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u/RomanOrgy69 · 2 pointsr/occult

>I would also like to start 'working' with a higher entity. I'd like to make contact with my HGA, but am not adept enough to perform The Abramelin Operation (seems very scary).

The Abramelin Operation is a bit dated and a lot of people (not all though) use Crowley's Liber Samekh Ritual to establish contact with the HGA. It's supposed to be performed astrally several times a day. Lon Milo Duqette wrote a clearer explanation than Crowley did of how to perform the ritual in his book A Handbook of the Rituals of Thelema. However, that's not usually the first step in contacting the HGA. In Crowley's system, a person must :

  1. Gain control over the body of light and rising on the planes. This is often assigned due to the fact that, as I already said, the ritual is not suppose to take place on the physical plane, rather in the astral one after rising on the planes.

  2. Master Asana and Pranayama. Asana is being able to sit completely still in a single position without moving a single muscle for a prolonged period of time and Pranayama is breath control. This is because the HGA is often seen as your subconscious mind and these meditative practices are necessary to be able to quiet your conscious mind so that you may better hear and listen to your subconscious. If you'd like to read more about this, I'd recommend Liber ABA

  3. Master ceremonial magick techniques (i.e. Star Ruby, Star Sapphire, lesser rituals of the pentagram and hexagram, greater rituals of the pentagram and hexagram, etc.) and develop a better understanding of ritual. This is obviously assigned due to the fact that in order to successfully perform a ritual to invoke the HGA, you need to have an understanding of ritual and ability to do it.

  4. Perfect the art of Bhakti. Bhakti is complete devotion to a deity. It includes such things as devoting all acts (i.e. eating, drinking, sleeping, working, breathing, etc.) to the chosen deity, developing a mantra for the deity and reciting it constantly in your head every second of the day without stopping, developing an invocation to the deity, performing ritual service for the deity several times in a 24 hour period including the middle of the night, modeling yourself to behave like the chosen deity, etc. This is necessary as it helps develop the one-pointed focus and devotion needed to successful invoke the HGA. If you'd like, you can read more about this in Liber Astarte

    >I would love suggestions from you all regarding anything that would help me practice low-level ritual work!

    I'd recommend trying out

    The Star Sapphire

    The Star Ruby

    The Greater Ritual of the Hexagram

    The Lesser Ritual of the Hexagram

    The Solar Adorations

    The Threefold Eucharist

    The Mass of the Pheonix

    The Form of Hoor-pa-kraat

    >Are there any other ways to do this? I feel an affinity toward Angelic forces and have a keen interest in Enochian but am unsure where to begin.

    If you're looking to get into Enochian magick, (which I would highly recommend; it's one of my favoritae systems of magick) I'd recommend reading Enochian Magick in Theory and Enochian Magick in Practice by Frater Yechidah.

    >I have stayed away from Goetia thus far and would like to focus a little more on white magick (not because I think Goetia is 'wrong'; its just not for me right now). However, I am curious if The Key of Solomon would provide any use for someone wanting to learn about white magic? Am I correct in stating that the astrological pentacles are of use for the magus to use at their will?

    I wouldn't classify the Goetia as black magick. Demons in the occult are not the same as demons in Abrahramic religion. In fact, I (as well as others I have talked to) have noticed that the Enochian angels are very similar in character and personality to the Goetic demons. I would also not characterize the Key of Solomon pentacles and sigils as black magick.

    But to answer your questions; yes, anyone could use the pentacles (with or without conjuring any of the Goetic demons; the consecration rite for them does not include any evocation, just a blessing) and see results.

    As for general books I would recommend to a beginner:

    The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford by Lon Milo Duquette

    the Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie

    The Mystical and Magical System of the A .'. A .'. by James A. Eshelman

    777 And Other Qabalistic Writings by Aleister Crowley

    Gems From the Equinox by Aleister Crowley and edited by Israel Regardie



u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/IWantToLearn

Wow, I didn't think this particular facet of my knowledge base would be used here, but here we go. Please keep in mind that I am not an expert or a professional occultist but I have been involved in personal study for several years.

First of all, identify what you are most interested in and stick to it. There are so many different facets to the occult that it is easy to get overwhelmed and spread too far along the many subjects. Luckily, you can easily learn a lot about one subject by learning a lot about another.

For instance, you can learn about numerology, cabala, astrology, elemental magic and much more by learning all you can about the tarot. If you become an expert on one field, you can easily comprehend new information in different field.

That said, I highly recommend that you get a tarot deck. Even if you are not extremely interested in tarot, it's a good idea to have one around for reference. For beginners I recommend getting a basic Rider-Waite deck, which most contemporary decks are based on. If you are highly interested in ritual magic, Thelema or Aleister Crowley, you will want to get a Thoth deck, but definitely get a book on the deck and master it as soon as you can. Otherwise, fight the urge to get an theme deck as very few of them are consistent with symbolism and will be confusing for a beginner.

Get a good basic book. There are a lot of good basic books out there and you should be able to find something at is relevant to your interests.

I am a chaos magician with a fondness for Hermetic philosophy, so my suggestions will lean towards that realm.

New Hermetics by Jason Augustus Newcomb: A very good primer on the elements of magic. Basic on Hermetic magic with plenty of other traditions and schools of thought mixed in. Good for learning meditation and filled with exercises you can perform mentally.

Postmodern Magic by Patrick Dunn: A good primer for people interested in "new" magic. Not officially chaos magic but definitely in the same vein.

There are a lot of basic magic books out there. Don't get stuck reading books for beginners. Once you have the basics, you should move onto something more advanced.

Meditate regularly. Even if you don't want to do astral travel or deep buddhist meditation, make time as much as possible to do at least 15 minutes of some sort of meditation. Almost every tradition uses mediation for a reason.

Keep a journal. Record anything occult or magical that you do or learn. You may also want to journal your dreams, which will be beneficial to mediation and lucid dreaming.

Although very few occult teachers and books will suggest it, it is very, very important to maintain a healthy level of skepticism. You are going to be reading and learning about a lot a pretty crazy stuff and you should be able to discern the good stuff from the bullshit. As a good rule of thumb, bullshit is expensive.

