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Necessary Learning Tool
Excellent compilation of all the fundamental texts necessary to cover this area of esoteric enquiry.Convenient in content and presentation, provides easy reference between texts.Anyone seriously exploring Crowley and/or Thelema, this is a must buy.

Very decent.
Appart from the fact that the texts within are written in a poetic style, and the fact that they make no literal sense, this book is somewhat enlightening. After reading one or two of the texts you feel like you've made progress on whatever journey you had started. It's as if, even though you don't comprehend the meaning, the words say something to you that you would never understand if it was said to you in a direct way. I would suggest that anyone who is interested in a higher level of education beyond the material world purchase this book.

Thelema's Bible...
The Holy Books of Thelema contains the essence of the magical system of Aleister Crowley. These books were 'inspired' or Class A material, which means they were meant to be transmitted to the public in the form in which they were originally written. Any student of Thelema or the Occult should get their hands on this book NOW and study it's meaning.

Smyth-sewn ?
I was disappointed recently to find this paperback edition of Holy Books in a bookshop, only to find it perfect-bound, on dubious paper. ah well - perhaps it was just a single bad printers' run. . .

A book such as this would be read and re-read again, if only for its sheer beauty of such marvelous pieces as Liber 65, Liber Seven, and Tzaddi. This would lead to the destruction of the book, bound as I had found it. At twenty-plus dollars, this is a tall price to pay.

Earlier, I had found this paperback Smyth-sewn, durable, on good paper. I hope somehow, it is back to being sold this way.

Still, it would be worth getting this book at Amazons' low price, whatever the binding and paper quality is right now. Of course, one can always read these on the 'net, and even print and bind your own copies. Hard to Smyth-sew your own copies on vellum, or other book-quality paper, however...

My salute with pleasure, by the way, to those who are coming to the beauty and pleasures of reading Liber 65 and such for the first time.

How these poetic gems manage to elude the readership of a populace tolerant of some fairly poetic, picturesque and evenbizarre reading material, is beyond me. ACs Holy Books even manage to elude any kind of regular quotation by essentially eclectic, eccentric and marginalized writers, who affect to 'wow' us with out-of-the-way resources. How odd.

The Inspired Works
This is a compendium of Aleister Crowley's Class A inspired writings. Included in the book is a chapter containing The Book of the Law, which remains Crowley's most enduring works because it is the holy scripture of the Thelemic religion. When I joined people thought it was a cult wheras now it is more properly understood as a more legit religion. The Class A writings are similar to those of what would recieve a grade of an A in a school. Some of the later works by Crowley were Class B, or even D. They looked bad compared to these inspired holy scriptures. Most of these lesser works were a cash in and just that- looking for some cheap earned cash on the name of Aleister Crowley. This is one of the only works by Crowley I would recommend if you just want to practice the religion of Thelema. Personally I am more into the magick and philosophy of Crowley and even that disappointed. I would recommend trying to practice the goetia and tarot. Most of the actual rituals Crowley left to the public were done as a show of faith to the religion which I am not really into. So it leaves me wondering why they call it "magick" if it is just a morally questionablereligion, questionable on the grounds of Crowley's moral character which included having intercourse with members of the same sex which is why he was expelled from the Golden Dawn. ... Read more

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Aleister Crowley's ascension into the pantheon of alternative gurus was cemented by his appearance on The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. Unfortunately, he was known more for his reputation as "The Beast 666" and "The Wickedest Man in the World." All well and good for publicity, but this infamy eclipsed his teachings, as did his technical and opaque writing style, meant more for adepts contemporary to him than the average modern reader. Enter Lon Milo DuQuette to decipher and explain Crowley's texts and more important rituals. The Magick of Aleister Crowley is a clear introduction to the works of Crowley by a modern master of the occult and one of the wittiest writers in the field. DuQuette takes the mystery out of both the rituals themselves and Crowley's writing in this modern grimoire. Step by step, he presents a course of study in plain English, with examples of rituals and explanations of their significance. DuQuette also includes a course of study for Crowley's original works with an extensive bibliography and fastidious footnotes.

Formerly titled The Magick of Thelema, this revised edition features extensive corrections, a new introduction, and a new ritual, "The Rites of Eleusis."

This is the perfect introductory text for readers who wonder what the works—rather than the myth—of Aleister Crowley are all about. ... Read more

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dissappointing
I really like the author A LOT, he seems very approachable and friendly and definitely knowledgeable. Therefore I feel a bit sad that I own this book. It's basically a compilation of a number Thelema Libers EASILY available legally for free online.. and then some few comments written by the author himself about each Liber. The concept of the book would have great potential if he had actually written something substatial, meaning 5x more about each Liber.

Good, but overlooks information
This isgood, coherent, introduction, but like virtually all books available in the United States having to do with Aleister Crowley and Thelema it leaves out conflicting views from Britain. Duqette ignores what could be vital interpretations about parts of Thelema provided by Kenneth Grant, in particular the discussion of what ShT means in the LaShTAl formula. Besides not even mentioning that a substantial amount of information, and several organizations that are Thelemic, exist beyond the 'Caliphate' O.T.O., the legally recognized one in the U.S., and the A .'. A.'. it simply glosses over parts that aren't suitable, like not discussing the symbolism of Khepra, the sun at midnight in Egyptian theology, which Grant's and other organizations, particularly the Temple of Set, have a lot to say about.

Also, it sticks to an overly restrictive version of what the 'Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel' is. Crowley definitively identified this entity with the Silent Self, while the stuff coming out of the Caliphate (see Peter Koenig's webpage for a definition on this term) stresses the Abramelin operation, which actually goes in the opposite direction, besides being virtually impossible to do.

That said, it provides a good basis for beginners, but don't be fooled by the siren song of simplified American Thelema. It's strangely fortunate that the dissident books aren't widely available in the U.S., isn't it?

I like this..
This is good. Lon Milo talks to youHey!..like he's your Bud.. and Makes Crowely's life coMe alive On eAch aNd eVery Page..RAndAll PikE wAnts to write a book about Crowely so we'll see..But Crowely biographies are supposedly steeped in so much arcane and hard to understand languagE. Who WAS this man? I also reccommend "The Illustrated Beast" by Sandy RObertson. Hope you all find your way to this mysterious man, who Lon knows wEll from study with correct Golden Dawn heritage lineages..If there's such a thiNg. Lon is quite a fair man, and Sandy Robertson's book should supplemenNT this..

