Mysticism, magic and alternative spiritual practices Books

Book SynopsisVelouria's Tarot is an intuitive tool for finding hope in even the darkest of times. This sweet deck takes a look at what we perceive femininity to be, especially in tarot, and challenges it. It's cheerful and soft artwork encourage readers to find the bright side in the worst circumstances. Feminine energy can be strong and powerful yet vulnerable and emotional, and Velouria's Tarot takes the traditional gender binary in tarot and encourages the reader to take a new perspective on what 'feminine energy' means. The artist created the deck during a difficult pregnancy and the global pandemic and the artwork reflects her journey of holding onto joy and hope, even during the most difficult of times. Velouria's Tarot's goal is to encourage every reader to use the tarot as a tool of self-improvement, spiritual exploration, through the lens of finding the silver lining in every situation.

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Book SynopsisOpens a dialogue about how to deal with change and life s roadblocks through spirituality

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Book SynopsisThe philosophical depth, psychological insight, and spiritual guidance of A Course in Miracles have been an extraordinary treasure of wisdom for millions of readers worldwide since its original publication in 1976. The reason for its popularity is simple: It deals directly with the root causes of human suffering and proposes the means through which we can return to our natural state of wholeness and peace.This volume, beautifully illustrated with more than 125 photographs by award-winning photographer Jane English, brings together the most evocative and inspirational selections from the Course and contains the entire texts of three previously published books, Accept this Gift, A Gift of Healing, and A Gift of Peace. Exceptionally poetic and moving, these succinct, powerful passages readily stand by themselves as potent capsules of profound inner wisdom, and as tools for our hearts and minds in the wider world.

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Book SynopsisUnlock your emotional power and live true to yourself with this deck of fifty mystical practices—an accessible introduction to the empowering side of magic from the authors of Basic WitchesSpells to Raise Hell distills Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman’s Basic Witches, an exploration of feminine power and rejecting societal constraints, into a deck of fifty spells and rituals for the modern mystic. Each card features bold and playful artwork on the front along with any materials needed for the ritual—simple items like a pen and paper, a lipstick or photograph, or simple pantry ingredients for an empowering (and delicious) potion. The back of the card gives the instructions on how to complete the ritual and harness its energy. No black magic here—these spells are all about giving you a boost. Tap into your inner power and upend the status quo by casting spells to unlock your potential, including:A spell to make

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Book SynopsisGain astrological insights and inspiration through the power and flexibility of oracle cards with Stellar Visions Oracle Cards. With so many powerful energies in the universe, it can be hard to discern which ones to listen to. This 53-card oracle deck is perfect for everyone from novice to expert who is looking for guidance from astrology and explore the dynamic facets of the tapestry of life. Each of the cards is connected to an astrological archetype to help develop your stellar vision and seek oracular guidance. Find cards that guide you through the signs, planets, houses, aspects, asteroids and events such as retrogrades and new moons. Through a variety of readings, you can learn how to moon map, understand your astrology chart, and understand the current astrological weather. The enchantingly illustrated deck comes with an interpretation guidebook for a deeper understanding of oracle readings, which you can turn to when you want direction and illumination. Learn the interpretation of the cards through an oracle deck reading and an interpretation as each card is used in astrology. This versatile 53-card deck can be integrated with tarot decks or used on their own to clarify present queries. Interpret the powers of the universe with the helping hand of the oracle.

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Book SynopsisThe Angels Among Us card deck and guidebook brings the energy of divine guidance and healing, ancient wisdom and magic into your life by helping you to connect with the angels, gods, goddesses and ascended masters in a way that makes sense for the times we live in. Ditching the traditional and conventional images of Angels and Ascended Masters, this deck of 36 illustrated cards and guidebook calls the art of the street to make the divine super fun, super accessible and super easy to connect with. Unlock your personal portal to activate the divine within and awaken your individual brand of power and magic.Angels Among Us will empower you to create and live your best and highest life in this lifetime. What are you waiting for?

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Book SynopsisLearn to take control of your life and reconnect with your purpose, using modern magic based on ancient spirituality. Witch, Please is a modern mystic's practical guide to life, love and creating a fulfilling existence, from turning your home into a sacred sanctuary and manifesting magical relationships to loving your career and money magic.Full of inspiration, practical advice and rituals, this book will guide you through the process of tapping into your intuition, intention and self-empowerment to discover and harness the magic within you.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Originality makes this volume refreshing and offers a thoughtful overhaul sure to intrigue tarot practitioners looking for a new take.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisEnrich your life and deepen your experience of the natural world by connecting with the ocean's magical energy

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Book SynopsisThe revised and expanded edition of an unrivaled resource for Jewish esotericism

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Book SynopsisExpanding on the radically inclusive practices presented in The Way of Fire and Ice, this next-step book teaches you how to tap into the forces of the Nordic cosmos.Trade Review'Spinning Wyrd carefully and consciously helps readers deepen their practice amid challenging times. With the premise of Radical Heathenry, this inclusive book widens the view of Norse Paganism by looking at the often hard-to-grasp Wyrd, amongst other significant concepts. Informed by extensive research, well-developed modern practices, and a commitment to social justice, this book prepares readers for whatever is fated to happen next.' Irisanya Moon, author of Pagan Portals: The Norns: Weavers of Fate & Magick. 'This book is a journey of exploration through the cosmos as seen with Norse pagan eyes. Ryan Smith invites the reader to encounter the living forces and beings that move through and animate all the nine worlds and to seek wisdom and relationship with each. But perhaps this book's most powerful offering is its insightful framework for understanding our own souls and our interactions with the forces that shape our fates. It's a compass that Norse-centered animists, polytheists, and pagans can turn to for guidance along the path.' Morpheus Ravenna, author and artist. 'Spinning Wyrd is the perfect follow up to The Way of Fire & Ice, taking readers further into the ideas of radical Heathenry in ways that are both thought provoking and practical. Those seeking a Heathenry that is open and diverse, strongly rooted in history but meant for today, and which seeks to connect practitioners not only to Gods but also to the many powers around us understood through animism will appreciate the way this book balances so many potentially conflicting things to form a cohesive whole. I loved the way Smith tackles potentially difficult topics like ecstatic practice with ease, explaining both why engaging with the more esoteric side of Heathenry is important and providing a guide for anyone to do so.' Morgan Daimler, author of Pantheon: The Norse and Pagan Portals Odin

