Pow-Wow: Traditional Folk & Grimoire Magic: Institute for Hermetic Studies Study Guide

by Mark Stavish, Alfred DeStefano III (Editor)

This Study Guide is based on a long awaited seminar on traditional magical teachings found in 'pow-wow' or Brauche of the Pennsylvania Germans. These practices include the traditional grimoires, as well as the teachings of Paracelsus and Agrippa, and the rare philosophical and visionary end of the spectrum of Jacob Boehme, Johannes Kelpius, and Conrad Beissel. Because the world view of the Renaissance magus (from which the braucher is a direct descendant) is somewhat different than what we see in many modern magical groups. Topics to •Offering prayers, the various classes of beings, and how to address them. •How to make traditional red protection cords, as well as black. •Traditional charms, their theory and practice. •A survey of the Three Books of Agrippa, the Fourth Book, and the Arbatel in practical magic. •A short course on defensive eggs for cleansing and healing, prayer cloths, witch bottles, and using the SATOR Square. •How to write a Himmelsbrief (Letter from Heaven) •Various forms of Holy Water, Holy Oil, Brauche bags, and making more tools of the trade. •Psalm magic as found with The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, as well as in hoodoo. •Parting the Veil and Collecting Summoning angelic, demonic, elemental, and humans to the edge of the circle. •Invocation without a circle, magic mirrors, etc. This book is a rare and unique opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of these teachings and their importance in modern life.

130 pages, Paperback

Published December 24, 2017

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.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is well-written regarding an obscure topic in today's world. I found it good, but much of the information is known if you are familiar with pow-wow or Braucherei. It woulde be a great book for someone not well-versed in this system of magick and healing.