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Esoteric Books: Magick, etc.

• Sex, Magick, and Spirit: Enlightenment Through Ecstasy
• Liber Thirty-One
• The Magical Pantheons
• Magick for Beginners: The Power to Change Your World
• Praxis Spagyrica Philosophica & From 'One' to 'Ten'
• Reading Your Crystal Ball

Sex, Magick, and Spirit: Enlightenment Through Ecstasy ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

by Bonnie L. Johnston and Peter L. Schuerman / Paperback / Published 1998

"Sex, Magick, and Spirit" is not a sex manual, but an important evolution in the practice of sacred sexual magic that breaks contemporary western taboos regarding sex as immoral, as it overcomes the gender bias of eastern systems such as Tantra. Balance is the overriding message in "Sex, Magick, and Spirit." Balance within the self and between partners; balance physically, with repeated encouragement for commitment, respect, and cooperation; and balance spiritually, through the practice of potent exercises that teach control, development, and sharing of celestial and terrestrial energy flows. While not for timid readers, this is the perfect book for the adventurous reader seeking potent new ways to explore higher consciousness.

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Liber Thirty-One ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

by Frater Achad, C. S. Jones, T. Allen Greenfield / Paperback / Published 1998

This definitive edition of Frater Achad's "Liber Thirty-one" relies heavily on Achad's original manuscript and is annotated with T. Allen Greenfield's explanations of Achad's more obscure references. As a primary source, "Liber Thirty- one" offers a glimpse into the psyche of the man best known as Aleister Crowley's "magical child." Students of Thelema (the system of magic developed by Crowley) will find Achad's work profoundly eye opening, as he reveals the key to Crowley's cryptic "Liber Al vel Legis." The reflective nature of Achad's key is remarkably similar to Zen teachings, but its application to cabalistic magic is nothing short of art.

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The Magical Pantheons ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

edited by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero / Paperback / Published 1998

Calling on the gods and goddesses of ancient times is part and parcel of most Western magical traditions, but just who are these figures of power? Are they actual beings, bending their ears to our calls, or are they thought forms given power by our persistent prayers? Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero have collected articles answering these and other important questions that arise from the renewal of interest in ancient deities. From the incorporation of Irish and Norse pantheons into Golden Dawn ritual magic to the connections between Osiris and Christ in the Golden Dawn system to a complete ritual for determining for yourself whether or not the gods really exist, these essays address the vital questions serious practitioners of Western magic will inevitably ask.

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Magick for Beginners: The Power to Change Your World ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

by J.H. Brennan / Paperback / Published 1998

In one book, J.H. Brennan has encapsulated an introduction to both low and high magick. He focuses mainly on the methods of the Golden Dawn (the most well known contemporary magical organization), but he also incorporates elements from sources such as the "I Ching" and practices such as dowsing. While there are other practical primers on magick available, none tackles the stickier concepts such as Brennan's revelation that the astral realm is not just influenced by imagination but *is* imagination. Brennan links magick to the mundane world in terms accessible to the novice and with demonstrations such as materializing a $100 bill to illustrate the fundamentals of magick.

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Praxis Spagyrica Philosophica & From 'One' to 'Ten' ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days

by Frater Albertus / Hardcover / Published 1998

Encompassing two works in one book, this volume will interest occult historians and book collectors alike. A window on 18th-century alchemical practice, Albertus's translation of "Praxis Spagyrica Philosophica"--the simple instruction for producing the "philosopher's stone"--mirrors the original text and art (of which a facsimile is included), making this a worthy primary resource. Albertus's copious annotations to the text are of inestimable value when unraveling the more arcane references. "From 'One' to 'Ten'" is Albertus's own treatise on the fundamental manifestation of numbers. This work requires a great deal of concentration to follow, but it will reward readers with a nonmathematical theory transcending religious and magical systems, reaching straight into the heart of numbers themselves.

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Reading Your Crystal Ball ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

by Uma Silbey / Paperback / Published 1998

The words "crystal ball" usually conjure images of old Gypsy women telling fortunes from the backs of caravan wagons, but Uma Silbey assures us that Gypsies are not the only ones who can master the art of "Crystal Ball Gazing." Based on her 30-plus years of experience working with crystals, "Crystal Ball Gazing" has a personal feel, so it doesn't read like a technical manual. Almost half of the book is devoted to helping choose the right crystal ball for the job. (Focusing on healing? Try using amethyst.) "Crystal Ball Gazing" is not just about divination, though; Silbey offers plenty of practical applications such as relaxation. Like any tool, crystal balls can be of immense benefit if used properly, and Silbey shows just how to get the most out of yours.

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