Western Tradition

An inspiring exploration of the goddesses of the West African spiritual traditions and their role in shaping Yoruba (Ifa), Santeria, Haitian vodoun, and New Orleans voodoo.

A religious miracle: The Cahokians believed that the divine hero Morning Star had been resurrected in the flesh. But not all is fine and stable in glorious Cahokia. To the astonishment of the ruling clan, an attempt is made on the living god's life. Now it is up to Morning Star's aunt Matron Blue Heron to keep it quiet until she can uncover the plot and bring the culprits to justice. If she fails, Cahokia will be torn asunder in warfare, rage, and blood as civil war consumes them all.

Wow, it’s too early for the phone to be ringing. And certainly too early to hear that my grandfather just died, and I have to get on a plane and go talk to a lawyer about his final wishes. Whatever. A car is supposed to be here in thirty minutes so I better hurry. Thirty minutes to get ready. When I get to the estate, I'll sit in my grandfather’s study watching the beloved old man’s Last Will and Testament. He has some very specific requests of me as his sole heir. They involve me marrying a young woman who, contrary to my families' previous assumptions, was absolutely not Grandpa’s...

In The War on the West, Douglas Murray shows how many well-meaning people have been fooled by hypocritical and inconsistent anti-West rhetoric. After all, if we must discard the ideas of Kant, Hume, and Mill for their opinions on race, shouldn’t we discard Marx, whose work is peppered with racial slurs and anti-Semitism? Embers of racism remain to be stamped out in America, but what about the raging racist inferno in the Middle East and Asia?

The co-editors of Gnosis magazine explore the many esoteric traditions that Western culture has to offer. While terms from Eastern spiritual practices such as Zen, mantra, and karma have become part of our daily lexicon, the traditions of Western spirituality have been largely unexplored by people searching for non-mainstream routes to spiritual experience. But for those who identify with Western culture, Western religious traditions have their own wisdom teachings that are more suitable to their needs and expectations.

A Home Study Course on the Tree of Life and the Central Secrets of Qabalah. The Hebrew word Qabalah means both “to receive” and “to reveal.” In this essential guide for students of the Western Mystery Tradition, you’ll discover how the Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom open the gates of spiritual perception, revealing deep truths about God, the Universe, the Human Soul, and your unique purpose within it all. On the Tree of Life, the 32 Paths are composed of the ten Sephiroth (Divine emanations) and the 22 connecting channels aligned with the Hebrew alphabet. These paths are not mere ...

The blueprint of creation. The key to transformation. The Master Pattern reveals the foundational map of Qabalistic wisdom—an essential key to understanding both the Divine structure of the universe and your place within it. Rooted in the Western Mystery Tradition and the Hermetic Qabalah, this book by Paul Foster Case offers a clear, profound introduction to the ten Sephiroth—divine emanations through which the Infinite reveals, creates, and sustains all things. One of the most influential occult teachers of the 20th century, Case guides you through the symbolic framework of the Tree ...

This incisive history upends the complacency that confines anti-Judaism to the ideological extremes in the Western tradition. With deep learning and elegance, David Nirenberg shows how foundational anti-Judaism is to the history of the West. Questions of how we are Jewish and, more critically, how and why we are not have been churning within the Western imagination throughout its history. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans; Christians and Muslims of every period; even the secularists of modernity have used Judaism in constructing their visions of the world.

Unlock the grades of magical initiation in the Western Mystery Tradition. For the first time, Paul Foster Case’s Neophyte Grade teachings are made fully available to the public. This essential volume reveals the secret coursework once reserved for initiates of Case’s esoteric school. Rooted in the Western Mystery Tradition and echoing aspects of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, this material introduces the foundational rituals, lectures, and symbolism of the 0 = 0 grade. Case taught that ceremonial rituals are more than symbolic drama; they are a living contact with a stream of ...

In the realm of African spiritual pathways, no tradition is so widely embraced and practiced as the West African religion Orisa. Awakened by her own spiritual journey, Tobe Melora Correal, an initiated priestess in the Yoruba-Lukumi branch of Orisa, guides us along this blessed road. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa provides a fresh look at these ancient teachings and emphasizes introspection and inner work over the outward manifestations of Orisa's practices.