A definite improvement, but where did the Index go?
I still like this book. It really helps when you want to practice Crowley's rituals and go on the Thelemic Magickal quest. Errors are corrected and some interesting new material was added. Although the book doesn't do justice to the full depth of the rituals, as a starting point it is excellent. As a note of caution, I should say that Duquette is well known for watering down Thelema a bit and making it palatable for the masses. This book is a good example of that.
The earlier edition of this book had an Index at the back, which is missing in the new edition. In the back of the book there are about 10 pages strangely left blank?!

Excellent Magick
I had read Duquette's earlier Illustrated Goetia, and I was impressed by that. I was looking for spells that would be easy for me personally to work alone. Another book that fit that category was Necronomicon Spellbook. The magick in this book gets more and more complicated with each passing ritual, starting simple and going to more complicated. An excellent and essential work for those seriously interested in Thelemic magick. ... Read more

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Experience a new reality through wondrous visions of the Enochian angelsEnochian magick, a system of angelic evocation, is one of the oldest forms of ceremonial magick in the Western world, and perhaps the single most powerful magical system in all occultism. It was developed by the Elizabethan magician Dr. John Dee who, with the assistance of his seer, Edward Kelly, channeled an angelic language and alphabet that is remarkably effective in opening up the mind to currents of intelligence far beyond the human norm. Whether you are a beginner on your path of study or already an advanced magician, there is something for you in Enochian Initiation. Author Frater W.I.T. shares his own experiences and deeply personal visions, expanding upon and broadening the path toward understanding forged by John Dee, Aleister Crowley, and other great magicians who have come before. By bringing this practice into the modern era, Frater W.I.T. shows how human consciousness can be expanded and examined more closely than with simple meditation, psychoanalysis, or even mind-altering drugs. For those of you who might have hesitated to study Enochian magick because you do not share the same beliefs or convictions of the deeply religious Elizabethans, rest assured that it is possible to achieve the same wondrous results within a neutral spiritual context. Frater W.I.T. has developed a nonreligious spirituality in his conjurations while still using Hebrew and Enochian divine names. Through this book, you too will learn how to develop new techniques and ideas to shape your own magical style and method. An initiate of both the Masonic and Rosicrucian schools of mystery, Frater W.I.T. has spent more than twenty years studying western occult traditions. The purpose of his life's work is to develop new methods of ceremonial magick and explore new vistas of psychic and spiritual potential. ... Read more

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Enochian magic?? initiation for a beginner in the Occult??
Im gonna buy this book eventually to read more about Enochian magic...right now im studying the Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie and there is an Enochian section in that book. Israel Regardie comments in the book not to practice Enochian magic until you have experience in the Golden Dawn rituals i cant remember which so i cant be specific. I am wondering if the author used this Enochian system of magic as a beginner.I wish i can email him.

Magickal Initiation Up Close
Frater WIT provides an in-depth and up close view into his own experiences with the Enochian system of ceremonial magick. This journal offers the reader insights into the journey. I found the book to be not only interesting, but useful as a type of guide. I think that anyone who practices ceremonial magick, or has any interest in it, will find this book highly educational on several different levels. Highly recommended!

A FASCINATING ACCOUNT OF VISIONARY MAGICK
Enochian Initiation is a fascinating and thought-provoking look into the inner world of a serious practitioner of the highly complex spiritual art form known as Enochian magick. It's sad to say that most individuals who call themselves "Magicians" seldom actually perform magick. Instead, they spend their time arguing about magick with others who don't perform magick either. How refreshing it is to actually read the thoughts and experiences of a serious magician who actually performs magick and utilizes the fruits of his magical experiences for the benefit of his own spiritual evolution and transformation.
Frater W.I.T.'s work is a highly intelligent and meticulously organized glimpse into the ongoing spiritual quest of modern visionary magician - something seldom seen the world of esoteric literature.
It is a serious and important contribution to the subject of Enochian magick and should be read and re-read by anyone interested in this fascinating subject - especially all who would call themselves `Enochian magicians.'

Enochian Initiation: An In-Depth Look Into Enochian Magick
It is clear from my having read Frater W.I.T.'s work that he is indeed an adept regarding the experiences he attains and describes in this remarkable book.What is perhaps even more exciting is that he writes so well, covers so

inclusively the history of Enochian magick, expounds in great detail the correct methodology for practice, and correlates integral aspects of metaphysics and modern scientific theory regarding the human mind in relation to the

universe that this book can be recommended to anyone (including the neophyte as well as those more advanced) interested in understanding and applying the incredible promise of internal development through ceremonial

magick regardless of previous experience.It is said that there are many ways to enlightenment and personal growth.For all those interested in using the methodology of Enochian magick this book is a must!

A fascinating account of self-initiation
This isn't primarily another how-to magick book. It does have a useful technical appendix, but the book is primarily a person account of Frater W.I.T.'s journey through the mind-spaces opened up using the Enochian Keys.

However you won't find much historical background of Enochian, you'll have to read up on that first, then take a look at a very detailed personal account of an Enochian journey.

General readers should also take some interest here, the book provides an account of an amazing journey, not unlike Carlos Casteneda, except in this case the "pschedelic agent" isn't a mushroom, its simply ceremonial magick.

If you've ever wondered what ceremonial magick "looks like" here's your chance to peel back the temple curtain and take a peek.

Its rare to find a magick book that shares the experiences of the practitioner, that's why this book would appeal to fans of the Castenda books or other personal diaries of practitioners.

Fans of the memoir genre would also enjoy this one, its a unique memoir of a real magick practitioner, using Dr. Dee's Enochian system not unlike a Buddhist uses the practice of meditation for the goal of enlightenment. ... Read more

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THE PERFECT FIRST BOOK
This is the first book that any ceremonial magician should have.

If you have thumbed through other books and texts and still find yourself a little behind the curve, then get back to basics and get this book!You will be VERY pleased that you did!

A useful introduction to Crowley's rituals
A fairly comprehensive collection of Crowley's basic rituals.There is an important aspect of The Ritual of the Mark of the Beast which is ommitted.The Magick of Thelema is, nonetheless, a useful reference book.(Duquette doesn't seem to be very good with his e-mail replies.)Overall, this book is a good buy with its low price.

