How to Develop Your Psychic Abilities: Institute for Hermetic Studies Monograph Series

by Mark Stavish, Alfred DeStefano III (Editor)

How To Develop Your Psychic Abilities examines the historical and scientific exploration of the hidden dimensions of the human mind. Looking at the role of psychic phenomena in the occult practices dating to Late Antiquity to the scientific laboratories of modern universities, clear instructions on how to awaken, experience, and strengthen psychic abilities are given. The role of meditation, visualization, concentration, sense training, and vocalization of various prayers and mantra are revealed. In addition, select papers from early 20th century occult investigators that will be of interest to students of Rosicrucianism, Martinism, esoteric Freemasonry, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn are provided. This is an ideal book for those both new to the study of the development of psychic phenomena as well as experienced researchers.

100 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2016

About the author

Mark Stavish, the Director of Studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies (which he established in 1998), is a life-long student of esotericism with over 25 years experience in comparative religion, philosophy, psychology, and mysticism with emphasis on Traditional Western Esotericism. His articles have appeared in academic, specialty, and mass market publications specializing in spiritual studies, making Mark one of the leading authorities in Hermeticism today.

In addition to being a member and officer of several prominent Rosicrucian and Martinist societies, he served as the Director of Research for the Occult Research and Applications Project, of the Philosophers of Nature (PON). The Philosophers of Nature was founded by Jean Dubuis in France in 1979 and for twenty years was the leading resource for practical information on mineral and plant alchemy, as well as qabala. ORA, a statistically based research wing of the American branch of PON performed detailed exploration into the validity and practicality of various traditional esoteric methods. Original research from the ORA Project was published in the organization's journal, The Stone.

A graduate of King's College, in Theology (B.A.), and Communications (B.A.), and Rhode Island College (Providence), with a Master's degree in Counseling emphasizing psycho-spiritual modalities and Psychosynthesis, he brings a unique blend of tradition with modern research to the application of esoteric philosophy.