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Book SynopsisHelps readers celebrate magic all year long with Rachel Patterson s month-by-month approach; includes spells, rituals, recipes, meditations, and other ideas for tapping into seasonal energies.

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Book SynopsisWeaving Germanic Paganism with mysticism, magic, and his background as a transpersonal therapist, Matthew Ash McKernan introduces you to wyrd, a mysterious web of being that connects everything.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing more than seventy recipes and inspiring ideas for everyday and seasonal celebrations, this book shows you how to surround every cup of tea with joy, intention, and enchantment.

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Book SynopsisHarness love and breathe desire into your life with this magical mini deck filled with powerful love rituals and enchantments. Specifications: A 100 card deck, with fully illustrated and gilded edge 2 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch cards Includes mini book: Includes a 48-page mini book, with an introduction and guide to the spells Beautifully packaged: The deck is housed in a keepsake magnetic closure box for travel and safe keeping Perfect gift: This is a perfect magical gift 

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Book SynopsisOur individual lives can only be completed by their becoming at one with something far greater and more beautiful than our own limited being. This book is a guide to the subject of inner awareness and the reality of what can be discovered through inner exploration, from a teacher of remarkable wisdom, White Eagle.Table of ContentsWhat is meditation? The practice of meditation The divine fire: meditation in daily life Creative imagination The secret of the golden flower The lake of peace In Thy presence is fullness of joy The golden one Work with the light Hymn The rose star

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Book SynopsisA revised text of the complete Rosicrucian material offered by the Builders of the Adytum (BOTA), the organization founded by Case. Ten Rosicrucian Grades are presented with the thirty-two paths of initiation. Illustrated. Index

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Book SynopsisLords of the Seven Rays tells the stories of seven masters who reached for and accomplished the goal of self-transcendence on each of the seven paths, or rays, of spiritual growth.The seven rainbow rays of spiritual light correspond to the seven major energy centres, or chakras, in the body. Each ray has a unique colour frequency and quality, and each one represents a different path to self-mastery.In this profound and meaningful work, you will enter vignettes of the lives of these seven masters-some taken from forgotten ages on legendary continents and civilizations. By exploring their unique paths to spiritual mastery, you will find invaluable keys for your own life''s journey.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for both beginners and those who possess intermediate-level magical skills - and anyone who simply has a great interest in Celtic history, lore, and magic.

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Book SynopsisA guide for all those who have dreamed of seeing fairies. Contents include: where fairies wander; fairies and angels; stolen by fairies; entering Fairyland now; and ways to cultivate kinship with fairies.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wisdom of the stars between these pages for instant cosmic guidance on any question. Career conundrums? Dating dilemmas? Friendship fracas? In our fast-paced, data-flooded lives it can be difficult to know where to turn for the right advice. Now, with your Zodiac Oracle always by your side, you can let the celestial wisdom of the stars guide you through life's twists and turns. No matter how perplexing your predicament, the insight you seek is right at your fingertips. Ask your question and open your Oracle at any page to reveal insightful advice to guide your next move.Harness the prescience of the stars and tune into the resonance of your sun sign with this wisdom-packed guide that will lead you to greater self-knowledge and deeper understanding.

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Book SynopsisA rigorously researched biography of the founder of modern magick, as well as a study of the occult, sexuality, Eastern religion, and more The name “Aleister Crowley” instantly conjures visions of diabolic ceremonies and orgiastic indulgences—and while the sardonic Crowley would perhaps be the last to challenge such a view, he was also much more than “the Beast,” as this authoritative biography shows. Perdurabo—entitled after the magical name Crowley chose when inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn—traces Crowley’s remarkable journey from his birth as the only son of a wealthy lay preacher to his death in a boarding house as the world’s foremost authority on magick. Along the way, he rebels against his conservative religious upbringing; befriends famous artists, writers, and philosophers (and becomes a poet himself); is attacked for his practice of “the black arts”; and teaches that science and magick can work together. While seeking to spread his infamous philosophy of, “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law,” Crowley becomes one of the most notorious figures of his day. Based on Richard Kaczynski’s twenty years of research, and including previously unpublished biographical details, Perdurabo paints a memorable portrait of the man who inspired the counterculture and influenced generations of artists, punks, wiccans, and other denizens of the demimonde.

