"A tale of initiation, adventure, and romance set within the medieval Crusades - Shares in novel form the mystical rituals and techniques of the Nizari Ismailis (the legendary Assassins) communicated to selected Knights Templar during the Crusades - Shows how the Gnostic traditions of the Cathars and Nizaris were blended to become the core of the "heretical" doctrines for which the Templars were later condemned - Sheds light on the conte ..."
The Secrets of Masonic Washington(1st Edition) A Guidebook to Signs, Symbols, and Ceremonies at the Origin of America's Capital by JamesWasserman Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2008 by Destiny Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59477-266-5, ISBN: 1-59477-266-5
"A fully illustrated guide to the Masonic origins and present-day Masonic sites of Washington, D.C. Provides a walking tour of the Masonic sites and symbols of the city Explores the critical role of Freemasonry in the founding of the United States By the author of The Templars and Assassins In this guide to the Masonic underpinnings of America s capital, James Wasserman reveals the esoteric symbols and the spiritual and visionary idea ..."
The Templars and the Assassins(1st Edition) The Militia of Heaven by JamesWasserman Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2001 by Destiny Books ISBN-13: 978-0-89281-859-4, ISBN: 0-89281-859-X
"• An examination of the interactions of the Christian Knights Templar and their Muslim counterparts, the Assassins, and of the profound changes in Western society that resulted. • Restores the reputation of the secret Muslim order of the Assassins, disparaged as the world's first terrorist group. • Dispels many myths about the Knights Templar and provides the most incisive portrait of them to date. A thousand years ago Christian batt ..."
The Book of Days Perpetual Calendar: With Images from the Papyrus of Ani and Zodiac Signs from the Temple of Isis at Denderah by JamesWasserman Calendar, 136 Pages, Published 2014 by Intrinsic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-9718870-8-4, ISBN: 0-9718870-8-X
"Featuring timeless images from the Papyrus of Ani and zodiac signs from the Temple of Isis, The Book of Days is designed to serve as a permanent record of important events in your life and the lives of family, friends, and loved ones. Use it to chronicle birthdays, engagements, weddings, graduations, and other significant milestones.This exquisite keepsake with three-quarter cloth binding and ribbon marker will become a history of your ..."
"A fully illustrated history of the Temple of Solomon • Examines the Temple of Solomon in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal writings • Explores its role in the founding of Freemasonry, the legends of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of the Kabbalah, and the teachings of Islam • Explains the sacred nature of the Temple Mount--the site of the Temple of Solomon--and the secrets that may still be hidden there • R ..."
The Mystery Traditions(2nd Edition) Secret Symbols and Sacred Art by JamesWasserman Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2005 by Destiny Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59477-088-3, ISBN: 1-59477-088-3
"A beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions - Includes a new chapter on secret societies and their role in safeguarding and transmitting of esoteric knowledge - Includes a full-color reproduction of the medieval alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis Symbol in the esoteric sense is not to be confused with allegory; symbolic images are the alphabet of the "theory of correspondences" that under ..."
"In The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology, Priscilla Costello introduces the reader to the basic principles of modern astrology and unveils the secrets of this elegantly developed language of symbols. Costello shares with the reader both the philosophical and esoteric world view of astrology, while exploring the meanings of signs, planets, houses, and aspects on many levels, as well as its connection to psychology, religion an ..."
"The ultimate herbalist's bible. Herbalism is one of the cornerstones of magical work, and The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick presents this vast subject in an accessible, practical manner. While it includes those plants classically associated with magick, such as mugwort, mandrake, and nightshade, it also provides lore and usage of more common plants, such as olive, coconut, tiger lily, orchids, and palms. Other herbs include ..."
"In addition to the fascinating biographical sketch drawn by Richard Kaczynski, author of the classic biography Perdurabo, this book offers Crowley's teachings in his own words. A carefully chosen series of his instructions for concentration, meditation, magick, invocation, even sex magick are included. Crowley's descriptions of the teaching Orders A:.A:. and OTO are presented, along with the Creed of EGC. In addition, a suggested readin ..."
