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Queer Magic: LGBT+ Spirituality and Culture from Around the World

2018

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Synopsis

Tomas Prower’s Queer Magic: LGBT+ Spirituality and Culture from Around the World serves as both a historical survey and a practical grimoire, aimed at reclaiming the intersection of divinity and non-normative identities. Prower argues that LGBTQ+ individuals have held sacred roles as shamans, priests, and healers throughout history, long before modern institutional religions marginalized them. By excavating these narratives from various global traditions—ranging from the Two-Spirit people of Indigenous North America to the gender-fluid deities of Hindu mythology—the book seeks to heal the spiritual trauma many queer people feel when faced with exclusionary religious structures.

The narrative structure balances scholarly research with personal empowerment, guiding the reader through the ways different cultures have historically celebrated gender non-conformity and same-sex attraction as spiritual gifts. Beyond just a history lesson, Prower provides practical magical exercises, rituals, and meditations designed specifically for the queer community. These practices are intended to help readers tap into their unique "queer power" to manifest change, find self-acceptance, and build a spiritual practice that views their identity as an asset rather than an obstacle.

Ultimately, Queer Magic is a call to action for LGBT+ individuals to stop seeking permission from traditions that reject them and instead look back at a global heritage that has often placed them at the center of the mystical world. It emphasizes that magic is a tool for liberation and that the queer experience is inherently transformative. By connecting ancestral wisdom with modern occultism, Prower offers a comprehensive roadmap for anyone looking to bridge the gap between their sexuality or gender identity and their desire for a meaningful spiritual life.

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