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Esoteric and Occult
22 sections66 books3 subcategories
This page indexes resources at this site in the Western Esoteric tradition. There is much more related to this topic at this site, listed below.
The Isiac Tablet of Cardinal BemboIs this mysterious ancient tablet the key to the Tarot?
The Life and Doctrines of Jacob BoehmeAn anthology of the German Christian mystic's thought.
A Wanderer in the Spirit LandsWhat lies beyond the land of the living?
Cosmic ConsciousnessThree dozen cases of illumination, with detailed commentary.- The Science of Breath The Science of BreathYogic breathing exercises, a key to health and happiness.
Raja YogaAn early 20th century book on mental focus, repackaged as Raja Yoga.
The Goal of LifeThe occult secrets of the Order of Melchisedek, and their ability to transcend reality and become as Elohim.
Jesus, the Last Great InitiateThe historical context of Jesus, and the esoteric significance of his teachings.
The Cloud Upon the SanctuaryA Christian mystic who quit the Illuminati describes the process of enlightenment in hermetic language.
TheosophyThe tripartate human, reincarnation, higher planes of existence, auras, and more.
Yoga Lessons for Developing Spiritual ConsciousnessLearn the secret techniques of the Yogis to conquer fear, de-hypnotize yourself, and build character...
Numbers, Their Occult Power and Mystic VirtuesThe lore of numbers, including Pythagoras and the Kabbalah.
The Signature of All ThingsA Christian mystic explains the hidden meanings implicit in everything.
The Confessions of Jacob BoehmeA succinct look at the world-view of Boehme, a Renaissance German mystic.
The Philosophy of Natural MagicA key work on the deep background of magic.
Comte de GabalisAn esoteric classic about the elementals.
Wisdom of the AgesThe testament of Zertoulem, prophet of Tlaskanata, produced by automatic writing.
Hidden Treasures of the Ancient QabalahA western occultist looks at the Kabbalah
Occult Science in IndiaA western traveller explores the secret powers of Indian holy men.
The Human AtmosphereThe first attempt at a scientific study of the human aura.
The Consciousness of the AtomAlice Bailey's vision of a universe alive, conscious, and evolving on all scales of existence.
Initiation, Human and SolarAlice Bailey details the spiritual hierarchy of the esoteric solar system, and the role initiation plays in that system.
Mysteries of the QabalahTheosophy infused with Jewish mysticism- Paradoxes of the Highest Science Paradoxes of the Highest ScienceWith comments by An Eminent Occultist . (H.P. Blavatsky?).
Tertium OrganumThe Fourth Dimension as a key to spiritual existence.
The Secret Teachings of All AgesA comprehensive introduction to the Esoteric, including the Qaballa, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.- The Way of Power
The Most Holy TrinosophiaA curious book by the supposedly immortal Rosicrucian master, St. Germain.
Unveiled MysteriesA trip through time and space with St. Germain, Ascended Master; the roots of the "I AM" Activity
Mankind UnitedA classic California cult.
Tilak of TibetA long-forgotten esoteric novella.
Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its AttainmentOn the path to esoteric initiation: the subtle body, higher planes, and the mystical Guardians of the Threshold.
Alchemy
1 book- Alchemy IndexThe texts of the alchemists have deeper meaning for those who seek spiritual transformation.
Americana
1 book- Americana IndexTexts from the American past with esoteric knowledge.
Atlantis
1 book- Atlantis IndexRead classic texts from the 19th Century about lost continents and doomed forgotten civilizations.
Chaos Magic
1 book- Chaos Magic ArchivesA collection of Internet texts relating to Chaos Magic.
Erisian
4 booksThis loosely affiliated set of anarchistic belief systems can best be described as a dadaist cult of the Goddess of Chaos, Eris. It is closely associated with the contemporary counter-culture, borrowing heavily from (or attributing its beliefs to) Paganism, Shamanism, Ritual Magic, and Cybernetics.
- Principia Discordia Principia DiscordiaA starting point for Erisianism, one of the first 'copyleft' documents. Robert Anton Wilson had a hand in this text (going beyond just writing the introduction),
- The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic TerrorismHakim Bey's anarchistic-shamanistic-neotribal views greatly influenced rave culture and the tatooing/body piercing craze of the nineties.
