Mysticism, Alchemy and Magic

Esoteric tradition has long maintained that at the dawn of human civilization there existed a unified science-religion, a spiritual grasp of the universe and our place in it. The biblical Enoch--also known as Hermes Trismegistus, Thoth, or Idris--was seen as the guardian of this sacred knowledge, which was inscribed on pillars known as Enoch's or Seth's pillars.

Druids and their magic, lore, and rituals have fascinated all those who encounter them, from the ancient Greeks and Romans onward. Even today, the mere mention of their name evokes pictures of standing stones, mistletoe, golden sickles, white-robed priests, and powerful sorcerers. But were they really as we picture them?

In this initiatory guide, Don Webb explains how a Vampyre is not a blood-drinking, crucifix-fearing mythical figure but a shaman, someone adept at gathering, using, and storing energy for magical power, manifestation, and personal liberation.

Offering a fascinating introduction to the occult practice of sex magic in the Western esoteric tradition, Michael William West explores its history from its reintroduction in the early 19th century via Paschal Beverly Randolph to the practices, influence, and figureheads of the 20th and 21st century such as Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, and Genesis P-Orridge, founder of Thee ...

Magic and politics seem like unlikely bedfellows, but in The King in Orange, author John Michael Greer goes beyond superficial memes and extreme partisanship to reveal the unmentionable realities that spawned the unexpected presidential victory of an elderly real-estate mogul turned reality-TV star and which continue to drive the deepening divide that is now the defining characteristic of ...

The fossil record confirms that humanity originated in Africa. Yet somehow we have overlooked that Africa is also at the root of all that makes us human--our spirituality, civilization, arts, sciences, philosophy, and our conscious and unconscious minds.

n this book, Rupert Spira distills the message of all the great religious and spiritual traditions into two essential truths: happiness is the very nature of our self or being, and we share our being with everyone and everything.

This introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic contains selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk, the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.

In his earlier book The Mystery of the Copper Scroll of Qumran Robert Feather analysed the Dead Sea Scroll engraved on copper that is considered the work of the secretive devout Jewish sect known as the Essenes who lived at Qumran around the time of Jesus.

Calleman shows how the central axis of the universe correlates with the ancient Tree of Life.

He presents an alternative to Darwin's theory of biological evolution and suggests that life ...

Anjou Kiernan, creator of the Light of Anjou, online witchery shop and apothecary and named “One of the Magical Women on Instagram You Should Be Following” by Refinery 29, shows you how to create altars and sacred spaces based on the Wheel of the Year. Simple rituals and DIY projects give you the tools you need to mindfully reflect upon the seasonal Sabbats and holidays. Whether building a sacr

Shri Mahant Swami Ganeshanand Saraswati Giri (ca. 1895–1988) was known to all who loved and studied with him simply as Ganesh Baba. At the age of four, he was brought back from death through an initiation by Lahiri Mahasaya and through this initiation descends from the same Kriya Yoga lineage as Paramahansa Yogananda.

This book of Kabbalistic initiatory teachings reveals how the practitioner may become a vessel for illumination, prophecy, and peace by creating an inner dwelling place for God's divine presence.

· Explores the use of crystals throughout history, including their role in Atlantis and in alien technology · Offers step-by-step instructions to successfully use crystals in scrying, meditation and Enochian magic · Includes never-before-published scientific findings on the author's crystal skull as well as other crystal skulls researched at the British Museum · Explains how the Space-Time ...

Kenaz Filan examines firsthand documents and historical records to shine light on the little-understood practices of the root doctors, Voodoo queens, and spiritual figures unique to the Crescent City.

· Shows how peyote and other visionary plants do not distort reality but gloriously unveil it, pulling the mind out of its cosmic slumber and revealing our unity with all life · Explains the necessity when working with peyote to remain the master of one's mind and consciously work on oneself · Examines how modern society's revulsion to sacramental plants and other ...

· Introduces Naglowska's advanced occult teachings on the Third Term of the Trinity and the spiritually transformative power of sex · Includes two never-before-published essays by Julius Evola · Contains the complete collection of articles from all 20 issues, from October 1930 to January 1935 From October 1930 to January 1935, Maria de Naglowska - Russian mystic, esoteric high ...