This unique selection of illustrations with commentaries and source texts guides us on a fascinating journey through the representations of the secret arts.

    . .If you ever wondered what might lie beyond the reality we experience every day, if you've ever thrilled to accounts of out-of-body travel and longer to go alone for the ride, this fascinating, practical guide is for you. America's leading expert on out-of-body travel tells the riveting story of his travels to other realms and offers easy-to-use techniques to guide you on your journey of a lifetime'and beyond.Travel into parallel realities . . .William Buhlman has trained out-of-body travelers in his workshop for more than a decade, teaching people how to project their consciousness outside the limits of their physical bodies and to explore dimensions and worlds beyond everyday life. Now he vividly recounts how own adventures in the parallel universe described in the new-physics theories of Stephen Hawkins, Paul Davies, and Fred Alan Wolf and presents his step-by-step guide to astral travel'including exercises, tips, techniques, and answers to your every question about out-of-body experiences.And discover surprising truths about reality, past lives, the soul, and life after death.Astral travel, Buhlman reveals, not only can expand your conscious'it can help verify the existence of the soul, teach you about past lives, and enhance your daily life. Find out in this compelling handbook for everyone who wants to venture beyond the body and take the ultimate trip.

    Hall's masterpiece of symbolic philosophy, The Secret Teachings of All Ages.   In Lectures on Ancient Philosophy, Manly P. Hall expands on the philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological themes introduced in his classic work, The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Hall wrote this volume as a reader's companion to his earlier work, intending it for those wishing to delve more deeply into the esoteric philosophies and ideas that undergird the Secret Teachings. Particular attention is paid to Neoplatonism, ancient Christianity, Rosicrucian and Freemasonic traditions, ancient mysteries, pagan rites and symbols, and Pythagorean mathematics. First published in 1929-the year after the publication of Hall's magnum opus-this edition includes the author's original subject index, twenty diagrams prepared under his supervision for the volume, and his 1984 preface, which puts the book in context for the contemporary reader.

    Neptune is the astrological symbol that describes this energy. Liz Greene, an internationally known astrologer, has given us the most complete and accessible book about Neptune ever written! She explores Neptune themes in literature, myth, politics, religion, fashion, and art to show how this energy manifests.

    Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book will appeal to readers searching for ways to practice spirituality, offering blessings, prayers and devotions.

    A Treatise In Three Parts.

    Jyotish, or Indian astrology, is an ancient and complex method of exploring the nature of time and space and its effect upon the individual. Formerly a closed book to the West, the subject has now been clarified and explained by Hart de Fouw and Dr. Robert Svoboda, two experts and long-term practitioners. In Light on Life they have created a complete and thorough handbook that can be appreciated and understood by those with very little knowledge of astrology.

    It also shows how enlightenment is earned by personal dedication to a spiritual code of conduct.

    Part I: the Theory of the kabbalah, including the esoterics of letters, mantras, tantras, the Tetragrammaton, sorcerers' formulas. Part II: Theurgical Practice in ten steps, the ten kabbalistic keys and their practice. Part III: the Practice of Formula Magic: use of the keys, and the use of Divine names and beings.

    A workbook to help you design your own system of ethics, written from a Wiccan perspective.

    It is, however, a coherent text book in it's own right. It covers the essentials of the A∴A∴ system of initiation, from the preliminary stage of Student to the attainment of the Knowledge and Conversion of the Holy Guardian Angel. For the first time it makes available practical details that will be of immense value to students of Thelema.Beginning with Crowley's unpublished essay "Occultism," it offers several of the foundation papers of the A∴A∴, including Liber 185, Liber Collegii Sancti, which describes the oaths and tasks of each grade in its Outer College. A new paper presents the correct designs (with color illustrations) for the corresponding robes of each grade. This book's lengthy color section includes General J.F.C. Fuller's paintings for the Temple of A∴A∴ and Crowley's illuminated manuscript of an A∴A∴ Ritual for the Neophyte, Liber 671 vel Pyramidos.The central feature of this book is the Master Therion's lengthy and penetrating commentary to the inspired writing, The Book of the Heart Girt with a Serpent (Liber LXV). While Liber LXV gives the best account available of the attainment of the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, it is couched in the language of mystical poetry. Crowley's commentary gives a more easily understood exposition, and it is some of his most lucid writing on magick and mysticism. Crowley's shorter commentaries to seven others of The Holy Books of Thelema are also included.This book also contains Madame Blavatsky's inspired text, The Voice of the Silence, with a commentary by Crowley that explores the various stages of consciousness in Mahayana Buddhist mysticism and their correspondences to Holy Qabalah.