A sloppy primer for sloppy minds
Mr Crowley's writings on the occult are hardly challenging for persons moderately well read and do not require slovenly exegesis such as this lamentable book. Unfortunately Mr Duquette level of scholarship does not even extend as far as the capability of transliterating the Greek vowel eta correctly which he gives as the consonant h. Vowel? Consonant? What's the difference really when there are ready and willing occultasters parting with their cash for such tripe? Change not the barbarous names of evocation indeed. Several persons of note have lamented the trend of the "McDonaldisation of occulture" of late. In light of this theory this volume is surely a cold and stale Big Mac.

If you don't grasp Crowley right away...
This is a highly useful book for the new initiates into the Thelemic system of Magick.For some people, it's difficult to grasp all of Crowley's concepts, so this little manual is highly reccommended.Even I, a recent initiate to the Thelemic system, have found it very useful even though I usually understand Crowley's ideas.I'd highly reccommend Magick In Theory and Practice in addition to this book, because that covers everything, and can be used for all other types of magick as well.

Great Introduction/Handbook of "Thelema" & Thelemic Rituals
This practical Handbook of Thelemic Rituals is a perfect Introductory guide, or quick-reference guide for Thelemites and other Crowley Enthusiasts. "The Magick of Thelema" --a collection of Aleister Crowley's Rituals, with commentary-- is perfect for the beginning Thelemite, Working Magickian (ritual scripts / instructions), Researchers of various occult schools, and others-especially, those who do not have the time to devote to doing this research on their own, yet....or for people who are just curious about Thelema, and do not have the inclination to spend a lot of money the subject, until they determine if their money would be well-spent (Crowley was a very Prolific writer).Basically, this is a "Thelemic Primer" which explains everything from the concept of "Aeons" to the reason Duquette saves the best Ritual for last: "The Gnostic Mass."

Anyone who has ever read Crowley is painfully aware of his rambling, self-aggrandizing (dare I say, babbling?) style, which is not conducive to the beginning researcher or Thelemite's comprehension of the subjects Crowley attempts to teach.Crowley's style is rather humorous and endearing to those of us who have devoted endless hours to reading his works, and those of us who have ingested "Magick Without Tears," but to the average reader, Crowley is almost incomprehensible (I think he enjoyed "teaching" in this manner).

However, Duquette has the wonderful ability to teach Thelema and Thelemic Ritual with a more rational, easy to comprehend method.Instead of rambling for numerous pages, then saying something of relevance, he cuts to the chase, and gives the reader the goodies, without all the extraneous verbiage (and rarely pats himself on the back, for his good work).

As one reviewer noted, "Magick: Liber Aba: Book 4" is the Ultimate resource book for Thelemites--and, yes, it contains many of the important books Crowley contributed to the field of Magick.However, it is not a good book to recommend to the Beginner and it is not a good reference book to pack-around in the Temple, due to it's size.Yet, Duquette's Handbook is amazingly concise, and portable (unlike the hefty "Big Blue Brick" -which, if dropped on your foot, will probably ruin your ritual with a broken toe!).

I know for a fact that it sometimes takes an essay just to explain to someone the convoluted history of "Magick: Liber Aba: Book 4" (ISBN: 0877289190)--and the book contains hundreds and hundreds of footnotes to explain Crowley's thinking process (not exactly a "Beginner's" introduction to Thelema)."Magick: Liber Aba: Book 4"is the perfect book to purchase after a person decides that they are interested in pursuing Crowley's Magickal teachings-but, personally, I will always recommend Duquette's books as an Introduction to "Thelema," instead of throwing them into the Deep End, with Crowley.

Duquette is one of the greatest personalities to become associated with Thelema and the works of Crowley.I have a lot of respect for Duquette and his writing style--he gets to the point, and doesn't waste my time congratulating himself with endless tangents.His humor is infectious and his Magickal endeavors are renown, without shameless self-promotion and exaggeration (as in Crowley's own writings).

Due to the complicated nature of the study of "Thelema," I recently created a "How to guide" which is a synopsis of a battle plan to tackle Uncle Al's legacy of Magickal Teachings--yet I believe Duquette's works are, truly, the best introduction to the study of Crowley / Thelema, because of Crowley's eccentric writing style.Duquette, thankfully, warns prospective Thelemites of the various pitfalls involved in the study of Thelema and teaches Common Sense approaches to the subject and Rituals.

I would not suggest throwing The Big Blue Brick ("Magick: Liber Aba: Book 4") at a New Student, until the Individual has read Introductory material such as "The Magick of Thelema."Duquette's concise, comprehensive exposition of the subject will save the beginner a lot of trouble and give the reader a great (and Safe) start along the Thelemic Path of Magick. ... Read more

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Gnostic Kabbalah One: The World of Klipoth - The Inferior Dimensions of Nature, Otherwise Known as Hell

This is the first in a series of courses designed to give a complete introduction to the Initiatic Kabbalah. The World of Klipoth introduces the student to the lowest levels of the Tree of Life, which correspond to the lowest levels of the consciousness. By understanding these levels any student can understand how to ascend the Tree and thereby free themselves of suffering.

"The adverse Sephiroth are the Klipoth; here we find the demons, the souls in penance, the ones that suffer, those that have already finished their cycles of existence and that devolve within time, the fallen Angels, the tenebrous of the lunar path, the black lodge and all of the adepts of the Left-hand Path..."

Chapters include: The Nine Spheres of the Underworld; The Three Demons/Traitors; Limbo (The Moon); The Ray of Creation; Lilith and Nahemah; Mercury; Venus; The Sun; Hell; Mars; Kabbalistic Analysis of The Mahabharata; Jupiter; Saturn; Uranus; Neptune

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Incredibly comprehensive and practical
This is an incredibly comprehensive text that gives the reader an understanding of this ageless study and illustrates the practical applications that one can apply to daily life. A means by which we can work at and achieve psychological liberation. For those interested in the esoteric studies of Kabbalah, Meditation, and Psychology, do youself a favor and look to the Thelema Press Publications... ... Read more

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The inheritance of Illuminati has reformed the world religions into uniformity and syncretism.Hidden safe behind the walls of Temples, Lodges, Mosques, and Churches of the Illuminati Heritage are vessels of the forgotten rituals, the pungent perfumes of hidden bacchanalia and the sweet aroma of secret sacrifices.A Magi must build his Holy Alphabets deep within the Temple of the Serpent's Tongue.The blood of the Templars and Sons of the Widow mesh with the remains of memories and incense smoke, cascading down to a chrysalis of spiritual darkness. The canticles of the Serpent lead us into a labyrinthe wherein Angels have fallen with desire to taste the forbidden fruit.Here at last is that "forbidden fruit". . .the hidden rituals of the Illuminati. ... Read more

