|
Showing 1 - 9 of
9 matches in All Departments
You hold in your hands the material result of many years' hard
craft. This Book contains some of the secrets of Life itself; or
rather, the occult deity of Life on Earth, Baphomet. Horned, vital,
beautiful, awe full, our aeons old Chaos Magick idol finds a name
from the Knights' Templar, then goes incognito through the
Enlightenment (when flourished those great natural philosophers
beloved of science historians), before emerging via devil worship
and witchcraft into this era of Deep Ecology. Darwin could have
used a picture of Baphomet as his frontispiece, to demonstrate the
one flesh from which all species originate. Contacting this Great
Spirit, the anima mundi, allows access to a new way of ordering the
world, with fresh visions of how and why we could Live. Here the
authors weave strands from their lives into a rich tapestry of
images, which might give you a pointer or two towards your own
self-realisation, whilst amusing, entertaining, and instructing
along the way. Revolution, evolution, leap beyond the apocalypse to
the Now
Tales and techniques of practical occultism From the mysteries of
Witchcraft to tales of the Elder Gods, Deep Magick is a journal
written during the long dark night of the soul. Comprising a number
of essays, some published for the first time in this volume, Deep
Magick is the latest installment in the esoteric oeuvre of
occultist and writer Julian Vayne. Bringing together practical
how-to information, academic writing, and far reaching metaphysical
exploration, this book touches on many different magickal systems.
Informed by the experiential approach of Chaos Magick and diving
deep into the Mystery as presented through many traditions, this
work explores: Psychogeography and Magick Transgressive bodywork
Our Vision of the End Times Gender fluidity as spiritual process
The collection of the Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft Zombies and
the New Age movement Buddhism meets Chaos Magick Entheogenic
magick, the law and social transformation Mindfulness practice as
the still point in the storm of chaos The esoteric metaphysics of
Pooh Bear, Tigger and Eeyore ...and much more
This book gives the beginner and experienced practitioner alike a
modern, 21st century view into the powerful and often misunderstood
magical current called 'Chaos Magick'. Written in a clear and
easily accessible style it examines the theory behind many
techniques used in magical, artistic, religious and scientific
systems of thought; then links and applies them towards desired
goals. Separated into two volumes the book can be used by the
reader as a workbook with rituals, techniques and exercises to be
followed, as a window into contemporary magical thought at the turn
of the century or simply as a rollercoaster of a good read! However
you choose to use it, this book will leave you feeling positive,
inspired and ready to apply any of the methods presented to your
own life.
This is a book about the learning potential of objects - whether
they're rare artefacts in museum collections, or found objects
discovered at a local car boot sale. This book grows from the
simple fact that learning by engaging with objects can be a
powerful experience. Whether you're a museum or gallery
professional, a schoolteacher, an interpreter, or simply intrigued
by this method of teaching, there will be something here for you.
Wonderful Things is packed with bright and tested ideas - often in
the form of games - which will help people of all ages relate to,
understand and explore museum objects. After an exploration of the
process of learning from objects, the book puts these principles
into practice, in the form of over 50 easy-to-set-up games,
designed to facilitate creative interaction with objects. Although
in themselves straightforward, many of the games can have
surprisingly powerful and stimulating results, impacts and
implications. Each game has been tested out and refined in practice
many times, and guidance is provided to ensure each game both runs
smoothly and provides the best possible learning outcomes. All the
games are ideal for use in classroom or museum settings, and most
are easily adapted for use with all educational ages, from 5-18.
However, some can also successfully facilitate interaction with
with adults; and the more complex, drama-based games have been used
in psychotherapeutic work and with older people for reminiscence.
Wonderful Things is designed for use with a wide range of
specialist staff - including educators, interpretors, designers,
curators, gallery "explainers," guides and volunteers - in museums,
galleries, science centres, historic houses and sites, parks, and
zoos. Praise for Wonderful Things: "A practical combination of
inspired ideas tempered with practical experience. The holistic
approach is refreshing and anyone working with artefacts should
find this an indispensible read. I thoroughly enjoyed Wonderful
Things " Kate Osborne, Learning & Skills Officer, Royal Albert
Memorial Museum, Exeter, UK
Ranging across both published and anecdotal evidence, Pharmakon
traces the story of drug use as a means of self-exploration. By
examining apparently simple questions such as 'what is a drug?',
Pharmakon deconstructs and reconstructs the idea of drug
experience. Experiences that the author believes are fundamental to
the process of self-actualisation and learning. Julian Vayne has
written on a number of esoteric subjects (witchcraft, the tarot and
the sociology of contemporary Paganism). This book is aimed at both
the general reader and those who are interested in the use of drugs
in a spiritual context. Delving into areas as diverse as philosophy
and neurochemistry, this is a book that in both style and content
seeks to invent a new understanding of drugs in culture. From
Mandrake Speaks #100 'A well researched and informative look at a
variety of popular and not-so-well-known drugs. He deals with how
they interact with our minds and bodies both chemically and
psychologically, and how we perceive substances on a personal and
society-wide scale. The similarities discussed between some drug
experiences and some mental illnesses may lead to different
viewpoints on both. Liberally sprinkled with folklore and
anecdotes, Pharmakon examines the use of drugs in self-exploration,
employing a knowledgeable, yet down-to-earth approach that's
interesting and readable.'
In our modern technological world, we have access to the religious
and philosophical belief systems of a whole range of cultures, and
this has become coupled with a new attitude that the individual is
ultimately self-responsible. In this new age, we understand that we
must find out through our own efforts our individual route to
personal understanding. Increasingly, modern psychologists are
discovering the validity of ancient symbolic systems such as the
Tarot, and in this thoughtful yet straightforward guide, the
authors offer a skilful interpretation of this ancient art for the
modern reader as a guide to a deeper understanding of who we are
and our unique place in the world.
|
|