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Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and
Christendom, this book by an occult-studies expert and respected
authority on magic and sorcery takes Western spiritual traditions
seriously--but examines them with common sense and self-effacing
humor. Working backward from the Freemasons to one of their
original orders, the 14th-century Knights Templar, the account
considers sorcery, heresy, and intrigues; explores the legend that
the Knights possessed a powerful secret dangerous to the Church of
Rome; and finds an essential clue to the order's practices in their
connection to the biblical Solomon, king of Israel in the 10th
century BC. This updated edition features new images, chapters on
important symbols, and a new preface.
Each of us has a Guardian Angel--a companion and lover who waits
just behind the images that flood our minds during sleep or
reverie. A protector and guide who disguises as the individual with
whom we fall in love; an ideal lover who has adored us since the
beginning of our individual existence and who will never abandon us
until the instant we merge our being into Absolute Godhead.
This book offers the student of Western Tantra the knowledge
and inner truth that has been hidden from us since conception. This
is a new and expanded edition wherein you will find a wealth of
practical and passionate Tantric techniques utilizing the
archetypal images of the Tarot. Nothing is held back. All of the
methods are explicit and clearly described.
This is a guide for the practising magician who wants a greater
understanding of Qabalah concepts and practice. Created by Anita
Kraft, one of the world's most respected Qabalist teachers, this
workbook teaches readers how to practise Qabalah using tarot,
plants, stones, perfumes, the zodiac and other magical sources.
'The Book of Enoch the Prophet' is the oldest known mystical
document in existence, dating back to the second century BCE. It
reveals a vision of a new age of heaven on earth that figures in
esoteric and occult practices.
Selected by one of the leading occultist of today, these are the
stories that will do more than make your toes curl and your skin
crawl. These are the stories that reveal hidden truths, inspire
occult pursuits, and divulge the secrets of ritual in a
fictionalized form. Covering topics from rituals to hauntings to
Satanism, this one-of-a-kind volume includes selections from:
Aleister CrowleyAmbrose BierceArthur MachenEdgar Allan PoeRobert W.
ChambersRalph Adams CramH.P. LovecraftDion FortuneSir Edward George
Bulwer-LyttonBram Stoker
Each story includes a commentary by occultist Lon DuQuette as
well as interesting biographical info about the hidden lives of
these late 19th and early 20th century authors.
Not since The Confessions of Aleister Crowley has a true magician
told his own story. My Life with the Spirits is a rare glimpse into
the fascinating, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of
a modern ceremonial magician. Hailed by critics as the most
entertaining author in the field and one of the most widely
respected members of the magick community, Lon Milo DuQuette gently
draws you into the introspective world of the modern magician,
tickles you with hilarious observations and self-effacing
confessions, then (often in the same paragraph) slams you in the
heart with breathtaking profundities.
DuQuette's most impressive quality is that in spite of his many
accomplishments he doesn't take himself too seriously, which makes
what he has to say all the more appealing. He's been through
experiences that many Americans can relate to from his "agonizing
years of Sunday School" and service as an altar boy, to riding the
waves of the cultural revolution of the 60s. After sorting through
an abundance of spiritual paths, he finally came upon one that
resonated with him. By shedding light on his own development -- as
a person and a magician -- DuQuette provides a beacon for aspiring
magicians everywhere.
A unique and humorous -- and also practical -- approach to the
increasingly popular study of Qabalah. This is a seriously funny
book! Traditional Qabalistic (or Cabalistic, or, indeed,
Kabbalistic -- read this book to find out what the difference is. .
.we know you've always wondered) sources tend to be a bit, er, dry.
DuQuette spices up the Qabalah and makes it come alive, restoring
the joy of learning the fundamentals of this admittedly arcane
system by using simple, amusing anecdotes and metaphors. This
account, written psuede-pigraphically (fictitiously attributed to a
supposed authority), allows DuQuette as Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford to
soar to outrageous heights and, when necessary, stand apart from
the silliness to highlight the golden eggs of Qabalistic wisdom
nested therein. Sure to be a revelation to those who think that
learning about the Qabalah needs to be tedious and serious,
DuQuette shows that great truths can be transmitted through the
medium of laughter.
