Mark Stavish

The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores, powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group mind • Examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and popular culture and media • Reveals documented examples of egregores from ancient Greece and Rome, Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, modern esoteric orders, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Grant, and the followers of Julius Evola and Aleister Crowley • Provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from parasitic and destructive entities, and destroy an egregore, should the need arise One of most important but little known concepts of Western occultism is that of the egregore, an autonomous psychic entity created by a collective group mind. An egregore is sustained by belief, ritual, and sacrifice and relies upon the devotion of a group of people, from a small coven to an entire nation, for its existence. An egregore that receives enough sustenance can take on a life of its own, becoming an independent deity with powers its believers can use to further their own spiritual advancement and material desires. Presenting the first book devoted to the study of egregores, Mark Stavish examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, with detailed and documented examples, and explores how they are created, sustained, directed, and destroyed. He explains how egregores were well known in the classical period of ancient Greece and Rome, when they were consciously called into being to watch over city states. He explores the egregore concept as it was understood in various Western Mystery traditions, including the Corpus Hermeticum, and offers further examples from Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, modern esoteric orders such as the Order of the Golden Dawn and Rosicrucianism, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Grant, and the followers of Julius Evola and Aleister Crowley. The author discusses how, even as the fundamental principles of the egregore were forgotten, egregores continue to be formed, sometimes by accident. Stavish provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from a parasitic and destructive collective entity, and destroy an egregore, should the need arise. Revealing how egregores form the foundation of nearly all human interactions, the author shows how egregores have moved into popular culture and media--underscoring the importance of intense selectivity in the information we accept and the ways we perceive the world and our place in it.

The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny

Egregores

Lon Milo DuQuette

Arturo de Hoyos

The Craft As a Spiritual Practice

Path of Freemasonry

Alfred DeStefano

IHS Ritual Guide Series

Meditations and Rituals

Alfred DeStefano III

IHS Monograph Series

The Liturgy of Hermes - In Praise of the Lord of Light

Introducing the history and basic laws of alchemy and how they are linked to tarot, astrology, Qabala, and the four elements, this practical guide features safe, modern techniques for creating distillations, stones, tinctures, and elixirs for physical healing, spellwork, and much more. Original.

Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic

The Path of Alchemy

An exploration of Freemasonry and its history, philosophy, symbols and practices.

Rituals, Symbols & History of the Secret Society

Freemasonry

Between the Gates is a manual of self-initiation and liberation that takes the student through the basic methods of experiencing dream states and conscious astral projection, to the ultimate culmination of consciousness--creation of the Body of Light. Between the Gates is for anyone who has ever desired to experience the "afterlife" while still alive, or who has desired to rid themselves of the fear of death. While drawing upon traditional Qabalistic and alchemical sources, the methods presented are applicable to a variety of traditions and schools of thought. Between the Gates functions as an "A to Z" guide to psychic initiation toward higher consciousness, and ultimately, to preparation for the great transition beyond this life and this physical body.

Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism

Between the Gates

The purpose of spiritual practices is to allow each of us to fully express our potential. Every person who enters the Path knows this on some level, as they are experiencing a level of discontent - for each person that discontent can take several forms depending on their stage in life. In the end, they all come down to the desire to experience health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness. Without health, life itself is a challenge. Without wealth or adequate resources at achieve our goals, life becomes frustration. Without wisdom life becomes sorry and misery or as at it is called, a journey through the Forest of Errors. Without happiness nothing matters. In this book we will examine various practices for enhancing the expansive powers within ourselves (and often attributed to the planet Jupiter by the ancients) so as to fulfill our goals by embracing them, having the resources to achieve them, the insight to guide us along the way, and joy of accomplishments that further us on the Path of Return. Topics include: - Jupiter as Teacher and Good Father in Mythology - Liturgy of Hermes and Spiritual Accomplishments - Four Levels of Spiritual Practice - Why Health, Wealth, Wisdom, and Happiness Matter - Organizing Your Sphere of Influence - The Secret Key

Jupiter in Daily Living

The Four Aims

Wisdom's Bliss and Khamael's Spear - Special Edition provides a unique and critical esoteric approach to the problems of our age. For the first time, combined as a single publication are the foundational monographs first issues by the Institute for Hermetic Studies. Wisdom's Bliss - Developing Compassion in Western Esotericism addresses the need for greater heart centered practices in many occult and magical organization, where Khamael's Spear - An Esoteric Response to War and Terrorism provides detailed instructions on how to influence and modify the psychic forces (egregores) of the world. Combined, these two texts provide substantial information for those seeking a better understanding of the so-called higher forces of the Tree of Life, as well as those looking for personal and direct initiation into the Sphere of Geburah and Chesed (6=5 and 7=4 in Golden Dawn based systems).

Developing Compassion in Western Esotericism & Khamael's Spear

Wisdom's Bliss

Alfred Destefano, III

Light on the Path – A Study Guide for Qabala, Alchemy, and Astrology from the Institute for Hermetic Studies is a self-paced program for the study and practice of Western esotericism. Using Hermetic Qabala as its core, individuals or groups can use this program to progressively study and apply the principles of ritual magic, practical alchemy (spagyrics and mineral) and astrology (natal, horary, and mundane). Designed as a four year course of study, each "Year" is approached in twenty-four bi-weekly sessions (for groups meeting twice a month) or can be done at your own pace. Each "Year" has two sets of twenty-five questions which can be used as quizzes or catechisms to test one's level of proficiency for review or before moving on to new material. Standard off-the-shelf sources are suggested for use through-out the course, making it easy to obtain the needed references.In addition, students are given:Instructions on How to Use this ManualArticles on studying the tarot, the essential Hermetic attitude for success, and the Path of Awakening.Suggestions for working with various schools as well as non-ritualistic approaches.A Concise Explanation of the Stages of the Path of Return – specifically written for this manual, outlining the stages of the Path and how to self-assess your progress on both an exoteric and esoteric level.Extensive Ritual Protocols to help guide groups working in a ritual setting.Some Advice to Group Leaders and Members – a summary of key points for running an effective spiritual study group – regardless of tradition or approach.Sample Ritual of Jupiter originally written and performed in the Great Hall of the Villa Saraceno, Vicenza, Italy for the Palladian Academy.Extensive monograph entitled, Introduction to Hermeticism: Its Theory and PracticeThe Liturgy of Hermes – In Praise of the Lord of Light, a ritual for solitary or group practice, used primarily as a hermetic retreat for encountering the spiritual focal point of the Hermetic traditions – the mind of Thoth-Hermes itself.

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