Introduction to Magic: Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus
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This profound volume unveils the esoteric practices and rare texts compiled by the enigmatic UR Group, co-founded by Julius Evola in 1927. Dedicated to transcending ordinary consciousness and manifesting superhuman will, the group explored diverse traditions including Tantric, Buddhist, and Hermetic wisdom. For the first time in English, aspiring practitioners can delve into their meticulously documented methods for cultivating psychic abilities, engaging with subtle entities, and mastering 'words of power.' It's an unparalleled guide for those seeking direct magical engagement with the world.
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“Evola . . . had a clarity of mind and a gift for explaining tremendously difficult concepts in nonacademic language. . . . His descriptions of subtle states and the practices that lead to them are as lucid as these difficult subjects allow.”
📝 Description: Introduction to Magic: Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus
📑 What's inside
- Introduction to Magic
- Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus
- Editor's Note Preface Introduction
- Part I
- Pietro Negri * Sub Specie Interioritatis
- Leo * Barriers
- Abraxas * Knowledge of the Waters
- Luce *
- Opus Magicum: Concentration and Silence
- Ea * The Nature of Initiatic Knowledge
- Part II
- The Path of Awakening According to Gustav Meyrink
- Luce *
- Opus Magicum: Fire
- Abraxas * Three Ways
- Leo * Attitudes
- Commentaries on the
- Opus Magicum
- Part III
- Leo * First Steps Toward the Experience of the "Subtle Body"
- Knowledge as Liberation
- Abraxas * The Hermetic Caduceus and the Mirror
- Luce * Opus Magicum: The "Words of Power" and the Characters of Beings
- Pietro Negri * Knowledge of the Symbol
- Part IV
- Apathanatismos: Mithraic Ritual of the Great Magical Papyrus of Paris
- Part V
- Summary
- Abraxas * Instructions for the "Awareness of Breath"
- Oso * Notes on the Logos
- Arom * First Experiences
- Ea * The Problem of Immortality
- Part VI
- Leo * Beyond the Threshold of Sleep
- Ea * On the Magical View of Life
- Abraxas * The Second Preparation of the Hermetic Caduceus
- Iagla * Experiences: the Law of Beings
- The Path of Realization According to Buddha
- Various Commentaries
- Part VII
- Luce * Instructions for Ceremonial Magic
- Ea * The Doctrine of the "Immortal Body"
- De Pharmaco Catholico
- Part VIII
- Abraxas * Magical Operations with "Two Vessels"--Reduplication
- Tibetan Initiatic Teachings: The "Void" and the "Diamond-Thunderbolt"
- Arvo * On the Counter-Initiation
- Luce * Opus Magicum: Perfumes
- Part IX
- Arvo * Conscious Thought--Relaxation--Silence
- Ea * Considerations on Magic and Its Powers
- Abraxas * Magic of the Image
- Pietro Negri * An Italian Alchemical Text on Lead Tablets
- Part X
- Luce * Opus Magicum: Chains
- Leo * The Attitude Toward Initiatic Teaching
- Ea * Freedom, Precognition, and the Relativity of Time
- Commentary on the Opus Magicum
- Part XI
- Iagla * Serpentine Wisdom
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This volume is essential for the serious practitioner seeking direct, unmediated engagement with magical forces beyond mere theory. It offers unprecedented access to the meticulously documented methods of a formidable esoteric brotherhood, allowing you to transcend ordinary consciousness and manifest superhuman will. If you are drawn to the synthesis of Tantric, Buddhist, and Hermetic wisdom, this book provides rare texts and rituals previously unavailable in English. It is ideal for those ready to cultivate psychic abilities, engage with subtle entities, and master words of power. This is not a casual read but a profound guide for dedicated magi who wish to unlock the secrets of inner transformation through rigorous practical techniques.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
While this text provides a fascinating glimpse into the UR Group’s syncretic approach to magic, it demands significant prior knowledge and mental stamina from its reader. It is unsuitable for beginners seeking simple instruction or those uncomfortable with dense, philosophical occultism that blends disparate traditions like Tantra and Hermeticism. The material is rigorous and abstract, lacking the step-by-step clarity found in more introductory works. Readers looking for light entertainment or straightforward ritual instructions will likely find it opaque and frustrating. However, for the advanced esotericist willing to wrestle with complex concepts of will and consciousness, it remains a valuable, albeit demanding, resource for understanding high-level magical practice.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you're a dedicated seeker of practical magical experience, weary of mere theory, this compendium is your call. It's for those ready to commit to rigorous self-discipline and explore ancient techniques to reshape consciousness and exert influence in the unseen world.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Bridging Ancient Wisdoms
Unlike many singular magical systems, this collection draws from a diverse array of historical sources. It integrates insights from Tibetan Vajrayana, ancient Mithraic mysteries, and Greco-Egyptian Hermeticism, demonstrating a universal thread in humanity's quest for transcendent knowledge and power across different cultures.
The Enigmatic UR Group
Explore the ambitious project of Julius Evola and his fellow Italian intellectuals who sought to consciously evolve beyond human limitations. This work serves as a direct conduit to their revolutionary experiments in practical magic, revealing their methods for achieving heightened states of awareness and influencing reality.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Magus
- Etheric Double
- Words of Power
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a moment where you felt an intuitive connection to an unseen force. How might the practices in this book help you consciously develop that connection?
- Considering the UR Group's goal of 'superhuman power and awareness,' what personal limitations do you seek to transcend through esoteric practice?
- How do you envision the integration of diverse traditions like Tantra and Hermeticism contributing to a more holistic understanding of magic in your own practice?
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