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Inside a Magical Lodge: Group Ritual in the Western Tradition5 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 1998

How To Form Western Esoteric Group
Finally a decent book on forming a group in a modern, esoteric, manner. Prior to this book, there hasn't been much on the structuring of a formal magical lodge/order outside of a few Wiccan Circle types of books. The closest I've come across is the late William G. Gray's "Inner Temple Magic" and that had more to do with WHAT to do while in a magical order than it did about forming one. Part of ... 		  
  







  
  
A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism15 reviews
John Michael Greer

ADF Publishing, 2005

Positive Polytheism
For those who are polythestic or those who are curious about polytheism, this is a must-read. Monothestics should read it as well. Mr. Greer gives excellent and compelling arguements that polytheism is a viable, credible system of spirituality. He also shows along the way some major flaws in the monothestic type of worship. His book is straight-forward and easy to understand. It's a ... 		  
  







  
  
Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism5 reviews
Mark Stavish

Weiser Books, 2008

Excellent gide to the Hermetic path
On an initial read-through, I found this book fascinating. I am not that familiar with the Hermetic literature, but I have not seen anything quite like Stavish's approach to it anywhere else. He links astral travel, lucid dreaming, and other psychic phenomena to the Qabala and path working in a unique way. The exercises are not onerous, all the early exercises and many of the advanced are ... 		  
  







  
  
Pagan Prayer Beads: Magic and Meditation with Pagan Rosaries10 reviews
John Michael Greer, Clare Vaughn

Weiser Books, 2007

Pagan Prayer Beads Rock!
This book is basic, to the point, and very informative. It is filled with personal insights and examples which give energy to the subject. The book presents a a brief history of malas or prayer strands and then techniques for making them as well as magical elements to consider when designing them. It also gives patterns for meditation/prayer strands which the author and associates have designed ... 		  
  







  
  
Academy of the Sword2 reviews
John Michael Greer (Trans) Gerard Thibault

Chivalry Bookshelf, 2006

Too sophisticated for words!
There are lots of ways to look at this book, so I'll take them one at a time. As a fencing instructional text - obscure... "Academy of the Sword" is so detailed, complete, and complex that it is very difficult to follow as a fencing instructional text. Thibault's system includes considering the blade of the sword as being divided into 12 parts rather than the more common 2 or 3 (forte, ... 		  
  







  
  
The New Encyclopedia of the Occult20 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2003

a powerful reference for anyone who wants to know about Occult history
John Michael Greer has created a great Occult dictionary that provides quick and well researched definitions for pretty much any Occult term one can think of as well as the biographies of influential luminaries of esoterica, their ideas and contributions. If you're doing any sort of academic research into mysticism and the Occult, it's a great starting point for your study and a good source for ... 		  
  







  
  
PATHS OF WISDOM11 reviews
JOHN MICHAEL GREER

Thoth Publications, 2007

Priceless Guide to The Cabalah--Like having a Teacher !
For nearly ten years, I have flirted with the idea of studying Cabalah (Kabalah, Qabalah--however you want to spell it) and I have been a member of several Mystery Schools and Masonic organizations that espouse the need to study Cabalah.... However, until I found this book, I just was not sure where to begin (this decision was difficult, pre-Internet) ! Previous to reading this book, I knew of ... 		  
  







  
  
Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings17 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2001

Educational and Insightful
Tales throughout time have spoken of monsters and frightening beings and things that go "bump" in the night, and for most people these tales are as close to the unknown as they are willing to get. But for those few who find their curiosity peaked when they hear of local hauntings or monster sightings, there is finally a handbook just for you! "Monsters - An Investigator's Guide to Magical ... 		  
  







  
  
The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth13 reviews
John Michael Greer

Weiser Books, 2006

The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
The Druidry Handbook is a beginner's text for those interested in finding out more about Druidry (past and present) as well as those individuals who think they might want to become a Druid, either as a solitary or part of an organized study group. This book is divided into three parts. Part one looks at the history of Druidry. I was quite impressed with this section as the author was not ... 		  
  







  
  
The Long Descent: A User's Guide to the End of the Industrial Age7 reviews
John Michael Greer

New Society Publishers, 2008

The Long Descent is a short ascent
The Long Descent is a Short Ascent For several years, I have been seeking a guidebook to our immanent future of less oil and therefore less wealth. Of the over one dozen books that I've studied, Greer's is the clearest. His synthesis of peak oil, the demise of previous empires and the mythological narratives that shape our thoughts succeeds because he gets past simple linear ... 		  
  







