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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > The Occult > Magic, spells & alchemy
The Bloody Sacrifice Charlotte Rodgers is a non denominational
magickal practitioner and an animist, and The Bloody Sacrifice is
the story of her work with blood. It chronicles her use of road
kill and blood in art, ritualised scarification and tattoo work,
and the use of venous and menstrual blood in magick. Also included
are Charlotte's interviews with tattoo artists; priests from belief
systems which utilise blood sacrifice; artists who use their own
HIV positive blood as a medium; and those who use mortifications
and body modification to effect changes in consciousness and self.
All here share a common bond of talent combined with an ability to
articulate their beliefs. For example Louis Martinie, a priest in
the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. Martinie has integrated
his Tibetan Buddhist beliefs into his Voodoo practice and in doing
so shows how personal spiritual evolution can effect change within
a syncretic religion. As a blood related illness affected various
parts of Charlotte's life, she was given a chance to explore blood
ritual in a very different way. Documenting this part of her
journey gives an understanding of AIDS, HIV and HCV, and its effect
on spirituality and contemporary blood rites. Blood Ritual, with
all its history, baggage and dangers holds a power to create
change. Whether this power is held within blood and how much impact
is created merely by our perception is for the reader to decide.
The Bloody Sacrifice is an honest, modern and thought provoking
personal insight into an ancient aspect of our spirituality and
creativity. The author was born in New Zealand and after many years
of travel, fast living and dodgy magick, now leads a life of quiet
eccentricity commuting between England and Asia. She creates,
exhibits, and occasionally sells art made from road kill and has
had articles published in many magazines.
2013 Reprint of 1939 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In the
background of what has become known as ceremonial magic is medieval
Jewish magic. In turn this was based on the Kabbalah, the Jewish
traditions known as Haggadah, and other esoteric beliefs. This is a
comprehensive review of Jewish magic from the 10th to the 15th
century, including a rich lode of folklore. Many well-known Jewish
traditions are explained, such as why a glass is broken at a
wedding, and how the expression mazel tov is related to a belief in
Astrology. Trachtenberg deals extensively with Golems, Succubi, the
Lillim, (from Lilith--Adam's first wife), and other magical
creatures, some well known such as werewolves, and others not so
well, such as estrie, mare and broxa. There are detailed
descriptions of talismans, amulets, charms, and other curious
magical objects. There are chapters dealing with dream
interpretation, medical beliefs, necromancy, and other forms of
divination. There is also a short glossary, so if you are having
trouble telling the difference between a Kaddish and a Kiddush,
you're in luck. The author, Joshua Trachtenberg (b. 1904, d. 1959)
was a reform rabbi on the east coast of the US. This is an
elaboration of his Columbia University Ph.D. thesis. Trachtenberg's
appreciation of the role of folk-magic in Jewish culture is
important for the study of Judaism, and also the roots of modern
Pagan beliefs and practices.
MEMENTO MORI (edited by Kim Huggens) Memento Mori is a unique feast
of offerings exploring a variety of magical and mythological
perspectives on death, dying, mortality and beyond. With
contributions from sixteen international writers, this collection
gathered together by Kim Huggens, offers a great diversity of both
historical and contemporary perspectives. It includes experiential
accounts and scholarly research for readers interested in magick,
paganism, mysticism and mythology. The influence that the dead and
ancestors have on religion, magic and everyday life is reflected
and honoured in prayers, poems, songs and art and is explored in
the the essays in this unique book. NASCENTES MORIMUR: TO BE BORN
IS TO DIE Memento Mori: Contents Communicating with the Blessed
Dead by Tina Georgitsis Eating with the Dead: Funeral Meal
Practices by Tylluan Penry Cultivating the Dead: the Path of Lilies
and Water by Chad Barber Don't Fear the Reaper: the Evolution of
the Death card in Tarot by Emily Carding Behind the Glasses of
Ghuedhe: Life in Death and Love in Both by Kyle Fite The Death of
Baphomet by Julian Vayne Papa Gede, Petit Gede: Spirits of Death in
Haitian Vodou by Sophia Fisher The Truth about Zombies, or How to
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse by Kim Huggens Traditional Craft and
the Cult of the Dead by Michael Howard The Setian Way of Death by
Mogg Morgan Demeter's Wrath: How the Eleusinian Mysteries Attempted
to Cheat Death by Caroline Tully Dogs and Death - Guardians, Omens
and Psychopomps by Ivy Kerrigan Tomb-Cults, Caves, Stars and
Blessed Isles: Heroic Interactions with the Otherworld and Life
after Death by Karen F. Pierce 'Now I am Harvested and I Die' the
Theatre of Sacrifice in The Book of the Provider by Peg Aloi
Ascending to the Imperishable: Star Lore and Death in Ancient Egypt
by Dave Moore Ars Moriendi by Humberto Maggi
Astrological Magic: Basic Rituals & Meditations is designed for
both beginning and experienced ritualists. Written by two veteran
ritualists with twenty years of experience apiece, it describes
magic in terms of spiritual healing, and is especially written for
contemporary astrologers (both traditionalists and modernists) who
want a more hands-on, ritualized, and astrologically-based
spirituality to complement their chart-reading practices. This book
is also designed for those interested in ritual magic, the Tarot,
and meditative practices as paths to a spiritually-centered life.
