Grimoire of Aleister Crowley
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Grimoire of Aleister Crowley
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Group ritual has been a cornerstone of spiritual practice since time immemorial, yet its history and importance have often been overlooked by occultists of the modern age. Grimoire of Aleister Crowley is the first comprehensive presentation of group-oriented rites for modern magicians inspired by the works of Aleister Crowley. It contains rituals written by Crowley for his own magic circles, many of them unpublished during his lifetime, plus rare ancient texts that were Crowleyβs own inspiration.
The rituals are newly edited and explained by Rodney Orpheus, who brings to this volume decades of experience in performing and teaching Aleister Crowleyβs rituals within Crowleyβs magical order Ordo Templi Orientis. He introduces each ritual with a clear overview, setting each in its historical context and explaining its function and mode of operation, and includes detailed notes on the setting and performance of each one.
Whether absolute beginner or seasoned expert, magicians of all paths will find this volume to be an eminently workable and extremely powerful grimoire spanning centuries from ancient Mithraic and Bacchanalian rites, Goetia, and Gnosticism, right up to present day Crowleyan invocations and sexual magick.
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Critics praise the book for its readability, usability, and depth. Richard Kaczinski calls it "eminently readable and (most importantly) usable," promising to keep magical groups active for years. James Wasserman describes Rodney Orpheus as a "modern Minstrel of Thelema" whose work enlightens and pleases. Sorita D'Este expects it to become a modern classic, while Lon Milo DuQuette highlights Orpheus's rare blend of education, experience, and communication skill, reassuring readers they are in capable hands.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781578636754
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 June 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser
Contributors:
- Foreword by Lon Milo DuQuette
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Rodney Orpheus is a practicing magician, an established musician, and a member of the band The Cassandra Complex, one of the most important electroindustrial bands of the past decade. He lives in London and travels extensively.Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was the most widely read author in 20th-century occultism. He single-handedly redefined magic as a field of inquiry and endeavor through his books and the order that he led--the A.A. and the O.T.O. He is the author several books including The Book of the Law, 777 & Other Qabalistic Writings, and The Book of Thoth.Lon Milo DuQuette has been involved with occult studies since the late 60s, and has become an acknowledged and widely recognized authority within the world of modern occultism. His previous publications include Magick of Thelema, The Tarot of Ceremonial Magick, Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium, and the humorous, biographical My Life with the Spirits.
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