Tag: Esoteric
No study of occult philosophy is possible without an acquaintance with symbolism, for if the words occultism and symbolism are correctly used, they mean almost one and the same thing…
Mythology / Religion
Addresses delivered at various times before Lodges of the Theosophical Society and selected for their reference to the subject of immortality….
Theosophy
Intended to place in the hands of the general listener an epitome of theosophical teachings, sufficiently plain to serve the elementary student, and sufficiently full to lay a sound foundation for further knowledge. It is hoped that it may serve as an introduction to the profounder works of H.P. Blavatsky…
Theosophy
Such men, whether they consciously or unconsciously knew the secret of their powers and successes, made themselves famous by unfolding their super conscious mind.
Spirituality
First published in 1909, this book consists of a series of lectures to consider the origin and nature of the Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry and to show the relation which they bear one to the other.
Secret Society
It was subtitled, Observations As well Historical as Theological, upon the Nature, the Number, and the Operations of the Devils. The book defended Mather’s role in the witchhunt conducted in Salem, Massachusetts. It espoused the belief that witchcraft was an evil magical power.
History
Interrelationship and mystery between ancient healing and pharmacy, phases of the romance and mystery that have surrounded the arts of medicine, alchemy, and pharmacy from the earliest period.
History
This is the complete work, consisting of all three original volumes: Natural Magic, Celestial Magic, and Ceremonial Magic. And a fourth.
Magic
Examines the ancient spiritual pantheons of the East, with sections upon Buddhism and Hinduism. These ancient beliefs are strongly believed to hold much value by the author, who discusses the essential truths about the nature of reality, consciousness, and the place of humanity on the Earth.
Theosophy
The origins of the universe itself, in terms derived from the Hindu concept of Yugas, or long passages of time through which the world is supposed to have evolved.
Theosophy
His research appeared in four books: The Book of the Damned, New Lands, Lo!, and Wild Talents. Fort organized and commented on a wild host of phenomena
Fortean
The most comprehensive and complete esoteric encyclopedia ever written. The sheer scope and ambition of this book are stunning.
Magic
This work deals with the great renaissance of ancient Oriental esotericism in the Western world in modern times. This book is an attempt to present a unified picture of the Theosophic movement in its larger aspects.
Theosophy
This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations, ceremonies, codes, and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world
Secret Society
Originally released in 1901, Thought-Forms is a seminal work on what thoughts “look” like.
Theosophy
phenomenological account of the results of observing the human soul, according to the methods of natural science
Spirituality
This volume completes the papers left to Annie Besant by H.P. Blavatsky with the exception of a few scattered articles. Included are many papers on the origin and danger of magic, the occult, secret mysteries, initiations, symbolism, historical figures and organizations, various religions, and scientific principles.
Theosophy
Ancient Philosophers of Egypt. This book is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism, and interpretation. Books IX – XII
History
Ancient Philosophers of Egypt. This book is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism, and interpretation. Books I – VIII
History
Now, with the encouragement and helping hand of my Dear Comrades of the Hermetic Brotherhood, I am bid to let it go forth. May it be a help to the Once Atlantian Born
History
Now it is time to turn our pen to higher matters, and to that part of magick which teacheth us to know and perfectly understand the rules of religion, and how we ought to obtain the truth by divine religion, and how rightly to prepare our mind and spirit.
Magic
The Doctrines of Mathematicks are so necessary to, and have such an affinity with Magick, that they that do profess it without them, are quite out of the way, and labour in vain, and shall in no wise obtain their desired effect.
Magic
Includes the Early Life of Agrippa, His Seventy-Four Chapters on Natural Magic. In 1509/1510, Cornelius Agrippa, known in his day as a magician, gathered together all the mystic lore he had obtained by the energy and ardor of youth.
Magic
Occultism is not magic. It is comparatively easy to learn the trick of spells and the methods of using the subtler, but still material, forces of physical nature; the powers of the animal soul in man are soon awakened.
Theosophy
Concerning various types of anomalous phenomena including UFOs, strange falls of both organic and inorganic materials from the sky, odd weather patterns, the possible existence of creatures generally believed to be mythological…
Fortean
The truths which Blavatsky seeks to demonstrate span a wide domain; provinces of the spiritual, scientific, occult, religious, and theological are delved into for answers. She termed the “wisdom-religion” to the world, a creed in which ancient documents and knowledge are valued as the purest source of spiritual knowledge
Theosophy
A school of thought which modern culture has forgotten, and that the metaphysics, and to a large degree the present physical science, “have been groping for centuries blindly after knowledge which occult philosophy has enjoyed in full measure all the while”
Theosophy
Drawing on scientific data, historical, and literary sources, the authors argue that our myths are the remains of a preliterate astronomy, an exacting science whose power and accuracy were suppressed and then forgotten by an emergent Greco-Roman worldview.
Mythology / Religion
An influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient Eastern wisdom with modern science. Revealed to her by “mahatmas” who had retained knowledge of mankind’s spiritual history,
Theosophy
A fascinating work, to which any serious researcher of Secret Societies must eventually turn, the modern-day student of history must remember the scholarly and archeological limitations of the day when it was written.
Secret Society
A fascinating work, to which any serious researcher of secret societies must eventually turn
Secret Society
View of symbols, their meaning, and how they affect our world. Kuhn is an exquisite genius in showing how our alphabet was formed and how language dictates reality
History
Exploring the esoteric meaning behind religious texts. Dynamos (our relation to and influence on the sun), balance, laws of nature, etc.
Uncategorized
Study of the ancient Mystery Schools, also a treatise on the path of discipleship, the shared destinies of all of us
History
They are concerned with “The Place of Science in a Liberal Education”, “A Free Man’s Worship”, and “The Study of Mathematics”.
Philosophy
Short treatise on the mythology of the ancients, by which Francis Bacon endeavors to discover and to show the physical, moral, and political meanings it concealed
Philosophy
Dense Physical, Etheric, Prana, Desire, The Thinker, Manas, ATMA Buddhi, the Spirit, Monad in Evolution
Theosophy
Solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. Sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length
History
The work is notable for being mentioned by T. S. Eliot in the notes to his poem, The Waste Land: Not only the title, but the plan and a good deal of the incidental symbolism of the poem. Roots of King Arthur and the Grail
Mythology / Religion
myths and mythological figures as the milk goddess and her pot symbol, the jewel-water and mugwort goddess, goddesses of love and food, Tlaloc and the dragon, love and mother deities, Quetzalcoatl, and many more
Mythology / Religion
No. 1 – Letters from, Mr. H.X, Olcott, and Blavatsky to and from critics. No 2 – Swedenborg and Theosophy. Appendix – The “Elixir of Life”
Theosophy