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ENOCHIAN INITIATION: A Thelemite's Magical Journey into the Ultimate Transcendence

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This isn't primarily another how-to magick book. It does have a useful technical appendix, but the book is primarily a person account of Frater W.I.T.'s journey through the mind-spaces opened up using the Enochian Keys.

However you won't find much historical background of Enochian, you'll have to read up on that first, then take a look at a very detailed personal account of an Enochian journey.

General readers should also take some interest here, the book provides an account of an amazing journey, not unlike Carlos Casteneda, except in this case the "pschedelic agent" isn't a mushroom, its simply ceremonial magick.

If you've ever wondered what ceremonial magick "looks like" here's your chance to peel back the temple curtain and take a peek.

Its rare to find a magick book that shares the experiences of the practitioner, that's why this book would appeal to fans of the Castenda books or other personal diaries of practitioners.

Fans of the memoir genre would also enjoy this one, its a unique memoir of a real magick practitioner, using Dr. Dee's Enochian system not unlike a Buddhist uses the practice of meditation for the goal of enlightenment.

Enochian Initiation by Frater W.I.T. introduces the reader to a ceremonial magick based on angels channeled by Elizabethan consultant Dr. John Dee and his assistant, Edward Kelley. They created this set of rituals as part of their quest for a higher consciousness that would provide Queen Elizabeth I with wisdom during her reign. Dee named these angels after Enoch from the Holy Bible, who was able to communicate with angels and enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Though much of the original text was lost, what remained of the tablets fell into the hands of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, an occult group of great influence on modern Wicca and Paganism formed by Freemasons, of which Frater was once a member. They pieced together the remains and created their own rituals from the information.

The author begins with an introduction into the history of the Enochian tablets and how their modern interpretations came to be. Believing the invocations are suitable for all levels of practitioners, he provides some short explanations of the forces being directed and the process of visualization. The beginning practitioner will find this very helpful, as Frater W.I.T. explains the symbolism behind each Spirit. Next, ten short chapters encase dated entries from the author's journal of personal experiences with each individual Enochian ceremony. These give the reader a glimpse of the revelations available through the rituals, though each person's experiences will vary with their own unique life stages.

My first impression from the Introduction was that I had found a kindred spirit in Frater W.I.T., as we share many perspectives on the quest for spirituality as well as the desire to move to higher consciousness and absorb and experience all that is possible. While I found his personal visions interesting, I was expecting a little more instruction as opposed to his journal entries comprising the bulk of the book, especially considering such extensive knowledge of another's visions could subconsciously affect the reader's own connections with the archetypes. I found myself skimming much of the journal, eager to reach the instructional chapters and get started.

Rewardingly, the last chapters are step-by-step directives for the rituals. I immediately practiced the first rite proffered by Frater. I was impressed by the sense of calmness and connection I experienced on this first venture, especially since it has been ages since I practiced. I can only imagine the potential that lies ahead in future rituals, and I intend on pursuing the Enochian tablets further. Frater W.I.T. was correct that any level of practitioner can benefit from the process of Enochian Initiation, and the work of the Golden Dawn has provided us with a treasure that can benefit generations to come.

Enochian Initiation is a fascinating and thought-provoking look into the inner world of a serious practitioner of the highly complex spiritual art form known as Enochian magick. It's sad to say that most individuals who call themselves "Magicians" seldom actually perform magick. Instead, they spend their time arguing about magick with others who don't perform magick either. How refreshing it is to actually read the thoughts and experiences of a serious magician who actually performs magick and utilizes the fruits of his magical experiences for the benefit of his own spiritual evolution and transformation.
Frater W.I.T.'s work is a highly intelligent and meticulously organized glimpse into the ongoing spiritual quest of modern visionary magician - something seldom seen the world of esoteric literature.
It is a serious and important contribution to the subject of Enochian magick and should be read and re-read by anyone interested in this fascinating subject - especially all who would call themselves `Enochian magicians.'

Frater WIT provides an in-depth and up close view into his own experiences with the Enochian system of ceremonial magick. This journal offers the reader insights into the journey. I found the book to be not only interesting, but useful as a type of guide. I think that anyone who practices ceremonial magick, or has any interest in it, will find this book highly educational on several different levels. Highly recommended!

It is clear from my having read Frater W.I.T.'s work that he is indeed an adept regarding the experiences he attains and describes in this remarkable book. What is perhaps even more exciting is that he writes so well, covers so

inclusively the history of Enochian magick, expounds in great detail the correct methodology for practice, and correlates integral aspects of metaphysics and modern scientific theory regarding the human mind in relation to the

universe that this book can be recommended to anyone (including the neophyte as well as those more advanced) interested in understanding and applying the incredible promise of internal development through ceremonial

magick regardless of previous experience. It is said that there are many ways to enlightenment and personal growth. For all those interested in using the methodology of Enochian magick this book is a must!

I'm Frater W.I.T., author of "Enochian Initiation," and I just wanted to say that it was a thrilling experience writing this book. Adapting my personal magical diaries for public consumption brought me a far greater familiarity with the results of my five years of evocatory work. These awesome consciousness expansions have brought me more light, more knowledge, more ecstacy, than any other magical work or involvement in my life. The brilliance of the angels have given me a textbook on practical magical work that still amazes me with every reading.

I hope my readers can get as much out of reading "Enochian Initiation" as I did in writing it. All interested readers are invited to the classes and workshops on the subject of self initiation with Enochian magick that I'll soon be holding in the Los Angeles area.

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Fr. WIT gives an overview of the Enochian system, and then gives a fairly detailed account of his workings on the Seniors of the Watchtowers. For someone who is brand new to the system, this might be a useful and inspirational compliment to Duquette's _Enochian Sex Magick_. However, both of these books are based on _Liber Chanokh_, which presents a profound misunderstanding of the Watchtower system, and which bears, at best, a vanishing resemblance to the system laid down by Dee. For this reason, I would strongly advise a student to pass over both of those works in favor of _Enochian Evocation of Dr. John Dee_ by Geoffrey James (due out in June).

Im gonna buy this book eventually to read more about Enochian magic...right now im studying the Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie and there is an Enochian section in that book. Israel Regardie comments in the book not to practice Enochian magic until you have experience in the Golden Dawn rituals i cant remember which so i cant be specific. I am wondering if the author used this Enochian system of magic as a beginner. I wish i can email him.