From the editor: The proper working of ritual is at the heart of the Western magical tradition. This book shows exactly how ceremonial techniques can be used to concentrate and harness the enormous psychic and spiritual potential of human consciousness. Dr. Regardie's detailed analysis and description of key rituals are based on his own considerable experience and his knowledge of Golden Dawn techniques. In addition to providing practical instructions on robes, ritual equipment and decor, he also links current occult practice to broader historical precedents.

Israel Regardie was one of the foremost occultists and magicians of the twentieth century. He started his career as Aleister Crowley's private secretary, went on to join the Golden Dawn, and ultimately publish their teachings. In the sixties he was instrumental in the magical revival and the re-establishment of the Golden Dawn.

Contents:
PART ONE: I) Basic Principles; II) Ritual of Opening by Watchtower; III) Opening by Watchtower: First Elaboration; IV) Opening by Watchtower: Second Elaboration; V) Completed Ritual; VI) A Magical Eucharist; VII) Equipment and Paraphernalia; PART TWO: VIII) Background Data; IX) Concerning the Bornless Ritual; X) Original Intent of the Bornless Ritual; XI) Comparisons; Appendix I: Fragment of a Graeco-Egyptian Work on Magic; Appendix II: A Greek Ritual of Magic; Appendix III: Preliminary Invocation from The Goetia; Appendix IV: Liber Samekh by Aleister Crowley; Appendix V: The Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.

Pages: 127
Special Interest: Occult, Secret Orders & Societies, Forbidden Books, Magick, Ritual, Sorcery.