Practical Qabalah Magick (Practical Magick) [Paperback]

David Rankine (Author), Sorita d'Este (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 190529722X | ISBN-13: 978-1905297221 | Publication Date: October 30, 2009

"The Qabalah gives understanding and wisdom through knowledge, strength and mercy through beauty, and a foundation of victory and splendour, crowning the seeker within their own kingdom and raising them to the heights of their own genius." The Qabalah is a uniquely lucid and practical path of magical practice and spiritual philosophy. The essence of this ancient wisdom is a spectrum of simple and effective techniques for transforming yourself and your life. Qabalistic practices focus around the glyph called the Tree of Life which weaves together the magick and symbolism of the four elements, the seven classical planets, and the zodiac into a single perfect whole. In Practical Qabalah Magick, the most effective Qabalistic practices created by the great Qabalists of the past are united in one place with techniques developed by the authors drawing on their own research, and inspired by the rich heritage of the Western Mystery Tradition. The wealth of techniques within this unique and ground-breaking work include how to use your voice to project your intent through the Vibratory Formula and so effectively draw on the power of the Divine Names and other words of power, Unification of the Divine Names to rise up the Tree of Life, the power of effective prayer and how to develop the power of prophecy (Ruach HaQadosh), the temples of the Sephiroth, working with the archangels and angels (including the zodiacal archangels), the powers of the 22 Paths and how to use them, how to draw on the 231 Gates; the Lightning Flash exercise, a new Qabalistic method for consecrating talismans and the Kerubic Prayer Formula, being made publicly available for the first time. Using the practices contained within this book to explore the beautiful and insightful philosophies of the Qabalah, you may journey through all of the Four Worlds. Practical Qabalah Magick provides the tools to grow with the magick of the Tree of Life and enhance your spiritual, mental, emotional and material lives. ---

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Avalonia (October 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190529722X
• ISBN-13: 978-1905297221
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #960,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book of Qabalah in Years, November 17, 2009

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Steven Ashe "Qabalah" (Glastonbury,) - See all my reviews
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I was intending to write a beginner's introduction to Qabalah and the ritual esotericism of the West to complement my books on advanced Qabalah. Most of the books on the subject published in the last twenty years seem either 'dumbed down' or simply parrot the format of Dion Fortune's classic 'Mystical Qabalah'. After picking up this volume I knew instantly that the book I would have loved to have written was here in my hands - better than I could have written it. David Rankine and Sorita de Este have produced a beautifully literate and erudite text on practical Qabalah that succeeds in uniting previously ignored sources and yet at the same time is evidently innovative and pertinent to contemporary students. Those expecting yet another re-presentation of 100 year old observations upon the Qabalah fostered upon the tradition by students of the Golden Dawn will be surprised by the attention to detail of the authors. Again, those who consider Crowley's (now) seventy year old teachings and observations as 'modern' will be forced to reconsider their perspective upon what is fast becoming a new era of Qabalah enlightenment. This is ideal for the newcomer to Qabalistic lore and ritual practise, but may be consulted with great advantage by those who are more advanced upon the path - if only for its innovative and thoughtful reconsideration of many associations and correspondences associatied with the Sephiroth and paths.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!, April 26, 2011

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Emily Carding "Sidhe-Ra" (Cornwall, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Qabalah Magick (Practical Magick) (Paperback)

It is unfortunate that the rating of this excellent book has been brought down by a spiteful and possibly insane review.

I think when I look back over my life in the future, I may well list this as one of my most influential books. It is indeed a practical guide, written in an accessible way, like a teacher holding open a door, or should I say a series of doors ready to step through.

Just from the first read-through, my head was filled with inspirations, images and concepts that finally made true and perfect sense. Since then I have referred back to it many times, and I know I will continue to do so. Even though I have walked a winding magical path for some years, I feel still that I am hovering on a threshold, having glimpsed visions of what lies through the door. As I journey onwards, this and the other Avalonia books from the practical magick series are sure to be trusted companions.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Handbook, August 16, 2010

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This review is from: Practical Qabalah Magick (Practical Magick) (Paperback)

Rankines last book is very useful for readers who are already a little bit trained in kabbalistic thinking. Beginners will soon be deluded to think that Kabbalah is an easy way to esoteric understanding. I think that the most valuable part of the book is the chapter about the paths on the Tree of Life; accurate and concise. The rest of the knowledge along the paths from sefira to sefira is up to you try to find. The only way is thorough meditation.