Mantic and Transformational Arts:  Magic has been defined as the art of causing changes in nature (and in the mind) in accordance with will.  Gnostic wisdom sheds much insightful light on ancient and contemporary disciplines of natural magic and divine Theurgy.  Modern revivals of ancient magic, such as practiced by the Order of the Golden Dawn have brought new light to bear on this fascinating subject.

From beginnings of history humans have sought the advice of superhuman powers and called such practices by the name of Divination.  Contemporary insights, such as those of C.G. Jung have discovered the principle of Synchronicity as operative within divinatory practices.  In these talks Dr. Hoeller sheds light on the timeless value of both magic and divination from a Gnostic perspective.

The Individual Titles are:

• How the mythic revival of recent decades can contribute to a renewed regard for Magic. 75:21 #300601
• The Origins and Value of Magic. Modern and ancient magical Psychology and magical Objectives. Magic and the Physical Senses. Magic, Art and Creativity. 67:15 #300602
• The Golden Dawn: Magicians and Spiritual Practice. Founded in the latter part of the 19th Century, the Order of the Golden Dawn made an enormous impact on practical esotericism, especially Ceremonial Magic. The ways and byways of the Golden Dawn tradition is explored. 74:58 #300603
• The Angels and Angel Magic. An evaluation of the major hierarchies of Angels, including Guardian Angels. Who are the Angels and by what practices may we effectively approach them? 72:27 #300604
• The Lesser Arts of Magic. Divination, evocation and vision, as taught by the tradition of the Golden Dawn. How Magic may benefit one’s personal life safely and ethically. 85:19 #300605
• The Magic of the Seven Christian Sacraments. Sacramental Magic; one of the most benign and effective forms of Magic. The seven Sacraments of the Christian tradition seen as helpful modalities of sacred Magic. Why priest and magician are brothers in spirit. 73:17 #300606
• Folk Magic: Shamanism, Voodoo and Santeria. The shaman as archaic magician and as technician of Ecstasy The nature and uses of Afro-Carribean magical practices which are making inroads into North American culture. 74:16 #300607
• Witches and Spells: The Magic of Wicca. From ancient origins to the Neo-Pagan Revival. Gerald Gardner and the mid 20th Century Gardnerian craft revival. Modern distortions and religious persecutions throughout history. 79:25 #300608
• Divination: Synchronicity in Practice. C.G. Jung called attention to an “a-causal principle” that reveals meaning in our lives. Divination is a practice that utilizes this principle in order to shed light and give advice on life’s perplexities. 71:45 #300609
• Nature and Principles of the Tarot Oracle. Symbolism, Magical Meaning, Synchronicities; asking the advice of the Divinities. Kabbalistic Tarot: The Tree of Life Reading. 87:16 #300610
• The I Ching: Synchronicity and the Tao. The ancient Chinese oracle of the Book of Changes has been utilized both by the Golden Dawn and by C.G. Jung’s psychology, and has proven to be a helpful and wise form of divination. 67:13 #300611
• Astrology: Is the Starry Wisdom valid? The heavenly bodies have acted as humanity’s guides to meaning and wisdom for ages uncounted. What is the psychological and philosophical justification for this form of divination? 71:52 #300612
• Numerology, Geomancy and the Tibetan Mo Oracle. Divining by numbers, using Pythagorean or Kabbalistic symbolisms a popular art. Less known are divining by earth (Geomancy) and Eastern divinations used by Lamas for many centuries. Insights into the philosophy and psychology of divination East and West. 74:54 #300613

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