The Book of Treasure Spirits: A Grimoire of Magical Conjurations to Reveal Treasure and Catch Thieves by Invoking Spirits, Fallen Angels, Demons and Fairi
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Unlock the sea's secrets and hidden hoards with forgotten seventeenth-century conjurations from the British Library's archives.
This volume resurrects a rare mid-seventeenth-century manuscript from the British Library, offering practical grimoire workings for locating lost wealth and recovering stolen items. Compiled by the renowned antiquarian Elias Ashmole, the text features invocations of Goetic spirits, fallen angels, and fairies, alongside rites to summon treasures from the depths. It includes a crucial English transcription of the Heptameron’s conjuration practices, preserved for working magicians. The collection also contains a specific rite allegedly performed for King Edward IV, providing a tangible link to the era when royal licenses regulated the arcane pursuit of treasure trove.
This text anchors itself in the mid-seventeenth-century British occult tradition, specifically reflecting the antiquarian interests of Elias Ashmole and the era’s regulated pursuit of treasure trove through royal license.
📝 Description: The Book of Treasure Spirits: A Grimoire of Magical Conjurations to Reveal Treasure and Catch Thieves by Invoking Spirits, Fallen Angels, Demons and Fairi
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This volume is an essential resource for practitioners of historical magic and serious occult scholars who seek authentic, unadulterated primary sources from the seventeenth century. It appeals to those fascinated by the intersection of antiquarianism and practical conjuration, offering a rare glimpse into how treasure hunting was once ritualized under royal sanction. Readers will appreciate the tangible link to the past through the specific rites allegedly performed for King Edward IV and the crucial English transcription of the Heptameron’s practices. It serves as a vital tool for working magicians interested in Goetic spirits, fallen angels, and fairies, providing concrete methods for locating lost wealth that are often lost to time or restricted to rare archives.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This has been on my wishlist for months. It pairs well with more modern commentaries on the same tradition. Shipping was quick too.
Needed this for my research. Not a light read, but far more accessible than I feared. The material is presented clearly and the structure makes it easy to revisit key passages. Great value for what you get.
This exceeded my expectations. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. Will be gifting a copy to a friend.
I keep coming back to this one. A text you study rather than simply read. One of my better finds this year.
While this grimoire offers fascinating historical insights into seventeenth-century treasure magic, it is not suited for casual readers or those seeking modern, simplified spellwork. The dense archaic language and complex conjuration rituals require a dedicated occultist comfortable with Goetic workings and historical context. Beginners may find the lack of explanatory commentary overwhelming, as the text assumes familiarity with esoteric traditions like the Heptameron. It is best approached by historians of magic or experienced practitioners who value archival authenticity over accessibility. The focus on fallen angels and demons also demands a specific spiritual resilience that not all readers possess.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
You are a working magician or historical researcher interested in the practical intersection of alchemy, demonology, and material wealth. If you seek primary sources that bridge the gap between medieval folklore and early modern ceremonial magic, this text provides the specific rituals you need.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Treasure Conjuration
Restitution Magic
Seventeenth-Century Grimoire Tradition
💬 Quotes from the book
“The conjuration is said to have been performed at the request of King Edward IV, with other rites to reveal treasure, to have treasure brought from the sea.”
“Transcribed into English for practical use by a working group of magicians, before its first English publication by Robert Turner in 1655.”
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Goetia
- Treasure Trove
- Heptameron
📔 Questions to reflect on
- What personal 'hidden treasure' or unresolved past event might you seek to uncover through the lens of restitution magic?
- How does the historical restriction of treasure by the monarchy influence your view on the ethics of seeking wealth through occult means?
- In what ways can the spirit of Elias Ashmole’s archival preservation inspire your own approach to documenting magical experiments?
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