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The Occult Explained: Occult Arts, Magic and Modern Practice
What the occult means, which arts it includes, how occultism developed, and how modern practitioners work today, from ritual magic to divination.
Magic and Modern Movements
Occult and Magic
How occultists explain magic, from grimoires and natural magic to Thelema, sigils and the pentagram ritual.
How Sigil Magic Works: Austin Osman Spare, Chaos Magic and Sigil Making
How sigil magic is said to work: the origins in Austin Osman Spare's method, chaos magic, step-by-step sigil making, and the psychological view of it.
Magic Theory: How Occultists Explain How Magic Works
A guide to magic theory: sympathetic magic, Hermetic correspondences, will and imagination, and psychological readings, without claiming that magic works.
Magic vs Magick: Why Crowley Added the K
Magick with a K is the spelling Aleister Crowley adopted for occult practice. Learn the history, his reasons, and when writers use magic or magick.
Natural Magic: Meaning and History
Natural magic is the tradition of working with the hidden properties of nature. Learn its meaning, Renaissance history, link to early science and modern use.
Sacred Geometry and Spirituality: Symbols and Meaning
Sacred geometry links shapes and proportions to spiritual meaning. Explore its history, key symbols, biblical references, and which modern claims need caution.
The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram: Steps and Purpose
A step-by-step description of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) from the Golden Dawn, its purpose, symbolism, variations and cautions.
Thelema: Aleister Crowley's Religion, Beliefs and Symbols
Thelema is the religion founded by Aleister Crowley in 1904. Learn its core law, True Will, deities, symbols, the meaning of 93, and common criticisms.
What are some common spiritual practices?
Common spiritual practices include meditation, prayer, yoga, ritual, time in nature and study. See the main types, plus occult practices and how to begin.
What Is a Grimoire? Famous Books of Magic from the Key of Solomon Onward
A grimoire is a book of magical instructions. Learn the meaning, the history, and famous examples including the Key of Solomon, Picatrix and Agrippa.
What is a person who studies magic called?
A person who studies or practises magic is commonly called an occultist, magician or magus. Scholars of magic have their own terms. See which fits.
What is another word for mysticism?
Another word for mysticism depends on the sense: spirituality, transcendentalism, contemplation or esotericism. See which synonyms fit and which do not.
What is sacred geometry in spirituality?
In spirituality, sacred geometry is the belief that shapes and proportions carry spiritual meaning. A short explanation of the idea, key shapes and its uses.
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