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To say Christopher S. Hyatt, Ph.D., will not ever have mass appeal is an understatement. If anything, the masses detest him en masse. And rightfully so. His radical approach to self-transformation doesn’t come sugarcoated or gift wrapped. Rather, Dr. Hyatt exposes every hypocrisy and forces his readers to face “yourselves as you are–not as you wish to be.” In the world of Dr. Hyatt we formulate our ideas of ourselves and the world around us based on accumulated lies (aka “traditions”) taught to us since childhood. As a result each person comes to believe in a fictitious “I” ...

Israel Regardie’s The Foundations of Practical Magick by Israel Regardie, one of the foremost authorities on the theory and practice of Magick, is an interesting collection of essays covering a wide array of subjects. The emphasis is on practical methods of releasing the vast inner potential on which Magick depends. Starting with An Introduction to The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic, the History of the Golden Dawn - the Early Years. Followed by Meditation, A Modern Approach to an Age-old Science and Art, which provides clear information and methods to practice meditation–the road ...

Israel Regardie wrote The Tree of Life, a book many consider his magnum opus, in 1932. Up until the time this book was published, very little information about true high magic was available to the public. In this book, Regardie reveals the secrets of real magic. He begins with an explanation of what magic is and, just as importantly, what magic is not. He explains the techniques of evocation and invocation, skrying, and astral travel. He shows how the Qabalah unites everything. He even gives a description of the secrets of sexual magick.

When Israel Regardie wrote A Garden of Pomegranates in 1932, he designed it to be a simple yet comprehensive guidebook outlining the complex system of the Qabalah and providing a key to its symbolism. Since then, it has achieved the status of a classic among texts on the Qabalah.

The classic book on working with the energy of the body for spiritual purposes, The Middle Pillar by Israel Regardie is now more complete, more modern, more usable, and better than ever. The exercise known as the Middle Pillar was devised by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Regardie expanded upon it and made it public over sixty years ago in the first edition of this book. Since that time, the exercise has been altered and adapted for just about any spiritual use you could think of. It is a mainstay of many Western traditions of magic.

This is Dr. Israel Regardie s extended commentary on his years with the Great Beast and the life and works of his infamous former employer. Moreover, the book is an attempt at an insightful, if not completely objective, analysis of the psychological processes that caused Crowley to tick so peculiarly. At the same time Regardie s observations might also give us some insight as to what might have been making Regardie tick so peculiarly. He recognized that the brilliance of Crowley s genius transcended and eclipsed his myriad (and serious) human flaws; he recognized it was his duty to mankind ...

When the Rosicrucians of old announced themselves to the world in 1614, they described their primary mission as healing. Dr. Israel Regardie 1907-1985 remained true to that purpose. He wrote several books on healing, thereby distinguishing himself from most other practitioners of the Western esoteric tradition at least those working within the Golden Dawn and Thelemic magical currents he so eloquently promulgated in his numerous writings. Dr. Regardie brought somatic consciousness to the forefront of his work in the occult community. He shared his philosophy of the necessity of physical ...

The Wisdom of Israel Regardie, Volume I, is filled with the rich wisdom and deep knowledge of the world famous occultist who was the personal secretary to Aleister Crowley for four years. This book contains the best of Regardie s introductions to his and other author s books spanning the decades of his career. It also has some of Regardie s best forewords and prefaces. This never before published compilation allows the reader to gain breadth and depth into many of Regardie s writings, thoughts and philosophies in one amazing book.

A talisman is an object that has been magically endowed with the power of attracting good fortune. With a properly charged talisman comes a link with the hidden forces that rule over the things a bridge with the unseen world, across which occult influence flow to protect and heal the owner. The making, inscribing and charging of talismans are described in full in this introductory manual, written by a pre-eminent modern occultist, enabling you to use talismanic magic to make contact with the supreme powers of the cosmos, and with the highest levels of your own being.

Practical Magick - Qabalistic & Meditative Techniques by Dr. Israel Regardie, one of the foremost authorities on the theory and practice of Magick, is another Small Gem that the serious student of magick and mysticism will appreciate for their collection. The emphasis in this collection of essays is on practical methods of releasing the vast inner potential on which Magick depends. Starting with clear information and methods to practice meditation–the road to divine union–which requires the mental discipline and commitment students need to build the necessary skills to do the Great Work...

This little jewel of a book by the most famous occultist of the last half-century was written later in his life. It contains a distillation of both esoteric doctrine and scientific methodology. Additional essays by students and friends of Dr. Regardie make this an invaluable compilation of mind/body magical teachings. Dr. Regardie describes the need for this book, and the value of the techniques he offers here, in the following words: "In the course of my professional life, what struck me vividly was that when people were enabled to shuffle off the unconscious armor of gross muscular ...

The most important thoughts of Israel Regardie lie within the pages of this book. This unique compilation of essays and commentaries span his early career right up to his passing thru the veil. Every student and master will find The Wisdom of Israel Regardie, Volume II, both valuable and fascinating. Israel Regardie was a fascinating figure and larger than life philosopher, capable of kindness and humor while defending truth and justice. His writings capture his capacity for both intellectual rigour and a refreshing sensitive insightfulness. This is the very best of Regardie, an instant ...

Mysticism, Psychology and Oedipus, from the Small Gems series is one of these mysterious alchemys which Regardie and Spiegelman crafted for the serious student of mysticism. Mysticism, Psychology and Oedipus by Dr. Israel Regardie and his friend, world renowned Jungian Psychologist, J. Marvin Spiegelman, Ph.D. was created to reach the serious student at the intersecting paths of magic, mysticism and psychology. While each area of study overlaps they also maintain their own individual paths of truth. One of Regardie’s greatest gifts was his rare ability to combine these difficult and ...

The Wisdom of Israel Regardie, Volume III, is filled with both wisdom and knowledge from the mind the world famous occultist Israel Regardie. He was the personal secretary to Aleister Crowley for four years. This book contains the best of Regardie s introductions, forewards and articles to his and other author s books. This unique compilation of essays and commentaries span his early career right up to his passing thru the veil. This never before published compilation allows the reader to gain a better insight into many of Regardie s writings, thoughts and philosophies in one amazing book. ...

Israel Regardie is one of the most important figures in the twentieth century development of what many have termed the Western esoteric tradition, which normally refers to the synthesis accomplished by MacGregor Mathers within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn during the 1890s. Among those who proceeded to explore and build among this tradition are Israel Regardie and Aleister Crowley. In this 1968 classic, Regardie prefaces and expands upon Crowley s discovery that drugs initiate and stimulate the mystical state, providing the reader with a backgroud to Crowley s The Herb Dangerous. ...