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The Initiate in the Dark Cycle

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The third volume in Cyril Scott's series continues the spiritual exploration begun in The Initiate and The Initiate in the New World. The story focuses on the Adept, Justin Moreward Haig, and his group of students during a challenging period known as the dark cycle. Initially thought to be a time when the students are left without guidance, the dark cycle is revealed as an era of cosmic upheaval affecting humanity's collective emotional state. Through meetings with astrologer David Anrias and engagement with teachings from Krishnamurti and theosophy, the students further their quest for spiritual enlightenment amidst turmoil and transformation.
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Ideal for readers interested in esoteric spirituality, theosophy, and metaphysical narratives that blend mystical teachings with symbolic storytelling.

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The third volume in the series takes up where The Initiate and The Initiate in the New World leave off, providing more insights into the mysterious Adept known as Justin Moreward Haig.

At first, we think that the dark cycle relates to the group of students left to their own devices when Justin Moreward Haig disappears for a time. The students meet with the astrologer David Anrias, and become aware of the concepts taught by Krishnamurti and the theosophists.

But when Justin Moreward Haig reappears, we learn that the dark cycle really indicates a period of destruction and war, when the Planetary Logos is throwing off and transmuting poisons that create disturbances in the collective astral or emotional body of the human race.

In this volume, we learn how the group develops, how they relate to their missing teacher, and how they continue their search for spiritual understanding.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780877283621

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1991

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Cyril Scott (1879-1970) was an English composer, writer, and poet. The youngest student of his time accepted to The Hoch Conservatorium in Frankfurt, Germany, Scott was hailed at the beginning of the 20th century as the father of modern British music. He wrote several other books, including An Outline of Modern Occultism, The Great Awareness, and The Initiate trilogy.

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