Also, use your skepticism to integrate science and magic. A healthy understanding of the body, psychology, chemistry and physics will enrich your understanding of the occult.

If you have any other questions about learning about the occult, don't hesitate to ask.

Oh yeah, and check out /r/occult.

u/kystar · 3 pointsr/pagan

Not a book, exactly, and the forums are pretty much a ghost town, but Pagan Library has a lot of good articles on it.


I have referenced "The Real Witches' Kitchen" by Kate West quite a bit for "Hearth Magic" type stuff, as it's basically a cookbook with Meaning and Workings added to it. Has stuff like Herbal work, oils and lotions, candles and incenses, feasting around the Wheel of the Year, breads, soups and foods to strengthen and heal, brews and teas, and such.


I've also used "Wheel of the Year: Living the Magical Life" by Pauline Campanelli to learn about the Sabbats and the months.


Not my favorite resource, but one that does have some good information is "Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic" by Phyllis Curott, H.Ps.


I've also worked with "Elemental Witch: Fire, Air, Water, Earth; Discover Your Natural Affinity" by Tammy Sullivan. It's a pretty good book, and I'm planning on re-reading it this winter. It helped me understand my two Elements (Water from birth sign, Air from personality) much better, so I've been able to ground and charge better.


And, of course, Scott Cunningham has a good collection of reference books available. Some of them are specific reference books like his Crystals book, some of them are general reference like some of his Wicca books. Much like Silver Ravenwolf, he's a fairly prolific author with people who either love his stuff, hate his stuff, or simply regard them as references...which is where I fall. Not fond of Silver Ravenwolf, myself, though, I only have one of her books, a Halloween themed one.


My best advice would be to see if a local public library can get you copies of any books you're interested in, that way you don't spend the money on things that don't have meaning for you. If, after you've started reading the book, you feel it fits, you can always track down a copy later. That's how I did it, to be honest. Spent many an afternoon and evening in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Main branch when I was first looking. Even now, when I'm not 100% certain about the usefulness of a book, even for mundane crafts or stuff, I'll get the local branch library to pull a copy.


Hope this helps.

u/squidboots · 9 pointsr/witchcraft

Seconding u/theUnmutual6's recommendations, in addition to u/BlueSmoke95's suggestion to check out Ann Moura's work. I would like to recommend Ellen Dugan's Natural Witchery and her related domestic witchery books. Ellen is a certified Master Gardener and incorporates plants into much of her work.

Some of my favorite plant books!

Plant Science:

u/weshallrise · 7 pointsr/thelema

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law!

I will answer some of your questions in random order. I am a Thelemite but in no way do I speak for all Thelemites, or for Aleister Crowley.

First off, I would start by contacting Seven Spirits Camp in Tucson. They will no doubt be able to answer many of the questions you have. I would also consider purchasing a copy of "Liber ABA: Book 4" which is arguably one of the most important books any magickian could own. It contains, among others, "The Book of the Law" and "Magick in Theory and Practice"; the latter being a book that will answer many of the questions you asked in your post (and many other questions as well). MTP is, in my opinion, the best book on the subject of magickal practice ever written. Liber ABA is an expensive book but believe me when I tell you it is worth every penny and a whole lot more!

As for other occult groups, you will find people from all of them associated with Thelema. Thelema is not a doctrine that pushes out other beliefs and all of us began somewhere else before coming here. I myself came to the OTO as an ordained Gnostic Luciferian priest. Thelema fit well with my existing beliefs and complimented them nicely. I've met Wiccans (which, by the way, Crowley had a hand in helping to found), Satanists, and even ex-Jehovah's Witnesses if you can believe that! We all share one thing. We are each looking to understand the truth within ourselves. You must do the same for "Thou hast no right but to do thy will. Do that and no other shall say nay."

Good luck in your journey!

Love is the law, love under will.

u/PlimsollPunk · 2 pointsr/religion

I think the reply you got from the other poster is quite good, then. I know very little about high quality sources on this sort of thing.

Maybe not what you're looking for, but have you seen the first season of the HBO show True Detective? It's fantastic, and on this subject.

As far as books go, I know Arthur Edward Waite was an early authority on all things esoteric, and he does appear to have [a highly rated book on black magic.] (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Magic-Arthur-Edward-Waite/dp/0877282072/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511225241&sr=8-3&keywords=black+magic+book) Apparently [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Arts-Witchcraft-Demonology-Throughout/dp/0399500359/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511225315&sr=8-4&keywords=black+magic+book) is also quite good (again, just based on my brief Amazon search), and may be up your alley.

EDIT: Oh, and re: general critiques of religion, stay far away from New Atheists like Richard Dawkins or Sam Harris - this stuff if tripe, and there is better atheist literature out there. Check out Bertrand Russell, or better yet, Ludwig Feuerbach, Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud. I'd be happy to provide more specific references for these thinkers as well. I'm sure there are less highbrow atheist writers who are also good, I just don't know about them, and a lot of them today fall into the "New Atheist" category.

u/MetalDumpCan · 4 pointsr/occult

You could try summoning Orobas, and asking him. He's supposed to be relatively friendly and doesn't usually lie to the mage and doesn't try to fuck you over. He is #55 in the Lesser Key (The Crowley, Mathers, Conybear one). His shit says "The Fifty-fifth Spirit is Orobas. He is a great and Mighty Prince, appearing at first like a horse; but after the command of the Exorcist he putteth on the Image of a Man. His Office is to discover all things Past, Present, and to Come; also to give Dignities, and Prelacies, and the Favor of Friends and of Foes. He giveth True Answers of Divinity, and of the Creation of the World. He is very faithful unto the Exorcist, and will not suffer him to be tempted of any Spirit..."

I think he is usually one of the first entities people summon for this reason. I know, like, Lon Milo DuQuette summoned him for help and he helped him get out of some dire financial straights. So if you're up for working with demons again I suggest giving him a shot.

