Magus: Complete System of Occult Philosophy: A Complete System of Occult Philosophy - Softcover

Francis Barrett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877289425 ISBN 13: 9780877289425

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, 2000

Synopsis

This long-renowned and often-referenced classic contains the ancient and modern practice of the Cabalistic art. Includes information on the occult properties of metals, herbs and stones, good and evil spirits, the nature, creation, and fall of man, andthe magical power inherent in the Soul. A classic reference! Contains five color plates reproduced from the originals, using modern methods for color accuracy not achieved in previous reprints. Smythe-sewn, printed on acid-free paper.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When first published in 1801, The Magus presented a complete study in the practice of ritual magic. It was compiled by Barrett from many different occult sources, such as Agrippa's work, the Heptameron, and various manuscripts of The Key of Solomon, in response to renewed public interest in magic and the ancient, classic texts. As such, it was the first readily accessible English translation, or republication, of rare, long-out-of-print works, and was fundamental for many exploring the Western magic tradition at the dawn of the Victorian Occult Revival. The Magus is actually separated into three books combined in one volume.

Book I covers: Natural Magic -- the occult properties of animals, minerals, and vegetables; including the preparation of charms, potions, "monsters", and sorcery; alchemy -- the Philosopher's Stone and how to make it; transmuting base metals into gold, the origin and history of alchemy including famous alchemists; the nature of the elements, the spirit world, planets, numerology, astrology, and talismanic magic.

Book II covers: the occult powers and uses of magnetism, including an essay on the Weapon Salve; and a comprehensive study of the cabala and ceremonial magic; includes divine names associated with cabala; use of the cabala to contact, summon, and bind spirits; names and descriptions of good and evil spirits along with the numbers, characters, and seals associated with them; construction of magic circles; and ceremonies of consecration, invocation, and conjuration.

Book III is a compilation of biographies of famous magi, cabalists, and philosophers, such as Zoroaster, Albertus Magnus, Doctor Dee, Raymond Lully, and many others.

This facsimile is a photo-reproduction of all three books from the first edition. A renowned and often-referenced classic of the Western Mystery Tradition, it remains a useful foundation for the study and practice of magic.

Synopsis:

First published in 1801, this book mirrored the era's fascination with the supernatural, containing medieval and occult knowledge. Notable in the text are the author's illustrations, derived from ancient and medieval magical texts, and rare translations of cabalistic and occult lore.

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0877289425
• ISBN 13: 9780877289425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432