Occult & Divination - Magic

From the beginning of time, an obscure quality within the human spirit has sought the blessings for the three kingdoms of the earth — animal, vegetable and mineral. Whether they are simple or complex, rare or commonplace, beautiful or awesome, all three share mysterious properties defined over the centuries by occult traditions. Here, in one slender volume, is an A to Z of the essential charms. From amber to the zodiac, from ankh to yin and yang, Elizabeth Pepper defines, describes and explains the uses of these key magical talismans, charms and fetishes. Like Judika Illes' 'Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells,' THE ABC OF MAGIC CHARMS will appeal to people who are interested in magic, folklore and mythology and to those interested in the occult and anthropology. This is an expanded and updated edition of 'Magic Charms from A to Z'.

In many ways, ARBATEL is unique among texts on magic. Unlike the vast majority of writings, it is clear, concise and elegantly written. The practical instructions are straightforward and undemanding. When it first appeared in 1575, it attracted the attention of people with a surprisingly broad range of agendas, including some of the finest minds of the time. Often quoted and reprinted, both praised and condemned, its impact on western esoteric philosophy has been called "overwhelming." ARBATEL's magic is full of wonder and free from the sinister elements usually associated with texts on the subject. But it is about more than magic; filled with gnomic wisdom, it urges us to help our neighbours, be positive and grateful and use time wisely. Above all, it teaches us to pay attention, looking for the wondrous and miraculous. In fact, to the author, this virtually defines the magus. This translation, the first English version published since 1655, illuminates many obscure points in the text. Peterson's introduction concisely documents the provenance of the text, explains the magical techniques employed and its influence on esoteric literature, including the grimoires and the Theosophical movement. The book, also, utilises important new research by Carlos Gilly, Antoine Favre, and others. · Included are illustrations, bibliography, index and original Latin text. · First English translation published since in 1655.

This book provides a user-friendly introduction to the spirituality of magic. Written for the person newly interested in magic, as well as the veteran Witch, it helps the reader discover the power and beauty of magic through eternal values such as love, compassion, hope, trust, and practicality. This is not a book full of spells or lists of magical ingredients. Rather, it reveals the principles of magical energy and power, helping the reader to understand what makes magic work and why. After mastering the spiritual principle, the reader will be empowered not only to work effective spells, but to also find happiness and joy-with or without a spell. With a warm, friendly, and positive tone, Before You Cast a Spell invites readers to think carefully and make their own thoughtful decisions about the role of magic in their lives.

THE SEPHER YETZIRAH OR BOOK OF FORMATION although very short is probably the most important of the Kabalistic texts. Its secrets were passed on in the Hebrew oral tradition until it was written down in the 2nd century BCE. It lays out the principles of Kabalistic cosmology and the Tree of Life and how humankind (the microcosm) reflects the Divine (the macrocosm). It also sets forth the Hebrew doctrine of Logos - the creation of the world in numbers letters and sound. As such it is a seminal text for all serious magicians. Stenring has made a word-for-word translation from several texts chosing only those parts which he believed to be authentic. He reveals the text's secrets in his diagrams tables and extensive notes. His 'MasterKey to the theoretical and practial Kabala' is a diagram of the correspondences between the English and Hebrew alphabets and is not found in other translations of The Sepher Yetzirah. Also unique in this translation is Stenring's assignment of certain tarot cards to the paths on the Tree of Life. Several authors have done this before but Stenring asserts that he arrived at his correspondences on his own. The introduction by Waite surveys the historical background of The Sepher Yetzirah translations and the import of this foundational Kabbalistic text. R. A. Gilbert's foreword provides background information on Waite's interest and involvement with Stenring's translation.

THE BOOK OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH was E.A. Wallis Budge's (born 1857) last completed translation before he passed away in 1934. It was first published in 1935 in a limited edition that is extremely hard to find today. This edition makes available for a new generation an Ethiopian text that was believed to have been revealed to its scribe by the archangel Gabriel in the 15th Century. It lays out mystical cosmography including the angelic hierarchy gives an interpretation of the Revelation of St John and contains discourses on the godhead the trinity and the birth of Enoch. This work is of value for students of esotericism Gnosticism and African culture as it sheds light on the distinctive features of Ethiopian Christianity - an intriguing blend of magical practice and orthodox theology. R.A. Gilbert's foreword explains the evolution of Christianity and religious literature in Ethiopia and the significance of this work among Sir Wallis Budge's many translations of ancient religious texts. E.A. Wallis Budge was a curator of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities at the British Museum for which he collected vast numbers of cuneiform tablets Egyptian papyri and Greek Coptic Arabic Syrian and Ethiopic manuscripts from 1883 to 1924. He was knighted in 1920 and is best known for his translation of The Egyptian Book of the Dead.

