Magi, alkymi og hermetisme

This compact volume is a wealth of knowledge on Neapolitan witchcraft, with a primary focus on the folklore behind the Cimaruta. Delve into the mysticism of rural Southern Italy in the early 1900s and explore the many traditional superstitions and beliefs of Naples. This fascinating collection of notes features an oral transcript between the author and a practising witch. A perfect read for those who wish to learn more about the Italian folk amulet, the Cimaruta, which is worn to ward off the evil eye's curse.

This insightful volume details the horrifying witchcraft trials that were conducted in Fife, Scotland, through the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.Fife was the worst affected region of Scotland during the country's witch trials between the 1500s and 1700s. The volume is a fantastic insight into the horror of these trials in which an estimated 380 people were accused of practising sorcery. Most of these were women who were then subjected to torture and execution. Uncover the dark history of this ancient county and learn about the appalling history of witchcraft trials.

Recovering the Ancient Magic presents the results of an 18-year-long study of Huna magic, detailing examples of fire-walking, spiritualism, levitation, mind-reading, instant healing, and changes in physical material.Max Freedom Long spent 14 years in Hawaii studying the secrets of the kahunas of magic. His attempts to discover the secrets behind magical ability are detailed in this volume containing his collected data and assimilated theories. Long examines the various examples of ancient magic that he witnessed and presents profuse philosophical thoughts. This volume features chapters on many elements of ancient magic including:- Fire-walking- Ghosts- Hypnosis, mind reading, and telepathy- Crystal gazing- Voodoo- Incantation rituals- Materialisation and levitationFirst published in 1936, Recovering the Ancient Magic was the first book on Huna, and Max Freedom Long's study would make the perfect read for those interested in the secrets of magical power.

Britain's most famous history of plants, Gerard's Herball, features hundreds of flora and fauna alongside many beautiful illustrations.First published in 1597, John Gerard's history of plants was originally almost 1,500 pages and included many wild plants that had never been put into print before. The many illustrations in this wonderful volume bring the ancient herbs and plants to life.This volume is divided into several sections:- The Herbal- Spring- April- May- June- July- August- Autumn- Winter

In a Viennese Masonic Lodge, Dr Michael Stein is raised to the grade of Master Mason. During the mysterious ritual, he experiences a 'soul journey' which transports him back to the thirteenth century: now he is a monk, an initiate of the mysteries of the Templars. And he is on the trail of the secret of the legendary Baphomet. But before he can unmask the forces of darkness, he is accused of witchcraft due to his spectacular feats of healing, and finds himself summarily burnt at the stake. Yet he does not die. Rather than perishing in the flames, he awakens within the Lodge Temple - in the body of Michael Stein. Shaken to the core, Michael realises that his past has caught up with him. Now he can recall his mission: will the people of our planet be saved, or will the shadow powers defeat the forces of good? The burden lies upon his shoulders. To save the world, he must find the casket holding the magical artefacts and the Book of the Master, which contains secret formulas and instructions. Before he was exe-cuted centuries earlier, he hid the casket in a cave. On his adventures in search of the casket, Michael is accompanied by the fifteen-year-old daughter of Brandström, a shady Brother in his Lodge. Her name is Maria, and along the way he will introduce the secrets of magic and mysticism to her - and to you, the reader. A tender millennia-old love binds the pair, yet they have no inkling of the threats they face. For the Brethren of the Shadow are also seeking the casket, and they will pursue Michael and the girl mercilessly. With images transmitted via word magic, this book achieves what can otherwise only be attained through special rituals of initiation. Fantastic scenes and mysterious teachings will draw you into another world, allowing you to experience a mind-altering initiation which will transform your personality and set your life on a new course. By reading this book, the reader becomes an 'heir' to the Book of the Master and an initiate who recognises the connections between this world and the beyond.

The Alchemist's Handbook is a major contribution to the study of alchemy. What was formerly handed down under oath of secrecy is presented here in clear, concise, practical working manual for the sincere aspirant. This concise handbook discusses: the fundamental principles of alchemy; directions for the formation of an inexpensive home laboratory, with illustrations of the necessary equipment. Alchemy, the author tells us, is the "raising of vibrations." In his preface, Israel Regardie tells us that alchemy provides "both a means to synthesize all the other siences and a training of the intellectual and spiritual faculties." This handbook discusses in detail: *The basic fundamental principles of alchemy *Directions for the formation of an inexpensive home laboratory, with illustrations of the necessary equipment *Step by step instructions for the work of the Lesser Circulation, the alchemical transformation within the plant kingdom - the necessary requisite for any work in the mineral kingdom. This book is not intended for the merely curious, but rather for dedicated students who are willing to devote themselves to the ardurous life-time work demanded by the study. Such a study, Dr. Regardie tells us, is "worth its weight in gold."