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In a world where magic is marketed with inflated success rates, Nick Farrell's "Why Magic Fails" offers a candid exploration into why magic often doesn't work as expected - and why that's perfectly natural. Contrary to the claims of modern "hundred percenters" who boast flawless results, Farrell argues that real magicians throughout history have faced setbacks and failures. He dives into the pitfalls that plague modern practitioners, from confirmation bias to the "cum hoc ergo hoc" fallacy, which lead magicians to mistaken conclusions about the effectiveness of their spells. Farrell dismantles myths perpetuated by social media, revealing the common illusions that can mislead even experienced magicians. With practical advice grounded in decades of experience, he provides readers with tools to analyse their magical results better, avoid common mistakes, and embrace failure as a crucial part of the magical journey. If you're ready to take an honest look at your practice and truly understand the art of magic beyond the ego, this book will guide you towards genuine progress, one imperfect spell at a time. Identifying yourself as a successful magician disqualifies you from speaking about occult-related matters, especially if you know not even five per cent of what's written in this book. Alex Virgilo

The Golden Dawn Tradition is experiencing a period of rapid growth and development. For over 100 years the rituals of the Rosicrucian Order of Alpha et Omega (R.O.A.O.) have been locked away in private collections and unavailable for many occultists to study and compare. The publication of these rituals are particularly interesting as they demonstrate the direction Mathers moved after he was expelled from the original Order of the Golden Dawn. As Nick Farrell clearly demonstrates in this book, Mathers moved to a Masonic style of operation in marked contrast to the Stella Matutina which developed in a Magical direction. Nick Farrell has made every effort to keep the rituals and diagrams true to the original Nisi material even when the discrepancies were likely incorrect. This is valuable for those who want to examine the material as close to the original manuscripts as possible. Nick Farrell's 'Mathers' Last Secret' will be discussed many years from now right along with Pat Zalewski's 'Golden Dawn Rituals and Commentaries' and Israel Regardie's 'The Golden Dawn'.

Andrew, an English programmer, living alone in Bulgaria, finds out he is the next evolution of humanity and has to save the world before a mysterious being slows down time into a single dull moment. Andrew is forced on a quest through time and alternative realities to find God, whose true name is Jeff. Guided by his Holy Guardian Angel, Tigger, the patron angel of computers and things that are designed to blow up, his journey goes through Hell and out the other side. He meets demons, the Triple Goddess, finds out the secret of Avebury, Jeff's reason for creating the universe and above all the answer to the question "if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around, does it make a sound?" An archaic romp through time, space and philosophy reminiscent of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, or a bloke who has eaten too many strange mushrooms on an empty stomach.

The Golden Dawn Tradition is experiencing a period of rapid growth and development. For over 100 years the rituals of the Rosicrucian Order of Alpha et Omega (R.O.A.O.) have been locked away in private collections and unavailable for many occultists to study and compare. The publication of these rituals are particularly interesting as they demonstrate the direction Mathers moved after he was expelled from the original Order of the Golden Dawn. As Nick Farrell clearly demonstrates in this book, Mathers moved to a Masonic style of operation in marked contrast to the Stella Matutina which developed in a Magical direction. Nick Farrell has made every effort to keep the rituals and diagrams true to the original Nisi material even when the discrepancies were likely incorrect. This is valuable for those who want to examine the material as close to the original manuscripts as possible. Nick Farrell's 'Mathers' Last Secret' will be discussed many years from now right along with Pat Zalewski's 'Golden Dawn Rituals and Commentaries' and Israel Regardie's 'The Golden Dawn'.

In the late 18th century two prominent German esoteric masons wrote a fantasy about an Ancient Egyptian Magical Order called the Crata Repoa. It was influential in the development of many masonic and esoteric groups through-out the 18th and 19th centuries and its influence can be indirectly seen on modern groups such as the Order of the Golden Dawn, the Ordo Templi Orientis and even modern Wicca. As the knowledge of Egyptian history developed, Crata has become disregarded by those who had taken it literally and it has been largely ignored. What Nick Farrell sets out in this book is that Crata Ropea was an example of an esoteric allegory written by two adepts to explain the path of initiation and goal posts to other esoteric experts. . Once you have broken the symbolic code behind the book you can see advice, guidance and direction for various points of your esoteric life.

In the late 18th century two prominent German esoteric masons wrote a fantasy about an Ancient Egyptian Magical Order called the Crata Repoa. It was influential in the development of many masonic and esoteric groups through-out the 18th and 19th centuries and its influence can be indirectly seen on modern groups such as the Order of the Golden Dawn, the Ordo Templi Orientis and even modern Wicca. As the knowledge of Egyptian history developed, Crata has become disregarded by those who had taken it literally and it has been largely ignored. What Nick Farrell sets out in this book is that Crata Ropea was an example of an esoteric allegory written by two adepts to explain the path of initiation and goal posts to other esoteric experts. Once you have broken the symbolic code behind the book you can see advice, guidance and direction for various points of your esoteric life.

Your path to true pagan magic begins here. "A Hellenistic Grimoire" by Nick Farrell is a groundbreaking work that revives ancient Greek pagan practices, offering a fresh alternative to traditional Christian prayers and invocations. This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind, meticulously restoring the rich heritage of Hellenistic magic. Within these pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of invocations, rituals, seals, oils, and incenses, all designed to empower modern practitioners with authentic pagan methods. Say goodbye to the reliance on Christian or Kabbalistic frameworks that many pagans have had to adopt despite their beliefs. Instead, embrace a path that resonates with the true essence of Greek paganism. Nick Farrell, the Chief Adept of the Magical Order of the Aurora Aurea, brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to this essential grimoire. His work liberates practitioners from the constraints of invoking deities they do not believe in, providing a practical and spiritually fulfilling alternative. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to pagan magic, "A Hellenistic Grimoire" offers a wealth of knowledge and practical tools to enhance your spiritual journey. Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Greece and experience the power of authentic pagan magic. Unlock the secrets of the past, transform your practice with "A Hellenistic Grimoire" and work a system that speaks your spiritual language.

