Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51322 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 355 pages

Customer Reviews

Simply The Best Book I've Read So Far Concerning The Qabalah
This is actually the first book I've read on the Qabalah of the Western Mystery Tradition, and I'm very much glad that I began here instead of somewhere else, such as Crowley. Like most of the glowing reviews before this one, I can't recommend this book enough to the curious occultist, and especially beginners. I've been practicing Qabalistic magic for about 3 months now, and this book more than any other (besides Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kraig) has facilitated more wisdom and understanding within me concerning the Qabalah than I ever could have hoped for.

Dion Fortune's writing style, whilst claimed to be 'out-dated' by many, was one of my favorite parts of this book. I don't agree with her on some things, such as her views on government being a necessary institution for mankind, and that women are more emotionally inclined and intellectually lacking, but despite the flaws that I personally find within the book, the overall knowledge and beauty within this book overwhelmingly make up for them.

Highly recommended. Don't wait to pick this one up. Do yourself a favor and get it right now.

THE Essential Study Guide for Western Qabalah
There is no better place to start than this book if you want a solid foundation in Western Qabalah. Dion Fortune headed up her own magical order, and this book is written from the perspective of an experienced practitioner. Start here before you branch off with other writers.

The glowing reviews say it all
There isn't much I can add to the other positive (and nicely detailed) reviews. This is simply one of, if not the best, books you can buy regarding the western tradition. Get this, then pick up Crowley's 777 for checking details, symbols, correspondences, etc. This is a strange area of study in that, on one hand, every piece of valid information you can get your hands on is helpful, but on the other hand it's very subjective when it comes down to the practice itself.

The only thing I can think to add is that A.O. Spare and Alan Moore are the only authors that have done as much to educate me as Fortune and Crowley.