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Book SynopsisIn a breathtaking span of detailed research, Tobias Churton reveals, without resorting to mythology or pseudo-history, the most up-to-date knowledge on the development of Gnostic alchemy, the true origins of pre-Grand Lodge Freemasonry, and the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosy Cross (the Rosicrucians). Following the Hermetic spiritual and philosophical stream through 1,600 years of esoteric history, Churton introduces readers to great men of magic and wisdom spiritual heroes and masters like Paracelsus, Caspar Schwenckfeld, Johann Valentin Andrae, and Elias Ashmole. The Golden Builders is an essential addition to any serious seekers'' library.The Golden Builders is divided into three parts:* Part 1 presents a broad survey of the Hermetic current and its transmissions from Hellenistic Alexandria to the time of Paracelsus.* Part 2 focuses on the Rosicrucian movement as a vehicle of the Hermetic current, drawing on state-of-the-art research, such as the works of Spanish scholar Carlos Gilly.* Part 3 concentrates mainly on one man, the English polymath, antiquarian, collector, alchemist, astrologer, and early Freemason, Elias Ashmole, after whom the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is named, and one of many Renaissance figures who carried the Hermetic current forward.Debunking myths while revealing genuine mysteries, The Golden Builders is an enticing read that contains much spiritual wisdom. Explore the deeper meaning of magic and human existence, as revealed in the records and inspiring lives of the Golden Builders.

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Book SynopsisShamanism is an ancient spirituality rooted in the belief that all matter has consciousness and that accessing the spirit in all things is part of what keeps the world and people healthy, in balance and in harmony. The spirit beings that surround us are also the source of a spirit walker''s ability to profoundly influence life events and thrive in difficult circumstances. In SPIRIT WALKING, shamanic practitioner, Evelyn Rysdyk, shows how we can all connect with the world of spirit to discover a true richness of life. Using shamanic techniques that have been proven over thousands of years of human existence, Rysdyk offers a step-by step guide to understanding and integrating shamanic practices into one''s life through:Power AnimalsShaman PrayersThe Creative Power of EmotionShamanic Imagination and ManifestationLearning to Shape-shiftDivinationTraditional Shamanic HealingRysdyk shares powerful stories of shamans from a variety of cultures such as Nepal, Tuva, the Ulchi from Siberia and f

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Book SynopsisSanta Muerte is a complete ritual guide to working with this famous and beloved Mexican folk saint.Death welcomes everyone. This is the foundation for the veneration of Santa Muerte, or "Holy Death." Considered to be the female personification of death, she is associated with protection and safe passage to the afterlife. She is also the patron saint of people who live on the fringes of society and often face violence and death. In recent years her constituency has expanded to include the LGBT community and people who are marginalized or whose jobs put them at significant risk of death such as military and police personnel. Santa Muerte is hailed as their potent and powerful protector, capable of delivering them from harm and even granting miracles.Santa Muerte is a complete ritual guide to working with this famous--and infamous!--Mexican folk saint. It takes us beyond the sensational headlines to reveal the truth about why Santa Muerte is so beloved by so many. Author Tracey Rollin presents simple, straightforward methods for working with Holy Death that may be used alone or easily incorporated into your own magical practice.

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Book Synopsis "Working Conjure is a blessing. With the increasing commodification of African American and African Diasporic traditions, books about our practices that are simple, direct, and useful seem few and far between. Hoodoo Sen Moise manages to balance a solid delivery on the practice of Conjure with just enough theory to create a foundation to do this spiritual work—which is not, as he also reminds us, spiritual easy—and to continue the work given to us by our ancestors to heal each other and the world we share."—Mambo Chita Tann, author of Haitian Vodou   Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old and powerful system of North American folk magic. Its roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions but it developed during the slave trade and its purpose at that time was to help ease the terrible oppression experienced by the slaves. Working Conjure explores the history, culture, principles, fundamentals, and ethics of Conjure, while simultaneously serving as a practical how-to guide for actually doing the work. Author Hoodoo Sen Moise has been a practitioner for nearly forty years. In Working Conjure, his first book, he shares the techniques and lessons that will bring Hoodoo alive to those who are new to the practice as well as useful and enlightening information for the adept. In the book he: Explores the primary materials used in Conjure Features spells, rituals, and workings for various purposes Guides readers to learn how to bring this profound school of magic to life “Conjure,” writes Hoodoo Sen Moise, “is not a religion or spiritual path, per se, but rather magic/spiritual work that is done to bring about change in a situation. Whether that situation is a relationship, money, a job, revenge, healing, or cleansing, the fundamental tenet of Conjure is to do work that changes the circumstance.”

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Book Synopsis In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." The witchcraft practiced in Appalachia is very much a folk magic of place, a tradition that honors the seen and unseen beings that inhabit the land as well as the soil, roots, and plant life. The materials and tools used in Appalachia witchcraft are readily available from the land. This "grounded approach" will be of keen interest to witches and conjure folk regardless of where they live. Readers will be guided in how to build relationships with the spirits and other beings that dwell around them and how to use the materials and tools that are readily available on the land where one lives. This book also provides instructions on how to create a working space and altar and make conjure oils and powders. A wide array of tried-and-true formulas are also offered for creating wealth, protecting one from gossip, spiritual cleansing, and more.

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Book SynopsisAlthough love magic is among Starr Casas''s specialties, she has never written about it extensively before. In HOODOO YOUR LOVE, Starr shares her professional knowledge and also reveals her never before published family secrets to help readers obtain the love they seek.HOODOO YOUR LOVE explores all facets of love magic. Within these pages, you will learn to draw new love toward you, bring errant lovers back, and improve and control your current situation. Starr explains how to build a love altar, heal a broken heart, stimulate and maintain family peace and happiness, and maybe most crucially, learn to really love yourself. Tools include herbs, roots, candles, and assorted simple household items, so anyone can put Mama Starr''s knowledge into practice.

