occultism for beginners

[banned]

i'm tired of "science"... i respect its power/s, but there's a gap inside my head, and it needs fillin

advice for theh first three books? no buddhism.

[RUBBISH]

i'm tired of "science"... i respect its power/s, but there's a gap inside my head, and it needs fillin

advice for theh first three books? no buddhism.

I would advise against this.
Or
Start by seeking the books you need/want and see if they 'come' to you...go to a boot sale or charity shop with the intent of finding these books.
Near all my 'occult' books were found that way. Finding a $100 book for $1 is magic.

Also most occult teachings are gonna be presented as science...just not the science you are used to.

[Pigswill]

The antithesis of science isn't necessarily occultism. Occultism is just hidden knowledge, by definition (though whether or not that knowledge is useful is another matter). Also, to some, mysticism is the practice of occult science. And finally, some science isn't popular, so it isn't discussed or its research is diminished, which may or may not fall under occult. I'm not meaning to sound corrective or pedantic or anything like that. Rather, this topic touches on a lot of really interesting areas, so there's plenty to explore.

Anyways, for beginner occult-related stuff in particular, things like these might be interesting:

Magic Symbols by Frederic Goodman
A good overview of ancient and occult symbols which you'll see popping up in a number of places if you start looking into these topics

Total Kabbalah by Maggy Whitehouse
This is put together like an easy-to-read textbook, but it's a pretty comprehensive overview, mostly focusing on the Tree of Life, the sephiroth, and its structure. However, it presumes that kabbalah is applicable to religions like Christianity, which it isn't.

Liber Kaos by Peter J. Carroll
Kind of a "manual" on magick. The description claims that it's advanced, but it's really kind of a basic overview of concepts like rituals, metaphysics, demonology, and so on.

Magic and the Supernatural by Maurice Bessy
This one's like the aforementioned Magic Symbols, only with more visuals and sparse descriptions. I spotted it in a Giallo, can't remember which. Originally published in 1961, this book is filled with imagery relating to ancient magic, mysteries, demons, dreams, shamen, and much more.

Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson
This one's more about enhancing your own mind using magical means. My girlfriend suggested it for this topic, but I haven't read through it myself yet.

An Introduction to Chaos Magick by Adrian Savage
Basically what the title says, though this one is really short and written in large print. It's more worth it for its (admittedly short) bibliography.

Chaos Ritual by Steve Wilson
A much stronger book than the last regarding Chaos Magick, and probably the best one on the subject that I've come across so far. This one is more of a guide on how to invoke and practice chaos magick. Even if you're not interested in practicing it yourself, the author explains why things like traditional magick rituals are worthless and how to pursue creating your own rituals with meaning. In this way, it not only gets into the significance of why chaos magick is a point of interest, but kind of shows how those traditional rituals may have come about in the first place.

Beyond these, occult topics can get a little more particular, like Theosophy, metaphysics, various cults, etc. It really depends on where your interests lie.

[melko]

[WhiteWarlock]

Regardie Complete Golden Dawn...
Magic in Theory & Practice...
Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Henry Cornelius Agrippa...
The Magus by Barrett...
Introduction to Magic by Julius Evola...
The Secret Doctrine...
"A children's book of demons" by Aaron Leighton....

Breaking Israel News reported: "For parents looking to introduce their kids to devil worship, Walmart and Amazon are now selling a new children's book entitled: 'A Children's Book of Demons'. In the 'about' section, the publishers try to turn the act of summoning demons into a kid-friendly activity saying: 'summoning demons has never been so much fun'."

[RUBBISH]

Dabblers beware...
Magic and the occult sciences can be as dangerous as hard drugs...and that goes double for those with serious mental issues....its not a joke...its very real

But


I would suggest using Crowleys interpretations of the Hindu basics to start.
The physical preperations.

I would also start with the oldest materials before starting in on more modern interpretations...also keep in mind that a lot of the material is based around the writers self and personal experiences and may not apply to you and your needs.

For someone with real mental issues I would suggest delving into the various forms of shamanism if you are intersted in the occult...maybe a bit safer since its the ancient outlet for people that are different mentally than the average person.

[banned]

[quote]dangerous/quote]meh, everyone has some issues.

why the mister bean avatar??

[RUBBISH]

meh, everyone has some issues.

Ok well you asked and you were warned.
Whatever happens now is all on you.
Yes everyone has issues and some have issues more severe than others...and again please remember that I warned you to be careful.


Meh huh?

Every tried cocaine..or even better ever freebased cocaine and smoked it?
I don't mean once but really explored its use...ever been dead?
Ever killed?
Are you ready to jump off the edge of the world?

One last time...you have been warned to be careful and wary.

Note: you better know how to turn a thing off once you start it...don't drive a car without breaks.
The one sure way to stop a wizard or witch or similar is steel or pure material brute force...chop off thier fucking heads..after beating them into a bloody pulpped puddle. Set them on fire before or after the decapitation...whatver your pleasure may be.

[WhiteWarlock]

Encyclopedia of the Occult
by Lewis Spence (Author)
https://archive.org/details/AnEncyclopa ... 3/mode/2up

[banned]

good idea whitewarlock

Are you ready to jump off the edge of the world?

i've had mescaline, if that's the question i probably won't bother, anyway. it sounds like it's either narcissism or authoritarian / conformism