Magical Knowledge

"The Book of Forbidden Knowledge" is a grimoire that compiles various occult practices, including the use of talismans, black magic, fortune-telling, and protective charms, while exploring both skeptical and accepting perspectives.

This edition of Ginnie Nightingale's The Awesome Book of Magic, Cast Spells like the Ancients did! is an essential guide for anyone seeking to harness the transformative power of thought, intention, and nature-based magic. Building on the foundation laid in her first edition, Ginnie Nightingale has not only included every spell, meditation, and technique from the original but has also added an abundance of new material designed to deepen your understanding of practical magic. In this new edition, she takes readers on a fascinating journey into the world of targeted thought, the art of ...

From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes—this is Simon Winchester’s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom?

A book full of esoteric knowledge. White magic, green magic, blue magic, red magic and golden magic. Pythagoras, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and René Descartes are just a few examples of the most important scholars who believed in esotericism and practiced magical arts. Many of Shakespeare's works are delicately interwoven with magical beliefs. Sigmund Freud was notoriously superstitious, and Carl Gustav Jung made a study of magic, so serious and profound, that many of his detractors accused him of dabbling excessively in mysticism. Tarot is an ancient practice, a path by which we ...

A Harem Xianxia Cultivation Fantasy Crippled meridians. Forbidden techniques. Six months to live—until lightning strikes. Wei Chen was dying—until a mysterious manuscript and a bolt of lightning tore him from Earth into a new life as Wei Luo, a disgraced young master in a realm ruled by cultivation, sects, and spiritual power. But this world sees him as worthless. His meridians are shattered. His clan abandoned him. And now the powerful Azure Mist Sect wants him eliminated. They should have killed him when they had the chance. Because Wei possesses a rare ability: Soul Architecture—...

In "Shibboleth and Other Magic Words," linguist Evelyn Marks invites you on a spellbinding journey through the enchanted realm of language. Discover how a single word can open doors to belonging or slam them shut, creating invisible barriers that divide communities and cultures. From ancient talismans to modern slang, Marks weaves a fascinating tapestry of stories, revealing how language acts as the ultimate cultural alchemist. You'll explore the secret codes that bind us, the dialects that define us, and the linguistic shapeshifting that allows us to navigate multiple worlds with ease. But...

With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things—no need for math, no need for map reading, no need for memorisation—are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness?

This book helps you develop a deep and dynamic connection with yourself and others through numerous hands-on activities. Featuring contributions by ten authors and teachers, including Starhawk, Irisanya Moon, and Dawn Isidora, Magic of the Pearl Pentacle is written from the Reclaiming Witchcraft perspective.

This author attributes to himself a number of significant magical effects, including effects as various as time travel, catching paper in the air, calling birds, telekinetically balancing a knife on its point, making pants stand mostly upright, influencing small earthquakes, and healing sore feet. The book includes some samples of ancient magic that can be used to repair fishing nets, attract different types of companions, produce weather effects such as wind summoning and sometimes lightning when it is barely raining, how to re-animate one‘s own body at will, and the powers of ...

We live in times where we wield unprecedented power over our surroundings, and much seems possible in the future. In 1962 science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke formulated his famous Three Laws, of which the third law is: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." It could be said we live in magical times. But much knowledge and magic have been lost. This knowledge was revered and studied by the ancients through to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Today we have current fictional pop culture wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore. But in the past, this type of ...

Uncover the profound transformation that waits within the intimate wilderness of your personal sanctuary, as you journey through "The Sacred Web: The magical craft of Your Sacred Shamanic Space” Diving into the heart of Shamanic wisdom, this guide walks with you as you design, tend, and evolve your sacred spaces, resonating with your unique spiritual journey. Discover the essence of a sacred Shamanic space, see how it serves as more than a mere physical area and evolves as a living embodiment of your spiritual passage. The book navigates everything from choosing your spot, decorating with...

