How do we know if magick is real?   Wherever you find people, there are stories about magick. Some are myth or folklore, others are tales meant to thrill and intrigue us, and others still are accounts of actual magick, real spirits, and the energetic properties of our natural world. The question is whether or not any of it is true. Mind Over Magick by Tracy Nicholas tackles this complicated―and often personal―inquiry by picking apart what we know, what we don’t know, and what we can’t possibly know, leaving us with an evidence-based case for the existence of magick in our world. She demonstrates many instances: How the placebo effect shows us that we can heal our bodies with no mechanical intervention - How all living beings as well as the earth, stars, and planets have electromagnetic fields that interact on a regular basis and affect one another - How multiple animals and insects, such as the platypus or bees, can detect the energy around them Through a mix of philosophy, science, and common sense, Mind Over Magick examines what we can infer about magick from what we already know to be true. Nicholas identifies the psychological need to believe in a magick that supernaturally fixes all of our problems without discounting the reality that magick is accessible to us all. “ Mind Over Magick by Tracy Nicholas is one of the most approachable guides to magical practice you’ll find. Clear, concise, and easy to read, it offers practical insights any practitioner can apply. This work is written with such honesty, whether you’re brand new to magick or looking to refresh your practice, this book brings so much complexity to light!” ―Nathan King “In Mind Over Magick , author and folklorist Tracy Nicholas explores the rich history and interwoven traditions of diverse magickal paths and disciplines. With clarity and care, Nicholas expertly guides readers on a journey through time and liminal spaces, inviting us to uncover our own magickal pathways. Insightful and inspiring, Mind Over Magick is both a practical handbook for practitioners of all levels and a captivating introduction for anyone curious about the mercurial, wondrous nature of magick itself.” ―Amelia Cotter " Mind Over Magick by Tracy Nicholas is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for to not only claim your magickal practice, but to recognize how magickal your life already is. Whatever your path, you’ll find grounded wisdom along with plenty of support to enable you to practice in ways that feel authentic to you. Weaving together history, folklore, and science with personal stories, insights, and practical guidance, Nicholas provides an inspiring and accessible read for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike." ―Nora Herold, author, channel, and healer “In her book Mind Over Magick , Tracy takes us to the crossroads of science and sorcery. At one time or another we’ve probably asked ourselves questions about how our mind affects our magick and vice versa. In this captivating book, we learn how our thoughts can amplify our power or even become a stumbling block and the techniques to work through our biggest obstacle…ourselves. Each chapter shows us how to harness the power of the mind to open the gates of wonder and magick to manifest our deepest desires.”   ―Chris Allaun, author of Whispers of the Coven “In Mind Over Magick Tracy Nicholas picks up the evil and sinister specter that has been cast over the word “magick” and gently but firmly sets it aside. She then offers the word to us again, using clear language and relatable examples to illustrate the who, what, when, how, where, and why of modern (and western) magical practice, setting it in the context of the evolution of the western canon of knowledge. While it is clear that the book is written by a dedicated practitioner and lover of magick, she does not shy away from the controversies. She presents them as the necessary convolutions of human effort as we seek ways to understand, participate in, and experience the world. Mind Over Magick is a book for everyone: the skeptic wanting a quick and easy overview, the practitioner at all levels wanting an introductory guide and bibliography, and the curious wanting to see what the fuss is about and maybe, re-enchant their world.” ―Helen Nde, author of The Watkins Book of African Folklore and The Runaway Princess and Other Stories , curator of the online community Mythological Africans, and artist and folklore researcher “ Mind Over Magick is the practical guide to magical practice the modern half of your brain has been looking for. In these pages, Tracy Nicholas draws upon her education, professional experience, and personal wisdom to offer the reader a contemporary understanding of magic and discuss the contributions of confirmation bias, trauma, internal narrative and other influences that help and/or hinder practice. A grounded, worthy addition to any magical practitioner's library." ―Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran, a