Ignota Books

15/05/2024

Ignota 2018-2024

After the woods, we come to a crossroads. Here, we are presented with forking paths.

The time comes to part ways.
Ignota has completed its cycle and is evolving: into Spiral House 🌀 .press by 🧿and cosmogenesis by Ben Vickers.

We thank you for joining us on the journey thus far. 🫡

14/04/2024

🌀 Happy World Quantum Day! ⚛️

QUANTUM LISTENING BY PAULINE OLIVEROS is reprinting—pre-order at ignota.org 🌀

‘Quantum Listening is listening to more than one reality simultaneously.

Listening for the least differences possible to perceive – perception at the edge of the new. Jumping like an atom out of orbit to a new orbit – creating a new orbit – as an atom occupies both spaces at once one listens in both places at once. Mothers do this. One focuses on a point and changes that point by listening.

Quantum Listening is listening in as many ways as possible simultaneously – changing and being changed by the listening.

I see and hear life as a grand improvisation – I stay open to the world of possibilities for interplay in the quantum field with self and others – community – society – the world – the universe and beyond.’

– Pauline Oliveros, QUANTUM LISTENING

🌀What is the difference between hearing and listening?
🌀Does sound have consciousness?
🌀Can you imagine listening beyond the edge of your own imagination?

In response to the anti-war movements of the 1960s, pioneering musician and composer Pauline Oliveros began to expand the way she made music, experimenting with meditation, movement and activism in her compositions. Fascinated by the role that sound and consciousness play in our daily lives, Oliveros developed a series of Sonic Meditations that would eventually lead to the creation of Deep Listening – a practice for healing and transformation open to all, rooted in her musicianship.

Quantum Listening is a manifesto for listening as activism. Through simple yet profound exercises, Oliveros shows how Deep Listening is the foundation for a radically transformed social matrix: one in which compassion and peace form the basis for our actions in the world.

This timely edition brings Oliveros’ futuristic vision – blending technology and spirituality – together with a new Foreword and Introduction by Laurie Anderson and IONE.

Introduction by IONE
Foreword by Laurie Anderson
Images by
Edited by

08/04/2024

The Sun becoming eclipsed at its exaltation degree in Aries portends the downfall of authorities, while the conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus will inspire liberatory movements.

Simultaneously, the presence of Mars with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, from 22 March to 30 April, suggests difficult tests and challenges to face, including troubling news concerning water issues. Expect the unexpected and be ready to shift and adapt plans quickly.

— from ’s Astrology of 2024 in the 2024

20/03/2024

Happy astrological new year! Aries season is here 🐏☄️

forecasts Q2 for the 🌌:

Second Quarter: 20 March - 20 June

The second quarter will be the most exciting and volatile section of the year, accelerating processes of growth in some areas of life while disrupting others. There will be increased discord due to the combination of a lunar eclipse in Libra on 25 March, a total solar eclipse in Aries on 8 April, and Mercury’s retrograde transit through Aries from 1 April to 25 April. The Sun becoming eclipsed at its exaltation degree in Aries portends the downfall of authorities, while the conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus will inspire liberatory movements. Simultaneously, the presence of Mars with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, from 22 March to 30 April, suggests difficult tests and challenges to face, including troubling news concerning water issues. Expect the unexpected and be ready to shift and adapt plans quickly.
May and June will bring opportunities for recovery and initiating bold new directions. Jupiter will enter Gemini on 26 May and spark growth in technological, literary and intellectual realms through its flowing trine aspect with Pluto in Aquarius. Jupiter in Gemini is more frenetic and freedom-oriented than Jupiter’s previous placement in Ta**us; multi-tasking numerous projects during this time may risk becoming spread too thin. The mentally dexterous sign of Gemini will host two other alignments that will kindle creative regeneration: the conjunction between Venus and the Sun on 4 June and the conjunction between Mercury and the Sun on 14 June. Thus the new moon in Gemini on 6 June can be especially fruitful for initiating work involving language and diverse forms of arts and crafts. Due to Saturn in Pisces forming a square with the planets in Gemini, however, there will be a need to be patient, realistic and persevering with plans.

20/03/2024

20 March 2024 Nowruz – literally ‘new day’ – the Persian New Year. Beginning on the spring equinox, it marks the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar. Nowruz has Iranian and Zoroastrian origins, but has been celebrated by many communities of different faiths for over 3,000 years in Western and Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans and South Asia. Celebrate by spring cleaning, visiting loved ones and gathering around the traditional Haft-sin table.

