The Shining Paths: An Experiential Journey through the Tree of Life

by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, Billie Walker-John (Illustrator)

Pathworking is the occult term for a specific kind of visualization exercise in which the mind-self is projected into a series of situations and landscapes that can be viewed on a mental screen, or, once the mind has been trained, experienced as a participant with full sensory perception.

Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, one of the best known and most respected of contemporary British occultists, has compiled a unique collection of pathworkings based on the Qabalistic Tree of Life. Each working is preceded by a discussion of the individual path and of the experiences, correspondences and symbolism associated with it.

Genres: Occult, Magick

243 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki is a third-generation psychic who has worked with magic since childhood. She studied under W.E. Butler and with him was a founding member of the Servants of the Light School of Occult Science, of which she was Director of Studies.

Reviews

[Isobelle Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aside from some unusual choices regarding the use of commas, I found this book to be beautiful. It is truly a journey or, perhaps, the start of a journey.

[Jake Rueth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading Israel Regardie’s book “A Garden of Pomegranates” and was blown away by the process of pathworkings. This was well before I stumbled on “The Shining Paths.” Regardie’s book, though excellent and rich with content, does not compare to the emotional experience attained in this book. I found myself eager and excited to jump into the next lesson and to see the transformations to the characters and the temples along the way. Regardie’s book lacks the colorful attitudes of the governing angels to the temples which made “The Shining Paths” a superior experience. Though both books are very great, Dolores’ book appealed to both my emotions and imagination where as Regardie’s was more intellectual and educational on symbolism and mythology.

[Leslivresthebooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on Pathworking I've ever read. I've had this book since the 80s. Wonderful.

[Kacper · Rating 5 out of 5]

you wont find a better practical pathworking on QBLH

[Nazari · Rating 5 out of 5]

¡Un viaje Cabalístico insondable, Fascinante!