Meditations and Rituals is a complete guide to the meditation practices and esoteric rituals used by members of the Institute for Hermetic Studies during its formative years. Each area of instruction has line by line commentary so that all areas of practice can be thoroughly understood and utilized by students. Practices include, little known variations of the Pentagram and Hexagram rituals, an invocation for clearing obstacles from your path, method for understanding symbolic texts, specialized practice for vocalizing the energies of the Tree of Life. In addition are never before published...

Mind of Hermes - Visionary Experiences in Western Esotericism examines the nature of the mind in classical and modern hermeticism. The various methods of experiencing the 'Self' and how they relate to different schools of practice, including kabbalah (mystical and magical), alchemy, and general esotericism along with how to understand and utilize the visionary and psychic experiences they produce are the main area of focus. The importance of non-dualism and a detailed examination of some of the most important esoteric secrets of several modern initiatic and esoteric movements are explained....