Ceremonial Magic - A Guide to the Mechanisms of Ritual

A detailed exploration and analysis of the practice of the Western magical tradition.

List of contents

Contents

Part One

I Basic Principles

II Ritual of Opening by Watchtower

III Opening by Watchtower: First Elaboration

IV Opening by Watchtower: Second Elaboration

V Completed Ritual

VI A Magical Eucharist

VII Equipment and Paraphernalia

Part Two

VIII Background Data

IX Concerning the Bornless Ritual

X Original Intent of the Bornless Ritual

XI Comparisons

Appendix I: Fragment of a Graeco-Egyptian Work on Magic

Appendix II: A Greek Ritual of Magic

Appendix III: Preliminary Invocation from The Goetia

Appendix IV: Liber Samekh by Aleister Crowley

Appendix V: The Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

About the author

Israel Regardie was one of the foremost occultists and magicians of the Twentieth Century. He started his career as Aleister Crowley’s private secretary, went on to join the Golden Dawn, and ultimately published their teachings. In the 1960s he was instrumental in the magical revival and the re-establishment of the Golden Dawn.

Summary

A detailed exploration and analysis of the practice of the Western magical tradition.

Product details

• Authors: Israel Regardie
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2004
• EAN: 9781904658108
• ISBN: 978-1-904658-10-8
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mysticism, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Occultism, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Hermetism & Rosicrucianism, Lifestyle & personal style guides, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought, Occult Studies, Traditional rituals and ceremonies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Nature Therapy