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When 80-year-old Alfred Douglas invites a near stranger to stay, his family thinks nothing of it. Alfred is a world-renowned expert in tarot and his students often visit his extensive library at his home in Rye. This is how he learned from his teacher and why now he runs a magic school - the Order of the Morning Star. When the pandemic hits, Alfred and his guest, Maura, provide each other with much-needed companionship. But when it’s all over, things change. To Alfred’s family, it seems Maura’s interest in magic is becoming less about knowledge, and more about power. As Alfred is ...

Meet the mystical women and nonbinary people from US history who found strength through the supernatural—and those who are still forging the way today. From the celebrity spirit mediums of the nineteenth century to contemporary activist witches hexing the patriarchy, women have long used magic and mysticism to seize the power they’re so often denied. Organized around different approaches women have taken to the occult over the decades, this book shines a light on underappreciated magical pioneers.

In July, an angry mob in India dragged a 63-year-old mother of five out of her home and beheaded her after the local goddess accused her of casting evil spells. The victim was one of dozens in the southern state of Assam who have lost their lives due to accusations of witchcraft in recent months.

Too often, women are alone. We put everyone before ourselves. After taking care of family, relationships and careers, what do we have left?The G-Spot is a community of supportive women-that place men assume they control, but can seldom find. We are open, engaged, curious and determined. We’re a coffee date with your girlfriends where nothing leaves the circle except smiles and positive vibes.Join hosts Jennifer Beck, Erin Iris and Mistie Lamb for open, uncensored conversation where nothing is off limits!

Women constantly struggle for validation-even when it comes to conflicts with our own. Sometimes it feels like no matter what happened, all anyone remembers is a silly cat fight. But not on Frenemies-a podcast by Toil and Trouble Media.On Frenemies, we put aside the egos and generalizations and explore the real tales underneath. Whether drawn from history or the headlines, we take a deep dive into the lives of notable women, their struggles and the female conflicts that influenced their legacies.Like the professional rivalry between Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, the hyper scrutiny faced ...