    This volume can be used for attaining better health, for healing, for gaining extraordinary power, and for spiritual development. This volume consists of five books which covers: - Traditional Chinese Medical theories and qi cultivation methods. - Taoist methods to foster Essence, Qi, and Spirit. - Buddhist Esoteric Abilities of the Body, Speech, and Mind. - Emitting, Absorbing, and Healing Qigong. - Wushu (martial arts) Iron Shirt training. Qigong (Chi Kung) has been an integral part of Chinese culture since ancient China. High level qigong masters have always been respected and held in high esteem in Chinese society. Qi is a Chinese term used to refer to all types of energy. It is the intrinsic substance or the vital force behind all things in the universe. It is the medium between and within all material substances. We are all immersed in it. The term gong refers to the power to produce an effect, an attainment of, or an accomplishment that is achieved with steady practice. Loosely, qigong can be translated as the attainment of qi. Healers and the medical society use qigong for healing and preventing illness. Martial artists use qigong for developing incredible strength and abilities. Others use qigong to attain a greater consciousness.

    This text explores the meaning of Uranus, in both its creative and destructive expressions, natally and by transit, linking it with various mythic images and historical events as well as with individual and collective psychological patterns, and using the primary image of Prometheus the Titan to examine just what the creative fire was which he stole from the gods and gave to humankind.

    "Paths of Wisdom" goes beyond fragments of symbolism and correspondences to reveal the actual practices of Cabalistic magic in a way that can finally be understood. This book is a comprehensive overview of the magical Cabala in the Western tradition, aimed at the beginner, but is well suited to students at any level -- even adepts. You will find "Paths of Wisdom" lively and exciting. Greer makes the complexities of the subject accessible and meaningful, so you will be able to use the mysteries of the Cabala better than ever. "Paths of Wisdom" begins by sharing the basic principles of the magical Cabala: -The Tree of Life -The Paths on the Tree -The Four Worlds -Macrocosm and Microcosm -The Way of Creation (down the Tree) and Redemption (up the Tree) Then the book delves deeply into the symbolism of the magical Cabala, including one of the most complete explanations ever of the spheres and paths on the Tree of Life. You'll learn how you can make practical use of the Tree to unlock your hidden potential. Next you will learn the practices of the magical Cabala, including the basic techniques of ritual magic, meditation, and pathworking. Most importantly, you'll learn how you can use the magical Cabala in your daily life and change for the better as you live deliberately and become more aware of the universe around you. Never before have the most inner secrets of the Cabala been made so clear and usable. Get "Paths of Wisdom" today.

    The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the second or third century AD. However, a Latin version survived, of which this volume is a translation.Like its companion, the Corpus Hermeticum, the Asclepius describes the most profound philosophical questions in the form of a conversation: the nature of the One, the role of the gods, the stature of the human being. Not only does this work offer spiritual guidance, but it is also a valuable insight into the minds and emotions of the Egyptians in ancient and classical times.

    Subjects covered include the Primordial God; the 'Master of the Beasts', the White Stag of Annwyn and the Horned God of Celtia; Cernunnos, Gwyn and Fionn, Cycles of the Midnight Hunt and the Furious Host, Wild Edric, Herne and Harlequin; Rough Musick and 'Riding the Stang', The Christmas Fool, Saturnus and the Cult of Misrule; the Masques of Old Scrat; Houtanz: the Sabbat of the Sorcerers and the Way of Night; the Red Bones of Resurrection and the symbology of the Skull and Crossbones in Witchcraft; Wudewasa - The Knowledge of the Green Man; Wild Men, Woodwoses and the Green Mystery of the Phallus, Old Pouck, Hob-Satyrs and the God of the Goatskins, Robin Goodfellow and the Pwca: the Great God Faunus - Pan; The Cult of the Buxen; The Horned Lord of Horsemen and Shepherds; The Horned God as Coal-Black Smith; Tubal Qayin, and much more....In addition to the theoretical knowledge, the reader is given a number of Traditional Rituals, corresponding to specific aspects of the Old One: 'The Rite of the Horns of Misrule', 'The Ceremony of the Red Bones', ?The Knowledge of the Green One? and 'The Fire of Qayin', making this volume an esoteric grimoire of the inner Religion of the Horned One.