A practical guide to the symbols and rituals of Freemasonry as a
path of spiritual development and self-realization * Shares the
history and meaning of Freemasonry and its symbols * Offers
thoughtful explorations of different areas of Masonic experience,
drawing on esoteric doctrines and paralleling them with experiences
found in daily life * Provides simple exercises and practices to
help internalize and personalize the lessons presented, including
dreamwork, journaling, meditation, and prayer In this practical
guide, Mark Stavish details the spiritual lessons and rituals of
Freemasonry as a step-by-step path of spiritual development and
self-improvement for both Masons and non-Masons, men and women,
alike. He explores the history and meaning of Freemasonry and its
symbols--from its origins in the Temple of Solomon to the Medieval
craft guilds to the Renaissance--and explains how the Craft
promotes personal growth through the symbolic building of self and
an inner Temple of Wisdom in much the same way that Masonry's
rituals symbolize the building of Solomon's Temple in accordance
with the mystical architectural instructions of Hiram. Drawing on
esoteric doctrines, including the Qabala, alchemy, sacred geometry,
John Dee's angelic magic, and the secrets of the Gothic cathedral
builders, each chapter addresses an area of the Masonic experience,
paralleling them with experiences each of us finds in our own
lives. The author provides simple practices to help internalize and
personalize the lessons presented, including dreamwork, journaling,
meditation, prayer, and understanding sacred architecture. The
author also examines the crafting and use of the spiritual and
symbolic tools of Freemasonry, such as the trestle or tracing board
and the Chamber of Reflection. Providing the tools to make the
Craft an initiatic experience of self-improvement, the author shows
that, ultimately, the Masonic experience is the human quest for
self-realization and self-expression, so that we each may find our
place in the Temple of Wisdom.
The system of spiritual attainment developed by Aleister Crowley is notoriously challenging in its scope. Living Thelema, adapted from the popular podcast of the same name, brings a welcome approachability to Crowley’s material, without diminishing the depth of the system. The author focuses on the practical and experiential aspects of the path of Thelema, allowing the reader to grasp the true transformative power of the system.
Beginners and advanced practitioners alike will find much useful advice here, as Shoemaker brings his characteristic down-to-earth style to bear on topics such as ritual and meditation practices, sex magick, astral projection, psychotherapy for magicians, the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, and that pinnacle of attainment known as the crossing of the Abyss.
The author’s background as a practicing psychotherapist allows an entirely unique fusion of esoteric wisdom and cognitive science.
Take a fascinating journey into the life of one of the most
respected, sought-after, and renowned magicians alive today: Lon
Milo DuQuette. In this follow-up to his popular autobiography, My
Life with the Spirits, DuQuette tells how a friend was cursed by a
well-known foreign filmmaker and how they removed that curse with a
little help from Shakespeare. He explains how, as a six-year-old,
he used the Law of Attraction to get a date with Linda Kaufman, the
most beautiful girl in first-grade. DuQuette also reveals the ins
and outs of working with demons and provides a compelling account
of performing an exorcism at a private Catholic high school. As
entertaining as they are informative, the true stories in this
memoir contain authentic magical theory and invaluable technical
information.
To truly understand the philosophy and practice of Thelema, you
need to understand its charismatic and influential founder,
Aleister Crowley. Thelema demystifies this enigmatic figure,
providing a biography of Crowley and showing how his work evolved
to become a paradigm-shifting system of magick. This book also
explores the texts and writings that form the basis of Thelema, and
it provides step-by-step instructions for practicing the basic
rites and rituals of this misunderstood tradition. With this
accessible guide, you will discover how Crowley and Thelema were
influenced by Qabalah, the GoldenDawn, Egyptian deities, sex
magick, tarot, Gnosticism, Eastern philosophy, yoga, and much more.
