About the author
Douglas De Long is the author of two beginner-focused guides published by Llewellyn Publications, Ancient Teachings for Beginners and Past Lives for Beginners. Ancient Teachings for Beginners surveys auras, chakras, angels, and astral projection, opening with a brief history of spiritual development from before ancient Egypt to the present day, while Past Lives for Beginners, published in 2013, offers techniques for exploring reincarnation as a way to understand and improve one's current life. Both books belong to Llewellyn's long-running introductory series aimed at readers new to a given New Age topic, favoring accessible explanation and simple exercises over historical or comparative depth. De Long writes for that entry-level audience rather than for practitioners already versed in esoteric study.
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“De Long delivers a competent primer that demystifies esoteric practices for the layperson, making abstract concepts like the Third Eye tangible through actionable advice. However, seasoned practitioners or those deeply steeped in…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ancient Teachings for Beginners: Learn about Auras, Chakras, Angels & Astral Projection De Long, Douglas
“De Long delivers a pragmatic and inviting introduction to reincarnation, stripping away overly complex metaphysics in favor of usable self-discovery tools. The tone is encouraging, focusing on how past-life insights can resolve…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Past Lives for Beginners: A Guide to Reincarnation & Techniques to Improve Your Present Life De Long, Douglas
