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The scientific and esoteric history of runic studies from the
Renaissance to the modern era * Explores the five periods of runic
revival: the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic period,
the early 20th century, and the late 20th century * Examines the
use of runes by the foremost magicians and scholars of each era,
including mystic and scholar Johannes Bureus, who developed his own
integrated system of runology known as Adalruna * Reveals how the
Nazi misguided use of the runes showed a lack of comprehension of
what was being discovered by scientific rune scholars of the day In
this exploration of the history of the runes from 1500 CE to the
present day, Stephen Edred Flowers examines the five periods of
runic revival: the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic
period, the early 20th century, and the late 20th century. For each
period, he discusses both the scholarly studies and those focused
on the esoteric mysteries of the runes--and how these two branches
of study were at first intertwined yet diverged in later revivals.
Focusing in particular on the first runic revival, Flowers examines
the use of runes during the Renaissance by the foremost magicians
and scholars of the era, including mystic and scholar Johannes
Bureus, the "grandfather of integral runology," who developed his
own system known as Adalruna. In his examination of the runic
reawakenings of the early and late 20th century, Flowers looks at
how the runes were employed as part of a reassessment of Germanic
identity, one school of which led to Nazi Germany. He explains how
the Nazi use and abuse of the runes was misguided and revealed a
lack of comprehension of what earlier rune scholars had discovered
through their extensive studies of the past. He also offers a fresh
look at the work of Guido von List and clears him of his guilt by
association with the Nazis. Detailing the multilayered history of
the runes, the author reveals the integrated way the predecessors
of today's rune workers thought and conceived of the runes,
highlighting how their discoveries helped shape modern magical
practices and scholarly studies. He calls for a return of integral
runology as was practiced during the Renaissance and before. By
reuniting the two branches of runic study, blending the scientific
with the magical, we make way for new discoveries in runology and a
chance for a full-scale reawakening of integrated runic knowledge.
During the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many
books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were
suppressed. But in Iceland the practice of recording magical spells
in books continued in secret for centuries, on a scale not seen
elsewhere. Now housed in the National Library in Reykjavík, these
surviving grimoires, which represent only a hundredth of what was
lost, reveal a rich magical tradition that continued to evolve into
the 20th century. Drawing directly from the actual surviving
Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete
system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from
the 16th century onward. He explores the history of magic in
Iceland in pagan and early Christian times and reveals specific
practical techniques and ritual templates that readers can adapt to
their unique purposes. Flowers also presents an extensive
catalog of actual spells and magical workings from the historical
Icelandic books of magic. These examples provide ready-made forms
for practical experimentation as well as an exemplary guide on how
to create signs and symbols for more personalized magical work. The
author also includes guidance on creating unique magical signs from
the 100 mythic names of Odin, which he translates and interprets
magically, and from Icelandic magical alphabets, symbols that
connect Icelandic magic to the ancient runic tradition.
A guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic
faith * Reconstructs the Druidic faith from surviving remnants,
parallels with other Indo-European traditions, and dedicated study
of scholarly sources * Details magical rites and ceremonies,
methods for consecrating an outdoor temple, and customs for
celebrating important festivals such as Beltaine and Samhain *
Discusses rules for firecraft, making offerings to deities and
spirits, and the ancient Coligny calendar, including the names of
the months in old Gaulish Druids and their magic, lore, and rituals
have fascinated all those who encounter them, from the ancient
Greeks and Romans onward. Even today, the mere mention of their
name evokes pictures of standing stones, mistletoe, golden sickles,
white-robed priests, and powerful sorcerers. But were they really
as we picture them? Drawing on comparative mythology and
linguistics, archaeological evidence, and etymology, Teresa Cross
offers readers a comprehensive course in the history and
development of the Celtic spiritual tradition and its lore,
reconstructing the Druidic faith from the remnants that have
survived and dedicated study of scholarly sources. She also reveals
parallels with other Indo-European traditions, such as the
similarities between Celtic and Vedic Hindu beliefs and practices.
She chronicles the ethics and spiritual teachings of Druidism and
the Celtic faith and examines what happened to these beliefs during
centuries of Christianization. Moving from history to practice,
Cross details magical rites and ceremonies as practiced by
modern-day followers of Druidactos. She explores the structure of
the Touta, which roughly corresponds to "tribe," methods for
consecrating a nemeton, the outdoor temple that offers the optimum
sacred space for the meeting of heaven and earth, and the rites and
customs associated with important festivals such as Beltaine and
Samhain. She also explores the rules of firecraft, the sacred art
of giving to the cosmos, making offerings to deities and spirits,
sacred food and beverages, and the ancient Coligny calendar,
including the names of the months in old Gaulish. Offering an
authentic handbook for starting your own Celtic group led by
Druids, Cross reveals the meanings and metaphysics behind the
Celtic and Druidic customs and traditions, reuniting the
fragmentary remains of long-lost Druid culture with the
still-living practices of the Celtic faith.