  
  
Art and Practice of Geomancy, The: Divination, Magic, and Earth Wisdom of the Renaissance
John Michael Greer

Weiser Books, 2009

Have you ever lost an important object? Are you taking on a new job? Looking for buried treasure? The Art and Practice of Geomancy teaches readers how to divine the answers to life?s everyday questions about health, luck, new jobs, and love, as well as those less mundane tasks such as finding buried treasure, predicting the weather, being released from prison, and identifying secret enemies. Greer delivers to readers an ancient system of ... 		  
  







  
  
The UFO Phenomenon: Fact, Fantasy and Disinformation
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2009

Do UFOs exist? Are the lights and strange craft in our skies aliens from other galaxies-or the product of fraud, delusion, or mistaken identity? John Michael Greer - a respected authority on occult traditions - reveals the secret hidden at the centre of the UFO labyrinth. This meticulously researched guide plunges into the thick of the controversy with an unexpected and compelling approach to the UFO mystery.Moving beyond the familiar debate ... 		  
  







  
  
A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism15 reviews
John Michael Greer

ADF Publishing, 2005

Positive Polytheism
For those who are polythestic or those who are curious about polytheism, this is a must-read. Monothestics should read it as well. Mr. Greer gives excellent and compelling arguements that polytheism is a viable, credible system of spirituality. He also shows along the way some major flaws in the monothestic type of worship. His book is straight-forward and easy to understand. It's a ... 		  
  







  
  
Earth Divination: Earth Magic: Practical Guide to Geomancy7 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 1999

Excellent Divinational Manual on the subject of Geomancy
Since I'm both a fan of Greer and of Geomancy, I have to say I really enjoyed this book. For most of you not in the know, Geomancy is a form of divination that came from the Arabic countries and was first talked about in Peter de Abano's "Heptameron" which is often attributed to Henry Cornelius Agrippa who compiled the mammoth work "Three Books of Occult Philosophy". Geomancy is related to the ... 		  
  







  
  
Atlantis: Ancient Legacy, Hidden Prophecy2 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2007

AT LAST... ATLANTIS IS FOUND!!!!
Well, maybe the fabled lost continent has not been definitively found or bobbed back to the surface from the ocean's depths.....but the BEST book of the topic has, alas, surfaced! After book upon book riddled with wild speculation and sometimes thoroughly absurd notions regarding the real riddle of Atlantis, Mr. Greer has given us a no-nonsense, crystal-clear, effectively written history of this ... 		  
  







  
  
Natural Magic; Potions and Powers from the Magical Garden7 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2000

Really excellent overview
Greer takes mega reams of information from ancient herbals and alchemical manuals- mostly given in antiquated, verbose, difficult to understand formats, when it can be found at all- and simplifies it for those of us who are not Rhodes scholars. Covers only the very basics, and that lightly; but you can't find a better book for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Bonus: not only is the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Hidden History: The Ultimate A-Z of Ancient Mysteries, Lost ...3 reviews
John Michael Greer

Harper Element, 2006

Finally, a sane guide to a sometimes insane field
I was aghast at the low "average" rating for this book, so am writing this review to even things out. Greer's work, the best-researched and most accurately-written entry in the Element Encyclopedia series to date, covers a wide range of esoteric topics with (despite the claims of the one-star reviewer below) considerable objectivity. If you're looking for "proof" that Freemasonry is a Jewish ... 		  
  







  
  
The Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the Living Earth6 reviews
John Michael Greer

Weiser Books, 2008

Reenchanting the World
On my trip to Iowa, one of the cool things that happened is that I got JMG's "The Druid Magic Handbook"...for free! While in Ames, a friend of mine and I were talking about art and art patronage. I am a struggling artist myself. Seeing as I am always hand-to-mouth, my friend mentioned wouldn't it be cool if you had a patron? They asked where I wanted to go. I said the local bookstore. We went ... 		  
  







  
  
Encyclopedia of Natural Magic2 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2005

Excellent Compendium for Resource Use and Learning Magic
This book is set up with a brief description of what Natural magic is followed by an encyclopedia section describing the associations, mythology, and uses of several natural ingredients. One of the neatest features of the book is that it has a last section, called the "Natural Magic Workbook". It briefly describes how to make many useful things, such as potions, soaps, satchets, and more. The ... 		  
  







  
  
Sacred Geometry Oracle2 reviews
John Michael Greer

Llewellyn Publications, 2002

Heavenly Inspired
I highly recommend this Sacred Geometry Oracle. The cards are fantastic and the companion book helps understand how each symbol may significant to you. This book can help guide you if you are a begineer, regular practioner or advanced. In nature, we find patterns, designs and structures from the most minuscule particles, to expressions of life discernible by human eyes, to the greater cosmos. ... 		  
  







  




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