"Yoga today connotes many images and ideas -- from holy men on a high mountaintop to throngs of young women toting designer mats. Yoga, meaning 'union, ' is actually a many-layered discipline designed to help an individual attain health, serenity, focus, and ultimately, union with the Divine. Aleister Crowley was one of the first Europeans to practice yoga and believed the practice was essential to spiritual growth, stating that 'Magick ..."
"In The Weiser Concise Guide to Alchemy, Brian Cotnoir offers a detailed, step-by-step introduction of Alchemy that explores its mysteries while illustrating its use as a modern spiritual system of attainment. He provides an overview of the history of Alchemy, from the first meldings of Egyptian technology, through the Middle Ages--the golden age of alchemy--right up to contemporary techniques. He demystifies the relationship betwe ..."
"Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and Christendom, this book by an occult-studies expert and respected authority on magic and sorcery takes Western spiritual traditions seriously—but examines them with common sense and self-effacing humor. Working backward from the Freemasons to one of their original orders, the 14th-century Knights Templar, the account considers sorcery, heresy, and intrigues; explores the ..."
"The most comprehensive introduction available to the Golden Dawn system of initiation, and the numerous, complex and sometimes obscure mystical writings of Aleister Crowley. Over fifty years ago Dr. Israel Regardie set himself unto the gigantic task of making accessible to the intelligent layman the root principles upon which Magic is built-principles which Aleister Crowley devoted his life to exploring and revealing. Drawing on his exp ..."
"Edited with a Foreword by Shelley Marmor To say Christopher S. Hyatt, Ph.D. will not ever have mass appeal is an understatement. If anything, the masses detest him en masse. And rightfully so. His radical approach to self-transformation doesn t come sugarcoated or gift wrapped. Rather, Dr. Hyatt exposes every hypocrisy and forces his readers to face themselves as they are--not as they wish to be. In the world of Dr. Hyatt we formulate ..."
"When the Rosicrucians of old announced themselves to the world in 1614, they described their primary mission as healing. Dr. Israel Regardie 1907-1985 remained true to that purpose. He wrote several books on healing, thereby distinguishing himself from most other practitioners of the Western esoteric tradition at least those working within the Golden Dawn and Thelemic magical currents he so eloquently promulgated in his numerous writing ..."
Art and Symbols of the Occult Images of Power and Wisdom by JamesWasserman Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 1993 by Destiny Books ISBN-13: 978-0-89281-415-2, ISBN: 0-89281-415-2
"In this lavishly illustrated volume, insightful commentary accompanies a spectacular collection of art rich with occult symbolism drawn from the traditions of alchemy, astrology, tarot, Kabbalah, magic, and Tantra."
"The ancient purpose of the funerary papyrus known as "Book of the Dead of Ani" was to guide the Egyptian soul to the afterlife, and the iconic text of the ancient culture is presented here for the first time as a single volume. The original is 78 feet in total length and 3,500 years old; this presentation contains the original facsimile edition from 1890. The hieroglyphic text and vignettes are juxtaposed with the English translation of ..."
"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Dictated to Crowley in Cairo between noon and 1:00p.m. on three successive days in April 1904, The Book of the Law is the source book and key for Crowley students and for the occult in general. The holy text that forms the basis of Crowley's belief system, Thelema, was transmitted to him by the entity known as Aiwass over the course of three fateful April days in 1904. With his wife Rose ..."
"So many books on Tantra are obscure, obtuse and of little real use -- especially for the Western Practitioner. But finally here is a book which provides a direct, honest, pragmatic, no-holds-barred approach to the most powerful methods for personal growth and spiritual attainment. Sex is one of the most powerful forces on the planet and, until it is transformed, the people and the planet will remain asleep."
"Aleister Crowley considered AHA! "my greatest magical poem". This profoundly esoteric work highlights the two central experiences of the Path of the Wise -- the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing of the Abyss. It also marks Crowleys final acceptance of the mysteries of "The Book of the Law", and offers his overview of Initiation and the techniques by which Spiritual Enlightenment may be achieved. This ..."