- The SubGenius Manifesto The SubGenius ManifestoThe ultimate Dada religion, the Church of the SubGenius, the cult of 'Bob Dobbs', not for the irony-deficient. The entire body of SubGenius literature is now
Enochian Magic
2 books- Enochian Magic ArchivesEnochian Magic was originally developed by Dr. John Dee, (1527-1608). This is a complex system of ceremonial magic, utilizing an otherwise unknown language chanelled by Dee.
- The Calls of Enoch The Calls of EnochThese angelic invocations, the central text of Enochian Magic, are not to be taken lightly.
Fortean
1 book- The works of Charles FortCharles Fort's books were the original X-Files; he cataloged and attempted to explain all kinds of anomolous phenomena.
Freemasonry
There is now a separate Freemasonry index.
Golden Dawn
1 book- Historic Lecture
New Thought
There is now a separate New Thought Index.
Nostradamus
1 book- The predictions of NostradamusThe quatrains of Nostradamus are some of the most famous prophetic books in history. In French and English.
Piri Re'is Map
1 book- The Piri Re'is MapThe best known evidence for a global ice age civilization.
Oahspe
1 book- The Book of OahspeOahspe is a 'channelled' 19th century book.
Rosicrucian
1 book- Rosicrucian TextsOne of the first secret societies, revived in modern times.
Tarot
1 book- Tarot IndexRead up on the Tarot, then get a tarot reading. Includes Waite's Pictoral Key and several other books on the Tarot, extensive images of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck (plus an extensive FAQ about the RWS copyrights).
Thee Temple ov Psychic Youth
7 booksTOPY is a chaos magic group with tantric and cybershamanistic beliefs founded by Genesis P-Orridge, of the groundbreaking 90s proto-techno music collective Psychick TV (although he is no longer directly associated with it).
- TOPY Manifesto (the Greyer book)
- Thee Sigils Book (The Black Book)
- TOPY FAQ
- TOPY transmission #1
- TOPY transmission #2
- Interview with TOPY
- An Introduction to Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth
Thelema
1 bookTheosophy
1 book- Theosophy IndexIncludes the full text of The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled.
UFOs
1 book- UFO ArchivesA fascinating late twentieth century belief system, which eventually took on the aspects of a millenarian cosmic cargo cult.
Vampires
1 book
The Vampire CodexThere are Vampires among us. Ms. Belanger has graciously donated this text which describes her beliefs on this topic.
Links
1 book- Twilit Grotto: Esoteric ArchivesThis site has a massive collection of etexts on esoteric subjects, including many texts from rare manuscripts and public domain books. Numerous resources which dovetail with ISTA. Highly recommended.
Esoteric and Occult
22 sections66 books3 subcategories
This page indexes resources at this site in the Western Esoteric tradition. There is much more related to this topic at this site, listed below.
-
-
- The Isiac Tablet of Cardinal BemboIs this mysterious ancient tablet the key to the Tarot?
- The Life and Doctrines of Jacob BoehmeAn anthology of the German Christian mystic's thought.
-
-
- A Wanderer in the Spirit LandsWhat lies beyond the land of the living?
- Cosmic ConsciousnessThree dozen cases of illumination, with detailed commentary.
- The Science of Breath The Science of BreathYogic breathing exercises, a key to health and happiness.
- Raja YogaAn early 20th century book on mental focus, repackaged as Raja Yoga.
- The Goal of LifeThe occult secrets of the Order of Melchisedek, and their ability to transcend reality and become as Elohim.
- Jesus, the Last Great InitiateThe historical context of Jesus, and the esoteric significance of his teachings.
- The Cloud Upon the SanctuaryA Christian mystic who quit the Illuminati describes the process of enlightenment in hermetic language.
- TheosophyThe tripartate human, reincarnation, higher planes of existence, auras, and more.
- Yoga Lessons for Developing Spiritual ConsciousnessLearn the secret techniques of the Yogis to conquer fear, de-hypnotize yourself, and build character...
- Numbers, Their Occult Power and Mystic VirtuesThe lore of numbers, including Pythagoras and the Kabbalah.
