Books

Although most of my writing is focused on my blog, from time to time I gather or produce an exceptional amount of information that can’t easily be condensed into a single post.  For this, a different medium is preferred, and so I occasionally write a book about the topic, which can range from something of a short pamphlet to a whole textbook, depending on how much material there is to cover.  Due to the depth and breadth of information covered as well as the effort that goes into editing and formatting them, I charge a small fee for these books, but trust me: the information is worth the cost!

Although previously you could purchase these ebooks directly through my blog, you now also get them exclusively through my Etsy store or through my Ko-fi store using PayPal or most major commonly-accepted credit cards; using Etsy or Ko-fi will automatically send you a link for downloading the ebook.  Once the the file or link to its download has been sent out, or once the file has been downloaded from Etsy or Ko-fi, there will be no opportunity for refunds.  In addition to what’s available on my Etsy or Ko-fi storefronts, scroll down to the bottom of this page for what free ebooks I also have available to download them directly.  For more information on the other things I can do for you, take a look at my Services page.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

The Telescope of Zoroaster
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

“The Telescope of Zoroaster” is a PDF ebook in English that contains, following a brief preface of my own, one of the first English translations of the fascinating 1796 French text Telescope de Zoroastre, ou Clef de la Grande Divinatoire Cabala des Mages that presents both a manual to a deceptively-simple system of divination that brings along with it a grand vision of theurgy, according to how it was originally published before any other translation or abridgement occurred (or, at least, the earliest extant such text). The original French text was later translated into German in 1797 and then again in an abridged form as part of Johann Scheible’s 1846 Das Kloster (vol. 3, part II, chapter VII), with Scheible’s work then translated into English in 2013 as released by Ouroboros Press, which is the version most people know of today, although this translation goes right to the original and includes an original “Epistolary Essay” and “Epilogue from the Editors” not present in later versions.  This book instructs the reader as to a unique form of divination that can be described as sortilege performed with hexagonal tiles making use of a mix of planetary, zodiacal, and (especially) numerological symbolism, but upon a closer read, also teaches about a vast spiritual cosmos and approach to spiritual ascent through a familiarity with the very intelligences of the cosmos itself.

The Oracle of the Dominoes
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

“The Oracle of the Dominoes” is a PDF ebook in English that presents the art and practice of performing divination and fortune-telling with the dominoes as a complete system. Using a traditional set of double-six dominoes, one can easily obtain as much depth and cover as much breadth as with Tarot, runes, geomancy, or any other form of divination; indeed, although dominoes are still young when compared to other forms of divination, there is much lore and wisdom that has been accumulated under each of these spotted bones. Based on dozens of texts going back to the 1800s, “The Oracle of the Dominoes” is intended to be used as a guide for anyone who is interested in learning a form of divination and fortune-telling that relies on nothing more than a common set of dominoes, regardless of their other spiritual traditions or practices they may be involved with. Just how divining with dice and playing cards has been a time-honored approach to better learning about ourselves and the world around us, the use of dominoes towards this same end is a beautiful, concise, and supremely helpful practice that stands to benefit many people’s lives in countless ways.

Secreti Geomantici
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

Secreti Geomantici, or “The Secrets of Geomancy”, is a a PDF ebook in English that details a number of approaches on using the symbols and processes of geomancy for magical purposes. Although geomancy is an ancient art of divination practiced the world over, so little has been written about using geomancy for magic; this ebook aims to begin further exploration, research, and innovation based on the research and experiences of the author. Included in this ebook are the Sixteen Orisons of the Figures, the Prayer of the Geomancer, the Blessing of Balaam the Prophet, the Sixteenth Proverb, the Sixteen Geomantic Salutes, the Geomanteion, and so much more! If you’re at all interested in expanding geomancy from a divinatory art into a magical practice, this is definitely a text to read!

Lectura Geomantiae
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

A translation of a section of a 15th century manuscript that details the origins, development, and use of geomancy in an astrological framework. This translation provides the first publically available translation of this text, and focuses on the meanings of the sixteen geomantic figures in the twelve houses of the geomantic-astrological chart. Notes, corrections, and clarifications on the translation have been provided.

De Grammatomanteia
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

An introduction to the ancient Greek alphabet oracle, or grammatomancy, that allows for a quick, thorough, and enlightening form of divination. The traditional oracles from the classical era associated with the Greek letters are given along with guides to interpreting them, along with correspondences that link each of the Greek letters to elemental, astrological, qabbalistic, and numerological divination. References, examples, and diagrams are included to help the student become a fast expert in this ancient divinatory art.

