25.03.2022

“The Turning of the Year: Lore and Legends of the Irish Seasons” by Eithne Massey

Magick Matters

"From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as...>>

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24.03.2022

“Making Shamanic Drums: A shamanic guide to the creation of sacred drums from raw deer hides” by Adam X. Hearn

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"Around the world, most practitioners of shamanism use a drum in order to connect with the spirit world. There are many books written on the symbolic and ritual importance of the shamanic drum as a spiritual tool, but little information has been available on how to construct them. Until now. This book, written by an experienced shamanic practitioner and drum maker, serves as a guide for those wishing to construct their own drum, offering fascinating insights and practical advice. Based on years of experience, this is the book that the author would have liked to have when he started out! Illustrated with multiple step by step photos, the book provides support and guidance on...>>

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24.03.2022

“Transhuman and Subhuman: Essays on Science Fiction and Awful Truth” by John C. Wright

Magick Matters

"A collection of brilliant and thought-provoking essays by the science fiction grandmaster John C. Wright. From the history of the Golden Age of science fiction to the ideology of the gender wars presently dividing hard science fiction from urban fantasy-romance, Wright’s commentary is always intelligent, observant, and precisely to the point. In the 16 essays that make up the collection, Wright addresses a wide spectrum of ideas. He considers the darker possibilities of transhumanism, provides a professorial lesson on the mechanics of writing fiction, explains the noble purpose underlying science fiction, and shows how the genre’s obsession with strong female characters is nothing less than an attack on human nature. In every essay, Wright exhibits...>>

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24.03.2022

“Blackthorn’s Protection Magic: A Witch’s Guide to Mental and Physical Self-Defense” by Amy Blackthorn (retail EPUB and PDF)

Magick Matters

"A hands-on guide to protection magic using essential oils, incense, spells, and tarot from a beloved and trusted authority, Blackthorn's Protection Magic guides readers through the realm of the green witch to a glade filled with options for your protection. Amy Blackthorn discusses spiritual, emotional, and physical security in an easy-to-understand way. The book provides an overview of what protection means to witches and then explores practices in more depth, including: Essential oils for protection magic The role plant allies play in both protecting and healing What tarot can teach us about our strengths and weaknesses Oracle spell work as a potent...>>

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24.03.2022

“Awakening Astrology: Five Key Planetary Energies for Personal Transformation” by Molly McCord

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"Do you feel overwhelmed by the intricate details and particulars within Western astrology? Are you unsure where to focus first so that you can access the most relevant and useful information that will assist you in achieving your deepest dreams and desires? In Awakening Astrology, professional astrologer and intuitive business coach Molly McCord offers a clear, accessible guide for those seeking an introduction to astrology that is simultaneously easy to grasp yet still full of powerful information. Every natal astrology chart has wisdom to offer, but the array of planets, houses, and signs can be bewildering and often overwhelming. Awakening Astrology cuts through this confusion by taking a deeper look at just the five key...>>

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