{"title":"Richard Cavendish","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Cavendish’s works delve into the fascinating realms of mysticism, occult traditions, and ancient wisdom. Readers can expect insightful explorations that blend historical knowledge with a thoughtful examination of esoteric practices and cultural beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those intrigued by the mystical and spiritual dimensions of life, Cavendish’s books offer a compelling journey into hidden knowledge, inviting reflection and personal growth within the self-help and personal development landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-arts-by-richard-cavendish-9780399500350","title":"Black Arts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its early origins to Thelma and Crowley's Golden Dawn involvement, \u003cem\u003eBlack Arts\u003c\/em\u003e is a good introduction to the historical aspect of occult studies. Most of the occult studies focused on have western origins, so do not look for much detail of religions reaching the Far East. The information builds off of itself and is compiled in a comprehensive manner, so it is better if you accept the book as a whole and do not just waste your time looking up the chapter on alchemy. Reading the whole work shows how the arts relate to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Cavendish was an atheist, and that fact is critical to understanding this book. As a secular person, Cavendish understood that the power of ritual was in its ability to focus attention and energy through the use of symbolic representations, and not in any alleged supernatural powers. This understanding is critical to Satanists and others seeking to use \"low magic\" (personal rituals) or \"high magic\" (public acts designed to create or direct opinions, attitudes, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to control others through the use of symbols—be they flags, images, words, religious icons, or other objects—is a source of great power to the Satanist who understands the proper use and application of symbolic acts. Unlike Wiccans and other neo-pagans who make claims on par with other religions concerning their supposed \"goodness\", a \"black magician\" is honest enough to admit to himself (or herself in the case of a Witch) that the purposes of magic are to enhance one's own wealth, power, sex life, etc., and to bring about the destruction of opponents and those who would deny the needs and desires of a Satanist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47951400698092,"sku":"9780399500350","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-cavendish.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}