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Book Synopsis-- What is consciousness like?-- How can consciousness be achieved?Gary Lachman argues that consciousness is not a result of neurons and molecules, but is actually responsible for them. Meaning, he proposes, is not imported from the outer world, but rather creates the world.He shows that consciouness is a living, evolving presence whose development can be traced through different historical periods. Concentrating on the late nineteenth-century onwards, Lachman exposes the 'secret history' of consciousness through thinkers such as P. D. Ouspensky, Rudolf Steiner, and Colin Wilson, as well as more mainstream philosophers like Henri Bergson, William James, Owen Barfield and psychologist Andreas Mavromatis.Two little known but important thinkers play a major role in Lachman’s argument: Jurij Moskvitin, who showed how our consciousness relates to the mechanisms of perception and to the external world; and Jean Gebster, who presented perhaps the most impressive case for the evolution of consciousness.This is a far-reaching book from an exciting contemporary thinker.Trade Review'Sophisticated and impressive. Moving from meditations on prehistoric and Neanderthal consciousness to the 'irruptions of time' wrought on us by the pace of life and the 'simultaneities' of digital media and the Internet, Secret History of Consciousness packs a powerful punch. 9 out of 10 -- a white-water ride.'-- Mike Jay, Fortean Times'In this remarkable book, Lachman has approached the subject from many different angles [and] offers ideas from many thinkers, providing a rich mix. Well worth the effort, and a book to go back to again and again.'-- Pamela Allsop, Light: A Review of Spiritual and Psychic Knowledge, Winter 2004'What is lucidly and insightfully drawn together in this book is not so much a secret history as a neglected history. It can be read with profit both by those interested in the nature of consciousness and in the history of reflections upon its nature and characteristics. It is well referenced and has a helpful bibliography. This is a book which I would wish to refer to again.'-- Kevin Tingay, Christian Parapsychologist, March 2004'There is much of interest in this informative work.'-- The Beacon, July 2004'A useful and thought-provoking book, clearly and enthusiastically written and neatly contextualising many ideas. For those who have read deeply but not widely it will be an excellent overview and introduction to Steiner's antecedents and contemporaries.'-- Pat Cheney, New View, Autumn 2003'A marvellously exhilarating gallop through every important modern theory of consciousness, from Steiner to Maslow, from Bucke's "cosmic consciousness" to Gebser's "integral consciousness".'-- Colin Wilson, author of The Occult and Mysteries'Highly readable and interesting.'-- Greenock Telegraph, 10 October 2003'A must read for those seeking an escape from our contemporary culture's cul-de-sac.'-- Daniel Pinchbeck, author of Breaking Open The Head'Lachman challenges many contemporary theories by reinserting a sense of the spiritual back into the discussion … Profoundly erudite, yet easy to read, this book is a provocative mind-stretcher.'-- Leonard Schlain, author of The Alphabet Versus the Goddess'This book is itself a cultural correction to the overemphasis on the material aspect of life.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Spring 2007