The COMPLETE BOOK OF BATHS contains many different bath oil mixtures and potions to increase your personal power health or wealth. The book also contains water rituals from several different traditions. This is a useful and interesting guide to bathing for success.

You've attended rituals that took your breath away. You've borrowed spells out of books. You've read splendid Pagan poetry in magazines. Now learn to compose all these types of magical writing yourself! COMPOSING MAGIC guides you through the exciting realm of magical and spiritual writing. You'll explore the process of writing its tools and techniques individual types of composition and ways of sharing your work with other people. The book shows you how to write: · Basic and advanced forms of poetry · Spells · Chants and round · Prayers · Blessings · Solitary and group rituals Each type of writing includes its history and uses which cover diverse traditions. Step-by-step instructions lead you through the creative process such as how to: · Brainstorm ideas for a topic · Choose the right type of composition · Write a rough draft · Polish your work to perfection Examples demonstrate finished compositions of each type while exercises help you develop your skills by practising what you've just read. You'll discover that magical writing has more impact when it comes from the heart. Anyone can develop the skills needed to create effective compositions but the most successful writers reveal their souls.

Originally considered a vital part of inspirational literature used by the early church, the Book of Enoch never made it into the cannon or accepted books of the Old Testament because of its strange and mysterious content about Enoch's experiences in the higher realms or heavens. The real Book of Enoch, which is a set of almost 100 mystical tables, was given again to humankind in the 1580s, when it was conveyed directly by angels to Dr. John Dee, a 16th-century mathematician, scientist, occultist and the astrologer of Queen Elizabeth I.

Called “the most important book ever given to man by God” by Dee's angelic messengers, the Book (or Tables) of Enoch is said to hold all the secrets of heaven and earth and the physical and spiritual realms.

DECODING THE ENOCHIAN SECRETS reproduces for the first time ever the exact and complete copy of these tables, which are housed in the British Library. The tables are written in the handwriting of Dr. Dee and Edward Kelly, Dee's assistant and scryer. The tables, also, include the phonetic pronunciations, written by Dee in the margins, of all the magical Enochian Calls. Covering the history of this Book or Tables of Enoch, John DeSalvo explains the difference between these tables and the apocryphal Book of Enoch and examines how later magicians such as Aleister Crowley used them. Including Enochian Magic Meditations and rituals, DECODING THE ENOCHIAN SECRETS presents the source text to the most powerful form of magic known to mankind.

• Presents a reconstruction of the possible 49th missing Table
• Contains the actual and complete Tables of Enoch given to Dr. John Dee by the angels
• Explains the difference between Dee's Tables of Enoch and the apocryphal Book of Enoch
• Includes directions for powerful magic rituals and meditations using these tables

For thousands of years the great spiritual adepts from all corners of the globe have guarded the secret teachings enclosed in this book. Now, we are able to receive these teachings so that we, too, may be able to cultivate the high spiritual levels that have been lost for ages. The divine science is the systematic and exact process of the discovery of the mystical capabilities of the human soul. In all ancient religions and cultures the wise men and women used sacred words, the intonations of mantras and the use of the magical art of Theurgy (mysticism or white magic). This book is filled with direct instruction and practices that anyone can use in order to discover the depth of authentic mysticism. THE DIVINE SCIENCE is a compilation of three books: Logos Mantra Theurgy (1959), The Esoteric Treatise of Theurgy (1959) and The Seven Words (1953).

The ancient culture of Egypt was famous for the importance of spells and magic in its everyday life. The Egyptian priests were known for their magical prowess - we only have to remember the biblical scene where Moses was pitted against the Egyptian magicians in a show of magic. Because of the great importance of spells and magic in ancient Egyptian daily life numerous written accounts of these powers were preserved. As a result of in-depth research we are able to present a comprehensive map of ancient Egyptian magic. Joseph Toledano is an active archeologist who organises rescue digs in the Mediterranean region in places in which there is danger of damage to archaeological sites as a result of construction and development projects.