The Book of Black Magic vente en gros and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult

Product Name: The Book of Black Magic vente en gros and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult
EAN：9780359045693 UPC：9780359045693 ISBN：9780359045693 vente en gros MPN：N/A Format：Paperback, 186 pages
The Book of Black Magic is Arthur Edward Waites magnum opus of occult lore; this edition contains the authors original icons, symbols, seals and illustrations. The first part is entitled "The Literature of Ceremonial Magic". Here, Waite examines the ritualistic traditions which have surrounded the occult movement for centuries. He notes various texts, and how they each had a bearing upon the practice of the occult; of magical ceremony; and the phenomena of spirit summoning. The second part, "The Complete Grimoire", concerns how those who practice black magic and occult ritual become versed in the craft. The stringent physical and mental requirements, and the need to practice a spiritual attunement and inner ablution, is detailed. Astronomical knowledge of the planets and their movements is a necessity, as is possession of a variety of instruments, plus a deep knowledge of the various symbols and scripts used in the occult craft..