Magick Resources

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:: Magick Resources ::
§ Resource Contributors §
• deviadah (dev)
• fr.novumorganum (fn)
• Kuroyagi (ky)
• NaomiChan (nc)
• Nero (ne)
• Why not you?


http://abrahadabra.com/images/firebullet.sm.gif Introduction:
Magick, in the broadest sense, is any act designed to cause intentional change. The spelling with the terminal "k" was repopularized in the first half of the 20th century by Aleister Crowley when he introduced it as a core component of Thelema. - source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magick)


http://abrahadabra.com/images/firebullet.sm.gif Internet Resources...
• A∴A∴ (http://www.outercol.org/) | Outer college of study list. (fn)
• A Beginners guide to Aleister Crowley Books (http://www.spiritual.com.au/articles/crowley/aleister-crowley-books.html) | An introduction by Frater Julianus. (dev)
• Alchemy Works (http://www.alchemy-works.com/index.html) | Place to buy raw herb and incense. (ne)
• Black Lodge of Santa Cruz (http://www.biroco.com/kaos/lodge.pdf) WARNING: link will begin .pdf download. | Satyr's must read account of thelmic and enochian magick and culture. IMHO may be the best magickal memoir yet written. (fn)
• Eidolons of Ash (http://www.ashami.com/eidolons/Thelema/OTO_Texts) | Good resource, many e-texts.(fn)
• Enochian (http://www.enochian.org/) | Articles, how-to's, and buy supplies for Enochian Magick. (ne)
• Golden Dawn Lectures, The (http://www.angelfire.com/ab6/imuhtuk/) | Almost all the Golden Dawn papers online. (ne)
• Hermetic Library, The (http://www.hermetic.com/) | Good collection of Primary Texts as well as a repository of many important, but not 'famous' magickians, like Benjamin Rowe (Emperor Norton), Bill Heidrick, and others. A generally well regarded and trusted source. (fn)
• Hermetics Resource Site (http://www.hermetics.org/) | Variety of pdfs and articles. (ne)
• Hermetic Virtues (http://www.hermeticvirtues.org/dnn/default.aspx) | New site, but good place to buy Golden Dawn out of print material etc. (ne)
• Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition (http://www.jwmt.org/) | Online journal of excellent material, be sure to check the archives. (ne)
• Kamazah Magick Works (http://www.kamazahmagick.com/) | Kamazah Magick Works strives to create beautiful, one of a kind, handmade ritual tools, primarily those particular to the Golden Dawn tradition. (ne)
• New Hermetics (http://www.newhermetics.com/) | A resource page (downloads) for Newcombs' system. (fn)
• Ordo Templi Orientis (http://oto-usa.org/) | The home page of the Grand Lodge of the OTO. I am a member, but will make no doctrinal claims about lineages etc. All that besides, this page is a good resource for Thelmic calenders, Texts (Liber Al), history, and practices. (fn)
• Ritual Magick (http://www.ritualmagick.org/tiki-index.php) | Small but growing repository site for western magical tradition. (ne)
• Sacred Text Archive (http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm) | Just what it says. (ne)
• Solar Grounding Ritual, The (http://www.thetengu.com/abrahadabra/abrahadabra-solargroundingritual.html) | By Bob Hendricks, also known as "IAM". (nc)
• Soma Luna (http://www.somaluna.com/) | Oils, incense, and various things. (ne)
• Thelema Glossary Index (http://forums.abrahadabra.com/showthread.php?t=582) | A glossary by AF member Nuhad418 (http://forums.abrahadabra.com/member.php?u=144). (dev)
• Thelemapedia (http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page) | A very good resource for all things Thelmic; the site has more of a magickal than an ideological platform. (fn)
• Theurgia (http://www.theurgia.org/) | Articles etc about theurgy. (ne)
• Twilit Grotto (http://www.esotericarchives.com/) | Several online texts of ancient books of wisdom. (ne)
• St. Andrew's Chruch Supply (http://www.standrewschurchsupply.com/catalog/) | Great place for robes and grimoric supplies. (ne)
• Typhonian OTO (http://user.cyberlink.ch/%7Ekoenig/staley.htm) | Grant's Toto and Starfire Publishing. Good Discussions of Grant's work, LAM workings, and documents relating to the various oTo trials. (fn)
• Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magick) | Wiki on Magick. (dev)


http://abrahadabra.com/images/firebullet.sm.gif Downloadable pdf's...
• Archidoxis Magicae (http://www.thetengu.com/abrahadabra/Archidoxis%20Magicae.pdf) | Translation by R. Turner, 1656 (pdf). (nc) - link broken
• Magickal Athenaeum, The (http://athenaeum.asiya.org/) | 289 pdf files about Magick and Hermeticism. (ky)

http://abrahadabra.com/images/firebullet.sm.gif Recommended Books...
• 777 And Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0877286701?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0877286701&adid=1ZVK2SQ2Z9R61CZPC6MG&) by Aleister Crowley | Compendium of qabbala, symbolism, numerology, gods, colors etc etc etc. A lexicon of magickal knowledge. Invaluable to the practicing occultist. (fn)
• Art of True Healing, The (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1577310128?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1577310128&adid=0TZ6PFVBNTCZYP4717NQ&) by Israel Regardie | A perfect text for the beginner. Solid theory, and safe step-by-step instructions to the foundational rituals. (fn)
• Golden Dawn (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875426638?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0875426638&adid=1ECE7D74D5164PNX08DY&) by Israel Regardie | The complete system of classic Golden Dawn magick. (fn)
• Magick in Theory and Practice (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1555217664?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1555217664&adid=1K0Z2B7PBBK1EK6CHFN7&) by Aleister Crowley | A must for every practitioner's library. High magick theory, formulae, and rituals. No matter what one's opinion of Crowley, this book speaks for itself. (fn)
• Recommended Reading List for Ceremonial Magick (http://forums.abrahadabra.com/showpost.php?p=20080&postcount=5) | by AF member Nero (http://forums.abrahadabra.com/member.php?u=192). (dev)
• Tree Of Life (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567181325?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567181325&adid=1CTRD7391C1ZWE7Z05QA&) by Israel Regardie | A great study guide. (fn)


