This section is devoted to texts and essays in the broad spectrum of Magick
and the Western Magickal Tradition, both from a historical, and a theoretical
viewpoint. I intend to continue adding to it as an ongoing project.
General / Beginner's Resources
Notes to a Neophyte
A concise introduction to the subject of Magick written in Q&A form,
with
references to works likely to be useful to the beginner.
Ritual Theory and Technique
A superlative article on the psycho-spiritual basis of magickal ritual
Magick & Eugenic(k)s
How the theories of Eugenics can ethically be applied to Magick
The Holy Graal
An article on symbolism and the Holy Grail
Wicca FAQ
A reference file on the nature of the pagan philosophy
The History of Wicca
A reference file on the origin and genesis of this form of Paganism
Authority and Wicca
An article on the nature of authority, control and ethics in relation to
Wicca
The Psychic Body, Energy Centers, and Medians
An explanation of the Energy Centers found in the body with their correspondences
between different religious systems, notable the Hindu Chakras.
Psychic Energy
On the biophysical nature and origin of Psychic Energy.
Magic Code
A tongue in cheek way of describing one's personal belief system and level
of attainment.
Gnosticism
An essay on the nature of this esoteric christian belief system
The Nature of Hermetic Wisdom - An Introduction
A tract outlining the key points of the Hermetic School of Occult Philosophy
Liber KKK
The premier text of Chaos Magick
Chaos Magick FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the discipline of Chaos MAgick
Freemasonry FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Freemasonry answered. NOTE: this text relates
primarily to Freemasonry in the USA, and as such, there are many variations
with that of UK Masonry.
The Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry
An explanation of the Rites of Memphis and Misraim, two associated Masonic
'high degree' systems
The Oriental Rite of Mizraim
A brief piece on the history of this Masonic side degree
The Pentagram
An alt.magick reference file on the nature, history and symbolism of this
most well known occult sigil
Necronomicon FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the dread tome, it's fictional background
and the Sumerian mythology applied to it. HP Lovecraft would be turning
in his grave.
Egyptian Religion
An excellent tract on the nature and symbolism of the different Gods within
the Egyptian Pantheon.
The Qabalah
The Holy Qabalah
An explanation of the ancient Hebrew form of Mysticism
The Kabbalah
Notes on the nature of the Jewish Qabalah
The QBLH FAQ
The most recent version of the alt.magick FAQ on the Qabalah
The Sepher Yetzirah
The Book of Formation - one of the core texts of the Qabalah, here transcribed
by W. Wynn Westcott
The Kaballah Unveiled
The magnum opus of MacGregor Mathers; this is a useful source in the study
of the Qabalah, which displays a deep understanding of this ancient form.
An Introduction to the Kabbalah
A series of Lectures on the Qabalah by W. Wynn Westcott, originally intended
for the members of the Golden Dawn
Liber ALAV, the English Qabalah
A tract enumerating the English form of the Hebrew Mysticism
32 Emanations
A course of self-initiation utilising the Qabalah
Symbolism and the Rosy Cross
A dissertation on the nature and meaning of the true Rosy Cross Cipher
A Brief Study of the Rose Cross Symbol
An essay on the symbolism of the Rosy Cross from a Rosicrucian point of
view
Daath & the Abyss
On the relevance of the sphere of Daath on the Qabalistic Tree of Life
The Egyptian Revival
This tract, by Fr. Achad (C.S. Jones) further enumerates his ideas on the
Qabalah, and how it can be related to the pantheon of the Ancient Egyptians.
The AbraMelin Lectures
A series of lectures by Bill Heidrick upon the Abra-Melin system of Magick.
Rosicrucianism
Symbolism and the Rosy Cross
A dissertation on the nature and meaning of the true Rosy Cross Cipher
A Brief Study of the Rose Cross Symbol
An essay on the symbolism of the Rosy Cross from a Rosicrucian point of
view
The Kaballah Unveiled
The magnum opus of MacGregor Mathers; this is a useful source in the study
of the Qabalah, which displays a deep understanding of this ancient form.
Fama Fraternitatis
Confessio Fraternitatis
The two texts which introduced the exoteric world to the Rosicrucian movement
The Rosicrucians, Past & Present, At Home and Abroad
A text by Wynn Westcott, enumerating past Rosicrucians, and his contempories
John Dee and the Secret Societies
On the Elizabethan Magus John Dee, and his connection with Rosicrucianism
The Hidden Roots of Rosicrucianism
An excellent historical work looking into the history behind the formation
of the Rosicrucian movement
Hermes Trismegistus
A brief history of Hermes the Thrice Great, from whom we derive the term
Hermetic in relation to our Art
The History of the FUDOESI
The FUDOESI was a collabaration between a number of occult groups during
this century. This text gives a historical background to the collective.