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Book SynopsisExplores the role of magic and the occult in art and culture from ancient times to today • Examines key figures behind esoteric cultural developments, such as Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner • Explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture Art, magic, and the occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. In this deep exploration of “occulture”--the liminal space where art and magic meet--Carl Abrahamsson reveals the integral role played by magic and occultism in the development of culture throughout history as well as their relevance to the continuing survival of art and creativity. Blending magical history and esoteric philosophy with his more than 30 years’ experience in occult movements, Showing how art and magic were initially one and the same, the author reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end--if it is intense, emotional, violent, and expressive--and offers strategies for creating freely, magically, even spontaneously, with intent unfettered by the whims of trends, a creative practice akin to chaos magick that assists both creators and spectators to live with meaning. He also looks at intuition and creativity as the cornerstones of genuine individuation, explaining how insights and illuminations seldom come in collective forms. Exploring magical philosophy, occult history, the arts, psychology, and the colorful grey areas in between, Abrahamsson reveals the culturally and magically transformative role of art and the ways the occult continues to transform culture to this day.Trade Review“Occulture is one of today’s most learned, unexpected, and illuminating tours through occult cultural influences. Carl Abrahamsson will expand your doors of perception of what the counterculture really is. His chapter on Anton LaVey came to me as a revelation. I am filled with hope that a book like this can be published at a time like ours.” * Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award–winning author of Occult America and One Simple Idea *“Occulture is a word that was inevitable. During the hyperactive phase of Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth in the 1980s we were casting around for an all-embracing term to describe an approach to combining a unique, demystified, spiritual philosophy with a fervent insistence that all life and art are indivisible. At any given moment our sensory environment is whispering to us, telling us hidden stories, revealing subliminal connections. This concealed dialogue between every level of popular cultural forms and magical conclusions is what we named ‘occulture.’ Carl Abrahamsson takes this rendering of an innate cultural dynamic and exposes a multitude of parallel creative Universes that do that thing. So easy to perceive with hindsight but so invisible to the closed mind, he changes our means of perception--turning a straight line into an intricate spider’s web of possibilities and impossibilities combined. He performs magick; he concretizes meaning and brings forth revelation into his carefully focused vision.” * Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, English singer-songwriter, musician, and poet *“These days, too much occult discourse comes off as grandiose, needlessly arcane, or desperately darker-than-thou. But decades of participant observation on the art-magic-transgression beat have given Carl Abrahamsson a more down-to-earth approach. Streamlining Crowley, LaVey, and postpunk chaos magic, these talks and essays offer up accessible, pragmatic, and psychologically savvy takes on the intuitive potentials of creative individuation. This is not another ‘system’ but sparkplugs engineered for your own magical engine.” * Erik Davis, author of Nomad Codes and host of Expanding Mind podcast *“A sharp, frank, and level-headed exploration of some of the most important figures and movements on the current edges of occultism. Highly recommended.” * Richard Smoley, author of Forbidden Faith: The Secret History of Gnosticism *“Carl Abrahamson’s Occulture is itself a beautiful example of the phenomena it discusses. Erudite and a pleasure to read, the collected essays have the potential to nudge consciousness beyond the ordinary perspective of culture and history. A necessary read for students of culture or magick.” * Philip H. Farber, author of Brain Magick, Meta-Magick, and FutureRitual *“Carl Abrahamsson--that curator and champion of everything in occulture that is cool, edgy, trendy, and artsy--inspires us with this mind-expanding collection of essays: meditations on art, magick, sex, psyche, and society that collectively trace the supernatural’s proclivity to cross over from counterculture to mainstream, casting light on how we see and understand our world. Not to be missed!” * Richard Kaczynski, author of Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley *“Through this collection of articles, essays, talks, and miscellanea, Carl Abrahamsson emerges as a dedicated communicator who shares concepts, histories, and ideas with insight and imagination. Whether exploring the culture of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth or the philosophies of Crowley, Steiner, Jung, and Paul Bowles, Abrahamsson’s work is never less than engaging.” * Jack Sargeant, author of Flesh and Excess, Naked Lens, and Against Control *“A welcome collection of insightful essays on the acculturation of society from the veteran chronicler of countercultures.” * Hymenaeus Beta, Frater Superior of O.T.O., musician, and occultist *"Although dealing with some deep matters - occultism, art, philosophy - that are often the object of pretentious or bombastic writing, Occulture is pleasingly free of either. Despite the breadth of his knowledge and experience, Abrahamsson never talks high-handedly to his readers, delivering his thoughts and arguments clearly. There’s much in the book for readers with every level of knowledge of the subjects discussed - although it does assume a familiarity with, for example, the ideas of Crowley, LaVey and Jung - and much to reflect upon. * Clive Prince, Magonia Review of Books *"It's a pleasure to read essays that are both demystifying, they are written in a truly free thinking mode that invites your own input, encourages it from the point of view where all the platitudes and traps of magical, cliquey thinking have no place. But most of all, Carl's book holds a very clear and distinctive message-a message of encouragement to steer away from soulless, digital monoculture of now to open yourself to sublayers of realities that can help us to rejuvenate into the kaleidoscope of emotions, self-integrating trip to express our own voice." * Felthat Reviews *Table of ContentsForeword by Gary Lachman 1 Contra Contra Means Pro 2 Splendor Solis Lebensreform and Sexual Vitalism in Germany 3 Abstraction Made Concrete The Occultural Methods and Mutations of Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth 4 Over the Moon and Back Again 5 Pokémon Go Away 6 What Remains for the Future? An Initial Attempt at a Comparison between Aleister Crowley and Rudolf Steiner 7 Paul Bowles Expat Magic 8 Tangible Evanescence 9 Anton LaVey, Magical Innovator 10 Carl Jung, Mythmaker 11 The Imaginative Libido 12 Formulating the Desired Some Similarities between Ritual Magic and the Psychoanalytic Process 13 Zine und Zeit 14 The Mega Golem Is Alive and Well 15 Sexual-Dynamic Polarity as a Magical Formula Aleister Crowley’s Views on Gender and Transcendence 16 The Economy of Magic There’s No Free Lunch or Free Magical Success 17 The Magic of Dreams Made Real 18 Collective Mysticism It’s Probably a Myth 19 Challenging Inertia and Entropy 20 Memes or Schemes 21 Intuition as a State of