This is foremost an engaging textbook designed for home schooling the advancing witch, and it is encyclopedic in its rituals, charts, and even homework assignments.--Publishers Weekly Take your spiritual evolution to the next level by mastering the essentials of ceremonial magick. In this much-anticipated fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's award-winning series on witchc This is foremost an engaging textbook designed for home schooling the advancing witch, and it is encyclopedic in its rituals, charts, and even homework assignments.--Publishers Weekly Take your spiritual evolution to the next level by mastering the essentials of ceremonial magick. In this much-anticipated fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's award-winning series on witchcraft, he introduces the concepts of the Qabalah and the rituals of high magick, and explores the deeply interwoven relationship between these traditions and the Craft. The teachings in this book correspond to the element of Air, guiding you into the realm of creative and critical thinking, communication, knowledge, and truth. Four preliminary chapters introduce the basic concepts, history, and skills you will need for your journey. Next, twelve formal lessons, in the witches' traditional year-and-a-day format, provide instruction in the fundamentals of ceremonial magic: The Qabalah The Tree of Life Symbol and sigil magick Elemental constructs Qabalistic Cross The four worlds and their correspondences Middle Pillar Pathworking The Ritual of the Rosy Cross Invoking and banishing rituals Fluid condensers Barbarous words of power, magickal constructs, and the Goetia The book's thirteenth lesson culminates in a ritual initiation fusing the traditions of witchcraft and high magick--the creation of your own Reality Map. The cosmology you create will be based on your own spiritual experiences as well as the philosophies and practices of ceremonial magick.
The Temple of High Witchcraft: Ceremonies, Spheres and the Witches' Qabalah
This is foremost an engaging textbook designed for home schooling the advancing witch, and it is encyclopedic in its rituals, charts, and even homework assignments.--Publishers Weekly Take your spiritual evolution to the next level by mastering the essentials of ceremonial magick. In this much-anticipated fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's award-winning series on witchc This is foremost an engaging textbook designed for home schooling the advancing witch, and it is encyclopedic in its rituals, charts, and even homework assignments.--Publishers Weekly Take your spiritual evolution to the next level by mastering the essentials of ceremonial magick. In this much-anticipated fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's award-winning series on witchcraft, he introduces the concepts of the Qabalah and the rituals of high magick, and explores the deeply interwoven relationship between these traditions and the Craft. The teachings in this book correspond to the element of Air, guiding you into the realm of creative and critical thinking, communication, knowledge, and truth. Four preliminary chapters introduce the basic concepts, history, and skills you will need for your journey. Next, twelve formal lessons, in the witches' traditional year-and-a-day format, provide instruction in the fundamentals of ceremonial magic: The Qabalah The Tree of Life Symbol and sigil magick Elemental constructs Qabalistic Cross The four worlds and their correspondences Middle Pillar Pathworking The Ritual of the Rosy Cross Invoking and banishing rituals Fluid condensers Barbarous words of power, magickal constructs, and the Goetia The book's thirteenth lesson culminates in a ritual initiation fusing the traditions of witchcraft and high magick--the creation of your own Reality Map. The cosmology you create will be based on your own spiritual experiences as well as the philosophies and practices of ceremonial magick.
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Torey –
Penczak has really done some amazing and in-depth research on this book. I have to say that his presentation of the ideas of Kabbalah are clear-cut and concise - Wiccan-friendly if ever there was such a thing for Kabbalistic concepts! As a ceremonialist, I feel that he has definitely spent the time and energy needed to even begin to scratch the surface of High Magick. His approach is well-tailored to the average person and the comprehensive correspondence lists for each Sephirah, alone, are worth Penczak has really done some amazing and in-depth research on this book. I have to say that his presentation of the ideas of Kabbalah are clear-cut and concise - Wiccan-friendly if ever there was such a thing for Kabbalistic concepts! As a ceremonialist, I feel that he has definitely spent the time and energy needed to even begin to scratch the surface of High Magick. His approach is well-tailored to the average person and the comprehensive correspondence lists for each Sephirah, alone, are worth the price of this book. It's a massive book! It's not something that can be picked up and sped through. The course is outlined so that each Sephirah brings a new lesson - and there are, of course, the 'Seeking of the Elemental Gifts' assignments which must be completed before the final 'initiation'. I did have only one real criticism. While Penczak presents many new concepts of High Magick to the reader (Low Magick practitioners - the target audience of his Temple of Witchcraft series), he fails to explain the significance and meaning of many of the details. He even says in the book that one should not attempt to omit things or re-write rituals unless he or she understands why and how every part of that ritual is the way that it is - well, he also fails to elaborate on many of the concepts that he presents...leaving those unfamiliar with the 'whys' and 'hows' of High Magick to merely guess why things are the way that they are and what they mean. I would encourage anyone reading this book to also research some of the concepts for themselves as they are presented. All in all, however - this is a splendid read and his best work to date in my opinion.
Heather Sprouse –
I appreciate Chris Penczak's writing of this book. The opening chapters of this book highlight the commonality of magickal and witchcraft perspectives and the remainder offers a united approach to experiencing the Qabalah as a solitary practitioner. I used this book in tandem with a ritual group who did monthly rituals, progressing through the spheres. This was a great supplemental guide and has filled in a lot of holes in my ceremonial education. I appreciate Chris Penczak's writing of this book. The opening chapters of this book highlight the commonality of magickal and witchcraft perspectives and the remainder offers a united approach to experiencing the Qabalah as a solitary practitioner. I used this book in tandem with a ritual group who did monthly rituals, progressing through the spheres. This was a great supplemental guide and has filled in a lot of holes in my ceremonial education.
Helen Griffus –
Another great read in the Temple of Witchcraft series! If you want to know about Ceremonial Magick or the Witch's Qabbalah, this is the book to read. Another great read in the Temple of Witchcraft series! If you want to know about Ceremonial Magick or the Witch's Qabbalah, this is the book to read.
Alja –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I love it...it is very useful workbook recommended for daily or occasional use for all followers of an ancient wisdom
Jay D –
Trash from a gay witch. Syncretistic garbage.
Brian Lambert –
Great insight on the Wiccan religion.
Katie –
Most of what's in here is better presented elsewhere, but the appendices have some excellent food for thought Most of what's in here is better presented elsewhere, but the appendices have some excellent food for thought
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