For those focusing on ritual magic, this book will teach them how
to eventually write their own rituals. For those seeking a deeper
understanding of the Tarot, it illuminates the astrological powers
behind these cards, and for practitioners of meditation, every
ritual includes two meditations. Following an extensive
introduction full of instruction and hints, including a primer on
astrological elections, Astrological Magic contains rituals on all
Elements, Planets, and Signs, with a culminating ritual for each
group. Tarot meditations and other visualizations, Appendices on
incenses and color, and more are included in this invaluable guide
to astrological ritual and spirituality.
What's not to like about a relaxing aromatic bath? How about a
nice, relaxing, wonderfully fragrant bath with the power to draw in
business, bring good luck, create a sense of wellbeing, wash off
evil and negative energies and help you succeed in life? That is
the nature of Spiritual baths. Spiritual baths combine the healing
power of water with the qualities of various herbs and minerals to
shift spiritual energy in your favor. Rootworkers, Hoodoos, and
conjurers of all varieties have long used Spiritual baths to help
them get what they want and need in life. The Crossroads Mamas
bring you 105 of their favorite spiritual baths drawn from the
Santeria, New Orleans Voodoo and Hoodoo traditions that are
guaranteed to enchant and remedy any life condition.
THis book is the outcome of a close study of the language and
beliefs of the Malays during a period of residence in the Malay
Peninsula that has now reached twenty-two years. Its object is to
unravel a complex system of magic in the light of historical and
comparative data. By itself this system is a tangle every thread of
which scholars working in Europe are led to term Malay, although
even the native distinguishes this thread as Indian and that as
Muslim. Chapters i.-iv. deal with the Malay's evolution from
animist to Muslim; chapters v. and vi. with his animism; chapters
vii. and viii. with his shamanism; chapter ix. with rites largely
infected with Hindu magic; and chapters x. and xi. with Muslim
accretions. Like all writers on this subject I am indebted to the
classical works of Tylor, Frazer, and Jevons, and particularly to
the articles by specialists on the magic of different races and
faith in Hastings' Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics. Working
far away from an adequate library, I have found this Encyclopaedia
of incalculable value.
Featuring more than 100 spells for mojo bags, poppets, talismans,
jars, and other enchanted containers, this is the spell book you've
always wanted. Charity L. Bedell presents original workings rooted
in Conjure and Hoodoo, European folk magic, and modern witchcraft.
She lays out the basics for using containers and shares extensive
resources, making this book perfect for beginners who want to work
magic with whatever supplies they have on hand. Container Magic
teaches you how to choose the right container, fill it for specific
purposes, and cleanse and dispose of materials. You'll discover how
to make packets and poppets for short-term goals, charm bags for
money magic, and witch balls for long-term protection. This
practical book also covers herbal and crystal correspondences,
incense and oil formulas, and more.
1916. A Course of Ten Lessons, Being an Introduction to the
Philosophy of Alchemy. Contents: The God Beyond all Name; Manifest
and Unmanifest God; Immanence of God; In God alone is good and
elsewhere nowhere; Nature of Good; Pleroma of Bad; Inherent Badness
of Man; Beautiful and the Good; Gnosis of Good.
This book will guide you through the beginning steps towards the
path of illumination. It will cover ideas, teachings, and spiritual
keys that will open your life to new forms of energy and heights of
power. This book will also teach you how to use the tools which
will assist you in your own discovery of magic such as the wand,
candles, incense, and spells. Disclaimer: This book contains adult
subject content. The material provided in this book is not based
off of fantasy or fiction.
2011 Reprint of 1898 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This
remarkable grimoire was translated by S.L.M. Mathers from a 15th
century French mauscript. This text has had a huge influence on
modern ceremonial magic, and has been cited as a primary influence
on Aleister Crowley. Abraham of Wurzburg, a cabalist and scholar of
magic, describes a quest for the secret teachings which culminated
in Egypt, where he encountered the magician Abramelin, who taught
him his system in detail. The procedure involves many months of
purification, followed by the invocation of good and evil spirits
to accomplish some very worldly goals, including acquisition of
treasure and love, travel through the air and under water, and
raising armies out of thin air. It also tells of raising the dead,
transforming ones appearance, becoming invisible, and starting
storms. The key to this is a set of remarkable magic squares,
sigils consisting of mystical words which in most cases can be read
in several directions. Of course, these diagrams are said to have
no potency unless used in the appropriate ritual context by an
initiate. Mathers analyzed these words in an extensive set of notes
and gives possible derivations from Hebrew, Greek and other
languages.