Grace Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis• Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon • Examines Solomon’s magical possessions, including his famous ring that gave him command over animals, weather, demons, genies, and djinns, as well as his amulets, remedies, exorcisms, and charms • Looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore around the world, including in Armenia, Malaysia, Russia, Bulgaria, Morocco, India, and Egypt Looking at the Solomonic magical tradition and Solomon’s profound influence on esoteric traditions around the world, Claude Lecouteux reveals King Solomon not only as one of the great kings of prehistory but also as the ancient world’s foremost magician and magus. Examining the primary sources on Solomon, such as the Bible, the Koran, and the writings of Flavius Josephus, the author explores Solomon’s judgments, his explorations, his literary and scientific works (including an herbal), and his constructions beyond the eponymous temple, such as the copper city in Andalus built by the djinns and the baths of Sulayman. He also looks at Solomon’s magical possessions, such as his famous ring and the Philosopher’s Stone. The author examines the supernatural powers granted to Solomon by his ring, which he received from the angel Gabriel, including command over animals, weather, and demons, and explores in detail Solomon’s power over genies and djinns.Following the esoteric threads hidden within the primary sources on Solomon, Lecouteux reveals the work of Solomon the Magician, exploring his amulets, remedies, exorcisms, charms, and his influence on Arab and Western magic. Providing illustrations of sigils, talismans, and other magic symbols related to Solomon, the author examines the schools of Solomonic Folkloremagic and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon. He then looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore worldwide, including in Armenia, Israel, Malaysia, Eastern Europe, Russia, Morocco, India, Mongolia, and among the Abyssinians of Ethiopia and the Copts in Egypt. He also looks at Solomon’s role within the Bulgarian tradition from which the Cathars derived. Painting an in-depth portrait of Solomon the Magician-King, Lecouteux reveals how this legendary magus left a deep impression upon the occult, magical traditions, and philosophies of the ancient world that can still be felt to this day.Trade Review“In this splendid compendium, Claude Lecouteux brings together stories, folktales, lore, and legends associated with the Biblical King Solomon. King of ancient Israel, he founded castles and cities as well as a palace of glass and his most famous Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon’s legacy spread across the Middle East into Europe, Africa, and beyond. Reputed author of one thousand and five books of poems, psalms, and songs and three thousand parables, he also interacted with animals, whose languages he understood. Solomon was one of the great historical practitioners of magic. Solomon’s seal and ring gave him power over various kinds of spirits. All his possessions--his net, his throne, and his chalice among them--were infused with magical power. Claude Lecouteux’s masterly reconstruction of the wondrous world of King Solomon from ancient documents is by far the most comprehensive survey yet published of the many different aspects of this ancient and influential monarch.” * Nigel Pennick, author of The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots and Elemental Magic *“Lecouteux’s in-depth study and presentation of the legend and importance of the image of King Solomon in the magical mythology fills an important role in our understanding of the history of the practice of magic in both Europe and Asia. Solomon was ascribed some of the most important magical grimoires and symbols and signs bearing his name that may be found from Arabia all the way into the realm of the Far North in Iceland.” * Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D., author of Icelandic Magic and Original Magic *“This remarkable book, fully illustrated with archival images, shows Solomon--the mythical man, the mystical man, the personal and cultural man--at ease in a world he co-created with his Creator.” * Gerald Hausman, author of Rastafarian Children of Solomon: The Legacy of the Kebra Nagast and the Pa *“Professor Lecoueux is a well-known historian of medieval cultural history. His new book on the legendary King Solomon represents a convincing proof of the author’s erudition. This excellent work presents a wealth of relevant information about Solomon’s supernormal wisdom, his relations to the world of spirits, his building of the Temple in Jerusalem, and much more. The author’s analysis of Solomon’s relations to shamanism is also very useful. This is a fundamental study of one of the most enigmatic figures in history.” * Ronald Grambo, former professor of folklore at the University of Oslo *“The story of King Solomon is universal, found in different cultures and different sources. His close contact with God, his relations with djinns and exorcists as well as his love for women, made him a universal legend. In this book, the French scholar Claude Lecouteux presents the complete story of King Solomon for us to read.” * Ahmed Osman, author of The Egyptian Origins of King David and the Temple of Solomon *"The author uses The Bible, the writings of Yosef ben Matityahu HaCohen (better known as Flavius Josephus), and the classic book The Thousand and One Nights as primary sources to demonstrate the universality of Solomon the King and Solomon the Magician. No stone is left unturned. Solomon’s relationships with animals, with the djinns, and with his people are explored. The places he lived, the magical talismans he created and used, and more are all discussed. The text is fully illustrated, including images I’ve used myself in crafting protective talismans. The combination of history, legend, and religion makes King Solomon the Magus an important work for anyone who interested in Arabian or Western magic." * The Magical Buffet *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsINTRODUCTION The Legend of King Solomon PART ONE The King ONE The Source Texts TWO Solomon and the Animals THREESolomon’s ConstructionsFOURThe Judgments of Solomon FIVE Solomon’s Possessions SIX Solomon’s Literary and Scientific Works SEVEN Solomon’s Explorations EIGHT Solomon and the Djinns NINE The Sins of Solomon TEN Solomon and the Queen of ShebaELEVEN Solomon and Death TWELVE Solomon among the Sabaeans PART TWO The Magician THIRTEENThe Testament of Solomon FOURTEEN Solomon’s Hygromancy FIFTEEN The Keys of SolomonSIXTEEN The Other Magic Books SEVENTEEN The Archaeological Traces of Solomon EIGHTEENThe Lapidaries of SolomonNINETEEN The Account of Zosimos of PanopolisTWENTY Solomon’s Successors PART THREE Solomon in Folklore Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis• Examines the significant figures and groups of Finland’s occult world, including their esoteric practices and the secret societies to which they were connected • Investigates the relationship of nationalism and esotericism in Finland as well as the history of Finnish parapsychology and the Finnish UFO craze • Looks at the unique evolution of Freemasonry in Finland, showing how, when Finland was still part of Russia and the Masonic order was banned, adherents created a number of other secret societies Finland has long been viewed as the land of sorcerers and shamans. Exploring the rich history of Finnish occultism, Perttu Häkkinen and Vesa Iitti examine the significant figures and groups of Finland’s occult world from the late 19th century to the present day. They begin with Pekka Ervast, known as the Rudolf Steiner of