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This First Hardback Edition of Qabalah of 50 Gates delves into the lore of the internal journey of the Golden Dawn initiate employing the approach of the Yetzirahtic story telling tradition, incorporating lore from the mythos-cycle of Golden Dawn Hermetics, Aleister Crowley's 'Thelema' and the mercurial methodology of Gurdjieff. By the author of The Complete Golden Dawn Initiate the work melds the traditions of Magick and Alchemy, drawing upon the legends of the mediaeval alchemic-philosophers, the infinity-mathematics of Georg Cantor, the tantric mysticism of Aleister Crowley. It is a tour de force of parables describing the experience of each of the 50 Gates of the Qabalah which combine to present a puzzle within an enigma within a mystery. An erudite introduction by the author explains the symbolism featuring throughout the work. A Delight for the serious student of the Golden Dawn Qabalah. ... Read more

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Although there are a few books on Thelema in print, they are mostly by Crowley himself. Some have said it is time for a contemporary to write on Thelema. To those, Da'Neos has answered. For him, the story did not end in 1947, and he represents the forefront of the new Thelemic movement. Da'Neos is that first brave soul who dares write where others keep silent. He is anything but timid or apologetic. Although he looks at Thelema in light of the 21st century, he stays true to the original ideas of Crowley . Da'Neos writes about how he came to write this book, in spiritual terms. He describes how he came to dedicate himself to a spiritual life, and the various systems of belief that he examined and lived through before coming to Thelema. It is a story of becoming, including the ramifications for holding certain ideas.He is the first Thelemic author to fully write about the Three Aeons, a subject that has been left in pitiful shape for many years. Da'Neos examines the current of spiritual development that has advanced through history, and how this spiritual current has been materialized through exoteric belief systems.Da'Neos describes what "conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel" is truly like. Even Crowley himself only hints at it. He describes, in a gripping narrative, of how he came to find his True Self, and the results of that finding. This is only a small sampling of the many areas Da'Neos covers. He goes on to write in detail on Thelemic ritual, the entire development of the Kabbala, examinations of the true force behind Christianity, and much more. ... Read more

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How droll. -_0
I can't say I'm disgusted, because I wasn't, just mildly amused.

From what I've read so far of this little book, (most contemporary occult books don't tend to be very voluminous, perhaps because the bulk of the 'text' resides in your personal experiences derived from the incorporation of each author's advice into your own life,) but it seems that Frater Da'Neos has crafted an earnest attempt at expanding the realm of Thelemic wisdom. Da'Neos comes off as a truly real person in his writing and I'm sure that most readers of the occult persuasion will find some parts of "Musings of a Thelemite" to be quite reminiscent of experiences they've had in there own lives. On first glance Musings seems to be quite autobiographical in parts, but should the reader inspect other writings not so far from here, one may wonder that with such brazenness perhaps Da'Neos is not incapable of using literary persona to advantage.

The book gives the strong impression that it was primarily written for Da'Neos himself in an attempt to disentangle the mass of wirey thoughts tying together his mind. Indeed, Da'Neos himself states on page 20 that, "If the reader finds himself or herself confused by what is presented here, then they are not alone. I barely know what I am talking about myself. I find it is difficult enough to announce what I think without having to remember why it is I think it." and on the next page it is written "By the time I actually have a published copy of this book I will most likely disagree with some of what I have wrote." Which one of us hasn't held such sentiments at one time or another?

The writings are true to the title and really do have the characteristic of musings . I wouldn't be surprised if I were to find out they were culled from diary entries and then polished somewhat to be organized into book format. I also agree whole-heartedly with the reviewer "Toby R. Beeny" that Frater Da'Neos and Crowley have been cut from the same cloth. They both seem to have the habit of pulling peoples legs at times and even pulling their own legs. It is related in Musings that Da'Neos' mother finds her son to have no common sense, and in this too he is also like Crowley. But Crowley's career is over, and Da'Neos just begun. They may have been cut from the same cloth of the magickal milieu but it is already certain Crowley has quite a lot of scenery in his part of the tapestry, whereas at the moment it is shown that Da'Neos only has a few scraps from the periphery of Crowley's piece.

By reading this piece of work I have become more aware of my own paralysis in lust-for-result and so must thank Da'Neos for providing a book that has allowed me to gain a greater understanding of my current circumstances. For this I give a cautious four stars, and not three as I'm not completely neutral on his writing.

It should also be noted that the first line in this review does not refer at all to the book, "Musings of a Thelemite," by Frater Da'Neos.

Very Good Introduction to Crowley
I got this book because I didn't really know much about Thelema. I had read some books on Wicca and Kabbala, but Aleister Crowley's name kept popping up and I wanted to know what this was all about. I looked at some of the books in a bookstore on Thelema, but they were like reading VCR programming instructions. A friend of mine who is a Thelemite lent me a copy of this book. I have to say that it is much easier to understand than the other books on the subject, and much more entertaining too! Da'Neos is a pretty funny guy who likes to poke fun of himself even as he labors to deal with tough topics. I found it to be very readable. It was both entertaining and informative. I ended up buying a copy of my own and reading it again.

Into the Fires of Thelema
Having read all of Crowley's works, I am somewhat reserved about newer books on the topic of Thelema. The reason is that I often find Crowley's message diluted for a more modern public. It is well known that Crowley in his time presented himself in a fashion that was often shocking or offensive to others. He didn't mince words about what the thought and believed, whether on the topic of politics, sex, or any other topic. Yet--without naming any specific authors--I find that many contemporary writers try to smooth the rough edges off of Crowley and Thelema, to the detriment of both. We are talking about a man who cut a goat's throat while it was having sex with his mistress. He is also the man who said, "If you kiss a woman and she protests, choke her until she submits to you. It is what she wants anyway." He took the line, "the only sin is restriction" very seriously. So I find it somewhat offensive the modern attempts to make Crowley into a fluffy New Age guru. He was truly The Great Beast that he professed to be.

