Stephen Skinner Livres

The book explores the invocation of Archangels and outlines the hierarchy of spiritual entities, including Olympic Spirits and Elementals. It also delves into the evocation of the four Demon Princes, providing a comprehensive guide to the Nine Great Keys and their significance in spiritual practices.

Richly detailed and comprehensive, this edition offers an in-depth exploration of the renowned magical system from The Key of Solomon. It includes never-before-published material alongside the original manuscript, enhanced by over 160 illustrations that illustrate various talismans, techniques, and magical practices. Scholars Stephen Skinner and David Rankine provide insightful commentary, surveying existing manuscripts and their interrelations, making this a valuable resource for both practitioners and scholars of high magic.

This expanded edition features Dr. Stephen Skinner's comprehensive tabular correspondences, enhancing the original work with additional insights and details. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the connections between various esoteric traditions, offering a deeper understanding of the relationships among different systems of knowledge.

Focusing on the practical aspects of demonology, this grimoire details the evocation and binding of 72 angels from the Shemhamphorash, providing unique insights not found in earlier editions. Authored by Dr. Thomas Rudd, a notable scholar-magician, it serves as a vital link to the traditions of Dr. John Dee. The rare volume features a transcription of an unpublished manuscript from the Lemegeton and includes illustrations sourced from the British Library's collection, enriching the study of this mystical subject.

This is the first and most comprehensive book in English to cover the full history and practice of divinatory geomancy. While serving as a practical manual, it will be invaluable to all those interested in divination, magic, and astrology.Geomancy--divination by earth--ranks alongside the tarot, astrology, and the I Ching as a major form of divination. Stephen Skinner explores the roots of geomancy, Islamic geomancy's impact on medieval Europe, its role during the Renaissance, and its use in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The book also gives practical examples for interpreting and practicing the art, and covers astro-geomancy, which combines astrology and geomancy.

The most detailed analysis of the techniques of Solomonic magic from the seventh to the nineteenth century ever published. This volume explores the methods of Solomonic magic in Alexandria, tracing how the tradition passed through Byzantium (the Hygromanteia) to the Latin Clavicula Salomonis and its English incarnation as the Key of Solomon. Discover specific magical techniques such as the invocation of the gods, the binding of demons, the use of the four demon Kings, and the construction of the circle and lamen. The use of amulets, talismans, and phylacteries is outlined along with their methods of construction. Also included are explanations of the structures and steps of Solomonic evocation, the facing directions, practical considerations, the use of thwarting angels, achieving invisibility, sacrifice, love magic, treasure finding and the binding, imprisoning, and licensing of spirits.

Self-initiation into practical magic with clear instructions on how to perform invocation and evocations, achieve astral projection, make effective talismans, or practice divination using either geomancy, tarot or I Ching. Useful for a complete beginner or those further along the path.

The updated edition offers a comprehensive English translation of John Dee's work on Enochian magick, making it accessible to those unfamiliar with Latin. It features over 100 additional pages of translated text and a more manageable trim size. Retaining the scholarly rigor of the first edition, this version includes a detailed introduction, appendices, extensive footnotes, supplementary texts, and illustrations, along with a timeline of Dee's life. This resource is an essential addition for enthusiasts of esoteric studies.

The Sepher Raziel, a comprehensive grimoire from the sixteenth century, encompasses seven distinct books that delve into various aspects of the Solomonic tradition. It explores celestial influences through astronomy, the properties of natural elements like stones and herbs, and the significance of perfumes in rituals. Additionally, it covers the timing of rituals, the nature of different heavens and their angels, and guidelines for invocation. The work also includes instructions on consecration, magical practices, and a version of Liber Lunae, making it a rich resource for practitioners.

Focusing on the summoning of both Archangels and Demon Kings, this unique manuscript attributed to St. Cyprian of Antioch stands out in the Solomonic tradition. Unlike other grimoires, it emphasizes the practical use of these entities, detailing their animal and human forms along with their sigils. The text is presented in a blend of Greek, Hebrew, and Latin scripts, enhanced by the editors for clarity. It offers a rare perspective on ceremonial magic, merging white and black magic, as suggested by its title, 'The Key of Hell with white and black magic as proven by Metatron.'