I think this is supposed to be the better version of the Lesser Key https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157863220X/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

That's all I can think of at this moment, hope it is helpful.

u/RajBandar · 2 pointsr/occult

777's great to have on standby as a handy reference, especially when you're constructing rituals & operations, at the most basic level it helps to get things just so 😃
I'd say 'Living Thelema' is an excellent intro to the subject and always good to get different perspectives on things-even if some it is the similar info. It's packed with really good explanations of and guides to basic and some more advanced ritual & practice & lots of advice concerning self-motivation & personal daily practice etc. No better or worse, but for me slightly more approachable is Lon Milo Duquette's 'The Magick of Aleister Crowley; A Handbook of The Rituals of Thelema'

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1578632994/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_5SuTzbDZ5ZDM6

They actually work well in tandem & compliment each other nicely. There's a 'Speech in the Silence' collection of lectures & podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/speechinthesilence

Lots of groovy stuff on there covering a wide range of Thelemic subjects. David Shoemaker does a lot of podcasts on the channel lecturing on much of the ground that's covered in 'Living Thelema' It's not exactly an audiobook but great to listen to whilst you're doing the washing up! Lon Milo Duquette does a few on there too along with IAO131 & others. Well worth a listen to get a handle on contemporary Thelemic thinking.
Enjoy & good luck! 👍

u/obsidian_butterfly · 1 pointr/witchcraft

Straightforward to those of us who know how to read them and say "Ah... ok. I see what you're going for." But novices don't have the years of figuring it all out under their belt. Examine, for example, The Sending of Eight, which is a work I have detailed on this subreddit at one point. I vaguely recall this exact spell being taken word for word from Mastering Witchcraft, a book I didn't realize was now available in paperback.

Actually, Huson is a good example of why spells really should be explained. Novices don't have the intuitive understanding of a spell, the components, and, more specifically, why they are using whatever aspect of a spell they are using. If Huson didn't go out of his way to explain exactly why every little detail is the way it is (down to why you use specific ingredients in your incense) and just plopped that grimoire down and said "Read, you'll get it" you'd rip your hair out trying to figure out exactly why you gotta walk counter clockwise when summoning the dead for a Dumb Supper.

I'm not saying break down some basic Silver Ravenwolf fluff that is written specifically for a newbie in mind, but a simple video dedicated to picking apart and figuring out complex operations would do a lot of good for a lot of really confused newbs. Especially those who lack a teacher to explain to them concepts like synchronicity, Will, manifestation, and the whole concept of the Witch's Pyramid.

I would certainly have benefited from this as well back in my younger days. This could be a great opportunity to present younger, less experienced practitioners with complex magical workings and not only explain the guts of the whole thing, but also go into detail about why you specifically don't want to fuck with magic that you're too inexperienced to handle. Not saying I've made some mistakes with magic... buuuuuuuuuut ...

That or post a nice "How to make a sigil" video for the younglings. I dunno, I guess it would depend on how comfortable you are with exposing the uninitiated to things way over their head and if you personally feel the masses could benefit from having a deeper insight than what Llewellyn grade, witchcraft 101 workings can provide. Not saying there is anything wrong with Llewellyn, but the stuff you find in their books is always very simple, and does not reflect the complexity of an advanced practitioner's works.

I hope that helped clarify a for you a bit. I also realize that as a Thelemite and Left Hand practitioner the most basic ways we think about magic are not quite the same. I imagine what I would consider a run of the mill working and what you'd consider a spell are heavily influenced by the fact that I am more often than not doing high magic (read ceremonial here... though also that kind of high sometimes. I mean have you seen how Thelemites garb themselves out for ritual? We wear crowns and bright purple robes and shit), while witchcraft is by definition vulgar and nowhere near so... convoluted as a ceremonial working. So maybe my perception has mutated my concept of a basic spell so badly that I don't even remember what counts as basic anymore. Either way, hope that helped. Keep up the witchy jazz. :-)

u/Dilwyn6 · 2 pointsr/occult

It sounds like you have the vibration thing figured out, but if you struggle with it, you could practice out loud when you have privacy to get a feel for it.

Yes, those are the tools I was talking about. If you can store that stuff discretely, then you should be good to go for continuing with the book.

For book recommendations, I will first give the disclaimer that I’m not an expert/adept/whatever, there are many books to choose from, and different people would recommend different books. Also, it is a common mistake (that I’ve made myself many times) to jump from one book/system to another without working any of them long enough to make meaningful progress. The key to progress is putting in the work and sticking with it—not finding the best book. If you like Modern Magick, you should continue to work with it until you've gotten everything from it that you can.

With that in mind, I will say that I am fond of John Michael Greer as an author. While I’m more interested in his work on Druidry, he does have a trio of books, which I've seen recommended, that relate to the kind of magick in Krieg's book:

Learning Ritual Magic

Circles of Power

Paths of Wisdom

Israel Regardie's The Golden Dawn is probably also worth reading for the original GD teachings that JMG and DMK learned from.

u/semiurge · 3 pointsr/magicbuilding

Here's a few pdfs about worldwide witchcraft beliefs:

Azande witchcraft this one's about the Azande idea of witches, which is a great exception from my review. Essentially they believe that witchcraft is inherited through the male line, is conducted through a substance produced by a special organ, can occur involuntarily, and is the ultimate cause of misfortune. I can't really do it the justice it deserves, seriously, check out the pdf.

Witchcraft in France witchcraft in western France, and its relationship with language.

Witchcraft in Sierra Leone you could build entire worlds off this one document. It talks about how the idea of an alternate witch's or spirit's world in Sierra Leone's folklore has evolved with modernization.

Besides these, I would recommend looking at cultural studies of less economically developed regions of the world like parts of sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia, or South America, those tend to touch on the complex and fascinating magical beliefs of those places. You can't go wrong researching kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism which formed the rich foundation of much of the Western magical tradition that wasn't taken from the Greeks. Some of the most interesting stuff on magic I've found has been squirreled away in a general source on a culture, like the magical rites of the mystery cults of Greece and the Roman Empire.

The internet is a wonderful tool for learning. Try to focus on academic articles though, such as by using Google scholar when you look up relevant topics.

Oh, and reddit itself can have a surprisingly reliable yet approachable academic body, depending on where you look. r/Anthopology, to give an example, is a treasure trove of great information for worldbuilding or otherwise.

The Anthropology of Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft (3rd Edition)

u/son_of_creation · 2 pointsr/infp

I love esoteric stuff!