the North, who was a major figure in Theosophy before starting a Rosicrucian group called Ruusu-Risti, and they look at the Finnish disciples of G. I. Gurdjieff and the grim case of the cult of Tattarisuo. Investigating the relationship of nationalism and esotericism in Finland, the authors tell the stories of Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa, who thought that Finns were the root of all Western civilization, and of Yrjö von Grönhagen, who became a close friend of Heinrich Himmler and Karl Maria Wiligut. They also explore the history of Finnish parapsychology, the Finnish UFO craze, and the unique evolution of Freemasonry in Finland, showing how, when the Masonic order was banned, adherents created a number of other secret societies, such as the Carpenter’s Order, the Hypotenuse Order, and the Brotherhood of February 17--which later became hubs for the OTO and AMORC. Unveiling both the light and dark sides of modern esotericism in Finland, the authors show how, because of its unique position as partially European and partially Russian, Finland’s occult influence extends into the very heart of left-hand and right-hand occult groups and secret societies around the world.Trade Review“A pioneering work, well-written, insightful, and darkly humorous, Lightbringers of the North allows English language readers to delve for the first time into that shadow side of the Finnish soul, where they will find many marvelous, strange, and terrifying things--both tragic and majestic but perhaps also illuminations of the True North.” * Aki Cederberg, author of Journeys in the Kali Yuga *“In any old Scandinavian ghost story, there’s always the ‘scary old Finn’ with the power of second sight. This stereotype from Finland’s neighbors reveals an archaic thread in Finnish culture that has made Finland a great place for the occult notions of the last three hundred years to grow and mutate into something rich and strange. Until this wonderful volume we had no idea how rich, how strange, and (in contrast) how useful and practical. This is a volume for every serious occultist and scholar’s shelf.” * Don Webb, author of Overthrowing the Old Gods and How to Become a Modern Magus *“This well-researched and fascinating book is a real mind-opener— in many ways. Not only thanks to Finland’s unique history, containing so many larger-than-life individuals and events, but also on a general level in which we learn again and again that human beings will always gravitate toward the magical and miraculous in order to achieve genuine transformation. This particular Finnish prism or perspective is engaging as well as inspiring and provides a truly mesmerizing reading experience.” * Carl Abrahamsson, author of Occulture: The Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward *“Lightbringers of the North is among the rarest sorts of work a reader can expect to find. It reveals dark corners of knowledge and experience in a completely contemporary setting, yet one that is deeply embedded in the traditions of the Finnish north-world. The events described seem to stem from the most profound realm, yet the authors are able to bring this into the sphere of understanding of the discerning reader of today--a treasure trove of dark powers.” * Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D., author of Lords of the Left-Hand Path *“Lightbringers of the North takes the reader on an informative, vivid, and exciting journey to the esoteric world that has often been forgotten in the Finnish history of religions and spirituality. The gallery of the lightbringers and their life stories are truly captivating. The book shows how the hunger for the spiritual and arcane knowledge can take various forms, expressing many aspects of human life, tragic, deep, sometimes even hilarious.” * Jussi Sohlberg, research coordinator at the Church Institute for Research and Advanced Training of F *"The authors of Lightbringers of the North cover a tremendous amount of occult Finnish history. They even delve into the background of Freemasony there, back when Finland was still part of Russia and the Masonic order was banned, causing adherents to create a number of secret societies like the Carpenter’s Order, the Hypotenuse Order, and the Brotherhood of February 17, including how following Finland’s independence from Russia in 1917, lodges began to reappear once again. Being heavily into UFO personalities, stories, and groups for well over half a century now, I was especially interested in reading about Finnish Ufology." * Brent, Raynes, Alternate Perceptions Magazine *"The authors of Lightbringers of the North have an ambitious goal of providing a thorough account of Finnish esotericism, mainly through individual histories. While this is virtually impossible within one book, the authors offer an impressive contribution to the discourse on esotericism and New Age movements in Finland. Although the book is aimed at a general audience, it is also likely to be useful for scholarly researchers." * ntti Savinainen, Quest: Journal of the Theosophical Society in America *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Pekka Ervast, the Light of the North 2 Gurdjieff and the Stjernvalls 3 The Hand in the Spring: The Mystery of Tattarisuo4 The Clairvoyant of the Nation 5 “Demon est Deus inversus, Christus verus Luciferus”: The Infernal Life of Pekka Siitoin, the Archbishop of Lucifer6 Occultism and Nationalism 7 Nightside of the Soul: Parapsychology, Hypnosis, and Strange Thrills 8 Jorma Elovaara, the Wellington Boot Prophet9 “We Come From Everywhere”: The Esoteric History of Finnish Ufology 10 Kauko Nieminen, the Santa Claus of Kulosaari 11 Ior Bock, the Sperm Magician of Gumbostrand12 Lin gHa-Rej, Alias Aswa Haidar el-Hayyat, Alias Reima Saarinen: The Sex Magick Soldier of Turku 13 The Initiation of Docent Hannu Rauhala 14 Tapio Kotkavuori, Escapee15 Finland’s Lightbringers Today Epilogue In Memory of Perttu Häkkinen Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to working with the Birth Odus of your Orishas Birth Chart• Offers step-by-step instructions to calculate your Birth Odus and cast your full Orisha Birth Chart• Presents detailed interpretations of each of the 16 Birth Odus, showing how their energies manifest in an individual’s personality, relationships, financial status, and general approach to life• Shares self-transformation techniques to help you improve the positive qualities of your chart while embracing, integrating, and neutralizing negative energies and tendenciesMuch like the celestial influences revealed by a natal astrology chart or the numerology of your birth date, African spiritual traditions believe that every person has specific personal energies ruling how we relate to each other and the way we foresee and achieve life goals. Called the birth Odus, these inner energies influence your choices and decisions throughout life, defining and differentiating you from everyone else--and revealing the best ways to maximize your potential and meet the challenges you face. Offering a complete guide to discovering, interpreting, and working with your birth Odus, Diego de Oxóssi details step by step how to calculate your birth Odus and cast your full Orisha birth Chart. He explains the Afro-Brazilian concept of numerology and its relationship with the 16 Odus and their related Orishas, the deities of the Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition. He explores how to determine the influences in the major and minor houses of your Orisha birth chart, including those related to personality and identity, career and success, relationships and love, and challenges and personal evolution. Presenting case studies from his practice, the author offers detailed interpretations of each of the 16 