Aleister Crowley's Mysticism: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

by Marco Visconti (Author)

This is a highly practical, no-nonsense guide to unpicking Aleister Crowley's mysticism and using it in the modern world by focusing on the Holy Guardian Angel experience.

Marco Visconti skillfully continues his exploration of Thelema, advancing beyond his acclaimed first book. This sequel serves as a practical handbook, guiding you through the intricacies of advanced Thelemic practices.

• With a focus on the Holy Guardian Angel experience, Visconti dispels myths and provides clarity, offering a comprehensive survey of associated rituals such as the Headless Rite, the Abramelin Operation, and Liber Samekh--as well as some more, often overlooked in contemporary works.
• The book takes a hands-on approach, empowering you with real life, daily practices to delve into the mysterious realms of Thelema.
• Explore the arcane wisdom embedded in the Major Arcana of the Thoth Tarot, which reveals a tapestry of transformative knowledge for those seeking to navigate the profound and practical aspects of Thelemic magick.
• In these pages, Visconti also illuminates the alchemical underpinnings of Thelema, revealing how the ancient quest to transmute base metals into gold finds a modern parallel in the inner work of self-transformation. Through clear explanations and step-by-step methods, readers discover how to harness elemental forces and ritual techniques as part of a personal "Great Work," bridging the everyday self with the divine spark of one's True Will.

This is a journey for readers seeking deep spiritual insights and practical application in the realms of magick and mysticism.

Author Biography

Marco Visconti is a lifelong practitioner of the Western Esoteric Tradition, with a particular interest in Thelema and Crowleyana. He was responsible for the translation of numerous key esoteric texts from English to Italian, such as Michael Bertiaux's Lucky Hoodoo and Cosmic Meditation.