Julian Vayne

Blending together the essences of chaos magic and modern Paganism, this book records the emergence of the new tradition of Chaos Craft. Many of the essays presented here were first brewed in the cauldron of theblogofbaphomet.com. Others, published here for the first time, comprise the secret rituals of this unashamedly syncretic form of occultism. The potion you may sample inside is infused with the flavours of Gurdjieff, mindfulness meditation, trance-bodywork, entheogenics, Wiccan and Sabbatic Craft. The mixture has been diligently stirred widdershins for two years as the Wheel of the Year cycled through the Colours of Chaos.The explorations, the questions, the techniques and reflections presented here are part of an ongoing magical work. Like the figure of Baphomet hirself (patron deity of Chaos Craft), the elixir pouring from this cauldron is redolent with the rich alchemy of what modern magicians do.Would you care for a sip?

The Fool & The Mirror reflects the latest work of occultist and writer Julian Vayne. Step through this magical looking glass and into a wonderland populated by artist sorcerers, cross-dressing witches, entheogenic adventurers, subterranean shamans, magical arachnids, DMT elves and many more This wide-ranging volume offers examples of practical how-to-do magic embedded within the author's lived narrative, and essays on landscape, queer identity, occult philosophy and politics, witchcraft, and drugs... he approaches writing as an artistic endeavour, conjuring scenes for the reader that are rich in meaning and powerfully evocative.Julian Vayne is known for his lively style, clarity of explanation, and inspirational insights. Down the rabbit hole we go...

Ranging across both published and anecdotal evidence, 'Pharmakon' traces the story of drug use as a means of self-exploration. By examining apparently simple questions such as 'what is a drug?', 'Pharmakon' deconstructs and reconstructs the idea of drug experience. Experiences that the author believes are fundamental to the process of self-actualisation and learning. Julian Vayne is an occultist who has written on a number of esoteric subjects (witchcraft, the tarot and the sociology of contemporary Paganism). This book is aimed at both the general reader and those who are interested in the use of drugs in a spiritual context. Delving into areas as diverse as philosophy and neurochemistry, this is a book that in both style and content seeks to invent a new understanding of drugs in culture.

This book gives the beginner and experienced practitioner alike a modern, 21st century view into the powerful and often misunderstood magical current called 'Chaos Magick'. Written in a clear and easily accessible style it examines the theory behind many techniques used in magical, artistic, religious and scientific systems of thought; then links and applies them towards desired goals. Separated into two volumes the book can be used by the reader as a workbook with rituals, techniques and exercises to be followed, as a window into contemporary magical thought at the turn of the century or simply as a rollercoaster of a good read! However you choose to use it, this book will leave you feeling positive, inspired and ready to apply any of the methods presented to your own life.

In our modern technological world, we have access to the religious and philosophical belief systems of a whole range of cultures, and this has become coupled with a new attitude that the individual is ultimately self-responsible. In this new age, we understand that we must find out through our own efforts our individual route to personal understanding. Increasingly, modern psychologists are discovering the validity of ancient symbolic systems such as the Tarot, and in this thoughtful yet straightforward guide, the authors offer a skilful interpretation of this ancient art for the modern reader as a guide to a deeper understanding of who we are and our unique place in the world.