that they were also conjured in the manner of angels and demons. In this Guide David Rankine presents the conjurations for the Planetary Intelligences along with an appendix of the Shapes of Spirits from the Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy and the kameas."...>>

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12.05.2022

“The Saints and Magick: How to Invoke the Saints of the Catholic Church to Serve You” by Sirius Rising

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"Miracles are magickal events that have no scientific or logical explanations. From an occult point of view, the saints may be viewed as the gods (with a little g) of the Catholic Church. The Romans and Greeks and before them the Egyptians had their own litany of gods and goddesses that they would invoke for specific protective purposes. There are three paths that can be taken should be wish to commune with any saint. These are the Right Hand Path known as White Magic, the Left Hand Path also called Black Magic and the lesser known Middle Path. Our task is to decide which path will be most effective when calling on the saints...>>

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11.05.2022

“The Mercury Retrograde Book: Secrets for Surviving and Thriving in Astrologys Most Misunderstood Cycle” by Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell

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"Mercury retrograde doesn't have to be a time of stress and misfortune. Discover how to embrace the cycle and work with it for harmony and freedom. You may have heard people blaming their misfortunes on the stars and maybe even complained about Mercury retrograde yourself... but do you actually know what it is, why it happens and how to take advantage of the opportunities this tricky period can present? Mercury retrograde occurs when Mercury, the planet of communications, appears to start moving in reverse as viewed from Earth. This astrological phenomenon occurs 3-4 times a year, and people like to blame their miscommunications, technological breakdowns and forgotten deadlines on it. Yasmin Boland is here to flip...>>

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11.05.2022

“Weedy Wisdom for the Curious Forager: Common Wild Plants to Nourish Your Body & Soul” by Rebecca Randall Gilbert

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"Find Delicious and Healthful Plants Hiding in Plain Sight With more than fifty recipes, hands-on activities, and thought-provoking social themes, Rebecca Randall Gilbert shows you exciting ways to incorporate common wild plants into your life. This beginner-friendly book provides eight essential foraging lessons based on classes Rebecca taught at Camp Jabberwocky (the oldest sleepaway camp in the US for people with disabilities). You'll learn how to gather edible flowers, work with invasive species, find flavor correspondences, process healing plants, and preserve your harvest with fermentation. From roots, seeds, and sprouts to mint, sassafras, and beyond, this practical guide deepens your understanding of plants and reveals important life lessons. Includes a foreword by Michael Leon, longtime counselor...>>

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11.05.2022

“More Than Machines?: The Attribution of (In)Animacy to Robot Technology” by Laura Voss

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"We know that robots are just machines. Why then do we often talk about them as if they were alive? Laura Voss explores this fascinating phenomenon, providing a rich insight into practices of animacy (and inanimacy) attribution to robot technology: from science-fiction to robotics R&D, from science communication to media discourse, and from the theoretical perspectives of STS to the cognitive sciences. Taking an interdisciplinary perspective, and backed by a wealth of empirical material, Voss shows how scientists, engineers, journalists — and everyone else — can face the challenge of robot technology appearing »a little bit alive« with a reflexive and yet pragmatic stance."...>>

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