http://www.rendingtheveil.com Occult Resources for Magicians Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:44:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/ en hourly 1 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-northern-path/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-northern-path/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:49:25 +0000 soli http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=2553 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-northern-path/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-raising-hell/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-raising-hell/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:51:35 +0000 Ian Vincent http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=2251 Kali Black Megalithica Books (March 21, 2009) ISBN: 978-1905713387 136 pages Reviewer: Ian Vincent   This book is a spirited attempt to reclaim that most twisty and controversial of magical ideas, Black Magic — and is also a manual of what the author calls “Anarchashamanism.” The position taken could be broadly described as anti-capitalist, non-hierarchical (power-with rather than power-over), ecologically aware [...]]]> Kali Black Megalithica Books (March 21, 2009) ISBN: 978-1905713387 136 pages Reviewer: Ian Vincent   This book is a spirited attempt to reclaim that most twisty and controversial of magical ideas, Black Magic — and is also a manual of what the author calls “Anarchashamanism.” The position taken could be broadly described as anti-capitalist, non-hierarchical (power-with rather than power-over), ecologically aware [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-raising-hell/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-initiation-aeon-child/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-initiation-aeon-child/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:13:11 +0000 Shawn Gray http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=2143 J. Daniel Gunther Ibis Press (January 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0892541454 224 pages Reviewer: Shawn Gray   This is truly one of the most informative new esoteric books that I’ve read in quite a while. When I heard that a new book had come out that was immediately put on the required reading list for students of the A∴A∴, I wasted no [...]]]> J. Daniel Gunther Ibis Press (January 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0892541454 224 pages Reviewer: Shawn Gray   This is truly one of the most informative new esoteric books that I’ve read in quite a while. When I heard that a new book had come out that was immediately put on the required reading list for students of the A∴A∴, I wasted no [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-initiation-aeon-child/feed/ 2 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-bill-whitcomb/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-bill-whitcomb/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:33:28 +0000 Taylor Ellwood http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1903 Note: This is my last column for the Occult Author Spotlight. While there are many other authors to discuss and I hope someone will take over and write about those authors, the demands of several of my own ventures as well as some changes in my spiritual life prohibit me from continuing. I was first introduced [...]]]> Note: This is my last column for the Occult Author Spotlight. While there are many other authors to discuss and I hope someone will take over and write about those authors, the demands of several of my own ventures as well as some changes in my spiritual life prohibit me from continuing. I was first introduced [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-bill-whitcomb/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-whiskey-tango-foxtrot/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-whiskey-tango-foxtrot/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:02:49 +0000 Ian Vincent http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1842 Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot. Over? Collen A’Miketh Megalithica Books (April 20, 2009) ISBN: 978-1905713301 136 pages Reviewer: Ian Vincent   When I read a book, especially a book about magic written by a practitioner, there’s always a need to let go of my own perspective a little. Everyone views the world in a unique way defined by their experiences, character and knowledge — [...]]]> Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot. Over? Collen A’Miketh Megalithica Books (April 20, 2009) ISBN: 978-1905713301 136 pages Reviewer: Ian Vincent   When I read a book, especially a book about magic written by a practitioner, there’s always a need to let go of my own perspective a little. Everyone views the world in a unique way defined by their experiences, character and knowledge — [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-whiskey-tango-foxtrot/feed/ 2 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-pop-culture-magick-2nd/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-pop-culture-magick-2nd/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:02:48 +0000 Rain Singing Wolf http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1918 Pop Culture Magick Taylor Ellwood Megalithica Books; 2nd edition (August 14, 2008) ISBN: 978-1905713127 144 pages Reviewer: RainSingingWolf   When I first heard that somebody was seriously considering writing a book on media magick (specifically pop culture), I was both thrilled and terrified. As a longtime lurker on many boards, I have encountered so many terrible ideas using new media that I [...]]]