Llewellyn s Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick features the
greatest minds of magick assembled in one place, available as a
limited-edition hardcover as well as a trade paperback edition.
Compiled by two of the leading figures in the magick community,
this new title in Llewellyn s Complete Book series includes more
than 650 pages of insights into magical systems, techniques,
grimoires, correspondences, and practices. These two outstanding
editions of Llewellyn s Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick are
must-haves for collectors and for magical practitioners with a
variety of experience levels. Twelve extensive chapters each
explore an aspect of the fascinating tapestry that is ceremonial
magick, focusing on practical knowledge that can be put to use by
ceremonial magicians from many different traditions or backgrounds.
This comprehensive work is filled with practical historical
perspectives as well as fresh insights, including working with
Notariqon, Gematria, and Temurah in the Qabalah tradition; an
in-depth analysis of historical grimoires and their registers of
spirits; step-by-step instructions for six alchemical workings;
example rituals of planetary magick for devotion and talismanic
preparation; Enochian magick from John Dee to the Golden Dawn; a
deeply personal description of the Abra-melin operation; an
overview of Aleister Crowley s syncretic influence on working
Golden Dawn magick using polytheist symbolism, with step-by-step
instructions for several rituals; and a glimpse into the future of
ceremonial magick.
Goetia [refers to] all the operations of that Magick which deals
with gross, malignant or unenlightened forces. Goetia is sometimes
thought of as a wild card, something that can get out of control,
something which expresses the operator's lower desires to control
others and improve his own personal life. And, in fact, this
potential loss of control, this danger, the desire for self
improvement and great power is exactly what attracts many people to
Goetia while horrifying and repelling others. Crowley's "Goetia" is
brought to life with vivid illustrations of the demons. Commentary
by DuQuette and Hyatt bring the ancient arts into the modern day.
A practical guide to Dr. John Dee's angelic magic
- Contains instructions for performing Enochian magic meditations
- Examines John Dee's original diaries from the British Library
- Includes a CD of Enochian calls taught to Dee by the angels
Enochian magic is a powerful, ancient system for opening portals to
heavenly realms and enabling the ascent to God. The basis for many
of the modern systems of magic, including the Golden Dawn, Enochian
magic is named after the biblical prophet Enoch, who received the
same knowledge and wisdom that was later conveyed to the astrologer
to the court of Queen Elizabeth I, Dr. John Dee, by angels in the
16th century.
In "The Lost Art of Enochian Magic" John DeSalvo traces the history
of magic--from the earliest civilizations of the Akadians and
Egyptians through the Greco-Roman period and up to the present
time--to reveal how magic has penetrated and influenced our
religious beliefs and practices today. Through his unprecedented
investigation into the angelic magic of Dr. John Dee, during which
time he deciphered Dee's original phonetic notations in the margins
of Dee's 16th-century diaries, DeSalvo learned to properly
reproduce the "Enochian calls," which act like mantras in opening
higher realms and invoking angels, key to this type of magical
practice. DeSalvo shows how to use Enochian magic for personal
spiritual development and also as protection from negative
energies. In addition to providing detailed instructions for
performing the magical meditations, this book includes a CD of
Enochian calls to demonstrate and guide the correct pronunciation
needed to practice Enochian magic.
This new edition of the Goetia features an introduction explaining
Goetic Magick. Goetia refers to all the operations of that Magick
which deals with gross, malignant or unenlightened forces. Goetia
is sometimes thought of as a wild card, something that can get out
of control, something which expresses the operator's lower desires
to control others and improve his own personal life. And, in fact,
this potential loss of control, this danger, the desire for
self-improvement and great power is exactly what attracts many
people to the Goetia while horrifying and repelling others.
Crowley's Goetia is brought to life by David P. Wilson with vivid
illustrations of the Goetic demons, while Lon Milo DuQuette and
Christopher S. Hyatt bring the ancient art of Goetic Magick to life
in the modern day. Christopher Hyatt joined with Lon Milo DuQuette
and David P. Wilson to glean extraordinary magical and
philosophical treasures from this most misunderstood subject.
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