-
- The Signature of All ThingsA Christian mystic explains the hidden meanings implicit in everything.
- The Confessions of Jacob BoehmeA succinct look at the world-view of Boehme, a Renaissance German mystic.
- The Philosophy of Natural MagicA key work on the deep background of magic.
- Comte de GabalisAn esoteric classic about the elementals.
- Wisdom of the AgesThe testament of Zertoulem, prophet of Tlaskanata, produced by automatic writing.
- Hidden Treasures of the Ancient QabalahA western occultist looks at the Kabbalah
- Occult Science in IndiaA western traveller explores the secret powers of Indian holy men.
- The Human AtmosphereThe first attempt at a scientific study of the human aura.
- The Consciousness of the AtomAlice Bailey's vision of a universe alive, conscious, and evolving on all scales of existence.
- Initiation, Human and SolarAlice Bailey details the spiritual hierarchy of the esoteric solar system, and the role initiation plays in that system.
- Mysteries of the QabalahTheosophy infused with Jewish mysticism
- Paradoxes of the Highest Science Paradoxes of the Highest ScienceWith comments by An Eminent Occultist . (H.P. Blavatsky?).
- Tertium OrganumThe Fourth Dimension as a key to spiritual existence.
- The Secret Teachings of All AgesA comprehensive introduction to the Esoteric, including the Qaballa, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.
- The Way of Power
- The Most Holy TrinosophiaA curious book by the supposedly immortal Rosicrucian master, St. Germain.
- Unveiled MysteriesA trip through time and space with St. Germain, Ascended Master; the roots of the "I AM" Activity
- Mankind UnitedA classic California cult.
- Tilak of TibetA long-forgotten esoteric novella.
- Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its AttainmentOn the path to esoteric initiation: the subtle body, higher planes, and the mystical Guardians of the Threshold.
Alchemy
1 book- Alchemy IndexThe texts of the alchemists have deeper meaning for those who seek spiritual transformation.
Americana
1 book- Americana IndexTexts from the American past with esoteric knowledge.
Atlantis
1 book- Atlantis IndexRead classic texts from the 19th Century about lost continents and doomed forgotten civilizations.
Chaos Magic
1 book- Chaos Magic ArchivesA collection of Internet texts relating to Chaos Magic.
Erisian
4 booksThis loosely affiliated set of anarchistic belief systems can best be described as a dadaist cult of the Goddess of Chaos, Eris. It is closely associated with the contemporary counter-culture, borrowing heavily from (or attributing its beliefs to) Paganism, Shamanism, Ritual Magic, and Cybernetics.
- Principia Discordia Principia DiscordiaA starting point for Erisianism, one of the first 'copyleft' documents. Robert Anton Wilson had a hand in this text (going beyond just writing the introduction),
- The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic TerrorismHakim Bey's anarchistic-shamanistic-neotribal views greatly influenced rave culture and the tatooing/body piercing craze of the nineties.
- The SubGenius Manifesto The SubGenius ManifestoThe ultimate Dada religion, the Church of the SubGenius, the cult of 'Bob Dobbs', not for the irony-deficient. The entire body of SubGenius literature is now
Enochian Magic
2 books- Enochian Magic ArchivesEnochian Magic was originally developed by Dr. John Dee, (1527-1608). This is a complex system of ceremonial magic, utilizing an otherwise unknown language chanelled by Dee.
- The Calls of Enoch The Calls of EnochThese angelic invocations, the central text of Enochian Magic, are not to be taken lightly.
Fortean
1 book- The works of Charles FortCharles Fort's books were the original X-Files; he cataloged and attempted to explain all kinds of anomolous phenomena.
Freemasonry
There is now a separate Freemasonry index.
Golden Dawn
1 book- Historic Lecture
New Thought
There is now a separate New Thought Index.
Nostradamus
1 book- The predictions of NostradamusThe quatrains of Nostradamus are some of the most famous prophetic books in history. In French and English.
Piri Re'is Map
1 book- The Piri Re'is MapThe best known evidence for a global ice age civilization.
Oahspe
1 book- The Book of OahspeOahspe is a 'channelled' 19th century book.
Rosicrucian
1 book- Rosicrucian TextsOne of the first secret societies, revived in modern times.
