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Manual of Occultism
A Manual of Occultism by Sepharial is a comprehensive guide to the world of occultism. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the occult, including astrology, tarot, numerology, palmistry, and more. It provides detailed explanations of the principles and practices of each of these disciplines, as well as practical advice on how to apply them to your life.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the occult. The first section provides an overview of the history and philosophy of occultism, while the second section delves into the practical applications of the various occult disciplines. The third section covers the use of spiritual and magical tools, such as crystals, candles, and incense, while the fourth section explores the role of meditation and visualization in the practice of occultism.Throughout the book, Sepharial draws on his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of occultism to provide readers with clear and concise explanations of complex concepts. He also includes numerous practical exercises and rituals that readers can use to deepen their understanding and practice of the occult.Overall, A Manual of Occultism is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of the occult. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to deepen your understanding and practice of this fascinating and mysterious The Occult Sciences; Astrology; Palmistry; Thaumaturgic Art; Hypnotism and Mesmerism; Divination; The Tarot; Cartomancy; Crystal Gazing; Visions; Geomancy; Casting; Psychometry; Dreams; Alchemy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- GenresOccult
372 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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August 18, 2020
Decent book with a bunch of information in a few different topics. Easy to read even if you're new to occultism and doesn't feel very dated, even thought it's a bit old.
With that said, it's not at all close to a great book. Although the first two chapters (about astrology and chiromancy) were great and very accurate, the others... not so much.
Sepharial uses a bunch of information without giving a source, and you'll find that a lot of them are just plain made up if you look into them. Not only that, but he misuses Qabbalistic and Alchemical terms a lot, and his ideas of both those subjects are not very educated. You're better off learning about those from different books.
So, decent book if you can take it with a grain of salt, or maybe just skip a few chapters altogether. Good recommendation for a beginner who wants to know about astrology and chiromancy, but I'd avoid recommending it to someone who wants to know more about the Qabbalistic system.
If you want more accurate information on basically the same subjects (except astrology), a much better book for beginners is Techniques of High Magic by Francis King.
2/5, a hit or miss depending on the chapters.
With that said, it's not at all close to a great book. Although the first two chapters (about astrology and chiromancy) were great and very accurate, the others... not so much.
Sepharial uses a bunch of information without giving a source, and you'll find that a lot of them are just plain made up if you look into them. Not only that, but he misuses Qabbalistic and Alchemical terms a lot, and his ideas of both those subjects are not very educated. You're better off learning about those from different books.
So, decent book if you can take it with a grain of salt, or maybe just skip a few chapters altogether. Good recommendation for a beginner who wants to know about astrology and chiromancy, but I'd avoid recommending it to someone who wants to know more about the Qabbalistic system.
If you want more accurate information on basically the same subjects (except astrology), a much better book for beginners is Techniques of High Magic by Francis King.
2/5, a hit or miss depending on the chapters.
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