The 19th century occultist Joséphin Sar Peladan wrote in his work Comment on devient mage:
"Do not look for another measure of magical power than that the power within you, nor for another way to judge a being than by the light that he sheds To perfect yourself by becoming luminous, and like the sun, to excite the ideal life latent around you—there you behold all the mysteries of the highest initiation." There's merit in that.

Mind you many esoteric subjects as well as occultism are riddled with a lot of bullshit and many critics take advantage of that to discredit it altogether - but there are gems to be found.

I'm reading a book at the moment called Learning Ritual Magic: Fundamental Theory and Practice for the Solitary Apprentice - it's quite interesting.

Any reading recommendations and resources will be appreciated if linked in this thread. Things like mentalist and good magic tricks (not cheap gimmicks), showing people cool stuff and having them ask "how did you do that?!" is really enjoyable and people remember it.

u/hellnope_soap · 3 pointsr/exSistersinZion

Hi! I was sent over from the regular sub. I might be able to help!

One of my favourite and most referenced books is actually The Complete Idiot's Guide to Witchcraft & Wicca. It has a lot of great general information in it. Another one I really liked was Green Witchcraft, which is the first book in a set of three. I haven't read the second two, but this one has really great history. The author goes into some of her own history, her grandmother was Catholic and also a practicing pagan, which I think is relevant to to the ex-mo community.

These are both very basic books, and most intro/beginner books will be similar to this. An important thing to understand if you're going to read about paganism, is that witchcraft is a practice, wicca is a religion, and paganism is an umbrella term that encompasses many different religions and traditions. To be a witch one does not need to be wiccan, and nor do they need to believe in a deity (though most do, I am an atheist, however).

Another book that I have been lusting after is Energy Essentials for Witches and Spellcasters. I have perused a friends copy and I absolutely love everything I have read from this book. A huge part of rituals, in both pagan faiths and Christianity, is energy. If you are interested in that aspect, I highly suggest this one.

I hope this helps. :)

u/WitchDruid · 2 pointsr/witchcraft

The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)

Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)


BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765

The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744

Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328

Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060

Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220

Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192

Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389

Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326

Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448

Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882

WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS

Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575

The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047

Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519

The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792

ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812

The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208

Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594

Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517

Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122

Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360

Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841

Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679

The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311

Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553

The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038

HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES

A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229

The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789

The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048

Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362

Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000

Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108


SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117

Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233

Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693

Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136

The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543


THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751

The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370

Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT

78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408

u/BlueEyed3 · 3 pointsr/Wicca

When I started I was closeted too, but I didn't even have the courage to post anything so you're awesome!

I used this book alot when I got started. Its smaller so easier to hide, and I really liked how it taught me things that were inconspicuous.

https://www.amazon.com/Wiccapedia-Modern-Day-White-Witchs-Guide/dp/1454913746/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=wiccapedia&qid=1566538597&s=gateway&sr=8-1

If you can manage a bigger book this one is amazing!!! It walks you through exercises and educates about holidays and traditions. It gave me alot to go off of when creating my own spells.

https://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Year-Spiritual-Practice-Craft/dp/0738706213

Don't be afraid to trust your instincts and forge your own path. Blessed be!

u/kisses_joy · 14 pointsr/AstralProjection

Happy to expand here. We typically will use Sigils of Jupiter via (edit: skip this link and go to next one)ceremonial magick (this book used to be available free online via PDF but now it's gone so this is the only link I can find) to get there.

Edit: Here's a free version, but I am not sure it contains all the original sigils, and it appears to be some "2003" interpretation of this book. YMMV.

Double edit: I am searching on G to find a better version of Goetia for those interested. I shared it previously and I guess hugged it to death.

Triple edit: Use the previous PDF link. It's fair enough but is missing some sigils. Save it as these PDFs are often wiped clean from the Web.

u/Hierodulos · 6 pointsr/witchcraft

Hello fellow South Texan. Witchcraft can cast a pretty wide net, so it really depends on what you're interested in. Since you're here instead of /r/Wicca, I'm going to assume you're looking more for folkish practices than religious practices, and living where you are opens you up to a wide array of influences, particularly those of the more magical aspects of Mexican Catholicism.

Ireland and the UK are rife with magical lore, so you'll often see people drawing from that. Some prefer a more medieval approach (I've got a soft spot for that), and use the diabolic imagery in a fun way. Others prefer to take in the lore of what's around them (the best approach, in my opinion; power is always greatest beneath your feet) and adapt it into their own practice.

As far as how to start, I generally recommend Huson's Mastering Witchcraft. Certainly cheesy in places, and as with most things you should take it with a grain of salt, but as far as techniques go it is a solid place to begin (assuming, again, that you aren't looking for Wicca). A good practical foundation can only help you.

After that, it's really a matter of figuring out what calls to you and following it. I disliked being here for the longest time, but as I began to follow the threads of the spirits I found more and more that what works best for me is intimately connected to the land around me. Hopefully you'll discover the same thing!

u/greybeard45 · 1 pointr/Wicca

If your sister has been Wiccan for years then you have some family support. Your best place to start is to talk to her. Does she belong to a coven? If so, that would be your best choice too. If not, then perhaps you could both look for a local coven. It really helps to have a group of friends for support when some of your family is opposed.

There is a really good recent book for beginning seekers, Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide by Thorn Mooney; Llewellyn Publications, (July 2018) Its a good book about traditional Wicca, why its important for beginners, and how to find a coven.

u/amoris313 · 11 pointsr/occult

You have to remember that there is no single form of Hermeticism - it's not an organized religion. Historically speaking, it is a syncretic tradition. Each person ultimately creates his own internal religion/practice based on personal experience and the teachings of many authors from many time periods. Bardon's material consists of HIS version of Hermeticism, and his terminology is somewhat non-standard. Even so, his first book contains a wealth of exercises for the Hermetic student to develop his mind and energetic capabilities. The Kybalion is actually a modern text (most likely written by William Walker Atkinson) with links to the New Thought movement of the 19th c. It presents a few rather useful building blocks of philosophy in layman's terms to help the beginning student in constructing a new magickal worldview. The reinterpretation of one's self and the reframing of events around you in light of Hermetic principles is a requirement for walking this path. It's not easy to reinterpret every negative event in such a way so as to extract the lessons learned from it or to find the useful challenge/opportunity it presents.

