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You will get ALL of the following pack of 213 books;- CONTENTS All About Devils (1890) Alchemy, Ancient And Modern (1922) Ancient Pagan And Modern Christian Symbolism (1922) Alchemy Rediscovered And Restored (1941) Anima Astrologiae (1676) Apikorsus - An Essay On The Diverse Practices Of Chaos Magick (1986) Aradia, Or, The Gospel Of The Witches (1899) Architecture Mysticism And Myth(1892) Astral Worship (1895) Astrology, Its Technics And Ethics (1917) The Aurora of the Philosophers Bi Literal Cypher of Francis Bacon(1561 – 1624) The Black Pullet - Science of Magical Talismans Book Of Aquarius (2011) Book Of Black Magic (1910) Book Of Ceremonial Magic (1913) The Book Of Hallowe'en (1919) Book Of Talismans Amulets And Zodiacal Gems (1922) Bygone Beliefs, Being A Series Of Excursions In The Byways Of Thought (1920) The Chymical Wedding The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary Coelum Philosophorum (1596) Collectanea Chemica; Being Certain Select Treatises On Alchemy And Hermetic Medicine(1893) Comte De Gabalis(1913) Comte De SaintGermain (1912) Cotton Mather And Salem Witchcraft(1869) Cultus Arborum A Descriptive Account Of Phallic Tree Worship(1890) Daemonologie (1597) De-Heptarchia-Mystica Demonology and Devil-lore(1879) The History Of The Devils Of Loudun (1887) Divine Pymander (1650) Dogma Et Rituel De La Haute Magie (1896) The Druid Path(1917) Eanthe A Tale Of The Druids And Other Poems Encyclopedia Of Ancient And Forbidden Secrets The Evil Eye. 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Great Is Truth, And It Shall Prevail (1827) The History Of The Devil And The Idea Of Evil; From The Earliest Times To The Present Day (1899) The Great Secret And Its Unfoldment In Occultism - A Record Of Forty Years' Experience In The Modern Mystery (1896) The Great Book Of Magical Art, Hindu Magic And East Indian Occultism, Now Combined With The Book(1915) The Existence Of Evil Spirits Proved; And Their Agency, Particularly In Relation To The Human Race, Explained And Illustrated(1843) The Divine Mystery (1910) The Demonism Of The Ages - Spirit Obsessions So Common In Spiritism, Oriental And Occidental Occultism (1904) The Certainty Of The Worlds Of Spirits (1691) The Ban Of The Bori - Demons And Demon-dancing In West And North Africa (1914) Spiritualism Identical With Ancient Sorcery, New Testament Demonology, And Modern Witchcraft - With The Testimony Of God And Man Against It (1866) Scientific Occultism, A Hypothetical Basis Of Life (1905) Satanic Pagan Calendars Practical Occultism - A Course Of Lectures Through The Trance Mediumship Of J.J. Morse (1888) Occultism, Spiritism, Materialism (1879) Occultism - Two Lectures Delivered In The Royal Institution On May 17 And 24, 1921 (1922) Occult Science In Medicine (1893) Modern Necromancy - A Sermon Preached In Trinity Church, Washingt
The Emerald Tablet, otherwise known as the Tabula Smaragdina, or Smaragdine Tablet, is a mysterious element of the Hermetica believed to hold the secrets behind the transmutation of the 'Prima materia.' Although the Emerald Tablet's
ALCHEMY
A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral workawhat some consider the true domain of alchemy.
For centuries, alchemy has become synonymous with gaining wealth and immortality. But this perception of alchemy is largely misguided: it stems from confusing the metaphors of original alchemy with reality. Alchemy, as a result, became a pseudo-science of transforming lead into gold. These days, alchemy is thought of as something quaint, even a little occult; a relic of the dark ages. But there is tremendous wisdom to be found within this obscure, archaic philosophy. Contrary to popular belief, alchemy is not about transmuting base metals into gold – instead, it's the secret science of illumination, inner liberation, and awakening to
A child of metallurgy and the traditional crafts, alchemy cannot be easily separated from the concrete aspect of existence any more than it can be separated from the transcendent. Indeed, both...
