Lon Milo DuQuette Knihy

Autobiografie hvězdy moderního okultismu. Vlastní životopis moderního mága, jenž v současné okultní literatuře představuje hvězdu první velikosti. Na rozdíl od většiny autorů, kteří jen opisují ze starší literatury, je Lon Milo DuQuette praktikujícím mágem a skutečným znalcem oboru. Avšak i když bere magii, kabalu, tarot a západní ezoterickou tradici velmi vážně, snaží se nebrat příliš vážně sebe sama.

Kniha Klíč k Šalomounovu klíči se zabývá legendární postavou krále Šalomouna z historického i esoterního pohledu, přičemž důkladně zkoumá historii řádu templářů a nabízí překvapivé odhalení jejich tajemství. V obřadech zednářů nachází důkazy o možném spojení templářů se zednáři (autor sám je významným členem Cechu). Součástí je i zasvěcený pohled na biblické příběhy Starého zákona, zkoumání jejich historické věrnosti, jakož i seznámení s vnitřními rozpory v církvi v prvních stoletích n. l. V části Šalomounova magie odhaluje a vysvětluje sedm Šalomounových tajemství a v příloze nabízí výňatky ze spisu Clavicula Solomonis Regis (Klíčky krále Šalomouna), uvádějícího některé magické symboly, rekvizity a formule, včetně popisu všech 72 pečetí. Nejedná se o spekulace ve stylu Dana Browna, ale o odbornou práci, která se přesto čte jako napínavý román. Je to jednoduchá, jasná a metodická studie poznání a nezávislého myšlení, která vede čtenáře krok za krokem k pochopení principů magie, ale i k poznání sebe sama.

"A clear and lucid guide to learning the fundamentals of Practical Qabalah"--

A unique and humorous -- and also practical -- approach to the increasingly popular study of Qabalah. This is a seriously funny book Traditional Qabalistic (or Cabalistic, or, indeed, Kabbalistic -- read this book to find out what the difference is...we know you've always wondered) sources tend to be a bit, er, dry. DuQuette spices up the Qabalah and makes it come alive, restoring the joy of learning the fundamentals of this admittedly arcane system by using simple, amusing anecdotes and metaphors. This account, written psuedepigraphically (fictitiously attributed to a supposed authority), allows DuQuette as Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford to soar to outrageous heights and, when necessary, stand apart from the silliness to highlight the golden eggs of Qabalistic wisdom nested therein. Sure to be a revelation to those who think that learning about the Qabalah needs to be tedious and serious, DuQuette shows that great truths can be transmitted through the medium of laughter. * A Dilettante's Guide to What You Do and Do Not Need to Know to Become a Qabalist .

Lon Milo DuQuette uses extensive research and his knowledge of esoteric topics to create a thrilling, humorous, and thought-provoking novel. Presents a compelling argument for why the Jesus myth may have become distorted and provides an alternative explanation of his resurrection.

In this ground-breaking book, Lon Milo DuQuette explains the symbology of the cards in his Tarot of Ceremonial Magick, a new deck published by U.S> Games. The concept is a breakthrough for occultists of all paths. Each card is illustrated with a list of the Zodiacal, Enochian, Ceremonial, Goetic, Tattvic and Elemental components. DuQuette explains how the cards relate to each other and makes immediately accessible the more difficult conceptual connections the Crowley made so easily. Through DuQuette's wit and decades of practical knowledge of magical practice, students of the arcane arts can gain a whole new level of udnertsnading of how and why magick works.

Take a fascinating journey into the life of one of the most respected, sought-after, and renowned magicians alive today: Lon Milo DuQuette. In this follow-up to his popular autobiography, My Life with the Spirits , DuQuette tells how a friend was cursed by a well-known foreign filmmaker and how they removed that curse with a little help from Shakespeare. He explains how, as a six-year-old, he used the Law of Attraction to get a date with Linda Kaufman, the most beautiful girl in first-grade. DuQuette also reveals the ins and outs of working with demons and provides a compelling account of performing an exorcism at a private Catholic high school. As entertaining as they are informative, the true stories in this memoir contain authentic magical theory and invaluable technical information.

In 1582, Dr. John Dee and Edward Kelley made magical contact with a number of spiritual entities who identified themselves as angels-- the same entities who communicated with Enoch and the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Over the next three years, they revealed to Dee and Kelley three distinct magickal systems of vision magick. Here, Lon Milo DuQuette introduces the origins of Enochian magick and offers the expert and novice alike the opportunity to see not only the big picture of the full system but also the practical means by which he or she can become attuned in the same step-by-step manner first prepared by Dee and Kelley.

Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot was his final opus, the culmination of a lifetime of occult study and practice. With artist Lady Frieda Harris, he condensed the core of his teaching - astrology, Qabbalah, magick, gematria and numerology, and alchemy- into the 78 cards of the tarot. Although Crowley's own "Book of Thoth" provides insight into the cards, it is a complicated, dated book. What has been missing, and what Crowley authority Lon Milo DuQuette has created, is an introductory text for the deck. In clear language, DuQuette provides everything you need to know about Crowley's fundamental principles to get the most out of using the Thoth deck. Many use the deck simply because the artwork is so beautiful, but there is so much more to it than that. DuQuette starts with the basic historical background of this extremely popular deck before delving into descriptions of each card in depth, from both a purely tarot perspective and from an expanded, magickal point of view. Each card is described in detail regarding its straight tarot meaning, which is then expanded upon with all the other attributions Crowley intended. This unique guide will be of great interest to all tarot readers who use the Thoth Tarot—especially those looking for correspondences with other occult systems to enhance their readings- and will be treasured by students of Aleister Crowley's works.

Not since The Confessions of Aleister Crowley has a true magician told his own story. My Life with the Spirits is a rare glimpse into the fascinating, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of a modern ceremonial magician. Hailed by critics as the most entertaining author in the field and one of the most widely respected members of the magick community, Lon Milo DuQuette gently draws you into the introspective world of the modern magician, tickles you with hilarious observations and self-effacing confessions, then (often in the same paragraph) slams you in the heart with breathtaking profundity.DuQuette's most impressive quality is that in spite of his many accomplishments he doesn't take himself too seriously, which makes what he has to say all the more appealing. He's been through experiences that many Americans can relate to from his "agonizing years of Sunday School" and service as an altar boy, to riding the waves of the cultural revolution of the 60s. After sorting through an abundance of spiritual paths, he finally came upon one that resonated with him. By shedding light on his own development—as a person and a magician—DuQuette provides a beacon for aspiring magicians everywhere.