> Pop Culture Magick Taylor Ellwood Megalithica Books; 2nd edition (August 14, 2008) ISBN: 978-1905713127 144 pages Reviewer: RainSingingWolf   When I first heard that somebody was seriously considering writing a book on media magick (specifically pop culture), I was both thrilled and terrified. As a longtime lurker on many boards, I have encountered so many terrible ideas using new media that I [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-pop-culture-magick-2nd/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-modern-magick/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-modern-magick/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:02:33 +0000 Sheta Kaey http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1922 Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts Donald Michael Kraig Llewellyn Publications (1988) ISBN: 978-0875423241 600 pages Reviewer: Sheta Kaey   As this book is typically the first book recommended to anyone interested in learning ceremonial or ritual magick, I thought a review here was appropriate, if only for the purpose of having it in our archives. As a primer [...]]]> Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts Donald Michael Kraig Llewellyn Publications (1988) ISBN: 978-0875423241 600 pages Reviewer: Sheta Kaey   As this book is typically the first book recommended to anyone interested in learning ceremonial or ritual magick, I thought a review here was appropriate, if only for the purpose of having it in our archives. As a primer [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-modern-magick/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-balance-two-lands/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-balance-two-lands/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:51 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1936 The Balance of the Two Lands: Writings on Greco-Egyptian Polytheism H. Jeremiah Lewis Bibliotheca Alexandrina; CreateSpace (June 3, 2009) ISBN: 978-1442190337 372 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Heh — the review I wrote about just before this one, incidentally, was about the blending of multiple religions! Go figure. However, whereas ChristoPaganism was about modern mixing of neopaganism and Christianity, The Balance of the [...]]]> The Balance of the Two Lands: Writings on Greco-Egyptian Polytheism H. Jeremiah Lewis Bibliotheca Alexandrina; CreateSpace (June 3, 2009) ISBN: 978-1442190337 372 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Heh — the review I wrote about just before this one, incidentally, was about the blending of multiple religions! Go figure. However, whereas ChristoPaganism was about modern mixing of neopaganism and Christianity, The Balance of the [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-balance-two-lands/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-christopaganism/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-christopaganism/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:34 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1942 ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path Joyce and River Higginbotham Llewellyn Publications (February 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0738714677 336 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Hoo, boy. This book is bound to stir up controversy. There are plenty of pagans who seem to have no qualms with drawing inspiration and practices from other religions — pretty much all of them, except for Christianity. You have Jewish witches, [...]]]> ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path Joyce and River Higginbotham Llewellyn Publications (February 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0738714677 336 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Hoo, boy. This book is bound to stir up controversy. There are plenty of pagans who seem to have no qualms with drawing inspiration and practices from other religions — pretty much all of them, except for Christianity. You have Jewish witches, [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-christopaganism/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-seeing-dark/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-seeing-dark/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:33 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1949 Seeing in the Dark: Claim Your Own Shamanic Power Now and in the Coming Age Colleen Deatsman and Paul Bowersox Weiser Books (May 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-1578634439 224 pages Reviewer: Lupa   I think I’m reaching the point with (core) Shamanism 101 books that I hit with Totemism 101 books a few years ago — I’m getting tired of them, and want [...]]]> Seeing in the Dark: Claim Your Own Shamanic Power Now and in the Coming Age Colleen Deatsman and Paul Bowersox Weiser Books (May 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-1578634439 224 pages Reviewer: Lupa   I think I’m reaching the point with (core) Shamanism 101 books that I hit with Totemism 101 books a few years ago — I’m getting tired of them, and want [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-seeing-dark/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-egyptian-revenge-spells/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-egyptian-revenge-spells/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:06 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1946 Egyptian Revenge Spells Claudia R. Dillaire Crossing Press (June 23, 2009) ISBN: 978-1580911900 192 pages Reviewer: Lupa   It’s no secret that the original pagans were no stranger to curses. From tribal shamans to priests to everyday people utilizing folk magic, part of most magic-workers’ arsenal was curses and other maleficio. The Egyptians weren’t an exception to this, and contemporary examples of [...]]]