    

    Rudolf Steiner's calm, methodological approach penetrates the smokescreen of accusations and counterclaims, illusions and lies, surrounding World War I. From behind this fog and under the guise of outer events, the true spiritual struggle is revealed. Steiner's words give the reader a deeper understanding of the politics and world conflicts that confront us today through the filter of popular media. Amid the turmoil of World War I, Steiner spoke out courageously against the hate, lies, and propaganda of the time. His detailed research into the spiritual impulses of human evolution allowed him to reveal the dominant role that secret brotherhoods played in events that culminated in that cataclysmic war. He warned that the retarding forces of nationalism must be overcome before Europe can find its true destiny. He also emphasized the urgent need for new social structures in order to avoid such future catastrophes. Political and social changes around the world are moving at a breathless pace, hurtling us all toward an uncertain future. These lectures illuminate much of what lies behind today's turbulent events and the scenes played out on the nightly news. This new edition, reproduced in a larger format, is put in a modern context and introduced by Terry Boardman.

    They argue that various figures throughout the centur

    Using the three major Tarot decks -- Rider-Waite, Aquarian, and Morgan Greer -- you'll be guided on a breathtaking journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Like an interactive "picture book" of life experience the cards will help you to:Explore the archetypal mysteriesDiscover the ten growth lessons and the four levels of maturityLearn the significance of wands, cups, swords, and pentacles and how to expand the card meaningsInterpret your readingsWritten by the authors of The Lovers' Tarot, Spiritual Tarot is the life map you need to determine where you are going and discover how best to get there.

    Although self-educated, he became one of the first Black American novelists and took a leading part in raising Black soldiers for the Union army and in educating Freedmen in Louisiana during the Civil War. His enduring claim to fame, however, is the crucial role he played in the transformation of spiritualism, a medium's passive reception of messages from the spirits of the dead, into occultism, the active search for personal spiritual realization and inner vision.From his experiences in his solitary travels in England, France, Egypt and the Turkish Empire in the 1850s and 1860s, he brought back to America a system of occult beliefs and practices (the magic mirror, hashish use and sexual magic) that worked a revolution. The systems of magic he taught left their traces on many subsequent occultists, including Madame Blavatsky and her Theosophical Society, and are still practiced today by several occult organizations in Europe and American that carry on his work. This is the fist scholarly work on Randolph and includes the full text of his two most important manuscript works on sexual magic.

    Never before has anyone made the true Typhonian current more plain and objective, in practice or in theory.

    The simple and effective psychic protection tools explained in this book include visualizations, flower remedies, gems and talismans, as well as practical advice for avoiding psychic compromises.

    This wider history of our solar system restores the long-forgotten connection of humankind with Venus, Mars, Maldek, and Earth. The truth about our ancient past is uncovered, helping us to remember the experiences that have caused us to function dualistically, and guiding us toward karmic wholeness as unified and divine beings.

    It begins with a discussion of the mysteries of the Greek alphabet, followed by the different forms of the Runes, and goes on to describe the mystical secrets of Latin. It also explores Enochian, where you will discover, for the first time ever, the correctly constructed Watchtower system.The book also includes the mysteries of the Tarot, a pictorial language, and it describes the development of the esoteric Tarot, how to do readings, and the significance of the symbolism on the Tarot cards. It concludes with the English language and its relationship to the Tarot, Enochian, and more.The introduction to The Western Mysteries serves as a complete introduction to the magickal tradition of the West. You will learn about the evolution of thought concerning the Elements, astrology, magick squares, geomancy, words of power, and more.You will find that each section of this book is a key that unlocks the meaning behind another of the magickal languages that you can relate to your own spiritual system. It is ideal for a beginning student to explore the mysteries of Western magick. It is a necessary tool for more advanced students, as it has collected hundreds of charts and lists which clarify and identify the similarities and differences between various systems.This is a reference book you will study over and over. The volume of information revealed makes The Western Mysteries an instant classic and a necessity for any spiritual practitioner.

