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Here is a complete guide to the lost art of geomancy - one of the
major divination systems that are part of the Western magical
tradition.Geomancy is simple, quick, and direct - anyone can get
answers to any question in a matter of moments by learning how to
read the patterns revealed by the 16 symbolic figures formed of
single and double points. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance,
geomancy was used by everyone from popes to peasants because it
provided practical, useful results.Often mistaken for feng shui or
ley lines, or hidden within poorly explained tables and charts,
geomancy has become something of a lost art - until now. Earth
Divination, Earth Magic provides a fascinating look into the
history, theory, and practice of geomancy, including a thorough set
of instructions for both casting and interpreting a chart for
yourself, or a friend.
Acclaimed author and Archdruid John Michael Greer provides an
in-depth beginner s guide to Druidry a modern tradition of nature
spirituality with ancient roots in Celtic traditions. Although we
know little about the ancient Druids, their reputation for wisdom
and harmony with nature lives on. Today, Druidry is a vibrant,
diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent
but Antarctica. Spiritual rather than religious more an attitude
than an ideology it can be embraced by people from different faiths
and backgrounds. Archdruid John Michael Greer explores the history
and basics of Druidry; how to perform Druidic rituals, meditation,
and divination; elements of the lifestyle; and advice for placing
less of a burden on the Earth. Includes a simple self-initiation
ritual for starting on the Druid path, as well as exercises to help
you tap into the elements and learn to pay attention to the natural
world.
An investigation into the underpinnings and superstructures of the
Pagan world view Pagan religions have tended to be more concerned
with practice that with theory and in a system that has no dogma -
no legislated doctrine - that is as it should be. Yet as the
movement grows and matures, it is inevitable that we will begin to
think in a more abstract way about our models and systems. John
Michael Greer has provided a primer on the kinds of ideas and
themes that must be included in any discussion of the theology and
philosophy of Neo-pagan religions. Much of the book takes
shape in a dialogue with existing ideas in theology, philosophy,
and comparative religion. It looks to find a middle ground between
too much and too little reference to the work of other scholars to
find a comprehensible yet intellectually rigorous middle ground. It
aims to be part of a conversation, that stretches out over the
centuries. Voices of polytheist spirituality have had little
place in that conversation for many years, but much of value has
been said in their absence. The rebirth of polytheism as a
living religious tradition in the Western world will inevitably
force a reassessment of much of that heritage, and pose challenges
to some of its most cherished assumptions. Yet reassessment
is not necessarily rejection, and the traditions of modern
polytheism are deeply enough indebted to legacies from the past
that an attentive ear to earlier phases of the conversation is not
out of place.
The Picatrix is the most famous grimoire of astrological magic and
one of the most important works of medieval and Renaissance magic.
With all four books, the complete text, in one volume, translated
and annotated by the noted scholars, magicians and astrologers John
Michael Greer and Christopher Warnock, Picatrix takes its rightful
place as an essential occult text for modern esotericists. The
Illustrated Picatrix contains over 120 illustrations, with images
of the 7 planets and 28 Mansions of the Moon by Nigel Jackson as
well as images of the 36 decans and 12 signs by Renaissance
artists. This is an authentic ancient magical text, lucidly
translated and fully annotated with over 400 footnotes.
Explores the role of magic and the occult in the rise of the
ultra-conservative right * Details the magical war that took place
behind the scenes of the 2016 election * Examines in detail the
failed magical actions of Trump's opponents, with insights on
political magic from Dion Fortune's war letters * Reveals the
influence of a number of occult forces from Julius Evola to chaos
magick to show how the political and magical landscape of American
society has permanently changed since the 2016 election Magic and
politics seem like unlikely bedfellows, but in The King in Orange,
author John Michael Greer goes beyond superficial memes and extreme
partisanship to reveal the unmentionable realities that spawned the
unexpected presidential victory of an elderly real-estate mogul
turned reality-TV star and which continue to drive the deepening
divide that is now the defining characteristic of American society.
Greer convincingly shows how two competing schools of magic were
led to contend for the presidency in 2016 and details the magical
war that took place behind the scenes of the campaign. Through the
influence of a number of occult forces, from Julius Evola to chaos
magicians as well as the cult of positive thinking, Greer shows
that the main contenders in this magical war were the status quo
magical state--as defined by the late scholar Ioan Couliano--which
has repurposed the "manipulative magic" techniques of the
Renaissance magi into the subliminal techniques of modern
advertising, and an older, deeper, and less reasonable form of
magic--the "magic of the excluded"--which was employed by chaos
magicians and alt-right internet wizards, whose desires coalesced
in the form of a frog avatar that led the assault against the world
we knew. Examining in detail the magical actions of Trump's
opponents, with insights on political magic from occultist Dion
Fortune's war letters, the author discusses how the magic of the
privileged has functioned to keep the comfortable classes from
being able to respond effectively to the populist challenge and how
and why the "Magic Resistance," which tried to turn magic against
Trump, has failed. Showing how the political and magical landscape
of American society has permanently changed since the 2016 election
cycle, Greer reveals that understanding the coming of the King in
Orange will be a crucial step in making sense of the world for a
long time to come.
Reveal the secrets of the esoteric druidic alphabet and unlock its
potential as a powerful magical tool. Writing systems have been
used for magical power and mystical insight in spiritual history
throughout history, and the Coelbren Alphabet is no
different. Originally devised by a famous Welsh poet, the
Bardic Alphabet, known as the Coelbren, has always seemed to hold
great promise in the esoteric world. But because of its
impenetrable nature, the capacity of the Coelbrean Alphabet as a
system of divination has remained hidden, simply a relic of a
bygone era. However, in this revised and expanded edition of
his classic book John Michael Greer illuminates the power of the
Alphabet and shows you how to implement it to full effect in your
magical studies. The book provides the name of each letter,
alongside the Welsh keyword, meaning, symbolism and pronunciation
as well as the divinatory interpretation of each letter, showing
readers how to use this unique system for divination and magic. It
also provides sample readings, scrying, meditation techniques and
tips for making your own Coelbren set. The new edition
includes a chapter on gematria, as well as expanded chapters on the
symbolism and magic of the alphabet.Â
An investigation of The Eye of Revelation, a
system of inner alchemy meant to awaken the subtle powers of the
human body and mind. This book examines in detail a short book,
often referred to as The Five Tibetans that was
published in 1939 teaching a simple yet effective set of five
exercises for health and longevity, the Five Rites. Certain dietary
rules and lifestyle principles accompanied the Rites, so did a
Sixth Rite that worked the diaphragm muscles and redirected sexual
energies, and also a set of teachings about seven energy centers or
vortices in the body, though not the same as the well-known seven
chakras along the spine. These vortices are among the most
distinctive things about the system, and are found in only a
scattered handful of sources elsewhere. It is by awakening the
vortices to their normal rate of spin, the book claims, that the
Rites achieve their effects. John Michael Greer follows each of
these threads back as far as possible, to reveal something of the
landscape of ideas and practices that gave rise to these remarkable
exercises. He then spins the threads back together, putting the
Five Rites in as much of their original context as he can, and
describing in detail the practice of the broader system in which
the Rites have their place—a system of inner alchemy meant to
awaken certain subtle powers of the human body and mind. The book
also includes the complete original text of The Eye of Revelation.
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