Alchemy: Etymology, Origins, and Historical Significance. Spiritual Transformation, Symbolic Transmutation, Esoteric Wisdom. Philosopher's Stone. Path
THE A. E. WAITE OCCULT & ESOTERIC COLLECTION This collection is 0.7 GB in size. This might take some time to download depending on your connection speed. You will be able to download in sections or all together once the payment has been completed. The Digital Library is proud to present this stunning virtual archive of 55 rare, vintage and hard-to-find books and documents compiled together for the first time in one unique virtual library exploring the occult works of the renowned mystic scholar, Arthur Edward Waite. Born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in London, Waite was a prolific author and many of his works were well received in academic circles. He wrote occult texts on subjects including divination, esotericism, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, ceremonial magic, black magic, Kabbalism and alchemy. He also translated several medieval mystical and alchemical works. Further books include works on the Holy Grail, as well as cartomancy, Tarot reading and the occult sciences as a whole. 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Waite (1896) Azoth Or the Star in the East - A. E Waite (1893) Book of Black Magic - A. E. Waite (1910) Braid on hypnotism. Neurypnology (Introduction by A. E. Waite) - J. Braid (1899) Collectanea chemica, being certain select treatises on alchemy and hermetic medicine (Edited by A. E. Waite) (1893) Devil-Worship in France - A. E. Waite (1896) Dogma Et Rituel De La Haute Magie Part I - A. E. Waite (1896) Dogma Et Rituel De La Haute Magie Part II - A. E. Waite (1896) Elfin music, an anthology of English fairy poetry - A. E. Waite (1888) General Book of The Tarot - A. E. Waite (1920) Israfel; letters, visions, and poems - A. E. Waite (1886) Lives of alchemystical philosophers based on materials collected in 1815 - A. E. Waite (1888) Lucasta, parables and poems - A. E. Waite (1894) Obermann (with introduction by A. E. Waite) - E. P. de Senancour (1903) Occult Sciences - A. E. Waite (1891) Ordo RR et AC - A. E. Waite (Transcribed from notebook) (1906) Saint-Martin, the French mystic, and the story of modern Martinism - A. E. Waite (1922) Some Deeper Aspects Of Masonic Symbolism - A. E. Waite (1910) (text version) Songs and poems of Fairyland an anthology of English fairy poetry - A. E. Waite (1888) Strange houses of sleep - A. E. Waite (1906) Studies in mysticism and certain aspects of the secret tradition - A. E. Waite (1906) Templar Orders in Freemasonry - A. E. Waite (1921) (text version) The alchemical writings of Edward Kelly - A. E. Waite (1893) The Book Of Ceremonial Magic - A. E. Waite (1913) The collected poems of Arthur Edward Waite Vol. 1 - A. E. Waite (1914) The collected poems of Arthur Edward Waite Vol. 2 - A. E. Waite (1914) The doctrine and literature of the kabalah - A. E. Waite (1902) The Hermetic and alchemical writings of Aureolus Philippus Theophrastus Bombast - Part 1 Hermetic Chemistry - A. E. Waite (1894) The Hermetic and alchemical writings of Aureolus Philippus Theophrastus Bombast - Part 2 Hermetic Medicine & Hermetic Philosophy - A. E. Waite (1894) The Hermetic museum Vol. 1 - A. E. Waite (1893) The Hermetic museum Vol. 2 - A. E. Waite (1893) The hidden church of the Holy Graal - A. E. Waite (1909) The history of magic - A. E. Waite (1922) The life of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin, the unknown philosopher, and the substance of his transcendental doctrine - A. E. Waite (1901) The magical writings of Thomas Vaughan - A. E. Waite (1888) The new pearl of great price. A treatise concerning the treasure and most precious stone of the philosophers - A. E. Waite (1894) The Pictorial Key To The Tarot - A. E. Waite (1910) (text version) The real history of the Rosicrucians - A. E. Waite (1887) The secret doctrine in Israel - a study of the Zohar and its connections - A. E. Waite (1912) The secret tradition in freemasonry Vol. 1 - A. E. 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Sigil magic involves using the power of symbols to help you clearly state your goals and intentions. Working with sigils will take your magic to the next level!
Spiritual alchemy is a process that turns our soul into a divine form of existence through its 7 stages.
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Spiritual alchemy is a process that turns our soul into a divine form of existence through its 7 stages.
Spiritual alchemy is a process that turns our soul into a divine form of existence through its 7 stages.
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What is spiritual alchemy? Understand how the principles of alchemy apply to spiritual development. Also, find out the 7 steps to obtain spiritual gold.
Nothing conjures up mental images of lost secrets quite like alchemy. Alchemy, the fore-runner to modern chemistry, was full of mystery and surprise (and danger, if you got it wrong!) If your LARP …
Spiritual alchemy is a process that turns our soul into a divine form of existence through its 7 stages.
