Occult Books
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(the world's largest bookstore), is delighted to offer a special selection
of Occult books for your study and pleasure. Many of the titles below
are offered at substantial discount to list prices. Within the pages of
these volumes lies the collected occult wisdom of the centuries.
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Mystical
Qabalah Dion Fortune. A classic introduction to the
Tree of Life. Fortune was one of the first Adepts to bring this
"secret tradition" to a wider audience with this simple,
clear and comprehensive account.
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Psychic
Self Defence Dion Fortune. After finding herself the
subject of a powerful psychic attack, Dion Fortune wrote this detailed
instruction manual for safeguarding yourself against paranormal
malevolence. Fortune explores the elusive psychic element in mental
illness and, more importantly, details the methods, motives, and
physical aspects of psychic attack, and how to overcome this energy.
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Cosmic
Doctrine Dion Fortune. Over seventy-two years ago,
beginning at the Vernal Equinox in Glastonbury, Fortune started
receiving communications from the Inner Planes concerning the creation
of the universe, the evolution of humanity, natural law, the evolution
of consciousness, and the nature of mind. This is her record, in
a revised edition, and includes previously unpublished material
that is still relevant today.
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The
Training & Work of an Initiate Dion Fortune. Traces
the ancient Qabalistic, Greek, and Egyptian roots of the Western
esoteric systems, and how the initiation tradition has been handed
down from adept to neophyte. Dion Fortune reveals both the broad
outlines and underlying principles of these systems.
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Book
of the Law Aleister Crowley. Crowley (1875-1947), also
known as 'The Great Beast' and the 'Wickedest Man in the World,'
was one of the most profound students of Magick, Qabalah and yoga
psychology. His life and thought are inexorably linked with 'The
Book of the Law' received by direct-voice dictation in Cairo in
1904.
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The
Law Is for All: The Authorized Popular Commentary of Liber Al Vel
Legis Sub Figura Ccxx, the Book of the Law Aleister
Crowley. Crowley worked for decades to interpret the Book of the
Law for initiates and the general public. Eventually he entrusted
the task to his best friend, Louis Wilkinson who possessed impressive
literary qualifications. The result of his work, completed and augmented
by Frater Superior Hymenaeus Beta of the O.T.O., is this long-awaited
authorized popular edition of Crowley's "new commentary"
on 'The Book of the Law' and its first appearance as Crowley wished
it.
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Book
of Lies Aleister Crowley. A witty, instructive and
admirable collection of paradoxes; however, it is not a philosophical
or mystical treatise. Actually, it's subtleties exhilirate. Scholars
have said it is "stupendously idiotic and amazingly clever."
The Commentaries following each chapter are outrageeously impressive.
Subtly embodied in the book is the entire symbolism of Freemasonry
as well as the symbols of other traditions.
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Book
of Thoth Aleister Crowley. The Thoth Tarot Deck (or
"Crowley Deck" as it is more widely known is one of the
most popular decks in current use. It is also one of the most original
interpretations of the tarot, incorporating astrological, numerological
and Qabalistic symbolism. This book explains the deck in the words
of its creator.
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777
And Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley Israel
Regardie. This edition includes Liber 777, Gematria (from Equinox
Volume 1, Number 5), and Sepher Sephiroth (from Equinox Volume 1,
Number 8).
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Transcendental
Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual Eliphas Levi. A complete
translation of "Dogme et Rituel de La Haute Magie." With
a Biographical Preface by Arthur Edward Waite. Including all the
original Engravings and a Portrait of the author. Contents: The
Candidate; Occult Symbolism; Magical Equilibrium; The Fiery Sword;
Realization; Initiation; The Kabbalah; The Magic Chain; The Great
Work; Necromancy; Black Magic; The Universal Medicine; Divination;
plus much more. A foundation of occult work!
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The
Golden Dawn: A Complete Course in Practical Ceremonial Magic
Israel Regardie. The original account of the Teachings, Rites and
Cereminies of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn as revealed
by Israel Regardie.
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Three
Books of Occult Philosophy Henry Cornelius Agrippa.
The most complete repository of pagan and Neo-platonic magic ever
compiled. First published in 1531 this vast store of magical lore
has been so influential that occultists have been drawing upon it
for the past five centuries. Extensive supplementary material including
biographical and geographical dictionaries and appendices - provides
quick reference to many previously obscure matters in classical
magic.
