Title: The Complete Introduction to Magic Authors: Julius Evola and The Ur Group Translator: Joscelyn Godwin Format: Three Hardcovers in a Slipcase Pages: 1,241 in total Condition: Brand New. In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian esotericists formed the mysterious UR group. The purpose of this group was to study and practice ancient rituals from the mystery traditions of the world, both East and West. They produced a monthly journal containing techniques for spiritual realization, initiatory exercises, magical rites, accounts of personal experiences, translations of ancient texts, and original essays on the occult. Many years later, in 1971, Evola gathered these essays into three volumes. Available together as a deluxe boxed set for the first time in English, these volumes present the steps necessary to purify the soul with the light of knowledge and the fire of dedication as well as allowing the reader to be liberated from conventional dogmas. Religious, political, scientific, and psychological. And see with the clearer eye of realization. Volume I Includes translations of rare texts alongside rites, practices, and arcane magical knowledge. Volume II Offers studies of mystery traditions throughout history and shares authentic initiatic wisdom and a rigorous selection of initiatory exercises. Volume III Explores esoteric practices for individual development and realization of immortal and divine potential, handed down from a primordial tradition. CONTENTS : BOOK I Editor's Note ix Foreword: Julius Evola and the UR Group by Renato Del Ponte Introduction.
The Nature of Initiatic Knowledge. 1 The Path of Awakening according to Gustav Meyrink II. 5 Commentaries on the Opus Magicum. First Steps toward the Experience of the "Subtle Body" III.
2 Knowledge as Liberation III. The Hermetic Caduceus and the Mirror III. Opus Magicum : The "Words of Power" and the Characters of Beings III. 1 Apathanatismos : Mithraic Ritual of the Great Magical Papyrus of Paris. Instructions for the "Awareness of Breath" V.
Notes on the Logos V. Beyond the Threshold of Sleep VI. On the Magical View of Life VI. The Second Preparation of the Hermetic Caduceus VI. Experiences: The Law of Beings VI.
5 The Path of Realization according to Buddha VI. Instructions for Ceremonial Magic VII. The Doctrine of the "Immortal Body" VII. Magical Operations with "Two Vessels". 2 Tibetan Initiatic Teachings: The "Void" and the "Diamond-Thunderbolt" VIII. Considerations on Magic and Its Powers IX. Magic of the Image IX. An Italian Alchemical Text on Lead Tablets.
The Attitude toward Initiatic Teaching X. Freedom, Precognition, and the Relativity of Time X.
4 Commentary on the Opus Magicum. 3 Excerpts from De Mysteriis XI. 4 The Message of the Polar Star XI.
On the General Doctrine of Mantras. Adventures and Misadventures in Magic XII. BOOK II Foreword: The "Magical" Gruppo di UR in Its Historical and Esoteric Context by Hans Thomas Hakl Introduction to the Second Volume PART I I. The Esoteric Doctrine of the "Centers" in a Christian Mystic I. 1 Instructions for Magical Chains Individual Instructions for Preparation First Instructions for the Chain Instructions for a Later Phase II.
On the Western Tradition 1. Devaluation of the Pagan Tradition 2. East, West, and Christianity 3. The Initiatic Tradition in the West 4. The Legend of Saturnus 7. Agricultural Symbolism in Rome PART III III. The Secret Language of the Fedeli d'Amore III.
Solutions of Rhythm and Liberation III. Opus Magicum : The Diaphanous Body. Vitalizing the "Signs" and "Grips" IV. Initiatic Consciousness beyond the Grave IV. 3 Various Commentaries The Magic, The Master, The Song.
On the "Corrosive Waters" V. Ethnology and the "Perils of the Soul" V.
3 On the Art of the Hermetic Philosophers V. 4 Various Commentaries Desire in Magic.
1 Experiences: The "Double" and Solar Consciousness VI. On the Metaphysics of Pain and Illness VI. Notes for the Animation of the "Centers" VI. Notes on Ascesis and on Anti-Europe VII. Excerpts from the Life of Milarepa The Demon of the Snows.
The Magic of Creation IX. On the Opposition Contingent on Spiritual Development IX. 3 Some Effects of Magical Discipline: The "Dissociation of the Mixed" PART X X. 1 The Contrast between Positive Science and Magic: Positions and Solutions X.
The Magic of Conjunctions X. 4 Various Commentaries Prodigies and Former Times.
Notes on Occult Morphology and Spiritual Corporeality XI. A Pagan Magical Spell XI. On the Hyperborean Tradition XI. 4 The Golden Flower of the Great One XI.
Aristocracy and the Initiatic Ideal II. Canticle of the Fire 5 II.
About an "Arithmetical Oracle" and the Backstage of Consciousness II. Experiences: The Crown of Light II. 5 GERHARD DORN - Clavis Philosophiae Chemisticae (The Key of Alchemical Philosophy) Edited by Tikaipôs II. 6 Various Commentaries Difficulties of Belief He Who "Saw" the Gods Men and Gods. The Legend of the Grail and the "Mystery" of the Empire III. The Instant and Eternity III. 3 ABRAXA - Communications III. The Dignity of Man III. The Cycles of Consciousness IV.
Human Rhythms and Cosmic Rhythms V. 3 Experiences of a Chain V. On the Limits of Initiatic "Regularity".
The "Origin of Species, " According to Esotericism. 1 Various Commentaries More on Survival. On Pacts, Fear, and More VII. On the "Sacred" in the Roman Tradition VII. 3 Liberation of the Faculties.
1 Starting Magic, According to Giuliano Kremmerz VIII. Knowledge of the Sacrificial Act VIII.
4 Various Commentaries On Sacrifice. On the Role of Magic in Hindu Speculation IX. Esotericism and Christian Mysticism IX. From "The Song of Time and the Seed" IX.
5 Metapsychology and Magical Phenomena IX. Remarks on Action in the Passions X. The "Primitives" and Magical Science X. Experiences among the Arabs X. 2 The Ascetic, Fire, Rock, Space.
Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power XI. 5 Various Commentaries Seeing Without Wanting to See Ways to the "Void" PART XII XII. The "Great Sign" On Stage and in the Wings XII. 2 EA - Esotericism, the Unconscious, Psychoanalysis XII. 4 Magical Perspectives, According to Aleister Crowley XII. Assure that your order is packed to survive the sometimes perilous journey to your mailbox. If you are not happy with your order, please let us know before leaving feedback so we can make it right!