About the author
Samael Aun Weor (Hebrew: סמאל און ואור; March 6, 1917 – December 24, 1977), born Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez, was a Colombian-Mexican teacher and author of over sixty books of esoteric spirituality. He formed a new religious movement under the banner of "Universal Gnosticism", or simply gnosis, and taught the practical and esoteric principles purported to "awaken consciousnes" and fundamentally change the practitioner's psychological condition. Many of these teachings are directly sourced, often without attributions, from other esotericists (in particular Gurdjieff, but also a number of others). He first made a name in the Gnosticism of his native country of Colombia, before moving to Mexico in 1956, where his movement gained increased popularity, and his works became popular among practitioners of occultism and Western esotericism, and were translated into other languages. His doctrine is studied widely to this day.
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💬 What our editors say about Samael Aun Weor's books
“Samael Aun Weor presents a bold, practical approach to mortality that diverges sharply from traditional religious comforts. While his assertion that the afterlife is accessible through dream awareness is compelling for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Beyond Death: What Happens When We Die and How to Prepare Now to Take Advantage of It
“This text presents a dense, allegorical exploration of post-resurrection teachings that demands patience and an open mind. While Samael Aun Weor’s commentary provides extensive illumination on the feminine divine and ethical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled
“Aun Weor presents a bold reimagining of astrology that prioritizes direct experience over technical chart analysis. While the integration of sexuality and Kabbalah offers a distinctive perspective, this approach may alienate…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Practical Astrology: Techniques to Awaken Your Inner Zodiac
📋 Editions by Samael Aun Weor in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Death: What Happens When We Die and How to Prepare Now to | 2010 | Glorian Publishing | 224 | 9781934206331 |
| The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled | 2011 | Glorian Publishing | 620 | 9781934206812 |
| Practical Astrology: Techniques to Awaken Your Inner Zodiac | 2010 | Glorian Publishing | 250 | 9781934206386 |
| Sacred Rites for Rejuvenation: A Simple, Powerful Technique for | — | Glorian Publishing | 106 | 9781934206799 |
| Tarot and Kabbalah: The Path of Initiation in the Sacred Arcana | — | Glorian Publishing | — | 9781934206379 |