Originally published in 1986, based on the author's 1984 doctoral
dissertation, this volume has become the leading academic study of
the topic of rune-magic. When originally released only 250 copies
of this work were printed in a prohibitively expensive edition.
This new revised and updated version allows more readers to
discover the revolutionary contents of this book which presents a
comprehensive history and theory of the concept of magic in
connection with the ancient Germanic runes. It also catalogs,
categorizes and analyzes the many magical formulas used by the most
ancient rune-masters and shows how these formulas were utilized
within the traditional Germanic cultural frame of reference. No
mater what your level of interest is in the runes, this is the most
in-depth text you will find. This is the third edition of this
masterpiece, with numerous corrections.
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Strange Tales (Paperback)
Hanns Heinz Ewers; Introduction by Stephen E. Flowers; Foreword by Don Webb
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*Shows how this order, also known as oriental Freemasonry,
preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern
Freemasonry*Explains how to transform the soul into the alchemical
Magnum opus by combining Masonic grips and the abbreviated letters
of the Qur'an*Includes a detailed biography of Baron von
SebottendorffOriginally published in Germany in 1924, this rare
book by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff reveals the secret spiritual
exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis as well as how this order,
also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual
doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry. Sebottendorff explains
how the mysterious abbreviated letters found in the Qur'an
represent formulae for perfecting the spirit of the individual.
When combined with Masonic hand signs and grips and conducted
accordingly to a precise schedule, these formulae incorporate
spiritual power into the body and transform the soul from its base
state into a noble, godlike state: the Magnum Opus of the mediaeval
alchemists. Laying out the complete programme of spiritual
exercises, Sebottendorff explains each abbreviated word-formula in
the Qur'an, the hand gestures that go with them and the exact order
and duration for each exercise. Including a detailed biography of
Sebottendorff and an examination of alchemy's Islamic heritage,
this book shows how the traditions of Oriental Freemasonry can
ennoble the self and lead to higher knowledge.
A complete guide to the theory, practice, and history of Mazdan
magic, the first organized system of magic * Provides a complete
curriculum of magical study and initiation centered on exercises
keyed to the sacred Zoroastrian calendar * Details advanced magical
rituals and practices based on archaic Persian formulas, including
fire rituals and divine invocations Stephen Flowers explores the
history, theory, practice, rituals, and initiations of the Mazdan
magical system practiced by the Magi of ancient Persia, who were so
skilled and famed for their effectiveness that their name came to
mean what we today call "magic." The author explains how the
religious branch of the Mazdan magical system, founded by the
Prophet Zarathustra, is known in the West under the name
Zoroastrianism. The author reveals how all other known systems of
magic have borrowed from this tradition, providing the clues that
enabled him to reformulate the original Mazdan system. He reviews
what the Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Christians, and Chinese said
about the Iranian-Persian tradition of the Mazdans and their
invention of a magical technology. He explains how the ultimate aim
of the original form of magic was not only individual wisdom,
self-development, and empowerment, but also the overall betterment
of the world. The author details a complete curriculum of magical
study and initiation based on a series of graded exercises keyed to
the sacred Zoroastrian calendar. Providing a manual for the
original magical system used by the members of the Great
Fellowship, this book guides you toward the comprehensive practice
of the Mazdan philosophy, the ultimate outcome of which is ushta:
Happiness.
A comprehensive guide to the history and practice of Angular Magic
Revealing the magical uses of number and geometry as tools for
introspection, self-development, and creating change in both the
inner and outer worlds, Toby Chappell explores the rites, history,
and potent practices of Angular Magic and Infernal Geometry, the
Left-Hand Path of Sacred Geometry. Focusing on the advanced magical
system of the Nine Angles, he details the system's development by
the early Church of Satan and later the Temple of Set, as well as
its internal body, the Order of the Trapezoid. He shows how the
system first emerged in the Ceremony of the Nine Angles, written by
Michael Aquino and published in Anton Szandor LaVey's The Satanic
Rituals. He explores historical influences on Angular Magic,
including Pythagorean number mysticism, John Dee's Enochian magic,
the theories of William Mortensen, and, most importantly, the
writings of H. P. Lovecraft as well as other contributors to his
Cthulhu mythos. The author analyzes the 3 key rites of Angular
Magic: Die Elektrischen Vorspiele, the Ceremony of the Nine Angles,
and the Call to Cthulhu, expanding upon them to demonstrate how
readers can craft their own rituals. He examines the Nine Angles
individually, detailing their keywords, powers, and related
deities, and explains how each can be used in magical practices and
as part of an ongoing initiatory process. He offers practical
examples, including use of Angular Magic in divination, sigils, and
magical symbols, and guidance on creating your own practices--a
core component of the ever-evolving Left-Hand Path. Offering a
self-directed path of magic and empowerment, previously unavailable
to those outside the Temple of Set, Chappell shows how the Nine
Angles must be worked with and experienced personally in order to
effect true transformation and change.