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note: contributions to this resource sticky are strongly encouraged.
you can post suggested resources here and we'll bump them up or contact us.
m1thr0s

[Fio Praeter Humanus]

Recommended Reading List for Ceremonial Magick


I. Old School
1. Three Books of Occult Philosophy (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875428320?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0875428320&adid=1KQ5FVPZS0HHHGTHQEY5&) by Henry Cornelius Agrippa
2. Dogme et Ritual de la Haute Magie (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0877280797?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0877280797&adid=0E9Q2VV71XMRBNVPW351&) by Eliphis Levi
(the new editions are named Transcendental Magic)

These two are the source material for most of the Golden Dawn and western mystery tradition.

II. Basic Hermetics
1. The Kybalion by Three Initiates (not old but new, but a great intro)
2. The Hermetica (http://www.amazon.com/dp/142506700X?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=142506700X&adid=0VRYYHHQSSNF0GDF0BXJ&)by Hermes Trismegistus (several translations, take your pick)
3. Emerald Tablet (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1419160850?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1419160850&adid=0F1S2DSYSFX1YFJG1X5B&) of Hermes Trismegistus (several translations)
4. Initiation into Hermetics (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1885928122&adid=18E3YMXQ9BC5N0H6HWYJ&)by Franz Bardon (for a different view)

III. Qablalah
1. Mystical Qabalah (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578631505?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1578631505&adid=1F0S4RAQ919JFDP6RGW7&)by Dion Fortune
2. A Garden of Pomegranates (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567181414?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567181414&adid=0WNX6DQQ87PD3T76NTEF&) by Israel Regardie
3. The Chicken Qabalah (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567181414?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567181414&adid=0WNX6DQQ87PD3T76NTEF&)by Lon Milo Duquette (I have never read this one but everyone recommends it so I added it to the list)
4. A decent Tarot deck (your choice)

IV. Reference
1. Godwin's Cabalistic Encyclopedia (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567183247?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567183247&adid=0PS2SFAQW11PE0CVYVX1&)by David Godwin
2. 777 And Other Qabalistic Writings (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0877286701?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0877286701&adid=0XDKFYGXD4KAKD6FE1P0&)of Aleister Crowley
3. The Golden Dawn (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875426638?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0875426638&adid=16KSX1AFSDN934C6QJM1&)by Israel Regardie
4. The Essential Golden Dawn (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703109?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0738703109&adid=0RYEF0TJCSR537HHT1D0&) by Chic Cicero, Sandra Tabatha Cicero (only if you are interested in Golden Dawn)

V. Theory and Damn Fine Reads
1. Magick in Theory and Practice (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0877289190?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0877289190&adid=0PA3JAPH7C5T409FTDZE&) by Aleister Crowley
2. Book 4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0877285136?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0877285136&adid=1KP6PCYG41SYVCH39DE5&)by Aleister Crowley
3. The Tree of Life (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567181325?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567181325&adid=05FBGH7TXBC3TQ2T9J4J&) by Israel Regardie
4. The Middle Pillar (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567181406?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1567181406&adid=04CVZMC1S3PE3WFS5AZP&)by Israel Regardie

Now this list is no where near completed, I consider these the corner stone of a magicians library. The beginnings but a grand one, really with only half this list you would be a great magician.

Now beginners on a budget, listen up! PDF files are your best friends, find as many as you can till you can afford the real thing.

For the pure beginner I would recommend:
1. Modern Magick (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875423248?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0875423248&adid=01EHXQE7D9SC2RYE68MA&) by Donald Michael Kraig
This will explain the basics and give you a good foot hold to spread your wings, next purchase
2. The Golden Dawn (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875426638?tag=abrahadabraco-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0875426638&adid=0GXTSNQNPHT7MV0W1JFJ&)by Israel Regardie
This will have all the rituals to keep you busy for years as well as material to memorize.
For basics of Qabalah grab:
3. The Mystical Qabalah and a tarot deck. Expand as needed.

These three alone should keep you busy for some time.

My last bit of advice, once you think you are starting to understand and know a bit, read Magick in Theory and Practice. Then reread it once a year and watch it grow as you do.

[deviadah]

Essays from Ramsey Dukes
A series of short essays addressing objections raised by critics of magic - try them out on your skeptical friends!

1. Does Our Society Need Magic? (http://occultebooks.com/Default.aspx?tabid=125)
Without an understanding of Magic's place alongside Religion, Art and Science, we are prone to superstition.

2. Does Science Lead to Magic? (http://occultebooks.com/Default.aspx?tabid=126)
A challenge to the idea that Magic is a primitive forerunner of Science.

3. Magic as the Pursuit of Whole Brain Solutions (http://occultebooks.com/Default.aspx?tabid=127)
The human tendency to anthropomorphise natural phenomena is not superstition but a sophisticated problem-solving technique.

4. Is Science more sensible than Magic? (http://occultebooks.com/Default.aspx?tabid=128)
Ramsey Dukes questions the notion that Science equals realism whereas Magic is escapist fantasy.

5. From Hunter/Gatherer to Cultivater (http://occultebooks.com/Default.aspx?tabid=129)
Whereas Science and Religion share a questing spirit (the search for Meaning, God or Truth) the philosophical approach of both Magic and Art is more like a cultivation or creation of Truth or Meaning.