Part one - The Power of Words Nicola McDonagh Image from Pinterest Ever since mankind created language, words have been used to manipulate, enlighten and confuse. So it is little wonder that words should also prove to be powerful weapons in the form of spells, hexes, and incantations. Even prayers and hymns having special supernatural powers as they are a way to grab the attention of a god, or gods. Most religions encourage these invocations to create a sense of spiritualization and ceremony that help the devotee contact their inner soul becoming closer to nature, God, and themselves. Image public domain Certain words have become magical, imbibed with a power that if spoken or written down, can be used as a charm to ward off evil or cause an adversary to come to harm. The most familiar of these is Abracadabra. Although known as a stage magicians phrase, the word dates back to Roman times and is thought to come from the Hebrew words for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit - ‘ab, ben, Ruach HaKodesh’. Which some say is derived from, Abraxas. This word has special powers as according to Greek numerology, it adds up to 365 which is the number of days in a year. These words become even more potent if written or said repeatedly. As in the case of Abracadabra, when it is in a pyramid shape and used as a Medicinal charm: Image public domain (Wikipedia) When mankind began to write words, such magical incantations could now be stored and used at the discretion of the owner. The earliest ‘spell’ comes from ancient Mesopotamia etched onto cuneiform clay tablets found in the city of Uruk somewhere between the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Image public domain (history2701.wikia.com) Books of magic spells have been around since ancient times and have been used not only for religious purposes but also for science: such as alchemy and The Philosopher’s Stone, in medicine, witch doctors and wise women, and for predicting the future through astrology. In Ancient Egypt, magic and spells were a part of everyday life. The symbolic use of words was very important. Used for protection, to summon gods and demons, and to help loved ones live a happy afterlife. These words are often found etched onto tombs, pillars, and even embalming shrouds, showing just how important magical words were to these superstitious people. Image public domain (Wikipedia) Ancient Egyptian priests used many magic books such as The Book of the Dead, to help those who have died pass on to the next life. The most potent of all was The Book of Dreams. This book allowed people, through incantations, to fall into a dream-like state to travel through time, space, and even to the realm of the dead. Papyri Graecae Magicae or The Greek Magical Papyri is the name for scrolls from Graeco-Roman Egypt, that contain magical spells, formulae, hymns, and rituals dating as far back as the 100s BC to the 400s AD. For use by traveling magicians, scholars and medical practitioners, these ‘books’ have detailed descriptions on how to cast spells, invoke spirits, demons, and even how to create love charms. Image public domain (Wikipedia) A similar Jewish papyri dating back to ancient Egyptian times seems to be rooted in performing religious ceremonies to interact with spirits in order gain advantage over another. Names are also important in Jewish magical traditions. In the creation of man, God summons life after a series of ‘speech acts’. Mentioning one of God’s many names can be a powerful tool for finding love or as with Joshua, demolishing the walls of Jericho. image public domain(Wikipedia) Later, more textbooks on magic came into existence, such as The Grimoire, or Spellbooks, which are still used today. Image public domain (Wikipedia) These books give precise instructions on how to cast a spell and how to create magical amulets and talisman. You can read more about them in this article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/apr/08/history So for authors, using spells as part of their story is a natural choice when writing in genres such as fantasy and magic realism. The power of such words evokes a sense of otherworldliness and spirituality that helps a reader to become wholly engaged in what they are reading. Books, therefore, are magic! Image public domain (Wikipedia) If you want to learn more about my work, visit my website: www.oddlybooks.com or my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Nicola-McDonagh/e/B00D4NAH0S/ Watch out for part two: Witches and Witchcraft If you enjoyed reading this post you might like to look at more. Just click on the link: https://asmallgangofauthors.blogspot.com/p/2018-gallery.html COMMENTS 21 comments Add a comment Top comments Stream nicola L Osguthorpe 3 months ago - Shared publicly I really love this post! shared on my author site and Dark Fantasy Books! 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly 1 · Reply Joe Bonadonna via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly Author Nikki McDonagh gives us some history and insight into the use of words of power for magic and science. #OurAuthorGang + 2 3 2 1 Joe Bonadonna 3 months ago - Shared publicly excellent post, Nikki. As I incorporate more and more magic systems into my own writing, I find that the meanings and origins of words come in very handy for picking that "right" word of power. This blog really gives me more info. Thank you! + 2 3 2 1 Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago + 1 2 1 Glad my post can be of use Joe. Joe Bonadonna 3 months ago + 1 2 1 +Nikki McDonagh -- some excellent things I can borrow. :) Ruth de Jauregui via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly Nicola McDonagh shares the origins, history, and connections of magic, spirituality and science in this wonderful post on #OurAuthorGang!! + 1 2 1 1 · Reply Ruth de Jauregui 3 months ago - Shared publicly "Books are magic." Oh that is fantastic. I love this post, the ancient origins, the history, the connections of magic, spirituality and science. Fabulous post, Nicola!! + 2 3 2 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago Thank yo so much Ruth. Chris Weigand via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly A little bit about the history of magic with Nicola. + 1 2 1 1 · Reply Chris Weigand 3 months ago - Shared publicly Wow great stuff. Lots of great info and now I know where to look when searching for words to use in magic. I love your last sentence "Books therefore are magic." + 2 3 2 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago Yes, books are magic! Toi Thomas 3 months ago - Shared publicly I love that you conclude this by stating that books are magic. I love the study of words and their meanings and this seems the be the next level, putting those words to use. Great post. + 2 3 2 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago Thanks Toi. Toi Thomas via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly Today, Nikki McDonagh offers a bit of history and insight into the use and power of words for magic and science. #OurAuthorGang. + 1 2 1 1 · Reply Erika M Szabo via Google+ 3 months ago - Shared publicly The power and magic of words + 2 3 2 1 · Reply Erika M Szabo 3 months ago - Shared publicly Great post Nikki! + 3 4 3 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago Thank you, Erika. Lorraine Carey 3 months ago - Shared publicly What an informative and interesting piece, Nikki! You have a huge knowledge base on this. The word becomes powerful once it is spoken or written. Thank you for posting this. I am going to share on my author page. + 2 3 2 1 · Reply Nikki McDonagh 3 months ago + 1 2 1 Thank you Lorraine. It is a subject I am interested in that's for sure. Lorraine Carey 3 months ago + 1 2 1 +Nikki McDonagh I am as well. Magic has always fascinated me, especially those of ancient origins.
