The History of Magic and the OccultA profusely illustrated survey of the magical and occult ideas and operations in the civilized Western world. Includes astrology, divination, physiognomy, fortune cards, the Sphinx, the philosophers' stone, witchcraft and black magic, the Cabala, the Tarot, transmutations, alchemy, omens, oracles and vampires. Highlights the secret teachings of philosophers and many ohter prophetic mystics. |
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... become as one ; receive now this grace from me and through me ; deck thyself as a bride who awaits her bridegroom , that thou mayest become as I am , and as thou art ; let the seed of light descend into thy bridal chamber , receive the ...
... become as one ; receive now this grace from me and through me ; deck thyself as a bride who awaits her bridegroom , that thou mayest become as I am , and as thou art ; let the seed of light descend into thy bridal chamber , receive the ...
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... become the perfect unity . We have said that the sun was considered by the adept to be male , its warm radiance was active , and heat and dryness were thought to be male attributes . On the other hand , the moon was female as it does ...
... become the perfect unity . We have said that the sun was considered by the adept to be male , its warm radiance was active , and heat and dryness were thought to be male attributes . On the other hand , the moon was female as it does ...
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... become one . A nest is found in the forest In which Hermes has his brood ; One fledgling always strives to fly ... become one in the nest , i.e. , the heart . ' From a rhetor [ man ] has become a consul . ' Yet I was of ignoble birth ...
... become one . A nest is found in the forest In which Hermes has his brood ; One fledgling always strives to fly ... become one in the nest , i.e. , the heart . ' From a rhetor [ man ] has become a consul . ' Yet I was of ignoble birth ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
Copyright | |
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