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The
History of Magic Eliphas Levi, Arthur Edward Waite
(Translator). Originally published in 1860 as Histoire de la Magie,
this English edition was translated by A. E. Waite in 1913. An invaluable
source on the tradition of magic and occultism, The History of Magic
is a classic text that includes clear and precise exposition of
the procedures, rites and mysteries of the occult sciences.
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The
Mysteries of the Qabalah: Or Occult Agreement of the Two Testaments
Eliphas Levi. Eliphas Levi links the Old and New Testaments of the
Bible by comparing the qabalistic imagery and concepts inherent
in both The Prophecy of Ezekiel and The Apocalypse of St. John.The
first part is Levi's illuminating commentary on Ezekiel, and in
the second part, Levi demonstrates that The Apocalypse of St. Johnis
a symbolic resume of knowledge for initiates and a key to the high
Qabalah.
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The
Tree of Life: An Illustrated Study in Magic Israel
Regardie; Chic Cicero, Sandra Tabatha Cicero (Editors). Since it
was first published in 1932, The Tree of Life has provided spiritual
seekers and aspiring magicians with the most comprehensive study
of the common threads of magical theory and practice. This edition
features annotations from two Adept associates of Regardie.
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The
Magus: A Complete System of Occult Philosophy Francis
Barrett. Compiled by Barrett from many different occult sources,
such as Agrippa's work, the Heptameron, and various manuscripts
of The Key of Solomon, in response to renewed public interest in
magic and the ancient classic textx. As such it was the first readily
accessible English translation, or republication, of rare, long-out-of-print
works, and was fundamental for many exploring the Western magic
tradition at the dawn of the Victorian Occult Revival.
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The
Occult Colin Wilson. Featuring a new introduction by
the author, Occult is a powerful synthesis of available material.
Colin Wilson utilizes a wide-ranging survey of paranormal experience
to explain his own theory of the sixth sense, showing how it is
at the center of all occult phenomenon and offering an insightful
exploration of humanity's latent powers.
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The
Essential Golden Dawn: An Introduction to High Magic
Chic Cicero, Sandra Tabatha Cicero. The Essential Golden Dawn The
Golden Dawn is one of the most influential and respected systems
of magic in the world. This introduction explores the origins of
Hermeticism and the Western Esoteric Tradition, as well as the rich
history of the Golden Dawn and its founders. It explains the "laws"
of magic and magical philosophy, describes different areas of magical
knowledge that a Golden Dawn magician can expect to learn, and presents
basic rituals for the novice.
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Self-Initiation
into the Golden Dawn Tradition Chic Cicero, Sandra
Tabatha Cicero. A Complete Curriculum of Study for Both the Solitary
Magician and the Working Magical Group.
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A
Dark Muse : A History of the Occult Gary Lachman. In
A Dark Muse, Lachman discusses the Enlightenment obsession with
occult politics, the Romantic explosion, the futuristic occultism
of the fin de siècle, and the deep occult roots of the modernist
movement. Some of the writers and thinkers featured in this hidden
history of western thought and sensibility are Emanuel Swedenborg,
Charles Baudelaire, J. K. Huysmans, August Strindberg, William Blake,
Goethe, Madame Blavatsky, H. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, and Malcolm
Lowry.
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The
New Encyclopedia of the Occult John Michael Greer.
From Aarab Zereq to Zos Kia Cultus, this is the most up-to-date,
comprehensive guide to the history, philosophies, and personalities
of Western occultism. The New Encyclopedia of the Occult is an invaluable
reference guide to magic, alchemy, astrology, divination, Tarot,
palmistry, and geomancy; magical orders such as the Golden Dawn
and Rosicrucians; important occultists; and religions and spiritual
traditions associated with occultism such as Wicca, Thelema, Theosophy,
and the modern Pagan movement.
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The
Astral World: Its Scenes, Dwellers, and Phenomena Swami
Panchadasi. Indian spiritual master Panchadasi covers all aspects
of the astral world and reveals much of what is missing from a traditional
western perspective.
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FATE
Magazine subscription. FATE is a full-color, 130 page monthly magazine
that delivers a one-of-a-kind reading experience. From psychics
and Spiritualists, archaeological hotspots and fringe science, to
authoritative UFO and paranormal investigations, and readers' personal
mystic experiences, FATE articles are factual, informative, and
entertaining.
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Ghost!
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various aspects of the paranormal, but usually focusing mainly on
topics dedicated towards the ghost hunting enthusiast. Ghost! Mag
caters to researchers, ghost clubs, ghost groups, and those who
just want to learn about the technology, and or travel to haunted
locations around the world.
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