18 books like The Magus

What to read after The Magus — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The book of were-wolves Sabine Baring-Gould · 1865 · 266p · ≈ 8h · Challenging One of the most frequently cited folkloric studies of lycanthropy. Half-way through, the topic changes to crimes only vaguely connected to werewolves, including grave desecration and cannibalism. Shares: Occultism, Magic

Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft Raymond Buckland · 2005 · 155p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft was one of the first books to explore Wicca from a solitary perspective. Originally written 30 years ago to correct abuses he saw occurring in covens, Buckland offered Wiccan seekers an introductory text on Saxon witchcraft or Seax-Wicca, which can be practiced alone. Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon… Shares: Occultism, Self help

De mysteriis Iamblichus · 1497 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Demanding The third century philosopher Iamblichus of Chalcis was a major figure in the school of Neoplatonism and the founder of its Syrian branch. He was also a notable biographer of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras. Aside from Iamblichus’ own philosophical contribution, the ‘Protrepticus’ is of importance for the study of the Sophists, owing to its preservation of several pages of an… Shares: Early works to 1900, Occultism

A Slow Regard of Silent Things Patrick Rothfuss · 2013 · ★ 3.9 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small… Shares: Alchemy, Magic

Critique of psychoanalysis Carl Gustav Jung · 1956 · ★ 4.2 · 266p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Extracted from Volumes 1, 8, and 18. Includes Jung's Foreword to Phenomènes Occultes (1939), "On the Psychology and Pathology of So-called Occult Phenomena," "The Psychological Foundations of Belief in Spirits," "The Soul and Death," "Psychology and Spiritualism," "On Spooks: Heresy or Truth?" and Foreword to Jaffé: Apparitions and Precognition. Shares: Alchemy, Occultism

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells Judika Illes · 2009 · ★ 4.4 · 1120p · ≈ 37h · Moderate A treasure trove of spells and rituals rooted in magical and spiritual traditions from all over the world, this book is the comprehensive reference for anyone who is interested in folklore, mythology, or magic. Shares: Occultism, Self help, Magic

A Discovery of Witches Deborah Harkness · 2011 · ★ 4.0 · 585p · ≈ 19h · Moderate An epic, richly inventive, historically sweeping, magical romance. When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was still a child convinced her that human fear is more potent than any witchcraft. Now… Shares: Alchemy, Magic

Secrets & Mysteries of the World Sylvia Browne · 2005 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Moderate For those of us who have always been fascinated by the unexplained—or inadequately explained—secrets and mysteries of this world, Sylvia Browne now brings her great insight. Using a combination of information from her spirit guide Francine as well as her own incredible psychic powers, Sylvia augments current scientific research to provide us with detailed explanations about seeming inexplicable… Shares: Occultism, Self help

Surviving Death Leslie Kean · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 411p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Presents an extensively researched investigation into the existence of reincarnation, near-death experiences, psychic abilities, and other paranormal phenomena ranging from clairvoyance and out-of-body experiences to remote viewing and psychic espionage. "'While exploring the evidence for an afterlife, l witnessed some unbelievable things that are not supposed to be possible in our material… Shares: Occultism, Self help

Wicca Crystal Magic Lisa Chamberlain · 2015 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Explore the magical powers of crystal and stone with bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain. This entry in the Mystic Library series is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use these gifts of the earth for spells, elixirs, and charms. How do you begin collecting crystals—even on a budget? How do you clean, clear, and charge them? And which crystals are the best and most… Shares: Self help, Magic

Goddess of the North Lynda C. Welch · 2001 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The head pictured from below showing lips, nostrils, eyes and forehead Shares: Occultism, Magic

The magic arts in Celtic Britain Lewis Spence · 1938 · 198p · ≈ 6h · Challenging With a foreword by Iain Sinclair. London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city.… Shares: Occultism, Magic

Becoming Supernatural Dr. Joe Dispenza · 2017 · ★ 4.5 · 383p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "The author of the New York Times bestseller You Are the Placebo, as well asBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Evolve Your Brain, draws on research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform themselves and their lives. Becoming Supernatural marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient wisdom to… Shares: Occultism, Self help

Psychic self-defence Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune) · 1930 · ★ 3.6 · 225p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Shares: Occultism, Magic

High Magick Damien Echols · 2018 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate “Magick is not a path for followers; it is a path for questioners, seekers, and anyone who has trouble settling for dogma and pre-formulated answers. Magick is for those who feel the desire to peel away the surface of reality and see what lies beneath. Like various persecuted forms of mysticism, magick promotes direct contact with the source of creation.” —Damien Echols  Discover a Powerful… Shares: Self help, Magic

Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror Robert Lawrence Stine · 1999 · ★ 4.1 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "These are my scariest stories ever," says R. L. Stine, "because I wrote them at the Nightmare Hour." You know when that is...it's when the lights fade, the real world spins into shadow--and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind.What horror awaits a boy who has to spend Halloween in the hospital? How do you outwit a ghost who wants your skin? Why is Nightmare Inn the most… Shares: Occultism, Magic

The Books of Magic Neil Gaiman · 1993 · ★ 4.1 · 215p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Tim Hunter, destined to become Earth's greatest sorcerer, defends the realm of Faerie from the deadly manticore while trying to maintain a normal childhood life. Is his real father the one-armed drunk in the front room or is he the man who can turn into a hawk? Is his mother dead and buried or is she Titania, Queen of Faerie? Plus Death herself weighs in on the subject of identity. Shares: Occultism, Magic

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Scott Cunningham · 2003 · ★ 4.4 · 378p · ≈ 12h · Moderate There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! You'll savor mushrooms like never before after experiencing their intuitive-raising effects, and a munch of celery will resonate with new meaning as it boosts your sexual desire and psychic awareness. Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal transformation. From… Shares: Self help, Magic

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