Tarot
1 book- Tarot IndexRead up on the Tarot, then get a tarot reading. Includes Waite's Pictoral Key and several other books on the Tarot, extensive images of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck (plus an extensive FAQ about the RWS copyrights).
Thee Temple ov Psychic Youth
7 booksTOPY is a chaos magic group with tantric and cybershamanistic beliefs founded by Genesis P-Orridge, of the groundbreaking 90s proto-techno music collective Psychick TV (although he is no longer directly associated with it).
- TOPY Manifesto (the Greyer book)
- Thee Sigils Book (The Black Book)
- TOPY FAQ
- TOPY transmission #1
- TOPY transmission #2
- Interview with TOPY
- An Introduction to Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth
Thelema
1 bookTheosophy
1 book- Theosophy IndexIncludes the full text of The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled.
UFOs
1 book- UFO ArchivesA fascinating late twentieth century belief system, which eventually took on the aspects of a millenarian cosmic cargo cult.
Vampires
1 book- The Vampire CodexThere are Vampires among us. Ms. Belanger has graciously donated this text which describes her beliefs on this topic.
Links
1 book- Twilit Grotto: Esoteric ArchivesThis site has a massive collection of etexts on esoteric subjects, including many texts from rare manuscripts and public domain books. Numerous resources which dovetail with ISTA. Highly recommended.
Esoteric and Occult
22 sections66 books3 subcategories
This page indexes resources at this site in the Western Esoteric tradition. There is much more related to this topic at this site, listed below.
-
-
- The Isiac Tablet of Cardinal BemboIs this mysterious ancient tablet the key to the Tarot?
- The Life and Doctrines of Jacob BoehmeAn anthology of the German Christian mystic's thought.
-
-
- A Wanderer in the Spirit LandsWhat lies beyond the land of the living?
- Cosmic ConsciousnessThree dozen cases of illumination, with detailed commentary.
- The Science of Breath The Science of BreathYogic breathing exercises, a key to health and happiness.
- Raja YogaAn early 20th century book on mental focus, repackaged as Raja Yoga.
- The Goal of LifeThe occult secrets of the Order of Melchisedek, and their ability to transcend reality and become as Elohim.
- Jesus, the Last Great InitiateThe historical context of Jesus, and the esoteric significance of his teachings.
- The Cloud Upon the SanctuaryA Christian mystic who quit the Illuminati describes the process of enlightenment in hermetic language.
- TheosophyThe tripartate human, reincarnation, higher planes of existence, auras, and more.
- Yoga Lessons for Developing Spiritual ConsciousnessLearn the secret techniques of the Yogis to conquer fear, de-hypnotize yourself, and build character...
- Numbers, Their Occult Power and Mystic VirtuesThe lore of numbers, including Pythagoras and the Kabbalah.
-
- The Signature of All ThingsA Christian mystic explains the hidden meanings implicit in everything.
- The Confessions of Jacob BoehmeA succinct look at the world-view of Boehme, a Renaissance German mystic.
- The Philosophy of Natural MagicA key work on the deep background of magic.
- Comte de GabalisAn esoteric classic about the elementals.
- Wisdom of the AgesThe testament of Zertoulem, prophet of Tlaskanata, produced by automatic writing.
- Hidden Treasures of the Ancient QabalahA western occultist looks at the Kabbalah
- Occult Science in IndiaA western traveller explores the secret powers of Indian holy men.
- The Human AtmosphereThe first attempt at a scientific study of the human aura.
- The Consciousness of the AtomAlice Bailey's vision of a universe alive, conscious, and evolving on all scales of existence.
- Initiation, Human and SolarAlice Bailey details the spiritual hierarchy of the esoteric solar system, and the role initiation plays in that system.
- Mysteries of the QabalahTheosophy infused with Jewish mysticism
- Paradoxes of the Highest Science Paradoxes of the Highest ScienceWith comments by An Eminent Occultist . (H.P. Blavatsky?).
- Tertium OrganumThe Fourth Dimension as a key to spiritual existence.
- The Secret Teachings of All AgesA comprehensive introduction to the Esoteric, including the Qaballa, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.
