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Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in this book
range from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons
used in modern culture and science. You will discover the
fascinating origins and meanings of over 500 signs and symbols,
from the secrets of the Maya calendar to demon-summoning seals and
secretive symbols of the hermetic orders. Divided into seven
thematic sections - astrology; the natural world; sacred writings;
alchemy, numerology and sacred geometry; magic; demonology; and the
western esoteric tradition - this decoding guide is the ultimate
resource for unlocking the secret language of signs and symbols for
the modern occultist.
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.
Alchemy offers tremendous insight into alternative therapies,
new medicines, and the depths of the human mind. Illuminating a
truly esoteric practice, Mark Stavish reveals how to create and
apply "medicines for the soul" in this remarkable guide to plant
and mineral alchemy. The Path of Alchemy introduces the history and
basic laws of this ancient practice, and explains how it ties into
Qabala, tarot, astrology, and the four elements. Safe, modern
techniques-based on spagyrics (plant alchemy)-for producing
distillations, stones, tinctures, and elixirs are given, along with
their uses in physical healing, spiritual growth, psychic
experiments, initiation, consecration, spellwork, and more. Each
chapter includes meditations, projects, and suggested reading as
aids to "inner transformation," an equally important aspect of
alchemy. Tools, rituals, lunar and solar stones, and the elusive
Philosopher's Stone are all covered in this comprehensive guide to
alchemy. Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award
for Best Magick/Shamanism Book
"Between the Gates" is a manual of self-initiation and liberation
that takes the student through the basic methods of experiencing
dream states and conscious astral projection, to the ultimate
culmination of consciousness-creation of the Body of Light.
"Between the Gates" is for anyone who has ever desired to
experience the "afterlife" while still alive, or who has desired to
rid themselves of the fear of death. While drawing upon traditional
Qabalistic and alchemical sources, the methods presented are
applicable to a variety of traditions and schools of thought."This
book contains all you need to have the direct experience of lucid
dreaming, astral projection, and the Body of Light, and rather
quickly as well. Focused and dedicated practice will unlock the
doors of perception to a series of individual nonmaterial realities
within a few months. From these experiences, confidence will be
built and sustained, which with concentrated effort, can lead to
deep and profound revelation through direct experience of the very
nature of life" - from the book. "Between the Gates" functions as
an "A to Z" guide to psychic initiation toward higher
consciousness, and ultimately, to preparation for the great
transition beyond this life and this physical body.
The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores,
powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group
mind * Examines the history of egregores from ancient times to
present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and
popular culture and media * Reveals documented examples of
egregores from ancient Greece and Rome, Tibetan Buddhism, Islam,
modern esoteric orders, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth
Grant, and the followers of Julius Evola and Aleister Crowley *
Provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself
from parasitic and destructive entities, and destroy an egregore,
should the need arise One of most important but little known
concepts of Western occultism is that of the egregore, an
autonomous psychic entity created by a collective group mind. An
egregore is sustained by belief, ritual, and sacrifice and relies
upon the devotion of a group of people, from a small coven to an
entire nation, for its existence. An egregore that receives enough
sustenance can take on a life of its own, becoming an independent
deity with powers its believers can use to further their own
spiritual advancement and material desires. Presenting the first
book devoted to the study of egregores, Mark Stavish examines the
history of egregores from ancient times to present day, with
detailed and documented examples, and explores how they are
created, sustained, directed, and destroyed. Stavish provides
instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from a
parasitic and destructive collective entity, and destroy an
egregore, should the need arise. Revealing how egregores form the
foundation of nearly all human interactions, the author shows how
egregores have moved into popular culture and media--underscoring
the importance of intense selectivity in the information we accept
and the ways we perceive the world and our place in it.
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