Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination (London and New York: Thames & Hudson, 2024)

"Searching for the philosophers’ stone in the pursuit of transmutation and immortality; harnessing the properties of the natural world to cast magic spells; seeking visionary experiences to connect with the spiritual world; conjuring demons to enact our desires; using the tarot and astrology to divine the future – the quest to understand the mysteries of the universe and to tap into its powers has fuelled manifold occult philosophies from the early esoteric traditions of the ancient Egyptians to the practices of modern occultists. For hundreds of years, occult – or hidden – knowledge has been recorded in esoteric manuscripts, enshrined in illustrated grimoires, inscribed in stelae, incorporated in cryptic paintings and embodied in arcane ritual objects. Delve within these pages and pore over myriad intricate images, ornate manuscripts and intriguing ritual objects, and discover the meaning concealed within the secret ciphers, mysterious symbols and covert rituals of the occult"

Forthcoming, September 2024.

https://www.academia.edu/120097378/Occul...dson_2024_

From the team of Rolf Keil / Josef Wäges and Paul Ferguson

The earliest known Rosicrucian Ritual System published for the first time.

THE SECRET FREEMASONRY OF A PRIEST IN THE TEMPLE OF NATURE

The subject of this book is Johann Samuel Mund artist, alchemist and Free-mason and his own special interpretation of the Royal Art. It was in Frankfurt that Mund founded the Masonic Lodge known as the Bund der Treue und Wahrheit zu den 3 Rosenkreuzern Weiß, Roth und Gold (Union of Loyalty and Truth of the 3 Rosy Crosses, White, Red and Gold), for which he developed his own doctrine with its own rituals and teachings, which have fortunately come down to us in various manuscript archives.

In this book the authors provide the first complete overview of Munds teachings, illustrated with the unique images and diagrams that he created specially for them. The authors also explore the conditions prevailing at the time the Lodge of the Union of Loyalty and Truth was founded, the influences that shaped it, and the impact it had upon the development of the High Degrees in the mid-18th century.

What is more, the book sheds light on a fascinating chapter in Masonic history, and one that has been relatively neglected to date, namely the connection between practical and philosophical alchemy on the one hand and dogmatic Freemasonry (at that time not yet fully developed) on the other.

This meticulously researched and richly illustrated volume is a joint production of Salier Verlag, Germany, and Lewis Masonic, United Kingdom, and contains all the relevant texts in both German and English. It is aimed both at academics specialising in the Enlightenment and the general reader with an interest in the history of ideas, alchemy and esotericism, as well as Freemasons who are eager to explore a fascinating and previously neglected chapter in the development of the Brotherhood.

1st Edition 2024
Hard-cover, imitation leather, gold embossing, thread-stitching, two bookmarks, colour throughout with numerous illustrations
Bilingual edition German and English 17 × 24 cm
544 pages


https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/the-secre...nature.htm

"Bogar Siddhar or Boganathar is one of the most fascinating and revered saints in Tamil Siddha Tradition. He was a saint, alchemist, mystic and Yogi, who lived thousands of years ago. Bogar Siddhar is considered as one of the 18 Siddhars,  a group of enlightened beings in Tamil tradition known for their deep understanding of medicine, alchemy, and spirituality."

https://www.omspiritualshop.com/blogs/ne...ient-india

"By consulting several original volumes of alchemy, herbalism and distillation wisdom and using an exact reproduction of a 17th century alembic, I've re-created an alchemical treatment for melancholy!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrrbGRIOhCw

"I speak with Nick Grossenbacher, who first encountered and became enamored with the subject of alchemy more than 15 years ago while working on a PhD in late classical and medieval Middle Eastern history. Not content with a purely scholarly approach, Nick set up a home laboratory to replicate processes described in medieval Arabic and Syriac texts. His passion for alchemy deepened through his studies with teacher Robert Bartlett, leading him to explore global alchemical traditions."

https://hakawati.fm/episodes/view/485891

"Rasayana, a cornerstone of Rasa Shastra, the ancient Indian science of alchemy and rejuvenation, holds profound significance in fostering health, vitality, and longevity. This abstract elucidates the effects of Rasayana therapies on the human body according to Rasa Shastra principles, integrating insights from classical texts and modern research."

Full-text with pdf button.

https://internationaljournal.org.in/jour.../view/1074

"Have you ever felt like traditional occult practices and systems are too limiting or dogmatic? Dr. Peter Duchemin’s “Meta Magick” offers a refreshing alternative – a harmonizing synthesis of various magical traditions, myths, and scientific principles into an open, modular framework. Meta Magick breaks free from the constraints of specific occult systems, aiming to create a universal method that operates at the forefront of our world-making capacities. If you’re ready to explore an innovative, integrative approach to magical practices, this blog post will provide a down-to-earth introduction to the key concepts and techniques of Dr. Duchemin’s revolutionary Meta Magick."

https://perseusarcaneacademy.com/post/dr...practices/

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"Between 1617 and 1621 the English physician and polymath Robert Fludd published his masterpiece Utriusque Cosmi . . . Historia, a two-volume work packed with over sixty intricate engravings. Urszula Szulakowska looks at the philosophical and theological ideas behind the extraordinary images found in the first volume, an exploration of the macrocosm of the universe and spiritual realm."

https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/rob...he-divine/

"Written in a question-and-answer discussion format, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles of alchemy. Readers engage in a dialogue with Paracelsus, uncovering the nature of metals, the processes of their transformation, and the philosophical foundations of alchemical practice. This essential text provides both experienced alchemists and inquisitive scholars with the ancient wisdom and practical insights needed to further comprehend and apply the transformative arts of work."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV9YlkKR3Ds