- The Way of Power
- The Most Holy TrinosophiaA curious book by the supposedly immortal Rosicrucian master, St. Germain.
- Unveiled MysteriesA trip through time and space with St. Germain, Ascended Master; the roots of the "I AM" Activity
- Mankind UnitedA classic California cult.
- Tilak of TibetA long-forgotten esoteric novella.
- Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its AttainmentOn the path to esoteric initiation: the subtle body, higher planes, and the mystical Guardians of the Threshold.
Alchemy
1 book- Alchemy IndexThe texts of the alchemists have deeper meaning for those who seek spiritual transformation.
Americana
1 book- Americana IndexTexts from the American past with esoteric knowledge.
Atlantis
1 book- Atlantis IndexRead classic texts from the 19th Century about lost continents and doomed forgotten civilizations.
Chaos Magic
1 book- Chaos Magic ArchivesA collection of Internet texts relating to Chaos Magic.
Erisian
4 booksThis loosely affiliated set of anarchistic belief systems can best be described as a dadaist cult of the Goddess of Chaos, Eris. It is closely associated with the contemporary counter-culture, borrowing heavily from (or attributing its beliefs to) Paganism, Shamanism, Ritual Magic, and Cybernetics.
- Principia Discordia Principia DiscordiaA starting point for Erisianism, one of the first 'copyleft' documents. Robert Anton Wilson had a hand in this text (going beyond just writing the introduction),
- The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic TerrorismHakim Bey's anarchistic-shamanistic-neotribal views greatly influenced rave culture and the tatooing/body piercing craze of the nineties.
- The SubGenius Manifesto The SubGenius ManifestoThe ultimate Dada religion, the Church of the SubGenius, the cult of 'Bob Dobbs', not for the irony-deficient. The entire body of SubGenius literature is now
Enochian Magic
2 books- Enochian Magic ArchivesEnochian Magic was originally developed by Dr. John Dee, (1527-1608). This is a complex system of ceremonial magic, utilizing an otherwise unknown language chanelled by Dee.
- The Calls of Enoch The Calls of EnochThese angelic invocations, the central text of Enochian Magic, are not to be taken lightly.
Fortean
1 book- The works of Charles FortCharles Fort's books were the original X-Files; he cataloged and attempted to explain all kinds of anomolous phenomena.
Freemasonry
There is now a separate Freemasonry index.
Golden Dawn
1 book- Historic Lecture
New Thought
There is now a separate New Thought Index.
Nostradamus
1 book- The predictions of NostradamusThe quatrains of Nostradamus are some of the most famous prophetic books in history. In French and English.
Piri Re'is Map
1 book- The Piri Re'is MapThe best known evidence for a global ice age civilization.
Oahspe
1 book- The Book of OahspeOahspe is a 'channelled' 19th century book.
Rosicrucian
1 book- Rosicrucian TextsOne of the first secret societies, revived in modern times.
Tarot
1 book- Tarot IndexRead up on the Tarot, then get a tarot reading. Includes Waite's Pictoral Key and several other books on the Tarot, extensive images of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck (plus an extensive FAQ about the RWS copyrights).
Thee Temple ov Psychic Youth
7 booksTOPY is a chaos magic group with tantric and cybershamanistic beliefs founded by Genesis P-Orridge, of the groundbreaking 90s proto-techno music collective Psychick TV (although he is no longer directly associated with it).
- TOPY Manifesto (the Greyer book)
- Thee Sigils Book (The Black Book)
- TOPY FAQ
- TOPY transmission #1
- TOPY transmission #2
- Interview with TOPY
- An Introduction to Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth
Thelema
1 bookTheosophy
1 book- Theosophy IndexIncludes the full text of The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled.
UFOs
1 book- UFO ArchivesA fascinating late twentieth century belief system, which eventually took on the aspects of a millenarian cosmic cargo cult.
Vampires
1 book- The Vampire CodexThere are Vampires among us. Ms. Belanger has graciously donated this text which describes her beliefs on this topic.
Links
1 book- Twilit Grotto: Esoteric ArchivesThis site has a massive collection of etexts on esoteric subjects, including many texts from rare manuscripts and public domain books. Numerous resources which dovetail with ISTA. Highly recommended.