Enter Frater Da'Neos. I think that perhaps Da'Neos and Crowley were cut from the same piece of cloth (for better or for worse). If you find Crowley to be shocking or offensive, you will find no reprieve with Da'Neos. Yet at the same time, I find his approach to the topic to be refreshing. He says in his introduction, "I cannot say that I am overly dogmatic about Thelema, or the prophecies of Crowley. I use it principally as a paradigm, as I find it fits my needs much better than any other system I have seen. Any system, including Thelema, is a two-edged sword. It can be used to free your mind, and it can be used to enslave it."

He is certainly not dogmatic about Thelema. Another reason I usually dislike many Thelemic books (the few that exist) is that they generally just regurgitate Crowley in a watered-down form, which seems rather useless to me. If I want to read Crowley, I will simply read Crowley. If a Thelemic author wants to write something, he should say something that Crowley didn't say, or expand upon one of Crowley's ideas. And this is where I think Da'Neos truly shines.

He first chapter is wholly dedicated to the concept of the Three Aeons. It is a topic readily mentioned by Crowley, but to my knowledge he never put together a comprehensive essay on the subject, and what it really meant. Duquette has written briefly about it, but I still found myself desirous of more information on the implications of the passing of Aeons. The lack of information on this is remarkable considering that the advent of the Aeon of Horus is the principal event that defines Thelema. When were the previous Aeons? What were their words of power? How does the nature of things change from one Aeon to the next? All of these questions have gone largely unanswered until Da'Neos' near-exhaustive treatment of the subject.

He spends a great deal of time on the Aeons of Isis and Osiris, because these are the two previous Aeons that we know so little about in terms of magical currents. I really got a feel for the Aeon of Isis from this chapter. For example, Da'Neos describes the Mother figure of the Aeon as "darkly ominous," and that she "appeared sometimes as a singular goddess, but often enough as multiples. She was "the mother of both the living and the dead," and her consort was typically a serpent, but sometimes a dove. Her rites were not bright with "manly athletic games" of the later eras. Her worship was far away from the magnanimous worship of the later male deities, which was accompanied by "humanistic art, social enjoyment, feasting and theater." The mother goddess was dark and primitive; further away from civilization, indeed the force of nature herself, which all too often gets painted while wearing rose-tinted glasses. She was nature in all its heartless cruelty. The lion that tears the gazelle's flesh, the gasping, rotting corpses of diseased bodies: all this is the true earth mother, according to Frater Da'Neos. The remaining analysis of the Aeons are just as descriptive so that one really gets a feel for them. This section alone made the book more than worth its cover price.

Another chapter that I found to be helpful is "The Development of Kabbala." Here Da'Neos has truly done some good research into the subject. He outlines historically the major documents of Kabbala, including the Sepher ha-Zohar and Sepher Yetzirah, books that many modern Hermetics have perhaps not studied, but which are foundational in Kabbala. He also discusses many of the most important Kabbalistic thinkers, including Isaac Luria and Sabbatai Zvi. Following this he examines the most important ideas concerning Kabbala and the Tree of Life with a philosophical lucidity rarely seen in print. He brings in a number of important thinkers and uses their ideas to show meaning in this system. This is no vapid exposition of pet ideas, but rather a very mature and scholarly consideration of a subject that all too often gets reduced to tired formulas and catch-phrases.

The second part of the book switches into a different mode, with inconsistent quality. He has some revelational poetry and narrative that at times is very thought-provoking, but at other times is just slightly silly. I think here Da'Neos has revealed too much of his hand and perhaps attempted too much. His true forte is the expository essay, which makes up the bulk of the book. In a way, the book is rather reminiscent of the old Equinox, with its mix of essay, philosophy, as well as poetry and narrative. The only difference is that one man wrote the entire thing.

My final opinion is that this book is a must for any Thelemic or occult library. After reading this book you feel you truly have touched another soul who at times is perhaps tragic, but never cheap. Da'Neos strikes one as a man who took the Thelemic ideas and jumped into the fire with them. He does not water down what he has found there for a discerning public. Thus, to read this book is to be dragged into that fire with him. It is not always a pleasant experience, but perhaps to truly learn we must be shocked and offended at times.

A Thelemic book for beginner or advanced student alike
This book is an excellent compilation of writings that explain many key concepts of Thelema. Notable is the section on the Aeons of Isis, Osiris, and Horus. Anyone not clear on what these mean, or their implications for anyone involved in spiritual matters will find it very enlightening. Also notable is the section on the Holy Guardian Angel, which attempts to describe what exactly is meant by this concept.

As a whole, Musings is an excellent book, and besides the very informative material, there are sections of fiction, which explain certain ideas in either poetic or story form. The benefit of this is that many exalted ideas are difficult to explain in prose, whereas in poetry the meaning is intuited and therefore deeply understood.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Thelema or magick, or to anyone who is unsure about some of the more important ideas such as the Holy Guardian Angel.

A worthy contribution to the cannon of Thelema.
A work like this is something of a gem in today's world of meaningless and empty literature. This book was like being kicked in the teeth by a steel-toed boot, tied to a chair, and having molten lead poured into your eyesockets. And after years of having marxist psuedo-spiritual excrement poured down your gullet, you'll be glad Da'Neos had the iron-plated cohones to write this masterpiece.

Musings is one of those extremely rare exceptions where the author is willing to explain spiritual matters adeptly and without apology.

You won't find any diluted, femminist-friendly spiritual philosophies here. Instead you will find an accurate, inspiring, and fiery depiction of what it means to be a man of Divine Will. Truth burns itself through every page with a cold, hard honesty that has teeth like nails.

Da'Neos tears onto the scene with nails and hammer already in hand. And when the smoke clears and it's all over except the shouting, I guarantee he won't be the one hanging from a tree.



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Gerald del Campo began his inward travels in 1975 utilizing the various methods prescribed by Dion Fortune, Paul Foster Case, William Gray, Eliphas Levi, Arthur Waite, Helena P. Blavatsky and others. Most of this work was rewarding, yielding profound results. In 1982 he experienced a life changing event which altered his perception of the Universe and his relationship to it: A complete stranger handed him Liber AL vel Legis, The Book of the Law.

After over two decades of traveling this road, Gerald del Campo released the first edition of his field guide to the Thelemic path, New Aeon Magick. Filled with deep insight, practical instruction, and a very down-to-earth style, this volume became an instant success. New Aeon Magick helps decipher many of the puzzles that confront the modern practitioner: What is Qabalah and how do I use it? Where do I get my Magical tools? What is yoga? What makes Thelema different? These and many other questions are addressed in this "magical travel guide."