De Archangelis
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Of the nearly infinite classes of spirits that have ever been described, the angels are among the most well-known introduced into Western spiritual practices and philosophies. Although most often associated with Christianity, angels possess a much longer history dating back to well before the time of Christ and are seen in all Abrahamic faiths as well as several faiths not of this lineage. Other spirits called “angels” can be found in many other spiritualities that may or may not bear a resemblance to those of the Abrahamic tradition. This ebook explores the nature and qualities of the seven archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, and Sealtiel, as well as how to approach them in devotion and ritual. While much of the Western mystery tradition has focused on conjuring angels ruling over various elements or planets or aspects of Creation, this text will establish a practice closer to religious veneration and devotion of the most important among the angelic host parallelling a folk practice of religion.

 

The Book of Saint Cyprian
US$10, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

A translation of the famous Spanish grimoire, “El Libro de San Cipriano”, containing many spells, rituals, prayers, and talismans that the Spanish-speaking world has known about for hundreds of years. The text is attributed to Saint Cyprian of Antioch, the patron saint of magicians, sorcerers, and all who use magic. One of the first-ever English translations, this text also includes the Novena to Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina as well as many talismans that cannot be found anywhere else. The text also analyzes how this grimoire relates to other texts in the grimoire tradition of Western magic, such as the Key of Solomon.

Vademecum Cypriani
US$9, available through Etsy or through Ko-fi

In Latin, the word “vademecum” literally means “come with me”, and is used to refer to handbooks and pocket manuals carried on-the-go for quick reference. The Vademecum Cypriani is a handbook and collection of various prayers and novenas to Saint Cyprian of Antioch, the patron saint of magicians, sorcerers, and necromancers, who works as well in breaking curses as he is in making them. Many prayers to Saint Cyprian are known only in Spanish, but this ebook presents a collection of them translated into English for the first time.

 

Preces Castri
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“Preces Castri”, or “Prayers of the Castle”, is an ebook consisting of a variety of prayers I’ve written from scratch, composed based on authentic religious and occult sources, or included due to their ancient and well-known presence in such traditions.  Containing a variety of prayers for a variety of purposes, from supplications to the planets to blessings of the dead and any number of ritual-appropriate prayers, “Preces Castri” is intended for those who have a largely monotheistic (or at least monolatric) approach to spirituality and the occult, such as those influenced by the various Abrahamic religious traditions, although many of the prayers may be used by anyone in a largely Western occult context.

Preces Templi
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“Preces Templi”, or “Prayers of the Temple”, is an ebook consisting of a variety of prayers I’ve written from scratch, composed based on authentic religious and occult sources, or included due to their ancient and well-known presence in such traditions.  Containing a variety of prayers for a variety of purposes, from invocations of the decans and Greco-Egyptian deities to meditations from the Corpus Hermeticum, “Preces Templi” is intended for those who have a largely polytheistic or non-Abrahamic approach to spirituality and the occult, such as those influenced by the classical Hermetic spiritual tradition including the Greek Magical Papyri and the Nag Hammadi Codices , although many of the prayers may be used by anyone in a largely Western occult context.

Grammatēmerologion Calendar for March 2015—March 2053
Free!  Available here.

This document presents the Grammatēmerologion system, a lunisolar calendar based on the ancient Attic calendar, but that focuses on associating the days, months, and years of the calendar to the letters of the Greek alphabet.  This system allows for a stronger use of the Greek alphabet in time-based divination and ritual planning based on the spiritual and divine associations of the letters.  In addition to a thorough description of how this calendar system works, a full monthly calendar is given for the 38-year span between March 2015 and March 2053.

Reviewing the Trithemian Conjuration
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This document is a compilation of all my Reviewing the Trithemian Conjuration blog posts, a series of posts I wrote in summer 2019 that discusses the Art of Drawing Spirits Into Crystals (DSIC), especially as implemented in modern practice by the likes of Fr. Rufus Opus, Fr. Ashen Chassan, myself, and others.  This document is provided to provide a more print-friendly approach to reading this massive research project, and includes several appendices of other prayers and rituals that have appeared elsewhere on my website in the past.

Unlocking the Observatory
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This document is a compilation of all my Unlocking the Observatory blog posts, a series of posts I wrote in spring 2022 that discusses the “Telescope of Zoroaster”, an obscure form of divination written down in French in the late 18th century, later translated into German and thence into English.  Although never popular, it has certainly caught the attention of a few people, and between my own translation from the original French and this 17-post series of analysis and commentary on the method and content of the text, we know now more about how to actually apply it and develop it into its own full spiritual system.  This document is provided to provide a more print-friendly approach to reading this massive research project.