birth Odus, showing how their energies manifest in an individual’s life. He looks at the positive and negative aspects of each Odu, including how the negative aspects represent the shadow forces that one has to overcome to succeed in life. He offers self- transformation techniques to help you improve the positive qualities of your chart while embracing, integrating, and neutralizing the negative energies and tendencies. Revealing how to better know yourself and understand the spiritual dynamics behind your choices and behaviors, this guide shows you how to work with the energies of the Odus and the strength of the Orishas to improve your communication and relationship skills, overcome life’s challenges, and ensure success and happiness on your life’s path.Trade Review“Diego de Oxóssi has written an easy-to-understand guide on divination in the Afro- Brazilian esoteric system. Afro-Brazilian Numerology explains each of the 16 birth Odus and the influence of these powerful signs on the life, success, relationships, and manifestation of each individual.” * Elhoim Leafar, santero and author of Manifestation Magic: 21 Rituals, Spells, and Amulets for Abunda *Table of ContentsSpecial Thanks 1 If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, Any Road Can Take You There 2 How to Use This Book PART 1 A Guide to the Traditional Odus 3 Getting to Know the Odus 4 The Sixteen Odus 5 Cowrie Shell Divination: The Orishas’ VoicesPART 2 Discovering the Odus in Your Orisha Birth Chart 6 Birth Odus: The Basis of African Numerology 7 The Orisha Birth Chart PART 3 Awakening Your Better Self8 Transforming Others through Self-Transformation 9 The Inner Revolution 10 Other Applications of African Numerology APPENDIX Sample Worksheet Pages References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth guide to attaining the enlightenment of the Philosopher’s Stone. Inspired by alchemists of the past, R. E. Kretz explores the mechanics of the Philosopher’s Stone, the Pythagorean transmigration of the soul, and the alchemical path for attaining enlightenment. After offering a brief historical overview of alchemy and historical etiologies of the three alchemical states of primal matter, the author details an illustrative geometric approach for the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone using an “oblong square” (created by three overlapping circles with the center circle squared), the same shape described in Freemasonry as the form of a Masonic Lodge. He compares this diagram to depictions of the Stone in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Hindu cultures as well as floorplans for European cathedrals. He shows how the form of the oblong square contains Masonic working tools and how its sacred geometry elucidates Man as mind, body, and spirit encapsulating a soul. Describing the relationship between the alchemical oblong square diagram and the electrical circuit of the brain, the author then details the operative process of the Philosopher’s Stone, likening it to the “servomechanism” of the Third Eye—comprised of the thalamus, pineal gland, and pituitary gland located between the twin pillars of the cerebral hemispheres. He explores how to navigate the twin pillars of the brain to find equilibrium, the third pillar. The author explains that we attain enlightenment when the energies of our Third Eye are balanced (in equilibrium), enabling it to resonate as a harmonic waveform generator. He shows how this can be achieved through meditation and the synchronizing vibration of vocal mantras. Drawing on Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Hermeticism, sacred geometry, and Native American shamanism, this book presents an allegorical quest for the Philosopher’s Stone and a practical path for attaining it.Trade Review“As an initiate of both Sufism and Freemasonry, this book answered many questions that the modern lodge did not give me. The purpose of life and the alchemical transformation of man are the questions that are answered here. I’m truly grateful for R. E. Kretz and this great work.” * Salman Sheikh, Freemason, Masonic lecturer, and author of The Spiritual Reflections of the Sufi Free *"Enlightenment, meditation, and the powers of the human body and mind have never been so clearly described, illustrated, and made accessible to everyone, until now with the publication of The Alchemical Search for the Unified Field." * Feathered Quill Book Reviews *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments PROLOGUE The Bell, the Book, the Candle INTRODUCTIONMy Curiosity for Truth PART 1 Bell 1 The Order of Ophiuchus 2 Thoughtful Morsels3 The Kingdom of Heaven PART 2 Book 4 The Philosophers’ Stone 5 An Oblong Square 6 Elements of the Stone 7 Life and Death 8 The Stairway to Heaven9 Regeneration PART 3 Candle 10 The Making of a Shaman 11 Finding the Grail EPILOGUE The Hermit’s Lantern Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA KEY TO THE MYSTERIESNo other book in history has done more to clarify the Esoteric, mystical, and occult traditions of the world than Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Now, historian Mitch Horowitz provides the first companion work to Hall's opus. The Secret Teachings of All Ages helps twenty=first-century readers enter and experience (or re-experience) Hall's hallowed pages and also clarifies and expands on some of the book's key themes and topics.Mitch explores developments and historical discoveries since hall published his Great Book nearly a century ago and adds fresh dimensions to subjects including: The antiquity and legacy of Ancient Egypt. The mystical origins of the world's major faiths. Strange beasts and anomalies in history and today. The origins and esotericism of Tarot. Secret Societies in Myth and Fact. The enduring relevance of astrology. Authorized by Manly P. Hall's Philosophical Research Society, The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a feast of esoteric exploration on its own and a worthy companion to history's unparalleled encyclopedia arcana.Mitch is a fantastic tour guide to the fringes of reason, high weirdness, deep esoterica, secret societies, and mystery religions. BoingBoing Has the rare gift of making the esoteric accessible to discerning masses. HuffPost

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Book SynopsisAlmost two decades after writing his famous The Occult, Colin Wilson re-examined the whole spectrum of the mystical and paranormal, producing a general occult theory that remains as compelling as the evidence of atomic particles. Originally published in 1988, Beyond the Occult contains a huge amount of new material and evidence, which came to light following publication of The Occult. It combines scientific thinking on the nature of physical reality with a wide range of fascinating case studies, from the Swiss dowser who located the body of a missing woman to the lucky American whose dreams foretold the winning horses in multiple races to scores of accounts of mystical experiences of the Divine, of spirit possession and of poltergeists. Part One covers the amazing hidden powers of the human mind: ESP, clairvoyance, psychometry, precognition, psychokinesis, and dowsing. Part Two considers the more mysterious forces for good or evil – poltergeists, spirit possession, and reincarnation – that convinced Colin Wilson of the reality of disembodied spirits. In Beyond the Occult, Colin Wilson puts forward a convincing case that our so-called 'normal' experience may, in fact, be subnormal, and that evolution may have brought us near the edge of a quantum leap into a hugely expanded human consciousness. This new edition includes a foreword by Colin Wilson's biographer, Colin Stanley.

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