"Perhaps Hermeticism has fascinated so many people precisely because it has made it possible to produce many analogies and relationships to various traditions: to Platonism in its many varieties, to Stoicism, to Gnostic ideas, and even to certain Aristotelian doctrines. The Gnostic, the esoteric, the Platonist, or the deist has each been able to find something familiar in the writings. One just had to have a penchant for remote antiquity, for the idea of a Golden Age, in order for Hermetic...

A leading scholar of esoteric spirituality uncovers the history of Gnostic alchemy from Hellenistic Alexandria to the Renaissance.In The Golden Builders, Tobias Churton eschews myth and pseudohistory to trace 1,600 years of Hermetic spiritual and philosophical development. In a breathtaking span of detailed research, he sheds light on the origins of Gnostic alchemy, pre-Grand Lodge Freemasonry, and the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosy Cross (the Rosicrucia...

From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis, to our own times, this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one', as he was often called -- on the western mind. For centuries his name ranked among the most illustrious of the ancient world. Considered by some a contemporary of Moses and a forerunner of Christ, this almost mythical figure arose in fourth century BC Alexandria, from a fusion of the Egyptia...

A comprehensive guidebook to over one hundred occult secrets from throughout the world and throughout the ages.From the strange symbols on a one-dollar bill to the secret signs of the Knights Templar and Freemasons, invisible societies, and the world of magic and alchemy, The Book of Secrets is a comprehensive introduction to the world of secret and esoteric knowledge throughout history.In the mystery tradition, "secrets" are levels of consciousness ...

Whether or not The Illuminati – an elite body claiming an ancient pedigree – does exist, it is important that growing numbers of people nonetheless do believe it exists. So does it exist? If so, is it a force for evil or a force for good - or, as some would have it, a conspiracy aimed at making us believe there is a conspiracy? Was the Bavarian Illuminati of Adam Weishaupt the true inheritor of more ancient knowledge?A force for evil or a force for good? A movement whose benevolent...

Wealth and abundance are our divine right, learn to embrace prosperity with #1 New York Times bestselling author Marianne Williamson – preorder her latest, The Mystic Jesus, picking up where A Return to Love left offIn The Law of Divine Compensation, revered spiritual guide Marianne Williamson teaches the spiritual principles for how, with faith in God’s promise of love and abundance for all, we need never fear the future.There are two realms that...

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‘The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece’ is a book originally published in 1908 by Three Initiates (often identified as the New Thought pioneer William Walker Atkinson) that appears to convey the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. The precepts of Hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than two thousand years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. Here you will be introduced to the Seven Hermetic Principles, a foundation up...

Describing the magical uses of candles, as well as colors, incense, oils, herbs, and stones, D. J. Conway presents spells and rituals for improving your life materially and spiritually.

In "Genuine Mediumship; or, The Invisible Powers," William Walker Atkinson delves into the intricate realms of spiritualism and mediumship, presenting a comprehensive exploration of the unseen forces that shape human experience. Atkinson's literary style is both didactic and approachable, blending philosophical inquiry with practical guidance, making complex metaphysical concepts accessible to a broad audience. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century spiritualist movement, the bo...

A concise compendium on the Western magical tradition, and one of the primary sources for the study of ceremonial magic.When first published in 1801, The Magus presented a complete study in the practice of ritual magic. It was compiled by Barrett from many different occult sources, such as Agrippa's work, the Heptameron, and various manuscripts of The Key of Solomon, in response to renewed public interest in magic and the ancient, classic...

Your intuition is the key to reading tarot--making every card personal, insightful, and powerful.Tarot cards are designed to trigger your intuition, and this book shows you how to trust it. Every person and situation is different, so your readings will be unique--exactly as they're meant to be. Through practical exercises, simple spreads, and clear explanations of major and minor arcana, you'll learn to:- Read tarot intuitively for guidance on life, love, a...