> Egyptian Revenge Spells Claudia R. Dillaire Crossing Press (June 23, 2009) ISBN: 978-1580911900 192 pages Reviewer: Lupa   It’s no secret that the original pagans were no stranger to curses. From tribal shamans to priests to everyday people utilizing folk magic, part of most magic-workers’ arsenal was curses and other maleficio. The Egyptians weren’t an exception to this, and contemporary examples of [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-egyptian-revenge-spells/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-real-alchemy/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-real-alchemy/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:04 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1932 Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy Robert Allen Bartlett Ibis; 3rd edition (May 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0892541508 224 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Most of the books you’re going to find on alchemy these days talk history, metaphor, or other theoretical concepts. This is one of the very few that goes into the actual practice of alchemy, step by step. Originally self-published [...]]]> Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy Robert Allen Bartlett Ibis; 3rd edition (May 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-0892541508 224 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Most of the books you’re going to find on alchemy these days talk history, metaphor, or other theoretical concepts. This is one of the very few that goes into the actual practice of alchemy, step by step. Originally self-published [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-real-alchemy/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-afterlife/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-afterlife/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:50 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1927 Afterlife Guy Smith G3 Media (May 12, 2009) ISBN: 978-1439237434 114 pages Reviewer: Lupa   I think I just found one of the best works of fiction I’ve been sent since I started my review blog — and I’ve reviewed everything from self-published works to mass-marketed offerings from major publishing houses. In just over 100 pages, Guy Smith managed to captivate me [...]]]> Afterlife Guy Smith G3 Media (May 12, 2009) ISBN: 978-1439237434 114 pages Reviewer: Lupa   I think I just found one of the best works of fiction I’ve been sent since I started my review blog — and I’ve reviewed everything from self-published works to mass-marketed offerings from major publishing houses. In just over 100 pages, Guy Smith managed to captivate me [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-afterlife/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/from-the-editor-avoiding-bias-in-reviews/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/from-the-editor-avoiding-bias-in-reviews/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:06:18 +0000 Sheta Kaey http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1428   I had originally intended to write a review for Donald Tyson’s Necronomicon Tarot, to be published alongside Lon Sarver’s review in this issue. As I read Lon’s perspective and reflected on my relationship with Don — who’s been a close friend of mine for nearly a decade — I realized that my bias was firmly [...]]]>   I had originally intended to write a review for Donald Tyson’s Necronomicon Tarot, to be published alongside Lon Sarver’s review in this issue. As I read Lon’s perspective and reflected on my relationship with Don — who’s been a close friend of mine for nearly a decade — I realized that my bias was firmly [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/from-the-editor-avoiding-bias-in-reviews/feed/ 4 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-ancestral-airs/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-ancestral-airs/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:02:54 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1238 Ancestral Airs Verda Smedley Dim Light Books; 1st edition (2008) ISBN: 978-1934703304 700 pages Reviewer: Lupa   As I was reading this book, I was trying to figure out where to fit it into the categories on my blog. On the one hand, it’s purportedly a reconstruction of a culture 6,000 years old; this includes extensive research into botany, mythology, history and [...]]]> Ancestral Airs Verda Smedley Dim Light Books; 1st edition (2008) ISBN: 978-1934703304 700 pages Reviewer: Lupa   As I was reading this book, I was trying to figure out where to fit it into the categories on my blog. On the one hand, it’s purportedly a reconstruction of a culture 6,000 years old; this includes extensive research into botany, mythology, history and [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-ancestral-airs/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-dancing-god/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-dancing-god/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:25:58 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1234 Dancing God: Poetry Of Myths And Magicks Diotima Version available: CreateSpace (May 6, 2008) ISBN: 978-1438210643 206 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Poetry usually isn’t my preferred reading material, but every so often I find a book of it that I truly enjoy. Dancing God is the second volume of poetry that’s caught my attention in such a way, the first being The Phillupic [...]]]