This is the second revised edition of New Aeon Magick. In it del Campo has expanded and enlarged this unique work by adding more on Qabalah, Gematria, God forms, the Thelemic path, magical ceremonies and much more. Where ever your path leads you to, New Aeon Magick shows the art of magical living and is presented in a realistic, easy to understand and practical fashion. This book is intended for those that want to focus on "Practice" rather than "Theory." It will encourage you to find your own path so that you may open up a road not previously charted.

Discovering your path is a very difficult task. Ranging from what groups to join, to how to obtain proper magical tools. The path is filled with trials and pitfalls. All such paths are said to originate from one source, making the philosophical choices we must make even more difficult. New Aeon Magick helps avoid these obstacles.

New Aeon Magick is a unique book, and the details of a Thelemic magical life are candidly shared by a magician who has been said to "wear his heart on his sleeve." This is not a book you will put away on your shelf to collect dust: it is a manual and a glimpse into the private life of a Thelemic magician. ... Read more

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Good place to start
I am a big fan of the author in his capacity as practitioner of Thelema and magick, and as a scholar of many things.I wish he had employed those skills in producing this work.

New Aeon Magick purports to be a beginner's guide.Del Campo specifically stated in his Introduction that it started life as something to pass on to his children as their guide to Thelema and magick.In this regard, it is a decent overview of some very complex matters.

The treatments of some of the subjects are occasionally superficial, unfortunately.The reader looking to get an indepth discussion of these issues will need to suppliment his or her reading.To aid this, a bibliography would be worth having.Also some sourcing of his quotes and statements about the teachings of Thelema and of other magical schools would be helpful.

This book would serve well as a "table of contents" to other, more detailed treatments of Thelema and ceremonial magick, but has trouble standing on its own.

A Pure Delight!
I very seldom take the time to do these things, so you know I have to be very impressed to do so. I found this book to be an eye opening experience which has opened a door to a whole new world. Part of what makes this book so special is that it makes it's case without having to have any background in the subject matter.
Unlike other occult authors Mr.Del Campo opens the door without a lot of "in" jargon. A very sraight up approach to the subject matter. If your curious about the subject of Thelema, look no further!

Living Thelema
This book by a veteran Thelemite and O.T.O. official is about living Thelema. It adresses every day issues, as well as other stuff available elsewhere that are popular topics in occult circles such as the HGA. A good little book that deserves to be read by any serious, real, live Thelemite. The chapters for the most part are very small, leading the reader to go on a pace and read several chapters at a time. A less grandiose and imposing book on magick than Crowley's or Duquette's. This should give one the understanding of what it is to be a Thelemite and how we are. We are people just like you, but we have a grandiose belief system and we are legendary. Being a real, living Thelemite is like being the star of your own fantasy play, for better and worse. At times life can be humorous and blend that with seriousness and it can also often be a nightmare, not just for me but for other people. Even though it's not the same, cross my path and I will get you back usuallu worse. My life philosophy is "what comes around goes around," as cliche as it is. They can't make you be something you're not.

A Steaming Pile of Crap
If there was an option for zero stars, that is what I would award this "book."To point out all of the flaws, inaccuracies, and blatant falsehoods in this book would take up nearly as much space as the book itself occupies.I wholeheartedly agree with a previous reviewer that if one is not intellectualy ready for Liber ABA, then that person is not ready for ceremonial magick.This book panders to idiots and is a disgrace to Crowley's name.

Great little book
Gerald del Campo gives a great primer lesson for those who want to be serious magickal workers. No fluf-bunny crap here! This is nuts and bolts, how it's done reference. I've made this mandatory reading for all my beginner students. It's a quick and easy read, that imparts volumes of information. You wont be disappointed buying this book! ... Read more

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Nothing can prepare Bill and Sue Williams for the assault on sanity set in motion by those who seek the Qabalistic keys to the scripture of the new eon. Beset by nightmares, overwhelmed by acts of betrayal and ritual murder, their lives are changed forever by forces they cannot see or comprehend.

For Aaron Steen, the culmination of his lifelong quest for the Aquarius Key approaches. Manipulating the shadow power of the Qabalah, he sets in motion a sequence of events that will change the world forever, replacing the gods of Christ and Mohammed with a darker power, establishing a priesthood that will dominate humanity for the next two thousand years.

But he has little time. The ceremonies of blood must be completed; the Key Bearer must yield up the Holy Key; the Key Bearer must die. And all the while his enemy approaches, desperately seeking the truth in a world of Magick long discarded and forgotten by modern humanity.

Set in present day London and the stark beauty of North Wales, The Aquarius Key lays bare the history and practice of the ancient magical arts of Qabalistic Magick and the legacy of the West's greatest magician, Aleister Crowley.

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This is a VERY tough review to write
I am struggling with how I should rate or review Keith Rowley's "The Aquarius Key". Mr. Rowley is definately a gifted writer. The pages come alive, the characters, setting descriptions are all top notch. I am truly amazed that Rowley is a self published author??! The novel reads like a well edited main-stream novel. There are no grammatical errors, typo errors or any of the other pitfalls usually associated with amateur writings. "Aquarius Key" has a nice fluid feel (pun intended). It's obvious that Rowley has researched his subject, and that "Aquarius Key" was not just "thrown" together based on a few whims or ideas.
Where my problem lies with "Aquarius" is the subject matter. I know little or nothing of the Occult, the Law of Thelma, Golems and the only thing I knew about Aleister Crowley was that Ozzy Osbourne sang a song about him on his first solo album. To be honest the entire story line of "Aquarius Key" never grabbed me. The struggle of Sue, Peter and Bill against the dark forces of the occult were not that compelling to me, simply because I don't really believe in or care for "magick" or "astral plains" etc. The sections of the novel dealing with Sue and Bill, as well as sections devoted to the police officer were compelling....but only make up about 10% of the story.
I'll wrap up by saying that the novel is very well written and I really hope Rowley continues to hone his craft. (I would be very surprised if Mr. Rowley doesn't end up being picked up by a publishing house very soon). I just hope in his future novels his storylines are more accessible than what is presented here.

