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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > Magic, spells & alchemy
The Book of Black Magic is Arthur Edward Waite's magnum opus of
occult lore; this edition contains the author's original icons,
symbols, seals and drawings. This supreme guide to occultist
history, lore, magick, and ceremony is split into two parts: The
first is entitled ""The Literature of Ceremonial Magic."" Here,
Waite examines the ritualistic traditions which surrounding the
occult movement for centuries. He notes various texts, and how
these had a bearing upon the practice of the occult and of magical
ceremony. The second part, ""The Complete Grimoire,"" concerns how
those who practice black magic and occult ritual become versed in
the craft. The stringent physical and mental requirements, and the
need to practice a spiritual attunement and inner ablution, is
detailed. Astronomical knowledge of the planets and their movements
is a necessity, as is possession of a variety of instruments, plus
a deep knowledge of the various symbols and scripts used in
occultism.
John George Hohman -- a Pennsylvania Dutch healer -- compiled and
published this book of folk cures in 1820. It contains native
remedies; healing spells and prayers; and protective charms, wards,
and benedictions. Of historical interest for its depiction of early
19th century American popular magic and ritual, it remains a
fascinating look at folk medicine and superstition.
This second book of the Real Magic series continues to explore the
ancient Hermetic Teachings as "A mental art---the art of using
consciousness itself as the tool for creating changes in
consciousness." What does the Hermetic axiom, "as above; so below"
really mean? The relationship between macrocosm (above) and
microcosm (below) is the key to the Hermetic Teachings. Macrocosm
refers to the Eternal Reality of Light; the realm of God. Microcosm
is its reflection; a fragmentation of Light; the world of human
existence and human ego .The core of the Hermetic Teachings for
centuries has been focused on transforming the fragmented body of
Light in human consciousness and uniting below with above.
There have been many grimoires attributed to St Cyprian of Antioch
due to his reputation as a consummate magician before his
conversion to Christianity, but perhaps none so intriguing as the
present manuscript. This unique manuscript (unlike the more rustic
examples attributed to St Cyprian called the Black Books of
Wittenburg, as found in Scandinavia, or the texts disseminated
under his name in Spain and Portugal) is directly in line with the
Solomonic tradition, and therefore relevant to our present series
of Sourceworks of Ceremonial Magic. It is unique in that instead of
being weighed down with many prayers and conjurations it addresses
the summoning and use of both the four Archangels, Michael,
Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel as well as their opposite numbers, the
four Demon Kings, Paymon, Maimon, Egyn and Oriens. The later are
shown in their animal and human forms along with their sigils, a
resource unique amongst grimoires. The text is in a mixture of
three magical scripts, Greek, Hebrew, cipher, Latin, (and reversed
Latin) with many contractions and short forms, but expanded and
made plain by the editors. The title literally means 'The Key of
Hell with white and black magic as proven by Metatron'.
Now, for the first time, a book reclaims the lost, rich heritage of
working with faery folk that our pagan ancestors took as a matter
of course. Learn to work with and worship with faeries in a
mutually beneficial way. Practice rituals and spells in which
faeries can participate, and discover tips to help facilitate faery
contact. Photos and illustrations.
Discovered in a hidden compartment of an old chest long after his
death, the secret writings of John Dee, one of the leading
scientists and occultists of Elizabethan England, record in minute
detail his research into the occult. Dee concealed his treatises on
the nature of humankind's contact with angelic realms and languages
throughout his life, and they were nearly lost forever. In his
brief biography of John Dee, Joseph Peterson calls him a "true
Renaissance man, " detailing his work in astronomy, mathematics,
navigation, the arts, astrology, and the occult sciences. He was
even thought to be the model for Shakespeare's Prospero.
All this was preparation for Dee's main achievement: five books,
revealed and transcribed between March 1582 and May 1583, bringing
to light mysteries and truths that scholars and adepts have been
struggling to understand and use ever since. These books detail his
system for communicating with the angels, and reveal that the
angels were interested in and involved with the exploration and
colonization of the New World, and in heralding in a new age or new
world order. While Dee's influence was certainly felt in his
lifetime, his popularity has grown tremendously since. His system
was used and adapted by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and
subsequently by Aleister Crowley.
This new edition of John Dee's Five Books of Mystery is by far
the most accessible and complete published to date. Peterson has
translated Latin terms and added copious footnotes, putting the
instructions and references into context for the modern reader.
A one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for fans and collectors of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Kit includes:
- 4 x 3-inch molded collectible replica of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with flickering light feature
- 16-page sticker book with 8 Hogwarts-related full-color photographs from the Harry Potter films
After providing a terrifying look into the most secret workings of
the occult, and after divulging the methods by which man may have
immense power over the physical world through spiritual methods,
Koetting now unveils the one written work in existence which
unabashedly draws the straight line between the upper and the
lower, between the finite and the infinite, and between man and
God.
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