> Dancing God: Poetry Of Myths And Magicks Diotima Version available: CreateSpace (May 6, 2008) ISBN: 978-1438210643 206 pages Reviewer: Lupa   Poetry usually isn’t my preferred reading material, but every so often I find a book of it that I truly enjoy. Dancing God is the second volume of poetry that’s caught my attention in such a way, the first being The Phillupic [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-dancing-god/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-the-hawaiian-oracle/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-the-hawaiian-oracle/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:26:27 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1227 The Hawaiian Oracle: Animal Spirit Guides from the Land of Light Rima A. Morrell; art by Steve Rawlings New World Library (April 13, 2006) ISBN: 978-1577315261 144 pages plus 36 cards Reviewer: Lupa It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a totem deck/book set. I’ve had this one sitting in my personal collection for a while, and figured it was [...]]]> The Hawaiian Oracle: Animal Spirit Guides from the Land of Light Rima A. Morrell; art by Steve Rawlings New World Library (April 13, 2006) ISBN: 978-1577315261 144 pages plus 36 cards Reviewer: Lupa It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a totem deck/book set. I’ve had this one sitting in my personal collection for a while, and figured it was [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-the-hawaiian-oracle/feed/ 2 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-isaac-bonewits/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-isaac-bonewits/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:05:06 +0000 Taylor Ellwood http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1160 I first met Isaac Bonewits a few years ago at the Fall Gathering of the Tribes in West Virginia. It was quite interesting to talk with him and it was at that time that I was introduced to his work. Bonewits has been involved in the occult since the 1960s. He’s the only person to [...]]]> I first met Isaac Bonewits a few years ago at the Fall Gathering of the Tribes in West Virginia. It was quite interesting to talk with him and it was at that time that I was introduced to his work. Bonewits has been involved in the occult since the 1960s. He’s the only person to [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/occult-author-spotlight-isaac-bonewits/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-tyson-necronomicon-series/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-tyson-necronomicon-series/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:01:42 +0000 Lon Sarver http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1177        Donald Tyson’s Necronomicon Series, including Necronomicon: The Wanderings of Alhazred Llewellyn Publications (December 1, 2004) ISBN: 978-0738706276 288 pages Alhazred: Author of the Necronomicon Llewellyn Publications (July 1, 2006) ISBN: 978-0738708928 672 pages Necronomicon Tarot Illustrated by Anne Stokes Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 2007) ISBN: 978-0738710860 240 pages plus 78 cards Grimoire of the Necronomicon Llewellyn Publications (August 1, 2008) ISBN: 978-0738713380 216 pages Reviewer: Lon Sarver Stars [...]]]>        Donald Tyson’s Necronomicon Series, including Necronomicon: The Wanderings of Alhazred Llewellyn Publications (December 1, 2004) ISBN: 978-0738706276 288 pages Alhazred: Author of the Necronomicon Llewellyn Publications (July 1, 2006) ISBN: 978-0738708928 672 pages Necronomicon Tarot Illustrated by Anne Stokes Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 2007) ISBN: 978-0738710860 240 pages plus 78 cards Grimoire of the Necronomicon Llewellyn Publications (August 1, 2008) ISBN: 978-0738713380 216 pages Reviewer: Lon Sarver Stars [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/review-tyson-necronomicon-series/feed/ 0 http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-animal-reiki-to-go/ http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-animal-reiki-to-go/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:18:05 +0000 Lupa http://www.rendingtheveil.com/?p=1066 Animal Reiki to Go by Mary Caelsto The Lotus Circle (February 16, 2009) $20.00 ISBN 978-1419980756 128 pages plus keychain charm and drawstring pouch Reviewer: Lupa There are several books and other resource that cover reiki for animals, either as the entire book or as part of a broader work. However, this one’s nice “to go” as the title says, as [...]]]> Animal Reiki to Go by Mary Caelsto The Lotus Circle (February 16, 2009) $20.00 ISBN 978-1419980756 128 pages plus keychain charm and drawstring pouch Reviewer: Lupa There are several books and other resource that cover reiki for animals, either as the entire book or as part of a broader work. However, this one’s nice “to go” as the title says, as [...]]]> http://www.rendingtheveil.com/book-review-animal-reiki-to-go/feed/ 2