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Donald Michael Kraig Modern Magick Today!
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Modern Magick- 11 lessons in the high Magickal arts. By Donald Michael Kraig. Llewellyn. (publisher) An excellent book, full of useful exercises and Rituals based on the Golden dawn system of magic. Ideal for the beginner or as a refresher for the more experienced. This weighty volume is highly recommended to most of my students, interested in this type of Ritual.It is clearly set out, and written in plain language. All the rituals can be understood, and practised after reading and walking through them just a couple times , and memorised easily There is even plain instructions on Goetia and other types of Evocation, Sex Magick and instructions for making some of the Golden Dawn alter equipment it even has pronunciation guides for the more difficult words used in Qabalistic and Enochian rituals so if you weren't sure if you have been saying something right or not, here is where you will find out. I met the Author in 1994 in San Francisco where we became friends, He is a really genuine person with a lot to contribute to this field of Magick. I had the book before then, and I still believe it to be one of the most readable books on high Magick, at an affordable price. |
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Elizabeth U. Harding Kali the black Goddess of Dakshineswar
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Kali-
the black Goddess of Dakshineswar.
By Elizabeth U. Harding. Nicholas
Hayes ( publisher) An
intriguing and powerful insight into the development of Kali Worship. This
book can be read on a devotional level, by all those exploring the dark
aspect of the Goddess. It contains a wealth of information about the types of worship prayer and offerings conducted at the Dakshineswar Temple, just outside Calcutta. The book was written by a Western devotee of the Goddess, and contains many devotional prayers and poems written by Ramprasad and Ramakrishna, as well as details of some of the God intoxicated Saints who experienced the Dark mother on a daily basis. This is a lovely book, for those interested in Indian Mysticism and Religion, as well as those interested in Kali as the Dark mother. Some may regard the devotional poetry as a bit nonsensical unless one can tap into the mindset off the God intoxicated Indian Saints who wrote these powerful words. Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea, but for those who love the dark mother, by whatever name you call her, a potent and thought provoking book. Upon finishing the last line of this book an overwhelming urge came over me, to go there, to be part of it, to become intoxicated by her power, as Ramakrishna had been... One day maybe! |
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Nigel Aldrcroft Call of the horned piper Today!
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Call
of the horned piper.
By Nigel Aldrcroft Jackson Capall Bann ( publisher) An interestingand lively book full of mythic symbolism relating to European Witchcraft and the practices of the old Religion. This book covers many aspects of older style Witchcraft, relating very little to the modern Wicca movement, as practiced by present day Gardnerian and Alexandrian Covens. For this reason I found this book very refreshing. There is a wealth of information on the traditional practices ofthe British Isles, Scandinavia, Germany and Holland. There is much lore on Weaving, herb Magic, God and Goddess traditions, Shamanism and Faery lore. As well as Historical documentation from a variety of sources, relating to the practice of Witchcraft and Shamanism in Europe. I found this book full of interesting and valuable snippets of information, written in an easyand light hearted style. A fascinating read, withoutunnecessary padding, which one often finds in similar books. A delight to read and highly recommended for all those interested in Pagan practices, past and present. |
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Diane Stein Essential Reiki Today!
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Essential
Reiki- A complete guide to an ancient healing art
By Diane Stein Crossing
press (publisher) A
fabulous book,Most books on Reiki are complete twaddle,with little to offer
the serious reader, but Diane Stein has managed to put together a very
readable and entertaining book on the subject. For
those unfamiliar with this healing system, Reiki is a powerful method of
hands on healing and transference of Universal life force energy, discovered
in Japan by Mikao Usui, early this Century. Reiki is unlike any other system
of healing as the Student must first be attuned to theReiki energy, making
it an Initiatory/ Mystery traditionThe information regardingReiki History,
is now understood to be mostly bogus and must be examined on a Mythic level.
But the rest of this very practical book is a valuable aid to the Reiki
practitioner or interested healer. The Author has even included the secret
Reiki symbols, for the first time in a book meant for non initiates, which
when first published caused great controversy . Hand positions for treatment
are included, Orientalideas on healing,the Chakra system, and energy work,
Buddhist and Taoist thoughts on the subtle system are discussed, in relation
to Chi and it's cultivation. A very useful book packed with information.
The best bookon practical Reiki I have found, I recommend thisbookwholeheartedly
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Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism
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Foundations of
Tibetan Mysticism
By Lama Anagarika Govinda Rider (publisher)
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Condensed Chaos
-an introduction to Chaos Magic
By Phil Hine
A very interesting book, hailed as the most readable on this particular
branch of Magick, With a forward by Pete Carroll. Phil Hine is regarded
by many as one of the foremost experts on Chaos and its Magical
techniques, and his book contains many ideas and theories used by modern
Magical practitioners. I have found many of the techniques first
developed by Chaos Magicians creeping into Magical groups and Covens
of all persuasions. A lot of this book contains down to Earth information
on Magical Psychology the persona of the Magician, Mask work, Assumption
of Godforms, Sigil Magick, Servitors or Serving Spirits as well as much
practical advise and common sense relating to the pitfalls and pleasures
of the practising Magician . Before Phil Hine became well known in
this branch of Magic, I worked with him in The Circle of Stars Temple,
a Pagan Magical group he started in Leeds, in the late eighties through
to 1990, and we have remained friends. I recommend this book for
anyone with an interest in Modern Magical practices and techniques. Many
people are put off by the term Chaos, but Phil Hine's book is well Written,
balanced and very sensible in it's approach to this style of Magic k.
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When God was a
Woman
By Merlin Stone Harcourt Brace (publisher) An incredible book, which I have read Three times in the
last three years . Previously titled the Paradise Papers, it gives much
information on the Goddess cultures of the Ancient Near and Middle East.
Drawing from Historical and Archaeological documentation. Written
in a powerful style, meant to challenge the reader. The Religious
practices of Ancient Egypt, Israel, Canaan, Babylon, Mesopotamia and Anatolia
are all covered in relation to the Religion of the great Goddess , her
worship and later suppression by the followers of the Monotheistic male
religions. Anyone interested the development of Goddess Culture from it's
early beginnings will find this book, well researched, powerful and inspiring,
as well as threatening , you will feel angry as well as saddened by the
things done to the priestesses and followers of the great Mother, all in
the name of War and conquest. The near and Middle East is a very important
place in the history of Religious developments, and I Wholeheartedly
recommend this book, to anyone with an academic interest in Ancient History
of this particular region, Women's Spirituality, Paganism and Archaeology
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