In the foreboding halls of Worthington Manor, eighteen-year-old Briar has always known she was different. Raised by a stern housekeeper and a reclusive uncle, her only friend the housekeeper's daughter, Briar's sheltered life is shattered when she stumbles upon a chilling secret. Every week, a mysterious coach leaves the manor at midnight. But where does it go? And what sinister purpose does it serve? As Briar delves deeper into her family's shadowy past, she uncovers a legacy of dark rituals and otherworldly power. With each revelation, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, ...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Hermeticism with Elias Rubenstein's "The Hermetic Experience: From Mystery to Self-Discovery". This book takes you on a transformative journey through the mysteries of Hermetic philosophy, providing a foundation for spiritual insight and personal growth. Rubenstein reveals the timeless wisdom of Hermeticism and its application to modern life, bridging the gap between ancient knowledge and contemporary challenges. Prepare to expand your consciousness and discover deeper meaning in the connection between the cosmic and the personal.

Discover the fascinating world of ethnobotany in the enthralling eBook, "Rooted in Culture". Dive into an immersive journey that will take you from the basic roots of plant biology to the towering trees of tribal knowledge and society's modern use of flora. Each chapter of "Rooted in Culture" unfolds the intimate relationship between humans and plants. Starting with an introduction to ethnobotany, readers are led through early inspirations and discoveries, and onto expansive career prospects in this intriguing field. Explore the Tribal Influence and the richness of knowledge they offer, ...

Prince Ranbir is not very wise. No matter what scholar his father brings to teach him, he never seems to learn. To help him gain more knowledge, the king sends his son on a journey through India. Will Ranbir’s adventures help him gain the knowledge and wisdom he needs to become a good monarch?

Looking for a commentary and researched reference on the Book of Enoch? The Book of Enoch has had many translations that have been very academic in nature; often daunting and inaccessible to the modern reader. "Book of Enoch: The Ways of God, Angels and Men" has no pretensions to highbrow academic scholarship but seeks to be properly researched, helpful, and prove itself reliable to readers. Angels and Demons have occupied a special place the human imagination. They personify the continued struggle between two opposing forces: light and darkness, Heaven and Hell, good and evil. Roman ...

In the foreboding halls of Worthington Manor, eighteen-year-old Briar has always known she was different. Raised by a stern housekeeper and a reclusive uncle after her parents' mysterious disappearance, her sheltered life is shattered when she discovers a chilling secret: her mother and father didn't abandon her—they were forced into hiding to protect her from those who coveted her innate abilities. When a mysterious murder near Worthington Manor bears the hallmarks of ritual sacrifice, Briar follows a trail of cryptic clues to London. There, in her mother's ancestral home of Rosemere ...

Nari Alhara has one task—recover the private journal of Abdul Rahal, the late founder of Telsemar University and infamous treasure hunter. This shouldn’t be hard for the most cunning rogue of a formidable secret order. But things do not go according to plan. Another thief is also seeking the journal, and hidden hands are pulling both of their strings in unexpected directions. Nari cannot afford failure. She must rely on her sharp mind, natural instincts, and an unlikely ally to uncover the true source of Abdul Rahal’s wealth and power.

Samyaza did not fall—he descended. And he brought the fire with him. In this searing, poetic, and spiritually dangerous book, Frater Merovingia channels the voice of Samyaza—the leader of the Watchers, the rebel angel who chose humanity over heaven. Far from the myth of shame and punishment, Samyaza emerges as a sacred guide of forbidden knowledge, visionary rebellion, and luminous defiance. Inside, you’ll find: Channeled transmissions from Samyaza himself—raw, mythic, unapologetic Rituals designed to awaken ancestral memory, challenge spiritual repression, and reclaim lost ...

Welcome to The Secret Society of Silly Socks—a laugh-out-loud adventure where mismatched socks lead to magical worlds, unforgettable friendships, and wildly imaginative fun! When a group of sock-loving kids stumbles upon a mysterious package, their ordinary lives turn inside out—just like their favorite silly socks! From sock fashion shows and mischievous sock monsters to dance-offs in Socktopia and bubblegum-powered rescues, every page bursts with whimsy and wonder.