Occult advice for those on the Magical Path The magical path is full of pitfalls, blind alleys, and many monsters that will get in your way. Occult, philosophical teachers and books provided short aphorisms for students to help them guide their way and prevent them from being eaten by too many metaphorical dragons. These books have fallen by the wayside, along with the collective knowledge of those teachers. In Things my Hierophant should have told me, the occult writer and magician Nick Farrell brings together a collection of short essays providing advice for those moments when a demon has disembowelled your cat or your washing machine appears possessed by an Eldritch abomination. Packed full of cartoons and illustrations, Farrell is sometimes silly and light-hearted about questions that he has been taking seriously for 30 years. This book was first written a decade ago for a select group and has been extensively expanded and improved for a wider audience by Farrell's more recent experiences and experiments. It also includes answers to questions that he regularly fields on social media. Things my Hierophant should have told me, is a book for those on the path to pick up and read a paragraph or two whenever there is a spare moment between the terror which is their existence to reassure them that it is probably going okay.

Experience the Primal Spiritual Path of Ancient Egypt The spiritual traditions of Ancient Egypt are well documented and are at the forefront of the Western Mystery and Magical Tradition. But they are a gloss over a more primal "shamanic" tradition which gets to the essence of Nature and its relationship with humanity, life and death. This book is a practical manual for those who wish to explore that primal spirituality using Egyptian symbolism. As Egypt was one of the village cultures, so Egyptian shamanism was one of the first to operate in an urban environment, making its techniques suitable for modern times. Egyptian Shaman paints the picture of what it was like to be a village priest in Ancient Egypt before describing the practical techniques which would have been employed during those times. These techniques, which have never been revealed before, have been adapted for modern minds with the intention of making this a practical spiritual path. The book controversially contains a chapter on exorcism and dealing with the dead, which many have claimed are subjects which should not be published.It shows how later Egyptian texts, such as the Book of the Dead, were Shamanic guide books to the Underworld. This is a book containing the keys to transmute, not only the self, but the whole planet.

Imagination is our inner vision, our human skill to see different realities. It can take us to the throne of God, it can connect us to the stream of infinity and allow us to see the universe for what it really is. Controlled use of the imagination is fundamental to magical practice, and this comprehensive study by an experienced practitioner provides the keys to understanding and using these powerful inner techniques. Based on Nick Farrell's previous book Magical Pathworking, this greatly revised and expanded edition includes new chapters which further develop the techniques of pathworking for magical and spiritual purposes. It covers group work, divination, visiting other inner world dimensions and working towards what Farrell calls objective pathworking. "Even if you think you know all about visualisation, pathworking and the magical key of imagination - even if you teach the subjects - this book will astound you. Nick Farrell explores magical imagination with depth and discernment, revealing principles and methods that will enrich and transform your magical and spiritual practice. Quite simply, this book is the best of its kind and extends the magical use of imagination to new heights and insights. It is an essential book for all magicians, Pagans and anyone who works with the inner realms." - Peregrin Wildoak, author of By Names and Images.

This book contains the formerly unpublished Inner Order teachings of the missing order of the Golden Dawn - Whare Ra. Whare Ra managed to keep secret and above all keep running long after the other Golden Dawn magical orders had given up the ghost. Closing in the late 1970s, the Order was founded by Dr Robert Felkin 100 years ago. From its base in New Zealand, Whare Ra became a secret forefront of occult teaching.Nick Farrell presents the Second Order Rituals of this Order including the 6=5 and 7=4 in their complete and unedited state as well as the 6=5 training papers and lectures. He also examines the history of Whare Ra and provides commentaries to the rituals. Contained in this book are the 6=5 experiences of the poet W.B. Yeats and other adepts who went through the various initiations. It also contains magical exercises inspired by the Whare Ra material.

The Geomancy of Christopher Cattan: A Medieval Divination Manual is the definitive English edition of one of Europe's most powerful yet long-neglected magical texts. Translated directly from the original 1550 French and carefully edited into modern English, this edition revives a masterpiece that shaped occult thought for generations. First published in France during the mid-sixteenth century and later released in English in 1591, Cattan's treatise on the ancient art of geomancy vanished from circulation for centuries. Yet its echoes can be found in the works of esoteric giants such as Robert Fludd, John Heydon, Francis Barrett, and Samuel Mathers of the Golden Dawn. The influence of this manual can be traced in the diaries and working notes of cunning folk across Britain, where it was once considered as indispensable as astrology. In fact, during the Middle Ages, kings and generals were known to consult geomancers before going to war. Christopher Cattan, a soldier of Italian descent serving in the French crown's army, was a scholar of natural philosophy and divination whose practical knowledge of geomancy made this manual a standard reference throughout Europe. Drawing from both Arabic sources and Renaissance innovations, his work brings together method, meaning, and spiritual insight in a system once considered a cornerstone of magical practice. This new edition restores the power and clarity of Cattan's text, offering seasoned practitioners and curious readers a gateway into one of the most significant divinatory traditions of the Western World.