Bacstrom's Rosicrucian Society
A well researched essay on the history of this learned socety and it's relations
to the rest of the Rosicrucian movement.
Rosicrucian Orders
A well researched essay on the different Rosicrucian orders throughout the
history of the movement.
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
A Brief History of the Golden Dawn
A history of the Quintessential Order in the Western Magickal Tradition
Aleister Crowley and the Golden Dawn
An essay on Crowley's involvement with the G.'.D.'.
The History of the Golden Dawn
A contemporaneous account by one of the three original leaders of the Order.
History Lecture of the Golden Dawn
A later version of the History Lecture
Cypher Documents of the Golden Dawn
Notes, taken as quotes, on the origins of the Order.
Golden Dawn FAQ
The alt.magick FAQ on the Golden Dawn, an accurate introduction and explanation
of the origins, history and current incarnations of the Order.
Golden Dawn Roll Call
A Listing of all the members of the Golden Dawn, with their Magickal Mottoes,
from c.1900.
A Golden Dawn Glossary
A thorough complilation of many terms particular to the Golden Dawn and
it's system of ritual
An Introduction to the Kabbalah
A series of Lectures on the Qabalah by W. Wynn Westcott, originally intended
for the members of the Golden Dawn
The Last Instruction of MacGregor Mathers
The last decree of SRMD to the members of the Golden Dawn before his death
W.B. Yeats and the Golden Dawn
An alt.magick reference file, on the life of the poet and occultist William
Butler Yeats, and his membership of the G.'.D.'.
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley and Freemasonry
An essay on Crowley's interactions with Masonry, both regular and irregular.
Aleister Crowley and the Golden Dawn
An essay on Crowley's involvement with the G.'.D.'.
Crowley's Letters in the Early OTO
A collection of Aleister Crowley's correspondence with regard to the early
days of the OTO and the MMM under his aegis.
A Sudy Guide for Magick in Theory and Practise
Notes on Crowley's Book 4, by Bill Heidrick
Crowley Timeline
A Chronology of the Master Therion
On Knowing Aleister Crowley
An essay by a former OHO of the OTO on his personal experience of Crowley
Hubbard and Crowley
An essay on the connection between L. Ron Hubbard (of Dianetics fame) and
AC
The Crowley - Harris Letters
Correspondence between AC and Frieda Harris, the artist who painted AC's
visions for the Thoth Tarot.
Crowley and the 33rd Degree
Reproduction of Crowley's 33rd Degree A&PR patent from John Yarker
The Yogic Quest
A biography of Crowley, in true journalistic style from the Sunday Times
The Ordo Templis Orientis
History of the OTO
An essay on the history of this initiatic order, from it's early Masonic
roots, to the post-Crowley era.
MMM
This text, by Franz Hartmann, outlines the OTO in its' pre-Crowley phase
Liber 52, The Manifesto of the OTO
A tract, written by Aleister Crowley, giving his explanation of the history,
aims, grade structure and areas of study within the Order of the Oriental
Templars.
Rites mentioned in Liber 52
An excellent resource detailing the history and nature of many of the orders
mentioned in Liber 52, many of which are important in the study of Fringe
Masonry.
The Reuss OTO Rituals
A commentary on the supposed OTO rituals created by Theodor Reuss, as suggested
by Peter Koenig.
Crowley's Letters in the Early OTO
A collection of Aleister Crowley's correspondence with regard to the early
days of the OTO and the MMM under his aegis.
A.M.O.R.C.'s use of the lamen of the O.T.O.
An essay on the use of the OTO symbol by AMORC, and it's relation to AMORCs
origins.
The History of the Gnostic Catholic Church
A history of this gnostic entity with particular emphasis on the EGC and
it's association with the OTO
Illuminati and Martinism
Degree Structure of the Illuminati
The nebulous Illuminati have been the subject of much debate. This source
provides an explanation of the structure of the degrees found in the original
order.
A Brief History of Martinism
On the early history of this order
Martinist Initiation
An in-depth look at the history of this Christian Mystical order, it's nature
and it's teaching.
Martinez Pasqually and le Chevaliers Elus Coens
On the history of the Christian Magickal order and it's most well-known
initiate
The History of the FUDOESI
The FUDOESI was a collabaration between a number of occult groups during
this century. This text gives a historical background to the collective.
Martinism
A well researched essay on the different Martinist groups, their history
and the current state of affairs.
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