To get an idea of how a more ancient form of Hermetic magick might look, here's Stephen Flowers' take on it based on the Greek Magical Papyri. That book provides interesting food for thought if you've never encountered the ancient texts before. There are plenty of books that discuss magickal practices from 2,000+ years ago. I highly recommend reading, cross-referencing, and looking for the common threads. You'll see many 'Hermetic' themes that keep popping up in every incarnation of Hermeticism.

Here's a book list I made some time ago that will help you make sense of the material and get started. There's a lot of ground to cover, and not everything is specifically 'Hermetic', but the practices/methods those books teach will definitely prove useful in Hermetic magickal work.

If you find yourself getting too confused, just pick up a copy of The Golden Dawn and study the knowledge lectures. Their practices will give you a good foundation for whatever you want to learn later, whether it be the works of Aleister Crowley, Renaissance Grimoires, Qabalah, or Enochian magick. They covered it all in some manner, though other authors (such as John Michael Greer) may be more helpful in providing practical examples.

Edit: Don't forget to read the earliest texts of the Corpus Hermeticum. Modern books are easier to digest, but the ancient texts are where it all started.

u/BabeOfTheAbyss · 4 pointsr/occult

Magick is for all, I would recommend working on the kabbalah for a start, or reading the liber 4, not necessarily in that order, maybe try liber 4 and then A Garden of Pomegranates by Israel Rgardie and Mystical Kabbalah by Dion Fortune. The Hardcover edition of Liber 4 is a great edition. I have it and it is amazing, and not as complex as most of his writings. This book has a lot of appendixes too, that helps. Having the Thoth Tarot deck and the Book of Thoth and studying its correspondencies with the tree of life is very helpful too.

Fascinating readings anyway.

About what he is in relation to mankind, better judge yourself from his writings.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Thoth-Egyptians-Equinox/dp/0877282684/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z

http://www.amazon.com/Thoth-Tarot-Deck-Aleister-Crowley/dp/1572815108/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422560601&sr=1-1&keywords=thoth+tarot+deck


http://www.amazon.com/Magick-Liber-ABA-Book-4/dp/0877289190/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422560336&sr=1-2&keywords=magick

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Pomegranates-Skrying-Tree-Life/dp/1567181414

http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Qabalah-Dion-Fortune/dp/1578631505/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0TNF7RPG3Y67DX4G00QH

u/Chadwich · 3 pointsr/occult

I recently fell into the Occult world as well. A was given a deck of tarot cards. It was the Rider-Waite deck. I started reading about it and a spark lit. Now I am consuming everything I can get my hands on.

I like MindandMagick as well. Also, I found this video on the Hermetic Principles very helpful and well explained.

As for reading, I have started reading the Liber Null by Peter Carroll and Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine. Recommend both if you're interested in Chaos Magick.

Some of the seminal works on Wicca are Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. by Scott Cunningham and Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland.

Good luck on your journey. Personally, I am starting small by working on my meditation, mindfulness and single-pointed thought. Also, studying the tarot a few cards at a time.

u/Kalomoira · 1 pointr/Wicca

There are two main categories of practice that identify as Wicca and are sufficiently different that resources and advice that might work well for one doesn't always apply to the other.

Traditional Wicca is an initiatory pagan priesthood. It's orthopraxic, meaning there are specific ways that are maintained and passed from one initiate to the next (unlike an orthodoxy which requires maintaining a specific belief). Trad Wicca requires training and initiation via a recognized coven (or, at the very least, an elder). One example of practice within a Trad is "A Witches Bible" by Stewart & Janet Farrar ( it's actually two books in one). More of their books that are relevant to any variant of Wicca include "The Witches God", "The Witches Goddess", and "Spells and How They Work". Of course, there are also the books of Gerald Gardner who founded modern Wicca plus other classic authors up to modern day like Thorn Mooney's recent "Traditional Wicca: A Seekers Guide".

Eclectic (or Solitary) Wicca is not the above priesthood but a practice that was started externally and perpetuated by the book industry. It's the form you'll most frequently encounter as a person can declare himself one whenever they choose to. Basically, it borrows concepts from Trad Wicca (which ones and to what extent is entirely up to the individual) and blends them with influences from other sources (again, per the person's choosing) with any other personal innovation. Obviously, this creates a great deal of diversity. Subsequently, most eclectic-oriented books tend to fall into the "101" group as there isn't much authors can offer beyond basic Wiccan concepts other than their own innovations. Generally, you'll need to expand your knowledge and your practice by delving into specific subjects like herbalism, various types of magical techniques, divination types and so on.

This subreddit has a wiki that you might find helpful.

u/Hergrim · 1 pointr/Fantasy

Oooooh, I'm actually not all that familiar with Early Modern Germany, but I think I've found a few books that may help you with the religious, political and military aspects. Some of these books are pretty expensive, so I'd recommend finding a good library or seeing if your local library does inter-library loans with larger libraries. Usually you have to read the books pretty quick, but it saves paying $150 for a book if you're not in a position to do that. Just be sure to take plenty of notes!

I'd also be willing to look at what you've got but, like I said, I may not be as useful as I first thought.

The Reformation: A History

The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy

The Rise of Modern Warfare: 1618-1815

The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe

The Witchcraft Sourcebook

Germany and the Holy Roman Empire: Volume I

Society and Economy in Germany, 1300-1600

Flesh and Spirit: Private Life in Early Modern Germany

Panaceia's Daughters: Noblewomen as Healers in Early Modern Germany

Ecology, Economy and State Formation in Early Modern Germany

Crime and Culture in Early Modern Germany

The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany: Civic Duty and the Right of Arms

He Is the Sun, She Is the Moon: Women in Early Modern Germany

The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe: Culture, Cognition and Everyday Life

The Lesser Key of Solomon

The Art of Combat: A German Martial Arts Treatise of 1570

u/gnarlyoldman · 1 pointr/Wicca

I understand entirely. You don't need teenage wannabe Wiccans. You need real lifelong Wiccans. For someone in your situation I strongly recommend a good recent book written by a friend of mine. Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide by Thorn Mooney; Llewellyn Publications, (July 2018) It is a good book about traditional Wicca, why its important for beginners, and how to find a coven.

u/Blongwell · 1 pointr/thelema

I am brand new to the theory of Thelema. I was overwhelmed by the amount of material, all of which seemed to be absolutely mystically esoteric. From a bit of study and opinion I found that Book 4 is the magnum opus for Aleister Crowley's work, and was written as a straight forward guide; understandable to beginners and full enough to continue improving the adept.
Last week I purchased the second revised edition and could not be more pleased with my introduction to Thelema.
This is where I recommend to begin. I have not set it down since it arrived and have gone from a minor curiosity to a full study of each text it references; many of which are included within it's appendix.