A work of excellence
Sue and Bill Williams live normal contented lives: Sue is a handsome woman in love with her husband, and Bill, a successful, hard-driving businessman. In the blink of an eye, everything changes. They are thrown into a reality where they come face-to-face with true evil. People they've known and trusted for years suddenly become their greatest peril--and neither of them would have ever guessed that they would play an integral role in bringing evil into their world. Bill not only discovers that an occult group is responsible for this madness, but that his brother Peter is part of it all.

I never give the 5-medallion rating easily; however every blue moon you come across a book that just knocks your socks off for the quality of writing and the complexity and magnetism of the story. I've stumbled onto one right here. The Aquarius Key is in my opinion, the technical standard to which all self-published authors should aspire. The writing is clean and as sharp as a blade and the story tight and cohesive, with that incredible pull that makes you wish your day would go faster so you can go home and read it some more.

There are some scenes of a violent sexual nature in this book, as well as other themes that are appropriate for adult readers only. This book touches on the darker nature of the occult and esoteric practices that may not be palatable to certain people. I will openly admit that many parts of this book just screeched right over the top of my head; I claim no great knowledge of the esoteric practices, nor do I pretend to understand it all in great depth; however the well-researched glimpses Mr. Rowley paints of the ceremonies and teachings of Kabbalah and magic were vivid and enlightening. He showed with credibility what a fine line it can be between good and evil, using fiction, history, science and fact in a graceful dance of words.

Keith Rowley introduces the reader to the dark history of Aleister Crowley, to the Thelemic texts, and to the darker side of the practices. He follows the spiritual schooling of a young Peter throughout the book, giving his reader a cursory edification into the practices of magic. It was fascinating but the flow of information was a bit overwhelming at times, which is the only criticism I have of this book.

I give The Aquarius Key five medallions. It is an excellent read; and I recommend it to anyone who likes an intelligently presented novel and a thrilling, hair-raising story.

Startling Insights
This book is a gem. What is truly remarkable about 'The Aquarius Key' is that within the scope of a 'fictional' story, itcredibly identifies and analyses the futility of the conventional scientific approach to the fundamental issues of life and consciousness.
Rowley has clearly done his homework here, and displays deep knowledge of both western science and mysticism, cleverly synthesising these domains within a narrative that becomes all too credible as events unfold.
Using the historical legacy of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), Rowley unfolds his tale in a modern setting, yet convincingly immerses us in beautifully written images of the hidden universe.
Although the book contains an exciting tale that stands on its own merits, the historical threads that appear, linking Christ with Odin, Hitler with Crowley, are fascinating in their own right. Indeed, one sometimes wonders whether this book, with it's excellent appendixes and reference table, may not have begun life as a text book.
There is not much that is negative to say about 'The Aquarius Key'; however, some people may find that a few of the chapters dwell a little too long on the theories of magic and Kabbalah, making the reader impatient for a little more action. I suspect though, that 'The Aquarius Key' was written not for the average horror genre reader, but rather for a more intellectual audience that will appreciate the authenticity of its historical, scientific and mystical background.
For me, 'The Aquarius Key' raises the standard of occult genre, and may in future years become (rightly) regarded as a minor classic.

Aladdin

Don't read late at night
Upon meeting Keith Rowley, one cannot help being struck by his alertness, articulacy, and alacrity. He is a pragmatic, no-nonsense person, a good engineer, a successful businessman, and probably the last person one would associate with a novel of the occult. He doesn't keep a goat's head in the fridge (at least, I don't think he does), nor does he creep around at night wearing a hood with holes and sucking the blood of virgins. So where does this fascinating, sometimes frightening and shocking, book come from?
Despite the health warnings on the cover (words such as `Novel' and `Fiction'), Rowley admits that The Aquarius Key is `not wholly a work of fiction'. Does that mean that his descriptions of satanic rape, magical mind control, and astral travel are based on personal experience? I should be surprised if that were so, although he quite clearly takes a keen interest in the possibility of such things; if truth be told, so do most of us. However, Aleister Crowley - once described as the wickedest man in the world - was very real, and The Aquarius Key draws on the little that is known of this enigmatic character and his work for its key theme: he was the prophet chosen to usher in the new age of Aquarius, an alternative or successor to Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, or even Joseph Smith.
There is another way in which this book overlaps definitions: the extensive and informative appendices at the back of the book, which address issues such as `Magick' and the limits of science, the life and legacy of Aleister Crowley, `Magickal' theory, elementary cabbala (Rowley spells it with a `Q'), Tarot, and other esotericisms, lend the flavour of an academic paper to an otherwise entertaining yarn. Which is it to be: a story or a lecture? As it is, it is a mishmash of both: a tale that attempts both to educate and to entertain, as well as a thesis that masquerades as science. Not even Dan Brown presumed that he could make The Da Vinci Code into such an improbable creature.
Rowley's best writing is reserved for the appendices. That is not to say that his story is poorly written, but rather that I suspect that the reader is meant to treat it more seriously than he or she would a late-night horror movie. Rowley argues that, since the average person has insufficient education to interpret or understand science, he or she is forced into `believing' science, as they would religion or the paranormal. It's a compelling argument, although I suspect he is mistaken in ignoring the possibility that most people `believe', not in science, but in the rigorousness of the scientific method, which keeps scientists honest in the withering crossfire of peer review and continual, Popperian attempts at falsification.
What should I recommend, then? The story is gripping, drawing on our human susceptibility to irrational fears, the very things that give breath and life to our major religions. Those who find a thrill in the possibility of a conspiracy of secret, mysterious, and powerful world leaders beyond the ken of the ordinary political elite will have much to think about. Appropriately, the dominant colours of this novel are dark - grey, midnight blue, and mahogany - and the feelings it invokes are similarly gloomy. After reading it, I was forced to reconsider my opinion of the occult, as well as wonder whether there really was anything to Rowley's implication that, with sufficient practice, we too could access the long-lost, frightening powers of our deep psyche. I made a nice cup of tea, walked into the sun, had a quiet lie down, and soon felt better.
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Lilith.A cult of devotees worships Her masks in dozens of cultures; they may or may not even know the allegiance they profess.Many who have been seduced by the legends and secret sacrifices of this goddess feel compelled to ask...'Is Lilith real?'Lilith is as real to Her devotees as Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Moses, Muhammad, or Buddha to their acolytes.Is She a quasihistorical figure concocted by the wild scriptures of prophets and Magi, an earth-goddess of fertility and terror celebrated by the Pharaohs with blood?Can one prove Lilith walked the earth or is real?No.Just as scriptures and hieroglyphs uncover legends of religious characters such as Jesus Christ and Moses, thus do we have apocrypha scattered across cultures from bygone testaments of Ur, Akkad, and Babylon, kept hidden within the papyri of Ægypt's Magi, to the sacred cremation grounds of India, finally deep within rogue monasteries in the Tibetan Himalayas.Lilith's words remain hidden, yet The Lilith Monographs series presents to you Her near-whispers beckoning you to edge of lust, love, and sanity. ... Read more

