Ignota Books

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. 🫡

🌀 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
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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

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 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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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.’

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 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! 🌬️

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 🤲🏼

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.