Magick: Liber ABA, Book 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0877289190/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XL0OAbWWKM3BR
It is a sizeable book with a price to match, but it is the corner stone; beautiful and durable I will add.

Every book recommended for students can be found here as well.
http://www.astrumargenteum.org/en/library/

Some of the books are not linked in the A.'.A.'. website, but can be found in a quick copy paste the title Google search.

u/obscure_robot · 2 pointsr/occult

You can find the Equinox online here.

The print edition of Book 4 is much better than any of the online copies I've found. However, I find that Daniel Ingram's guidance on breathing and meditation is more direct and easier to follow.

You may want to look into a few Crowley biographies before you dive too deep into purchasing all of his books. Context may help you decide whether you want some guidance here and there or are ready to commit to the entire path.

u/God-Emperor-Muad-dib · 5 pointsr/thelema

Are you a person that's into crafting, painting, woodworking, etc.? If so, studying a little about Thelemic symbols or magickal tools could give some ideas on how to create a unique item for using in a magickal ritual.

If not, Etsy is a fun place to find occult gifts like magickal tools (wands, pantacles, cups, swords, robes, tarot cards, talismans, crystals, art) from craftspeople that specialize in this kind of thing. Almost all aspiring magicians need some or all of these things for ritual in the Thelemic system.

You could also get 'blank canvas' type tools for the magician to create their own talismanic work: a nicely crafted blank notebook as a grimoire/magickal journal or large format blank art paper (and paint/markers/pens) to create sigils, seals, and pantacles.

The books of Thelema are nice for collecting as well, if she doesn't already have these:

u/the_carcosan · 1 pointr/occult

You might actually benefit by not having too much money to throw at books for now. I was working at a used book warehouse when I first got into the occult, which resulted in me buying way too many books than I have time to read. By only purchasing one book at a time, you will be able to focus your studies rather than split your attention.

Based on the reading list in the FAQ, I'd recommend getting something that is in the tradition you are most interested in. Of the paths I know about, I'd recommend Phil Hine's Condensed Chaos for chaos magic and Modern Magick by Don Michael Kraig for Hermetic magic.

Going off the list, Postmodern Magic by Patrick Dunn and The New Hermetics by Jason Newcomb are both excellent crash courses in general occultism with a contemporary twist.

And as others have suggested, get free resources from the internet.

As for the left/right-hand dichotomy, it all comes down to how you want to go about improving yourself though magic. The "right-hand path" leads to unity with divinity, while the "left-hand path" aims to become equal with divinity. Things like black clothing, horned gods or white crystals and angels are just window dressing.

It is important that you remember that you do not need to worry about following one path over the other. They are not roads that diverge in a wood and you must choose when one to take for the rest of your life. "Path" is actually a very poor choice of words for this idea. Think of them as modes, or focuses, for your magical life. You can shift from one mode to the other as needed. Just be sure that you are using symbols that make sense for your world view. Having a focus in Shito spiritualism and then suddenly flipping to goetic demon summoning for one night might not yield effective results.

Wicca is a form of occultism. As an established religion it does not foster the level of free-thinking that many contemporary occultists would like, but it still much more occult than most religions out there. As for mono- and polytheistic occultism, nearly every pantheon has it's own form of mysticism, including the Judeo-Christian religion.

u/greenwitchhaven · 6 pointsr/Wicca

I have not read this particular book yet, but I believe Ann Moura is considered to be the best author of books about green witchcraft. I can attest that her Green Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft is excellent.

u/viciarg · 2 pointsr/AleisterCrowley

Reading Crowley in original can be hard, especially for a non-native speaker. I usually recommend Lon Milo DuQuette: The Magick of Aleister Crowley as a starter. It offers very good and easy to understand instructions and explanations for the main important rituals, including pentagram and hexagram rituals.

u/NolanVoid · 9 pointsr/LeftHandPath

My suggestion is to take LaVeyan Satanism(and the Satanic Bible) with a grain of salt, at least when you are starting out. I'm not saying there isn't something deeper to any of it, but a surface reading is going to get you mired in what is largely a satire on Christianity aimed at duping the credulous into giving the Church of Satan money.

As you read any subject you should not be doing so with the express purpose of looking for something to believe in. Discover what you believe in as you go based on your experiences and through finding out what will produce results, because ultimately if it doesn't change your life and help you manifest your will/desire, then it's not worth anything more than make believe.

Develop critical thinking skills

I normally recommend these works for beginners:

The Disinformation Guide to Magick and the Occult

Liber Null

Condensed Chaos

u/SolarRebellion · 2 pointsr/occult

It is very difficult to establish any kind of reading order for occult studies. Occultism itself is an infinitely tangled strand of truths, half-truths, and lies. It is difficult (perhaps in possible) to identify a starting point and (getting lost is part of the fun).

Nonetheless, I will do my best to identify some possible entry points.

  • Crowley Created a reading list for A.'.A.' initiatives. This is not a bad place to start if you are interested in the Thelemic approach.
  • If Chaos Magick interests you, Liber Null & Psychonaut is not a bad place to start.
  • My personal favorite approach would be to start withUndoing yourself with energized meditation and other devices After sufficiently "deprogramming" yourself, you may hugely benefit from reading The Dao De Ching, The Torah, The New Testament, the Koran, The Bhagavad gita and other sacred texts not necessarily associated with esotericism. These books contain the most profound truths beneath layers of bullshit (the bull being Taurus/ the sacred cow/ ra) and allegory.
u/catherineirkalla · 1 pointr/Paranormal

Going by OP's description The Book of Oberon sunds like it has some similar content - or at least similar aims.

Grimorim Verum is a pretty famous 'black magic' book.

The Lesser Key of Solomon is probably the most well known.