A critical history of the roots of Nazi occultism and its
continuing influence • Explores the occult influences on various
Nazi figures, including Adolf Hitler, Albert Speer, Rudolf Hess,
Alfred Rosenberg, and Heinrich Himmler • Examines the foundations
of the movement laid in the 19th century and continuing in the
early 20th century • Explains the rites and runology of National
Socialism, the occult dimensions of Nazi science, and how many of
the sensationalist descriptions of Nazi “Satanic” practices
were initiated by Church propaganda after the war In this
comprehensive examination of Nazi occultism, Stephen E. Flowers,
Ph.D., offers a critical history and analysis of the occult and
esoteric streams of thought active in the Third Reich and the
growth of occult Nazism at work in movements today. Sharing the
culmination of five decades of research into primary and secondary
sources, many in the original German, Flowers looks at the
symbolic, occult, scientific, and magical traditions that became
the foundations from which the Nazi movement would grow. He details
the influences of Theosophy, Volkism, and the work of the Brothers
Grimm as well as the impact of scientific culture of the time.
Looking at the early 20th century, he describes the impact of Guido
von List, Lanz von Liebenfels, Rudolf von Sebottendorf, Friedrich
Hielscher, and others. Examining the period after the Nazi Party
was established in 1919, and more especially after it took power in
1933, Flowers explores the occult influences on key Nazi figures,
including Adolf Hitler, Albert Speer, Rudolf Hess, and Heinrich
Himmler. He analyzes Hitler’s usually missed references to
magical techniques in Mein Kampf, revealing his adoption of occult
methods for creating a large body of supporters and shaping the
thoughts of the masses. Flowers also explains the rites and
runology of National Socialism, the occult dimensions of Nazi
science, and the blossoming of Nazi Christianity. Concluding with a
look at the modern mythology of Nazi occultism, Flowers critiques
postwar Nazi-related literature and unveils the presence of
esoteric Nazi myths in modern occult and political circles.
The most in-depth work in English on the most influential secret
magic group of 20th-century Germany, the Fraternitas Saturni, or
Brotherhood of Saturn. * Explores the history of the Order from its
founding the late 1960s * Transcribes many rituals and practices in
such detail that readers will be able to undertake their own
experiential work * Examines the Order's teachings on cosmology,
the Kabbalah, the Saturnian Sacraments, electrical magic, and
sexual mysticism--the Yoga of the Dark Light * Includes biographies
of prominent members, including founder Gregor A. Gregorius, Karl
Spiesberger (Frater Eratus), and Albin Grau (Master Pacitius) The
most influential magical group in Germany during the 20th century,
the Fraternitas Saturni, or Brotherhood of Saturn, is still the
most active and important magical society in Germany today. But
from its formal beginnings in 1926 in Weimar Berlin until around
1970 it was almost totally secret. Most of what is known about the
Order in the English-speaking world is fragmentary and focuses
exclusively on the sensational sex-magic practices and Luciferian
tendencies of this magical lodge. Presenting the most in-depth work
in English on the Fraternitas Saturni, Stephen Flowers examines the
history of the Order from the mid-1920s to the late 1960s when the
Order was fundamentally reformed. He details their path of
initiation, secret doctrines, ritual practices, and magical
formulas and offers biographies of the Order's most prominent
members, including founder Gregor A. Gregorius, Karl Spiesberger
(Frater Eratus), Albin Grau (Master Pacitius), and Franz Saettler
(Dr. Musallam).
This is a new translation and edition of the book of Icelandic
magic first published by Samuel Weiser in 1989. The book has been
out of print for several years, and this second edition includes a
completely revised translation and the explanatory notes have been
doubled. The text consists of a substantial topical introduction
that covers the history, theory and practice of magic in Iceland in
the medieval and early modern periods. This is followed by the
translation of the Galdrab k itself with copious explanatory notes.
There are also a number of appendices which contain magical
material from other Icelandic books of magic as well as spells from
other Germanic areas.
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