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A magical grimoire of sigils and rituals for summoning and
mastering spirits, The Key of Solomon the King is the most
infamous, of all magick books. It has influenced everything from
the revival of magick and the Western Mystery Traditions (tarot,
alchemy, astrology, etc.) to fictional works such as Lovecraft's
The Necronomicon. This new 2017 hardcover edition of S. L.
MacGregor Mathers' masterwork includes reproductions of all
original 13 plates from the 1885 edition.
Prepare thyself! This famous magical grimoire is a powerful tome,
purportedly written by King Solomon, the 10th-century monarch
rumored in legend to be a master magician himself. Deciphered from
ancient documents found in the depths of the British Museum, this
1888 work-translated by one of the most notorious Victorian
occultists-was the first appearance in the English language of the
hidden secrets and potent incantations of the Old Magic. Discover
the archaic mysteries of. . exorcising demons . laying curses .
rendering oneself invisible . making a magic carpet . claiming
treasure possessed by spirits . and much more! British magician and
eccentric SAMUEL LIDDELL MACGREGOR MATHERS (1854-1918) also wrote
The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage and The Kabbalah
Unveiled.
Paul Foster Case was an American occultist of the early 20th
century and author of numerous books on occult tarot and Qabalah.
Perhaps his greatest contributions to the field of occultism were
the lessons he wrote for associate members of Builders of the
Adytum. The Knowledge Lectures given to initiated members of the
Chapters of the B.O.T.A. were equally profound, although the
limited distribution has made them less well known. Case was early
on attracted to the occult. While still a child he reported
experiences that today are called lucid dreaming. He corresponded
about these experiences with Rudyard Kipling who encouraged him as
to the validity of his paranormal pursuits. In the year 1900, Case
met the occultist Claude Bragdon while both were performing at a
charity performance. Bragdon asked Case what he thought the origin
of playing cards was. After pursuing the question in his father's
library, Case discovered a link to tarot, called 'The Game of Man,
' thus began what would become Case's lifelong study of the tarot,
and leading to the creation of the B.O.T.A. tarot deck, a
"corrected" version of the Rider-Waite cards. Between 1905 and 1908
(aged 20-24), Case began practicing yoga, and in particular
pranayama, from what published sources were available. His early
experiences appear to have caused him some mental and emotional
difficulties and left him with a lifelong concern that so called
"occult" practice be done with proper guidance and training.
Unfortunately, very few people these days talk about real values in
life. What we stand for in life, and are we living up to these
values are worth pondering. Are our aspirations in tune with the
real purpose of life? It is the values that remind us often what to
aspire in life. Most people value life and its achievements from
the perspective of wealth and richness, but do not recognize trust,
honesty, and contentment as forward looking attributes that help in
overall satisfaction. Giving importance to external growth leaving
behind inner development often leads to unbalance in life devoid of
overall satisfaction. Much of the troubles in this world are that
true values of life have narrowed down, skewed, ignored and
misunderstood. This book deliberates different aspects of life in
terms of personal, moral, spiritual, family and social values and
how these can enrich life and fill its purpose. A wide range of
topics include How to live an easier life; Thoughts on simplifying
life; Virtues of Integrity; Mistakes we generally make; Control on
impulsive mind; Being Successful in life; Benefits from silence;
Communication with inner self; Creating love for others; How to
think positive; How moral values get reinforced; Belief in natural
justice; What is spirituality; Understanding self; How to find God;
What does death mean to us; Good family values; Being part of whole
universe; Universal brotherhood; Towards developing good values.
Attempt has been made to describe large issues that are outcome of
misdirected value system, and how best a person can move ahead in
life by focusing on core values. The idea of writing this book is
to facilitate readers to pause and think about what they aspire,
and are these aspirations in tandem with broad purpose in life.
Richard Ingalese's lectures on the human mind, and its interactions
with supernatural phenomena and lore, together form a classic work
of occult guidance. Writing at the opening of the 20th century; a
time when occultism underwent significant popularity, Richard
Ingalese concentrates on topics which pertain directly to the human
mind. Its capacity to interpret and affect the world around it,
including realms unseen, is the central theme of this book, which
acts as a superb introduction to the myriad occult phenomena in our
lives. Use of what Ingalese terms the 'divine mind' is the way in
which followers of the occult gain experience and knowledge of
things beyond ordinary perception. Yet closeness with the Supreme
Power is not a simple matter of mere contemplation; there are
certain conditions of temperament and behavior that prepare a
person for knowledge. Ingalese advocates calm introspection,
self-control, and a harnessing of emotions which can distract from
attainment.
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