The Complete Grimoire is a magickal beginner's guide to witchcraft
practices and knowledge, written by Lidia Pradas, the creator of
the beloved Instagram handle Wiccan Tips. A grimoire is a witch's
handbook filled with all the magickal information, rituals, and
practices that a witch uses during their lifetime-a key tool of
their craft. Elegantly designed, featuring a gold foil-embossed
cover and beautiful illustrations, and written in Wiccan Tips'
trademark concise and practical style, The Complete Grimoire
presents the key pillars of witchcraft, including: Procuring the
proper tools and setting up an altar Harnessing your spells and
magick Sabbats and the Wheel of the Year How to safely work with
deities and spirits You'll also learn fundamental spells and
rituals, such as casting a circle, creating a sigil, and making
moon water. Lidia is a reassuring and trusted guide on your
witchcraft journey, addressing key questions and debunking common
misconceptions. The Complete Grimoire is an informative, accurate
resource the newly initiated and experienced witch alike can use in
their daily craft.
This rare and unique manuscript, from which the present work is
translated, is a French translation from the original Hebrew of
Abraham the Jew. I know of no other existing copy or replica of
this in the British Museum whose enormous collection of manuscripts
I have thoroughly studied. A fascinating book concerning Nicholas
Flamel and his success with the Philosopher's Stone.
Students of literature, philosophy and religion who have any
sympathy with the Occult Sciences may well pay some attention to
the Kabalah of the Hebrew Rabbis of olden times; for whatever faith
may be held by the enquirer he will gain not only knowledge, but
also will broaden his views of life and destiny, by comparing other
forms of religion with the faith and doctrines in which he has been
nurtured, or which he has adopted after reaching full age and
powers of discretion. Being fully persuaded of the good to be thus
derived, I desire to call attention to the dogmas of the old Hebrew
Kabalah. I had the good fortune to be attracted to this somewhat
recondite study, at an early period of life, and I have been able
to spare a little time in subsequent years to collect some
knowledge of this Hebrew religious philosophy; my information upon
the subject has been enlarged by my membership of The Rosicrucian
Society.
The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses is an 18th or 19th century
magical text allegedly written by Moses, and passed down as hidden
(or lost) books of the Five Books of Moses or Pentateuch. A
grimoire, a text of magical incantations and seals, it purports to
instruct the reader in the spells used to create the miracles
portrayed in the Christian Bible. The work was printed with annexes
or reputed Talmudic magic names, words and incantation, many taken
from Christian biblical passages. It shows diagrams of "Seals"
magical drawings accompanied by incantations intended to perform
tasks from controlling weather or people, to contacting the dead or
Christian religious figures. Copies have been traced to 18th
century German pamphlets, but an 1849 printing, aided by the
appearance of the popular press in the 19th century, spread copies
through Germany and Northern Europe, to German immigrants in the
United States, to the African American South and Caribbean, and
Anglophone West Africa. It influenced European Occult Spiritualism,
as well as popular religious movements in the American South
(Hoodoo), the Caribbean (Rastafarian), and West Africa.
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2011 Reprint of 1913 Edition. Illustrated Edition. Aleister Crowley
(1875 -1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both
Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English
occultist, mystic and ceremonial magician, responsible for founding
the religious philosophy of Thelema. Book Four, Parts I & II,
published herein, together with Magick in Theory and Practice
[which is part III of Book Four] make up the complete course of
Crowley's Magick, with practical instruction in Yoga and Mysticism.
This book is the introduction, the foundation upon which all
further magical work by Crowley is based. The second part of Book
Four is an encyclopedia of magical symbolism, the working tools in
practical magick. All of the paraphernalia employed in ritual
magick are carefully explained in both psychological and mystical
terms.
A very long time ago Odin unlocked the secrets of the Runes. In two
parts, Secrets of Asgard discusses their theoretical and a
practical aspects. Part one focusses centres on the meaning of the
individual runes and the myths, esplaining the Aettir alongside
Northern mythology. It describes each of the gods as well as the
Nine Worlds etc. The second part centres on the application of the
system, namely magic and divinatio and includes rituals and
exercises. A thesis of practical rune magic is developed which is
based on the Havamal 144 stanza. The analysis concludes that the
Runes were traditionally regarded as actual spirits. The stanza
explains how to make your own set as well as other talismanic
objects. The practice of galdr-singing is discussed in more depth
to complement the Havamal 144 techniques. Then, a discourse is
given on the most common Ancient Germanic magical formulae. They
complement the practical work on talismanic objects. A separate
chapter is given on divinatory practices. Useful information on
dreamwork is added and numerous other exercises used to make
contact with the subconscious mind through auto-suggestion, and
many other useul;ful ritual techniques and practices.
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