Two complete volumes in one. Liber Null contains a selection of extremely powerful rituals and exercises for committed occultists. Psychonaut is a manual comprising the theory and practice of magic aimed atthose seeking to perform group magic, or who work as shamanic priests to the community.
Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic
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89 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are new to the writings of Peter Carroll you should read this book first. It is the result of a tremendous effort to clarify the often confusing and unecessarily complicated writings of the past. In this day and age it is no longer necessary to withold this information or to write about it in "code".
Carroll presents his information in a clear, rational and pragmatic way. Readers who have read his later books will notice that some of the theories presented here have become dated, which is only natural considering that the book was written over twenty years ago and that the development of magical theory and practice has progressed since then. In spite of this, it is important to familiarize oneself with the information presented here as it gives a solid foundation for understanding the basic priciples and techniques that his later, more advanced books only touch upon briefly. For example the book has the clearest system for attaining proper mind control which is absolutely necessary for more advanced work. It also explains the different methods of going into trance as well as the procedures for creating personalized sigils or encoded desires.
The second part of the book entitled Psychonaut (great word by the way) consists of essays on a variety of topics related to the subject at hand: The use of psychoactive substances in ritual, different models for explaining magical phenomenon, etc.
In a way, I tend to regard this book as a successful clarification of what Crowley and Spare tried to say in their confusing and long-winded fasion.
47 of 57 people found the following review helpful
By S. Boone
Format:Paperback
Peter Carroll has some interesting ideas, but they are mostly poorly-written regurgitations of what Crowley and A.O. Spare already said before he came to the table. I would recommend starting with source material if you want an understanding of those two. Israel Regardie and Lon Milo DuQuette both write some more accessible interpretations of Crowley if you don't want to wade through lengthy pontifications.
If you want a good introduction to Chaos Magick and to see some unique ideas, I highly recommend getting Phil Hine's "Condensed Chaos" (also available here on Amazon). His writing is excellent, and he does a much better job of clearly presenting the basics of Chaos Magick with a pragmatic attitude.
Carroll is interesting from a historical perspective since he was one of the early Chaos Magicians, so this is probably worth having for the completist.
If you want a good introduction to Chaos Magick and to see some unique ideas, I highly recommend getting Phil Hine's "Condensed Chaos" (also available here on Amazon). His writing is excellent, and he does a much better job of clearly presenting the basics of Chaos Magick with a pragmatic attitude.
Carroll is interesting from a historical perspective since he was one of the early Chaos Magicians, so this is probably worth having for the completist.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Liber Null" presents some great ideas. If you are new in chaos magic I strongly suggest you get this book along with "Condensed Chaos" by Phil Hine. Read "Condensed Chaos" first then "Liber Null".
As with any Peter Carrol book it contains dogmatism about his personal beliefs. However that is more than cancelled out by the wealth of ideas that is hidden throughout the book. If you see magic as being divided in black and white and different subdivisions within each one this book will prove trully valuable to read and try. If not (which was my case) it will prove as an interesting source of information that you can adapt or discard according to your liking and the belief system you are currently ingrained in.
Assume nothing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good read
Often hard to follow and sometimes misguided but still a fascinating look at chaos Magick for the beginner and advanced student alike
Published 4 months ago by David Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Chaos initiates
this is a must read for anyone set upon the path of Chaos and covers the basic groundwork for further reading such as Liber Kaos but i can't stress enough that this should be well... Read more
Published 5 months ago by george coggins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional, Logical, Forbidden
Whenever I decide to open a dark portal to the acausal nether space where magic happens, I refer to this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dantalion Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Read
Peter Carroll's book "Liber Null" has given me an interesting outlook on life. I feel like if this book was written to emphasize the philosophical teachings, rather than magic(k)al... Read more
Published 11 months ago by BOSJO DODRU
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This book is great for someone who hasn't spent much time studying many different magickal systems or traditions and don't know where to start. Read more
Published on April 22, 2011 by Icantthinkofaname
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Magick 101
For Beginners: This is not a good book for providing an intro into magick. There are plenty of foundational books out there that will teach you the basics of casting a circle, uses... Read more
Published on October 17, 2010 by D S Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little deeper than I expected
This is a good book, but to be honest it scares me a little. It's the only book about magic that I have read so far which has a warning in the front that tells you NOT to use the... Read more
Published on July 12, 2010 by Aaron S. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
You can't solve new aeon problems with old aeon thinking
I've always had a problem with western magic(k), or Abrahamitic religion on drugs. People dressed up in costumes and playing at remixes of catholic rituals: it's like "I'm so cool... Read more
Published on April 30, 2009 by Roy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not much need be said
Excellent book, the author is undoubtedly a genius (a bit full of himself but i imagine with good reason) I do not believe Carroll has written the definitive magic book for our... Read more
Published on February 13, 2009 by Ants. Really Big Ants
3.0 out of 5 stars
good information, disappointing presentation
I ordered Liber Null & Psychonauht at the same time I ordered another Carroll work called Liber Kaos. Read more
Published on January 15, 2009 by Nicholas Smith
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- Psybermagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magic by Peter J. Carroll in Back Matter, and Back Cover
- Condensed Chaos: An Introduction to Chaos Magic by Phil Hine in Back Matter
- Rebels & Devils: The Psychology of Liberation by Christopher S. Hyatt on page 203
- Prime Chaos: Adventures in Chaos Magic by Phil Hine in Back Matter
- Secrets of Western Sex Magic: Magical Energy & Gnostic Trance (Llewellyn's Tantra & Sexual Arts) by Frater U.:D.: in Back Matter
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