I'd expect there would be some parallels to thing in Agrippa as well.

u/elvgrin · 2 pointsr/occult

Here is a link to arguably the best introduction to wicca that there is.

https://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Solitary-Practitioner-Scott-Cunningham/dp/0875421180/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519634712&sr=8-3&keywords=wicca+guide&dpID=51j%252BwKpACML&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

This was the first "occult" book i have ever purchsed/read. I am not a wiccan but that book "opened the doors" for me so to speak. Once I realized that i was interested in much more than just wicca the following book by peter j carrol steered me in the right direction based on the practical exercises in an almost textbook like format.

https://www.amazon.com/Liber-Null-Psychonaut-Introduction-Chaos/dp/0877286396/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1519634960&sr=1-1&keywords=liber+null&dpID=516TsWggnKL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

u/dusty_horns · 1 pointr/occult

New Hermetics book has some really cool novice materials to get you started on magickal thinking, ritual creation and practical application.. if you are sort of getting started and that is what you are asking. The chaotes are usually a wellspring of practical stuff as well so you can explore that online and find good materiel, especially from the first gen authors. I jizzed in my pants when I discovered Phil Hine way back when, helped a lot in making sense of what I was doing and experiencing, as opposed to a lot of other authors in the field I just had trouble resonating with. While doing that and practicing you can read up on some classical magelit.

u/Gardnerians · 4 pointsr/Wicca

Hi. First of all, welcome! Secondly, Wicca is not exactly what you think it is; it's that and a lot more. You will bring as much to it in time as it will bring to you, and it will bring you quite a lot. It's a lifelong pursuit, so don't be impatient.

Third, I think there's a new to Wicca bot that chimes in here, and also likely a recommended reading list on the sidebar. Check those out. In the meantime, the first, most major, and never-ending rule is: READ. Read everything. Read the good. read the bad. Read the mediocre. Read until everything you read starts to become repetitive. Once you realize you already knew everything in a book, start looking for the things that contradict what you've read elsewhere. Write those things down. Then, ask another practitioner about those questions. Learn from their answers. Ask 100 practitioners. Learn from their answers. Never stop asking questions and learning.

Once you've begun to find reading material repetitive, you should start doing ritual. Slowly acquire the required tools (you'll learn what they are in your reading), and circle by yourself. Don't be nervous about it. Just do it. Ask any practical questions you have to other practitioners (online or IRL). Learn from them.

Attend public circles. Learn from them. (You'll learn good and bad, I promise). read Thorn Mooney's book Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide. Hit her up on Twitter and ask her questions and tell her Seamus said to ask her ;) hehehehe.

Just keep reading and learning and experiencing and learning from others and basically practicing and honing your craft until it's so badass that you rarely even need to practice it consciously because it's become a part of your subconscious process. Then pay back all the knowledge you were given by teaching <3

Good luck! You're not alone!

u/modern_quill · 6 pointsr/satanism

Yes, actually! Liber Null by Peter Carroll is a great primer for the area of Chaos Magic, which takes a more scientific approach to the occult than things like Thelema. Chaos Magic appeals to me because it is so individualistic, much like Satanism. It doesn't even have its own aesthetics, and encourages its practitioners to utilize whatever aesthetics work for them.

u/wolfanotaku · 6 pointsr/Wicca

My favorite two books on the subject are The Witches' God and The Witches' Goddess by Janet and Stewart Farrar. It not only gives you a lot of good information on how our vision of the Lord and Lady came to be what they are today, but also a lot of thought experiments about thinking about deity in your own practice and working with those energies. They're very eye opening, IMO

The Witches' Goddess

The Witches' God

u/156muffins · 5 pointsr/thelema

Lon Duquette is always a good place to start. His book "The Magic of Aleister Crowley" brings together the basic Thelemic rituals, with his own annotations in a more contemporary voice. It's practically the Coles Notes version of Liber ABA. Lon is the oldest living member of the OTO, so his teaching is highly respected.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1578632994/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1458230055&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=magic+of+aleister+crowley&dpPl=1&dpID=51rzENsy-SL&ref=plSrch

u/bensenbiz · 2 pointsr/occult

I think this book gives the best theory and practice on what you are talking about.

https://www.amazon.com/New-Hermetics-Century-Magick-Illumination/dp/1578633052

u/FidMafBa · 1 pointr/occult

It depends on which hermeticism you mean. There are numerous iterations and branches.

I really enjoyed studying
Hermetic Magic by Flowers. Additionally, the Betz translation of The Greek Magical Papyri is indispensable.

u/sihaya09 · 2 pointsr/muacjdiscussion

Also apparently there's an actual Wiccapedia book, haha!

u/WinsomeRaven · 3 pointsr/occult

> Liber MMM

Its also a part of Liber null if your interested in more information on the topic.

u/HeartExalted · 2 pointsr/nosleep

Nah....more like, a body of rituals and lore around the summoning of supernatural beings, such as demons. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Goetia-Solomon-Lemegeton-Clavicula-Salomonis/dp/087728847X

u/Chouetsu · 2 pointsr/occult

I would recommend Hermetic Magic:
http://www.amazon.com/Hermetic-Magic-Postmodern-Papyrus-Abaris/dp/0877288283

Full of Graeco-Egyptian stuff plus translations and commentaries of the actual Papyri.

u/nashy08 · 4 pointsr/occult

Joseph H. Peterson is THE man when it comes to grimoire translations. His annotations are scholarly and top notch. I can't recommend him enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Lesser-Key-Solomon-Joseph-Peterson/dp/157863220X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

u/PegTheRabbit · 1 pointr/magick

You want this version of the Lesser Key. Actual grimoires are usually an interesting mess of bad writing and poorly copied latin or greek. While interesting, they're usually a source of adventure in reading let alone use.

u/AllanfromWales1 · 2 pointsr/Wicca

Suggested reading: Vivianne Crowley's "Wicca - the old religion in the new millenium". Vivianne is a Jungian psychologist and explores the relationship between Wicca and Jung in the book.

u/magick_dude · 0 pointsr/Wicca

I got you.

Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1454913746?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/BRockTheIslamicShock · 3 pointsr/occult

http://www.amazon.com/Lesser-Key-Solomon-Joseph-Peterson/dp/157863220X <- buy this, you will be equipped to read the other books on the goetia once you have read it.

u/fixedinpost · 5 pointsr/Supernatural

http://www.amazon.com/Lesser-Key-Solomon-Joseph-Peterson/dp/157863220X

and basically anything listed in the 'also bought'

u/Bwongwah · 4 pointsr/satanism

I would recommend the same book that u/modern_quill recommended to me, [Liber Null by Peter J. Carol](Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic https://www.amazon.com/dp/0877286396/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nvWfAbD787VQK)

u/Groft_VanMoor · 2 pointsr/italy

Ma a lui chi l'ha insegnato il Voodoo? Ah, no, c'è WikiHow "usare una bambola voodoo in 6 passi".

Pensa se avesse scoperto questo

u/Do_What_Thou_Wilt · 8 pointsr/thelema

The confusion is understandable, and complicated by the (interesting) history of 'Book 4', ...which necessarily, was composed of 4 separate sections, composed over several years . Subsequently, 'Book 4' has been printed (and re-printed) both in parts and in whole - the copy you link here appears to be limited to the first two sections (indicated by "Reprint of 1913 Edition").

a 'complete' Book 4 will contain;

1: liber ABA part 1: mysticism (1912)
2: liber ABA part 2 : magick (elementary theory) (1913)
3: Magick in Theory & Practice (1929/30)
4: ΘΕΛΗΜΑ - The Law (Equinox of the Gods) (1936/37)

u/jbrake · 1 pointr/movies

I haven't seen the movie, but Valak is a demon mentioned in Crowley's book [The Goetia] (https://www.amazon.com/Goetia-Solomon-Lemegeton-Clavicula-Salomonis/dp/087728847X). Valak was basically the general of hell, commanding 30 legions.

u/Akasha25 · 1 pointr/occult

Then try meditating for just five minutes at any given time, maybe in the morning and in the evening or when it is oppurtune for you to do so. Maybe you should if you live where it is possible go to a public ritual and see how it goes. I can only encourage you to read and to do research, maybe trough the Inet . Find something that fits you, your life and will to commit. Here are a few book recommendations for you:https://www.amazon.com/Pagan-Portals-Discover-Unlock-Natural/dp/1785350765/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097009&sr=8-15&keywords=pagan+portals

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Magick-Twelve-Lessons-Magickal-ebook/dp/B004I8UYEW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097079&sr=8-3&keywords=ceremonial+magick

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Ritual-Magic-Fundamental-Apprentice/dp/1578633184/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097153&sr=8-4&keywords=fundamentals+of+magick

https://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Beginners-Fundamentals-Philosophy-Practice-ebook/dp/B001JEPR5E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097153&sr=8-2&keywords=fundamentals+of+magick

Sorry if they are a bit basic but it is a good start. I have excluded Chaos magic and satanism as i dont have much knowledge in these fields and dont want to give you wrong infos.

u/BeingOfLight55 · 2 pointsr/occult

FACE PALM

This hurts so much to read it makes me want to cry.


You're so cringe worthy.

"It only ever brought me more of what I wasn't interested in"

"I will even go so far to say that known rituals such as these attract more negativity"


Cause you fail to understand it.

Now
holds hands up* please don't be like the other guy who said im full of shit because you don't agree with everything I say, no PLEASE, point out the flaws..correct me if you can, but I can promise you if you put any real effort into researching this ritual you will see how flawed your view is.


LBRP can and will destroy anything that is not that stable in the magicians life not always but it does happen. It's not bad...those things need to be sorted out anyways.

The LBRP helps you reach a state of balance, if knocking shit over and breaking it helps you find balance it may do so, it may of actually already been in the process of playing out that way but the lbrp may of some how made it happen faster.


Im basically trying to get at this...

The LBRP is powerful and must be understood.


It's really about what you think and your perspective you carry into it. If you go into hating angels, not knowing what may come out of it, and not understanding the purpose or operating system or mechanics of it, and why you do what you do...and how its going to effect your mind and your life then yeah dude... you may have shit experiences with it.

But just because your thoughts are bad, and you have had troubles with the LBRP to tell another being that beings feed off you during it is laughable. You really think over a thousands magicians who does this ritual would of reported being a personal buffet... but that's not the case is it...

It's always people who pick up this ritual and then they don't stick with it...they just do it, have bad experiences and bail.


ITS YOUR MIND SET, I promise you. It's your perception.


I've done this ritual on shrooms & dmt, nothing ate me. If that was the case I should of got fucking eaten alive.

Things have fallen in my life like a tower but they were going to fall anyways, the LBRP has brought me closer to the divine and my inner knowing. The lbrp teaches me about magick, it has a lot of knowledge instilled inside it from doing it and wisdom that comes from doing it... this is why Crowley label'd it the stone of the wise.


IF crowley never said beings eat off you, and he did the star ruby... a ritual like the LBRP then you guys are full of crap, I know you're full of crap, but Im shocked into how and why you believe such crap.


LBRP is as safe as drinking water. Ill leave it at that.


if you think drinking water is going to give you cancer then you may associate everything that comes with it and everything in it with cancer...but that doesnt make it cancer. perhaps to you... but thats your perspective not everyones, don't force it upon others and spread your perspective like a cancer.


Check this out , may help you understand paradigms & beliefs.

  • http://www.amazon.com/Liber-Null-Psychonaut-Introduction-Chaos/dp/0877286396/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458146835&sr=8-1&keywords=Liber+null


    Think of it like this...

    If we're in a car together and I love jamming reggae music but you love jamming rap?

    and the whole time in the car you're blasting that rap music hardcore having the time of your life.

    by the time we reach the destination of our road trip or what ever who is going to be drained more? or "fed" off of more... you or me? who is going to be drained... Me. because I like reggae and you're blasting rap music.

    Your rap music is fuel for you, cancer to me.

    what you radiate with, others might not.

    so if something as simple as listening to music can cause irritation, drainage, energy malfunctions etc..

    You best believe when it comes to magick you need to find a system that resonates with you and that you understand more... If you don't the ritual may indeed harm you more then designed because your perspective isnt alighn'd with it therfor you get burned when others get fueled.

    Hope this helped.