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All three books of Francis Barrett's superb compendium of occult
thought are presented in this single volume, complete with the
original charts and illustrations. Commencing with Magic, we are
offered a comprehensive accounts of its capabilities and the tools
needed for its use. Natural magic is defined, as are the many
philters and potions which may be created and imbued with its
essence. Various historical examples of magicians who had, for good
or ill, gained public notice for their practices are given. The
later chapters meanwhile concern the properties of magical stones
such as the legendary Philosophers Stone, and the arcane arts of
combining creatures of nature, and the sometimes monstrous results.
The Magus itself is termed the Celestial Intelligencer; beginning
with a basic account of the four elements, we traverse each in more
detail before delving into the more esoteric practices. The
symbolism of numbers and of the astronomical bodies of the heavens
are detailed, sometimes with charts.
Its author is as mysterious as its subject matter. The one
appearance of English occultist FRANCIS BARRETT (b. circa 1770)
upon the literary scene is this mammoth 1801 work, a complete study
of ritual magic, in practice and in its theoretical underpinnings.
Drawing on numerous works of the arcane and the occult, this
one-of-a-kind book ignited a fervor for magic, in all its forms, in
the Europe in the early 19th century, and may have even influenced
Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church. Subtitling his tome
Celestial Intelligencer, Barrett promises here to present a
"complete system of occult philosophy," containing the "ancient and
modern practice of the Cabalistic art," and showing "the wondering
effects that may be performed by a Knowledge of the celestial
influences, the occult properties of metals, herbs, and stones."
Alchemy, talismanic magic, magnetism, ceremonial magic, the
conjuration of spirits... Barrett reveals the secrets of all these
disciplines, and more. Featuring all the original charts, diagrams,
and illustrations, and including Barrett's biographies of famous
occultists from Agrippa to Zoroaster, this is a fascinating work of
occult and cultural history.
1801. In this work, the author has collected many curious and rare
studies and ideas in regard to the subject of natural magic, the
Cabala, celestial and ceremonial magic, alchemy, and magnetism.
Selected contents: use of astrology, amulets and charms, stones,
alchemy, the four elements, magnetism, cabalistical magic, the
composition of the magic circle. Illustrated with number charts,
mystical alphabets, etc.
THIS 134 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Magus a
Complete System of Occult Philosophy, by Francis Barrett. To
purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134520.
The Magus has proved to be the most sought after set of books on
magic and alchemy ever published. There is very good reason for
this. These books are powerful, and were considered so dangerous
that for many years, rare copies could only be found in certain
libraries, locked away from the general public and from those who
would use (or misuse) its power. The original set of books was
first published in 1801 by its author, Francis Barrett, who had an
extensive background in the medieval and occult sciences. He spent
many years of diligent study before releasing them. His premise for
the material, that is, before putting anything into these books.
Barrett first subjected the various theories to certain tests that
had to be "substantiated by nature, truth, and experiment" first.
They were written for those seeking the key to the philosopher's
stone and the powers of magic. The illustrations in this book were
taken from ancient and medieval texts, magical tables, planetary
tables, talismans and images of angels and demons. Book One covers
natural magic, amulets and charms, potions, precious stones,
lights, candies, alchemy, the philosopher's stone, transmulation,
the four elements, numbers, and planets. Book Two covers magnetic
powers, Cabalistic magic, the names of angels and spirits the
performing of invocations, conjuring spirits, magic circles,
receiving oracles in dreams, positive and evil spirits, and
concludes with a major biographical section on the great magicians
of history.
All three books of Francis Barrett's superb compendium of occult
thought are presented in this single volume, complete with the
original charts and illustrations. Commencing with Magic, we are
offered a comprehensive accounts of its capabilities and the tools
needed for its use. Natural magic is defined, as are the many
philters and potions which may be created and imbued with its
essence. Various historical examples of magicians who had, for good
or ill, gained public notice for their practices are given. The
later chapters meanwhile concern the properties of magical stones
such as the legendary Philosophers Stone, and the arcane arts of
combining creatures of nature, and the sometimes monstrous results.
The Magus itself is termed the Celestial Intelligencer; beginning
with a basic account of the four elements, we traverse each in more
detail before delving into the more esoteric practices. The
symbolism of numbers and of the astronomical bodies of the heavens
are detailed, sometimes with charts.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1801 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1801 Edition.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of
this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the
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save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.
IN this Work, which we have written chiefly for the information of
those who are curious and indefatigable in their enquiries into
occult knowledge, we have, at a vast labour and expence, both of
time and charges, collected whatsoever can be deemed curious and
rare, in regard to the subject of our speculations in Natural
Magic--the Cabala--Celestial and Ceremonial Magic--Alchymy--and
Magnetism; and have divided it into two Books, sub-divided into
Parts: to which we have added a third Book, containing a
biographical account of the lives of those great men who were
famous and renowned for their knowledge; shewing upon whose
authority this Science of Magic is founded, and upon what
principles. To which we have annexed a great variety of notes,
wherein we have impartially examined the probability of the
existence of Magic, both of the good and bad species, in the
earliest, as well as in the latter, ages of the world. We have
exhibited a vast number of rare experiments in the course of this
Treatise, many of which, delivered in the beginning, are founded
upon the simple application of actives to passives; the others are
of a higher speculation. In our history of the lives of
Philosophers, &c. we have omitted nothing that can be called
interesting or satisfactory. We have taken our historical
characters from those authors most deserving of credit; we have
given an outline of the various reports tradition gives of them; to
which are annexed notes, drawn from the most probable appearance of
truth, impartially describing their characters and actions; leaning
neither to the side of those who doubt every thing, nor to them
whose credulity takes in every report to be circumstantially true.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
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