[.ca] Enochian World of Aleister Crowley: Enochian Sex Magick (ISBN 1561840297)

An excellent general introduction to Enochain magick:
Hyatt notes early in that he has 'found the Enochian system to be the safest, cleanest and most logical system of practical magick one can perform. But it is an art and as such requires not only study and practice but also inspiration and the love-hate relationship all artists have with their craft' (pg 59). He further advises the reader to 'resign yourself at the outset to take responsibility for your own magical reality. When you have firmly assumed this responsibility you will realize there is no Enochian universe per se. There is only your universe which you can access by the Enochian formulae. There is no Enochian magick per se. There is only your magick, facilitated by the methods of the Enochian system' (pg 21). It contains Liber LXXXIV vel Chanokh, with detailed notes and further explanations preceding the text itself, providing a lucid and detailed guide to the Enochian system via Crowley, spiced with anecdotes describing the authors' personal experience with the Enochian system. To further facilitate the ease of understanding the system the authors advise using coloured diagrams, noting that while 'all this may take a few hours to execute but it will save you months (or as in my case, years) of confusion' (pg 46) as through colour-coding it becomes more obvious how the tablets relate. However, the section devoted to sex magick is small, only two short and somewhat vague chapters tagged on the end. Hyatt intends this 'for the reader who is already knowledgeable on these subjects', noting that he is merely offering 'a few helpful hints concerning how Enochian can be used in these areas' (pg 104). While this may be true, it also means that it doesn't quite warrant the slightly misleading 'Sex Magick' subtitle given to it. Toward the rear of the book there is an Enochian dictionary; complete with several pages of Enochian words, their pronunciation and English translation. Also included is the Lesser Ritual of the Hexagram, and in the appendix there are several diagrams of the tablets, the pentagrams and signs, as well as eight 'sex magick symbols'. Lucid, concise, precise in its language, the Enochian World of Aleister Crowley is excellent as a general introduction to the study Enochian magick through Crowley, if not a practical guide to sex magick.

A Hypnotists Conjuration:
There is no doubt that the method presented by Mr. Crowley works. But one must ask, precisely what does the user accomplish? What is completely ignored in this Western tradition is that the consciousness, that which we seek to awaken is a polarity: it can awaken positively or negatively. The one who awakens positively becomes what is broadly acknowledged as a master: one who has transcended all known laws and is moves in a world far beyond our conceptions. Yet, the same is true of the Black Master, for he also moves according to different laws. The distinction is this: the White Master frees himself of all bonds through the release of his own consciousness from the prison of the mind. This is accomplished through Willpower and Imagination, utlizing ancient methods and techniques long hidden from the common man. It is, in synthesis, the destruction of the ego which frees the soul from its cage. The Black Master does the opposite: by indulging in his desires, by feeding his craving for power, for sensations, he condenses the mind, the ego, and makes it very concentrated. The primary method used by both is also similar: the use of the most potent force in the universe: sexual energy. However, the distinction here is also most clear: the White path demands the renunciation of animal desire, the destruction of attachment, the freedom from sensation. The Black path demands animal behavior, destruction, and the most gruesome crimes against oneself and others. All the works of Mr. Crowley teach how to awaken the consciousness while strengthening the ego and the animal mind. This is pure, unadulaterated Black Magic. What he does NOT teach is the end result of said work: the accumulation of massive karma, and the unavoidable descent into the Second Death. For more information, read the works of Samael Aun Weor, especially The Perfect Matrimony, The Revolution of Beelzebub, and The Initiatic Path in the Arcana of Tarot and Kabbalah.

Perfect Vehicle to Open the Gates of Enochian Magick:
The complexity of Dee's Enochian system, especially with respect to real-life workings, has daunted more than a few sincere practitioners of the magickal arts. Until now, there was no "Enochian For Dummies" that revealed the basis of Enochian theory and practice with a minimum of fuss. Once again, however, Duquette and Hyatt have come to our rescue: this little volume is a concise, clear-headed, no-nonsense exposition that blows the lid right off the Enochian labyrinth, immediately enabling the reader to step into the heart of the matter. If you intend to move beyond the armchair and start working with the Enochian Angels and Aethyrs, this volume is a must. Duquette and Hyatt are to be congratulated for this latter-day gem of occult literature!

Just like its companion, but much, much older....:
The Enochian Keys are given a new dimension of life in this book. Like it's companion, Crowley's Illustrated Goetia, Uncle Al has, once again, managed to simplify, by cutting out the fat and getting right to the meat of the matter. Taking an ancient, and very hazy subject that few have written about, Aleister Crowley, et al, have taken the Angelic keys - attributed to Enoch himself - and brought them home. Now anyone can utilize the power of the ancient spirits to channel a part of themselves that lies dormant. But, beware! For, just like Solomon's Goetia, Enochian calls have been warned about for centuries. Whether for research or for practical use, this book belongs on anyone's list of invocation magick.

Great book:
A wonderfully written book. Easy to follow, susinct. I have been a long time reader of Crowley and have been conjuring for close to 10 years and this book is what I wish I had read when I was starting out. A student handed it to me about 6 months ago and I've reread it a dozen times. If you are interested in understanding the Enochian system of conjuring, in easy to understand language, buy this book. My only wish now is to meet the author.