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03/03/2024

2 March 1982: Death of Philip k. Dick, science fiction author and Gnostic prophet, in Santa Ana, California. His works are informed by visions and voices, a
‘divine madness’ he investigates in his Exegesis. ‘Within the armour is the butterfly and within the butterfly is the signal from another star.’

01/03/2024

March: A good time to sow vervain (verbena officinalis), a plant of Venus with Martian characteristics. Called ‘tears of Isis’ in ancient Egypt, it was woven into protective charms against the evil eye in Italy. Used mainly for protection and love magic, it germinates in about 3-4 weeks and likes full sun, rich soil and some space to grow.

10/02/2024

10 February 2024: Lunar New Year, celebrated in China, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Tibet and Vietnam. The year of the Wood Dragon is the fifth in the twelve-year rotation cycle of the Chinese zodiac. ⁠
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This year’s Lunar New Year falls on the new moon in Aquarius and shortly after Pluto’s generation-defining move into the air sign. To celebrate, we’re offering 30% Air Age Blueprint by K Allado-McDowell and the Air Age longsleeve! 🌬️

03/02/2024

Aquarian Star Tarot Spread
By Pam Grossman 🌠

‘This spread is intended to help you stir up your own Aquarian Star energy, and better trust yourself as you embark further down your own shimmering path through the darkness. It traces the starry pattern of the pentagram – the occultist’s symbol of equilibrium and integration of all the elements.’

Visit the link in bio for the full spread from the 2024 🤲🏼

01/02/2024

1–2 February: Imbolc, Imbolg, Candlemas, Saint Brigid’s day. Marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, Imbolc begins on the evening of 1 February and celebrates renewal and the burgeoning of new life: the invisible presence of spring’s earliest signs.This is a time for cleansing, blessings, initiations and renewal of oaths. Out with the old and in with the new.

31/01/2024

31 January 1942: Derek Jarman, filmmaker, writer, artist, gardener and gay rights activist, is born Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman in London. A cinematic alchemist, Jarman’s interest in Renaissance occult philosophy, prompted by his readings of Jung, permeates his magical approach to film-making. His first film Jubilee (1978), ‘Britain’s only decent punk film’, features a time-travelling John Dee.

📸: Derek Ridgers

18/01/2024

Happy new cycle! The Ignota Diary 2024 is available to accompany you for this year’s journey 💌

Filled with historically significant magical and sacred dates from around the world, the diary provides full astrological navigation for 2024 with an overview of the year by astrologer Gray Crawford, a birth chart template and guides to moon magic, houses, planets and symbols. A guide to key transits, retrogrades and lunar phases allows you to organise your life in alignment with the astrological weather. A global map showing sacred sites provides inspiration for transformative pilgrimages.

Rituals by artists Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Bhanu Kapil, Nisha Ramayya and Himali Singh Soin, and tarot spreads by adrienne maree brown, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Pam Grossman, offer guidance and space for reflection throughout the year. Additional sources of inspiration include guides to sonic meditation by Pauline Oliveros, sacred spaces by Leila Sadeghee, mushrooms by Ellen Percival, and spellcraft by Bones Tan-Jones, weather by Jay Drinkall and soji cleaning by Zen monk Shoukei Matsumoto, author of the bestseller A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind. To support a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, an appendix contains guides to sacred spaces, healing herbs, acupressure, kriya yoga and daily practice.

20/12/2023

The winter solstice arrives tomorrow on 21 December: the longest night. From here on the days get longer and the nights shorter. A time for new beginnings.

To celebrate, we’re sharing Cat’s Choice Tarot Spread by from the Ignota Diary (2018 edition). The full spread is available at the 🔗 in bio.

‘For this spread you will need access to at least one cat to snuggle up to as the temperature drops. Personally, I have three cats, so I would ask each cat to help me draw one card. Part of the point of this spread is to really sit with and accept that sometimes we don’t know what’s best for us, and it’s better to let someone else choose. In this case, that someone else is your local feline furry friend! Cats have so much intelligence and intuition of their own to share with us: mine always seem to know when I’m sad and in need of a little extra care and affection. […] For this spread, keep the issue you’d like to work through in mind while shuffling. Once you feel finished, spread your tarot cards face-down on your bedspread, on the floor, on your altar – wherever you’re reading. If your cats are like mine, it won’t take them too long to saunter over and start sniffing things out! That may mean stepping all over your cards, licking them, turning them over. Allow your cat(s) to choose the cards for you. You may decide that means whichever cards they step on or touch first, or only if they’re able to turn it over themselves, or clearly pull it towards them. Be open to collaborating with your cat on this decision!’

