Please refrain from saying The Bible, Torah, Talmud, or Quran.
I'm not interested in Monotheism. At all. :3 So, please, just do what I requested, if you could.
I would like to suggest that all those who do not listen to my directions get a thumbs down, thankies.
2006-12-10 14:29:05 · 16 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The best books on advanced magickal rituals I know of are: The Lemegeton, or Lesser Key of Solomon, The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Some of the rituals designated in "The Golden Dawn" which is a book that lays out the rituals of the Order of the same name. And Kabbalistic pathworkings which are of course ,not a book , but you can find them scattered throughout the works of Israel Regardie and Aleister Crowley. Hope this helps! P.S. Unless you know what you are doing, I would not recommend any of these, use at your own risk.
2006-12-10 14:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by enslavementality 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Thelemic: "Magick in Theory and Practice" by Aleister Crowley. Woman Thealogy: "Wicca 333" (I forget the author, Ezra something?) Discordian: Principia Discordia, or How I Found Goddess, and what I did to Her When i Found her. Anything by Jung or Joseph Campbell, any 'Source' books like Ovid or the Eddas, and Anything by Isaac Bonewits, Lon Milo Duquette, or Robert Anton Wilson is a step up from 'basic'.
2016-05-23 03:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Phyllis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aleister Crowley's Big Blue Book of Magick
The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford
Enochian Initiation
21st Century Mage: Bring the Divine Down to Earth
Modern Magick
Sacred magic of abermelian the mage
The goetia
A true & faithful relation of what passed for many years between Dr. John Dee ... and some spirits
2006-12-17 19:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for:
Encyclopedia Of Wicca & Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi
The Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path by Ellen Cannon Reed
A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches Handbook by Janet Farrar and Stewart Farrar
The Way of Merlin: The Prophet, the Goddess and the Land by R. J. Stewart
Power Within the Land: The Roots of Celtic and Underworld Traditions Awakening the Sleepers and Regenerating the Earth (Celtic Myth and Legend, Vol. 2) by R. J. Stewart
Wicca, New Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to the Old Religion in the Modern World by Vivianne Crowley
A Woman's Guide to the Earth Traditions: Exploring Wicca, Shamanism, Paganism and Celtic Spirituality by Vivianne Crowley
Principles of Wicca (Thorsons Principles Series) by Vivianne Crowley
Progressive Witchcraft: Spirituality, Mysteries, and Training in Modern Wicca by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone
To name a few.
I wouldn't recomend anything by Silver Ravenwolf for anyone serious about Wicca.
2006-12-10 15:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
"The Elements of Ritual" by Deborah Lipp. Although I don't necessarily agree with everything she believes, this book will help you look much deeper into every aspect of how (and especially why) you do rituals.
"Deepening Witchcraft" by Grey Cat
Another idea is to look deeper into the history/culture of the specific peoples that once worshiped your deities or learning about the archaeological evidence from the worship of your deities. Or you could read the translated myths rather than someone else's interpretations. Perhaps you could try to learn the language of the culture that worshiped your deities to deepen your understanding of them.
I agree that Israel Regardie and Aleister Crowley might be helpful.
I also agree that Ravenwolf is not worth recommending--and I wouldn't recommend Edain McCoy, DJ Conway, or Stepanich either.
2006-12-11 03:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pagan Spirituality: A Guide to Personal Transformation, by Joyce and River Higginbotham. Very interesting information IMHO not only about paganism, but also about spiritual development in general.
The Earth Path, by Starhawk
Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft, by Raymond Buckland
Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham
Avoid anything by Silver RavenWolf.
2006-12-10 14:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Sure, try "Crafting The Art of Magic" by Adian Kelly ( A Wiccan tradionhead) or "Triumph of the Moon" by Ronald Hutton ( a History Professor at Oxford University).
2006-12-16 07:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ever tried thelmic or enochian magick its a bit more advanced then a lot of pagan stuff , however works on many similar principles
see Israel Regardie- The complete Golden Dawn System of Magick
Alister Crowley- Book 4 Magick in Theory and Practise
Crowley actually greatly contributed to the revival of modern paganism and its systems of rituals so you may want to start there
If you are interested in Enochian Magick try reading a few titles by Benjamin Rowe & Crowley's Vision and the Voice
I'm not sure how far you want to take your practise send me an email if you would like other suggestions
2006-12-10 14:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by harro_06 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Honestly, though you said not to, The Torah is pretty good for it.
Not the actual words, but Gematria, and Kabbalah make awesome magic aides as well as spiritual guidance. Not from YHVH, but from yourself.
I'm not Wiccan, but you could call me close...
2006-12-10 14:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stay away from $ilver RavenWolf.
Chas Clifton's books are all of an advanced nature and VERY well written.
2006-12-10 16:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by AmyB 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