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Crowley's Curse by Joshua J. Seraphim is a look at the breeches between psychology and the occult, a voyeuristic peer into the minds of individuals suffering from his curse. Joshua Seraphim shows the reader and dilettante of the occult Arts what they do not want to read. Readers are about to peer into minds and spirits stricken with a metaphysical pain: an absence of agapæ. The Latins called it poena damni, the pain of damnation. ... Read more

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Oh, please
This book is a joke. Even a brief look at the author's supposed CV (He's actually got the gall to put that he was a National Merit Scholar -- why not put his High School diploma on here as well?), and even more telling, the excerpt printed above:

"Cults, such as Crowley's 'Thelema' are communal totalistic in their organisation."

"Communal totalistic" -- what language is that? Surely not any English you learned in school.

"Cultic attitudes subsist amongst Initiates in 'Thelema' whom fail to see the unity between the 'Method of Science,' and the 'Aim of Religion.'"

"Whom fail to see" -- Oh, I get it, he's channeling Waite. No, I take that back: Waite at least wrote grammatically, for all his turgid prose.

"Love is more than a Light, while swimming in the Crystalline sea of agapæ, the language of both sanity and insanity ignites the stars. Forever and forever and forever."

Good gods... did he steal this from the soundtrack for some anime?

Trust me, you don't want to waste your time on this drivel.

The Worst
I bought this book based on the other three reviews listed and boy was I diappointed. This is one of the worst books I have ever read. The author is far too much into himself and his opinion. Instead of seeking the truth of a situation he lists his speculations as fact. Overall the book was not very well researched, nor were it's points very well presented.

The books title tells you what is inside
I didn't understand this until I read some of The Psychopath's Bible: For the Extreme Individual by Dr. Christopher S. Hyatt.You have to read this book while consulting the DSM-IV-TR to follow along.

This is Seraphim's newest book - Babylon: Secret Rituals of Illuminati

The Curse
I think Joshua makes excellent points in backing up his claims of The Curse of Aleister Crowley.Kelli, who has a lot of work in this book, provides her personal inside view of Thememic situations and her involvement with the occult and the "curse."This isn't a book that rambles on about why one occultist is wrong and the other isn't, but it's a book based on TRUTH and how the curse has effected her personally.Kelli is an excellent writter and I hope to read more from her in Joshua's upcomming books.
Joshua also has very interesting works that are published in this book.I especially like how he writes about the psychology within the occult.I hope in his future books, he goes more in depth on these subjects.
The ending was humorous.It's funny to see how people will treat one another after their ego is poped.It's unfortunate, however, that a few particular people have had to deal with people's [..] for a while because they speak their mind.Hopefully this book will be a sign to people everywhere that you can't silence the intelligent...

Intriguing..scandalous..voyeuristic..
Intriguing..scandalous..voyeuristic..a journey into lost souls that never took refuge in God's divine love.When something is veiled as soon as you take the veil away, the object appears."Curse of Aleister Crowley" showed me minds without veils of personalities and egos. Crowley's "children" are in the dark night of the soul.They cannot see any spiritual light, and immersed in darkness, in danger of losing themselves by falling into the dark night of the heart.Mr. Seraphim substantiates his laboratory experiment (thats what this book reads as) with intelligent reads on religious fundamentalism, religion & psychology, and observations on occult groups.My criticism is the book should be longer the author should have offered his own commentaries, some pages are nothing but quotes.

"I seek refuge with Allah the lord of the daybreak from the evil of what he has created and from the evil of the darkening night as it darkens and when the moon goes away and from the evil of those who practice witchcraft by blowing on knot and from the evil of the envier when he envies."

- Basem H."living the adventure!"




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THIS 13 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Egyptian Revival or the Ever-Coming Son in the Light of the Tarot, by Frater Achad. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592022. ... Read more

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'Chronicle 1 - Canon of the Philosophers' ' is an Occult text; in 1904 E.V. the notorious Occultist Aleister Crowley invoked his 'Holy Guardian Angel' who dictated to him, via voice, a three chapter Qabalistic text, a chapter per day, over three days, whilst he was on honeymoon in Cairo in Egypt, called 'The Book of the Law'; the reception of this text inaugurated the Aeon of Horus and the Author recognized that Crowley's book was a book from his Unconscious, and he realized that during the use of a Ouija Board, as opposed to speaking to 'spirits of the dead,' one is actually communicating with their brain; as a result the Author himself, in 1997 E.V. to 1998 E.V., received his own text from his mind / brain complex and within this text the 'Intelligence' actually stated that the Aeon of Thmaest was imminent. In 2002 E.V. he began hearing voices and seeing spirits - of course, to the medical establishment these were auditory and visual hallucinations, as opposed to the Author being an Occultist and evoking spirits (which are portions of the brain objectified) and communicating with them; and one such voice gave him the command to compose three Thelémic texts, and during this period he recalled, rediscovered and typed his Ouija Board discourse and within it he found three dedications, which then presented to him the solution to the meaning of the Voice - to write three books and append the three dedications to the start of each book. Therefore, the present text, of which name the Author was actually given within the Ouija text, is the verse by verse decipherment of the Ouija text itself which gives internally its own title as 'The New Law' and in deciphering the Ouija text he utilized this opportunity to issue forth his own Qabalistic interpretation of 'Liber AL vel Legis,' and the present text, in accordance with the instructive dedication given, became an Alchemical treatise. The aforementioned process of analysing 'Liber AL' was continued and repeated for the further four books the Author was to compose, but only the first three of the total of seven, being available publicly (and the further texts being better than these); this is so that it is in accordance with the Voice of the Author's own 'Holy Guardian Angel' - which he equated, Psychologically and hence Scientifically, with the Collective Unconscious; the latter is omniscient and is the 'God within' and to which the Author was to attribute the name of Satan : in Jungian terms this equates ultimately with the Self. ... Read more