Visit the link in bio for the full spread and to get your Ignota Diary 2024 💝

19/12/2023

For flexible midwinter gifting, Ignota’s e-gift cards are still available and delivered by email. With 25% off Ignota’s classic titles till January, gift card recipientshave plenty of time shop our winter sale after Christmas 🕯️🌨️

Link in bio! 💌

09/12/2023

The age of AI is upon us. From the news cycle to academic and industry forums, discussions around this emergent technology often consider the application of AI to our lives, in a quest towards efficiency and optimized bottom lines. Other positions stand in stark opposition to and in fear of the novel technology that challenges human capabilities. What if we took a step back to consider all other forms of intelligence that have existed long before ‘technology’ as we know it today?

On 13 December, we are pleased to participate in the bookfair of printed matter speaking to art, technology and futures-thinking at Future Technê Summit Hollywood in collaboration with . The Future Technê Summit and year-long series is curated by and .

Fellow tablers include , , , .press, , .us, , .zone,

29/11/2023

The Ignota Diary 2024 💫

A tool for discovery in the practice of everyday life

This beautifully designed diary and week-to-view planner is filled with historically significant magical and sacred dates from around the world. Drawn from events such as the Buddha’s birthday, esoteric festivals and artistic and occult history, the diary touches on the lives of characters such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Ithell Colquhoun, Zora Neale Hurston, Carl Jung, Simone Weil, Leonora Carrington, Maya Deren, Hilma af Klint, Hildegard of Bingen, William Blake, W.B. Yeats and Octavia Butler.

The diary provides full astrological navigation for 2024 with an overview of the year by astrologer Gray Crawford, a birth chart template and guides to moon magic, houses, planets and symbols. A guide to key transits, retrogrades and lunar phases allows you to organise your life in alignment with the astrological weather. A global map showing sacred sites provides inspiration for transformative pilgrimages.

Rituals by artists Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Bhanu Kapil, Nisha Ramayya and Himali Singh Soin, and tarot spreads by adrienne maree brown, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Pam Grossman, offer guidance and space for reflection throughout the year. Additional sources of inspiration include guides to sonic meditation by Pauline Oliveros, sacred spaces by Leila Sadeghee, mushrooms by Ellen Percival, and spellcraft by Bones Tan-Jones, weather by Jay Drinkall and soji cleaning by Zen monk Shoukei Matsumoto, author of the bestseller A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind. To support a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, an appendix contains guides to sacred spaces, healing herbs, acupressure, kriya yoga and daily practice.

29/11/2023

15/11/2023

The Ignota Diary is back! The super limited 2024 edition of the cult classic diary is filled with historically significant magical and sacred dates from around the world, such as spiritual and esoteric festivals and artistic and occult history.⁠
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Including:⁠
💫 Full astrological navigation for 2024 with an overview of the year by ⁠
🌕 Cosmic guides to moon phases and astrological houses, planets and symbols⁠
📍 A global pilgrimages map showing sacred sites⁠
🏺Rituals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs , Bhanu Kapil, Nisha Ramayya and ⁠
🎴 Tarot spreads by , Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Pam Grossman ⁠
🌀 Sonic meditations by Pauline Oliveros⁠
🪷 Creating sacred spaces by ⁠
🍄 Mushroom ID guide by Ellen Percival⁠
📿 Open prayer protocol by ⁠
🔮 Spellcraft by Bones Tan-Jones .bones⁠
☁️ Weather by Jay Drinkall ⁠
🧹 Sōji cleaning by Shoukei Matsumoto⁠
🤲🏼 Acupressure by Maria Christofi ⁠
🌿 Herbal Remedies by ⁠
🌱Seed Bombs by ⁠
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Available to pre-order at the link in bio 🔗⁠
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Edited by Jay Drinkall and ⁠
Designed by Cecilia Serafini ⁠
Created by Sarah Shin and Ben Vickers