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The Sacred Magic of the Angels

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for those who are interested in the practice of magic, this is a helpful book especially for beginners though the system (steps) included here is not for novices. it's a simple guide to enochian magic and qabalah. the instructions in the book covers love, health, prosperity & personal well-being.. same with how to communicate with the angels. you won't regret buying this book!

When I first heard about this book, I was certainly a bit doubtful. Any book to make such claims as communication with angels was suspect to me. After reading it, I decided to try some of the work to see if I'd get any results. What could it hurt?

Well, it was nothing short of amazing. It worked, and it worked well. These angelic forces are there for us and all we have to do is ask them to help. This book gives us ways to ask for that help that convinces our subconcious that we really want that help.

I really feel like I have personal relationships with these wonderful beings. The ceremonies and petitions have brought me closer to the angelic powers and helped me notice their work in my life like I never would have imagined.

As with David's other book (Tower of Alchemy), this book is self-congratulatory. The PREFACE starts thus: "I am one in a lineage of teachers..." It is so rare to see such a style of writing, and it usually indicates that the writer is filled with pride, and has a high estimation of themself.

He talks about how the angelic names have "power in their own right", which is a result of their being used for centuries. Most other writers would tend to agree with this. So then, it is quite amusing that he says that the "good angel" to use for operations of Mars is SAMAEL. This is a complete contradiction of what kabbalists have taught for centuries. They have taught that the (arch)angel connected with Mars is Khamael, and that the angel which is the head of the evil demonic forces is Samael.

So, Goddard is going to have his unwitting practitioners tapping into a source of power which is regarded as being the fountain of all evil (and has been for centuries). And the probable effect of this is that they will become mentally unstable, probably convinced that they are achieving "wonderful angelic results", when in actuality, they are achieving nothing (to get excited about). Pure delusion... fed by tapping into Samael (amongst other things).

Commanding spirits is not such an easy affair as so many new-agers love to think. Easy, simple, quick, and you can have it all tomorrow...

The famous Cagliostro who achieved great fame as an alchemist (and who made gold before the eyes many sceptics), a miraculous healer (sought by 1000s for his remedies), a seer who accurately foretold the future (and saw the verification/fulfilment of his predictions), several hundred years ago in Europe, regarded this art as much more difficult that making alchemical gold. This man who lived in pomp and absolute luxury, having a bottomless purse as a result of his gold-making said, "Making diamonds and gold is as nothing, for a man who can command spirits..."

Yet somehow, modern day individuals who are utterly incapable of any of Cagliostro's achievements, and who are as grasshoppers when compared to such an individual, would have us believe that they can indeed "command spirits"...

I think not. Show us a miracle, and then we will believe you. Go to your local hospital, and heal the cripples and the "incurable" cases. Or how about performing a manifestation/materialisation?

If you cannot do any of these (simple) things, then do not fool yourself that you are achieveing greater things.

As a student of the Pauline Arts, otherwise known as Angelic Magic, I was excited to learn about this book. However, after reading it, discovering the gross errors, omissions and contradictions that are present in the book, I wish I could get my money back. I'm sure the hosts of angels cringed when this book was published!

While this book is based upon a correspondence course created in the 1950's by Madeline Montalban of the Order of the Morning Star, it's obvious that Goddard didn't have all the lessons, or the basic knowledge to fill in the gaps correctly. Interestingly, Goddard suggests the reader create a Life Protection Chart of Lumiel, which is in reality a magic square. However, it is more than obvious that Goddard doesn't recognize the regent status of Lumiel.....which is a key element in the system he alleges to have mastered.

If you want to read a decent book on angel magic, try reading The Pillars of Tubal-Cain by Nigel Jackson and Michael Howard. The book (published by Capall Bann) contains gems, although it is in dire need of editing.

In having been a once was Practitioner of the Angelic arts- The Sacred Magic of the Angels is one of the best books to have. In following a new path now- having this book again will for surely bring back the better abilities to communicate as well as the better means of requesting support.

This book contains several serious errors.

The most obvious error is that the student is taught to invoke "Samael" for Mars, but however, kabbalists have taught for centuries that Samael is the Prince of the Dark Forces. Anyone foolish enough to invoke Samael will basically not be doing themselves any good.

Also, I have found that several of the talismans contain flaws in them, which means that they cannot (ever) possibly work!

this book deals about how angels can help us in our daily lives; how they can guide us... an excellent book for those who believe in the magic of the angels - princess moonbeam

This publication is the best on Sacred Magic that I have found. It clearly explains each working. Gives good examples and works! This to me is the most important aspect.
The working presented are in my opinion authentic and valid. Thank you to the powers that be for making this work available to everyone. If you wish to do Angelic Magic this is the real thing, I know because I've got the results to show for it!

P.s. Having gone over some of the previous comments, I realize many opinions exist about those people who choose to make known information that is not publically available. Pity though that there is this need to sling mud at that which one does not agree with! Opinion is one thing!

As a student of Angelology, I have come across many books about angels on the market today. This certainly is the most practical modern book that I have found on working with angels: firmly based in the tradition of the Kabbalah and on an almost-lost esoteric tradition within the Western Mystery schools. Happily for us, David Goddard has presented this work in a clear and eminently readable fashion. A must purchase!

Having studied with various Western Esoteric schools, I found David's book easy to work with and understand, it took me to a level where I finally understood some practical aspects that had previously eluded me. I was impressed enough to enroll with his group and take several of his courses over a few years.
Whereas I found the experience useful, it was limited in that as with most magical authors/practitioners, the focus is on the technique, without an explanation as to why it may work.
Without a clear understanding of how the multiverse/matrix works, we are still bonded to the old medieval idea of needing magic, and few magicians have gone past being stuck in their `system'.
Books such as Tom Campbell's `Theory Of Everything' trilogy, Laura Knight's `Secret History', or the books on Gnosis by B Mouravieff have helped me towards a state of understanding that make the use of Magic seem a limiting factor rather than the empowering tool I once thought it may be.
Worth reading, but move on.