A detailed guide to the three successive initiatic archetypes:
Craftsman, Warrior, and Magician * Investigates the symbolism,
rituals, and metaphysical aspects of each initiatic archetype, from
the alchemy and shamanism of the craftsman, to the subtle energy
work of the warrior, to the sex magic practices and Higher Self
work of the magician * Shares meditations, practices, and
transformational techniques for each archetype * Investigates the
similarities between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley
to Chaos Magic, and the "positive thinking" mind metaphysics
movement Exploring the craftsman, warrior, and magician
archetypes--three vocations that echo the traditional tripartite
division of society--Angel Millar reveals how these archetypes
represent the three successive stages of spiritual growth in an
individual's life. He shows how they provide structure for the
initiatory process to develop one's mental, physical, and spiritual
potential. As craftsman, the individual experiences "mnemonic"
initiation: the cultivation of memory as well as language. As
warrior, "somatic" initiation: development of the physical body and
cultivation of the spirit body. And as magician, "gnostic"
initiation: cultivation of the self and manifestation of the Higher
Self. Investigating the metaphysical aspects of each archetype, the
author explores their symbolism, spiritual practices, and rituals.
Examining the craftsman archetype, he looks at metallurgy, alchemy,
and the "Craft" of Freemasonry, as well as the ancient role of
blacksmith as shaman. He explores the idea of God as a "Creator" or
"Craftsman," especially in relation to ancient Greek philosophy,
Islamic neoplatonism, and the Kabbalah. Examining the warrior
archetype, he reveals how the way of the warrior was affected by
religion and mysticism, such as how the Persian martial art of
Zoorkhaneh was profoundly shaped by Sufism and why the Buddhist
Shaolin temple became synonymous with Kung Fu. The author places
special emphasis on the cultivation of subtle energy as practiced
in martial arts, especially in relation to Taoist inner alchemy.
Examining the magician archetype, he reveals how each individual
has two "selves"--a lower self and a Higher Self--and explores the
union of opposites studied by the magician, such as in the tantric
arts and sacred sex magic. Sharing meditations, practices, and
processes associated with each archetype, as well as techniques for
transforming one's consciousness, he also investigates similarities
between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley to Chaos
Magic, and the "positive thinking" mind metaphysics movement.
Structured to parallel the three archetypal stages of the initiatic
process, this comprehensive guide offers a literary initiation
through three degrees of esoteric knowledge.
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