    An in-depth study of the witchcraft trial records and the testimony of the witches themselves proves that the European peasants accused of witchcraft died, in fact, for the sake of the world's oldest spiritual path. Learn why Shamanism has survived in one form or another to this day.

    Drawing its inspiration from pre-Celtic, Dark Age Arthurian and Green Man traditions, as well as from Robin Hood mythology, The Greenwood Tarot explores the wisdom that lies behind the Tarot and its links with the ancient Wheel of the Year. The vividly illustrated arcana bring to life the woodland archetypes that have become an integral part of European folklore.Actor/writer Mark Ryan is best known as one of the stars of cult TV series Robin of Sherwood, and internationally respected as a speaker and lecturer on mythic themes. Chesca Potter is a top illustrator and acknowledged expert on esoteric art history. Together they spent three years researching these ancient traditions and the result represents and outstanding breakthrough in our understanding of the tarot system and the Wheel of the Year - a work of profound importance for anyone interested in exploring the shamanic mysteries.The Greenwood Tarot comes as a complete set, with 78 beautifully designed cards and an explanatory book. It is an ideal introduction for anyone new to the Tarot, and offers innovative and inspiring challenges for the more experienced Tarot reader. It is equally rewarding as an attractive meditation system, a divination system or as a reference source of esoteric knowledge.

    This reissue of David Allen Hulse's landmark work is the one book all students of the occult must own. It catalogs and distills, in hundreds of tables of secret symbolism, the true import of each ancient Eastern magickal tradition. Each chapter is a key that unlocks the meaning behind one of the magickal languages. Through painstaking research and analysis, Hulse has accomplished an unprecedented feat--that of reconstructing the basic underlying systems that form the vast legacy of mystery traditions.The real genius of this accomplishment is that it is presented in a way that is immediately understandable and usable. Although the book deals with many foreign scripts, ancient tongues, and lost symbols, it is designed for the beginning student. Included is a wealth of cross-references, excellent introductory material and overviews, an extensive annotated bibliography, and--new to this edition--a complete index.

    Included are 8 full-color reproductions of "uncanny photographs" taken in the Islands. Based upon archives, newspaper articles and extensive firsthand accounts collected over twenty-five years, Obake Files is the definitive reference book for anyone interested in the supernatural traditions of Hawai'i's multicultural people. ". . .I thought about the presence that I had felt at my right shoulder during the ceremony and held back my tears, as we drove through the mystic Kohala night under the lunar bow. From that time forward, I realized that I could never look upon the supernatural tales that I was gathering in a wholly objective light. . ." - Glen Grant

    The book contains simple but complete instructions and spell-recipes for: Finding a Home — Dream or Divination Work — Abundance — Love — Attraction — Law and Justice — Healing — Protection — Creative Work— Binding or Reversing — House Cleansing and Blessing. Plus, there are Appendixes dealing with: Ethics and Reality — Making Oils — “Dressing” Variations — An Attraction Spell Example — Binding and Reversal Spell Considerations Candle Magick helps the reader to effectively use the most crucial ingredients: clear intention while doing the work and open-minded receptivity concerning the results. Candle-work is transformative! "In the candle-lighting process, we call upon Higher Powers to lend assistance...we send out energy inviting change."—from Candle Magick

    This new translation synthesizes the results of modern study, presenting the work in its historical context. The first book to render original Chinese rhymes into rhymed English.

    A completely new and original collection, it was drawn together by the author in his travels around Ireland.

    Chapter titles include "Simple Defenses Against the Impulse to Become Irritated" and "Achievement Without Tension."

    Augustus Knapp.

    This will enable us to be more effective in publishing books which help to balance the changing energies available to mind, body and spirit.Under the new imprint, Ashgrove Publishing, we hope to be at the interface where inspiration becomes practice through human endeavor. Our aim is to make books that are accessible and timely, well edited and produced and, above all, say something worth saying.We hope that our reinvigorated association with Words Distributing Company will help us reach new audiences in the U.S. Please let us know what you think of our books; we're keen to have your opinions and we welcome your feedback.One of the leading British psychologists of his time, Nicoll (1884-1953) was a student of Jung, Gurdjieff, and Ouspensky.

    Advanced skills include healing karma and past lives, soul retrieval, releasing entities and spirit attachments, and understanding and aiding the death process.