Explores the background and sexual magical beliefs of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Ida Craddock, Aleister Crowley, Maria de Naglowska, Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Jack Parsons, William S. Burroughs, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge.

A Western drama book set in the upper Missouri River region during the late 19th century. In the heart of a changing American West, "The Cattle Rancher" paints a vivid portrait of resilience, love, and the struggle against encroaching modernity. As traditional cattle rancher Tom Byron fights to protect his way of life, his strong-willed daughter Hope yearns to carve her own path amidst the turbulent backdrop of a waning frontier. This gripping tale interweaves their lives as they face not only the imminent transformation of their landscape but also the complexities of family, identity, and ...

The West feels lost. Brexit, Trump, the coronavirus: we hurtle from one crisis to another, lacking definition, terrified that our best days are behind us. The central argument of this book is that we can only face the future with hope if we have a proper sense of tradition - political, social and religious. We ignore our past at our peril. The problem, argues Tim Stanley, is that the Western tradition is anti-tradition, that we have a habit of discarding old ways and old knowledge, leaving us uncertain how to act or, even, of who we really are.

Unlock the Secrets of the Fulani Ethnic Group: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Tradition, Religion, Titles, Leadership, and More Discover the Heart of Fulani Heritage Are you ready to delve into the rich tapestry of one of Africa's most captivating ethnic groups? Dive deep into "Legacy of the Fulani: Tradition, Religion, Titles, Leadership, and Beyond" and uncover the profound legacy of the Fulani people—a community whose history and culture have shaped the African continent. Why This Book is a Must-Read In this meticulously researched and vividly written book, you'll embark on a journey ...

The Hidden Rituals of Paul Foster Case Revealed at Last. The sacred ceremonies of Lodges following the Western Mystery Tradition have long remained hidden. While secrecy has its place, it often leaves modern students of ceremonial magic without clear guidance or a structured approach. This groundbreaking book changes that, bringing the Attunement Rituals of Paul Foster Case into the public domain for the first time. Adapted from the Golden Dawn’s inner grade rituals, these ceremonies: 1 = 10 Zelator, 2 = 9 Theoricus, 3 = 8 Practicus, and 4 = 7 Philosophus, were modified by Case to ...

Each person has a “Vector of the Mind” whose direction and magnitude can be assessed by using the questionnaire appearing in the book. For people with a western paradigm of mind who locate their self at the center, the “Vector of the Mind” is inwardly oriented. People with an eastern paradigm of mind, who are focused on the group, have an outward oriented “Vector of the Mind”. The encounter with an individual whose “Vector of the Mind” is opposed to ours creates a cross-cultural gap that hinders communication. “Babel – a Guide to the East-West Encounter” surveys the ...

Enter the grade of Air through magical initiation in the Western Mystery Tradition. For the first time, Paul Foster Case’s Theoricus Grade teachings are made public. This volume in the Western Mystery Tradition unveils the once-private course material of Paul Foster Case’s including his rare treatise The Theory of Magic. Here, Case addresses the nature of true magic, the role of inimical forces, and the ethical foundation of ceremonial work, directly challenging New Age misconceptions. Ritual, in Case’s system, connects the practitioner to a stream of Light passed down from ancient ...

The Strange Order of Things is a pathbreaking investigation into homeostasis, the condition that regulates human physiology within the range that makes possible not only the survival but also the flourishing of life. Antonio Damasio makes clear that we descend biologically, psychologically, and even socially from a long lineage that begins with single living cells; that our minds and cultures are linked by an invisible thread to the ways and means of ancient unicellular life and other primitive life-forms.

Enter the grade of Water through magical initiation in the Western Mystery Tradition. For the first time, Paul Foster Case’s Practicus Grade teachings are made public. This 3 = 8 Grade marks a turning point in the initiate’s inner work, where alchemical theory, sacred geometry, and Mercury symbolism converge. In this volume, Case presents a rigorous path of intellectual and symbolic refinement through the lens of Qabalah, elemental magic, and ancient philosophy. This book includes instructions on the Kamea of Mercury, the Platonic Solids, and the alchemical process of inner ...

Unlock the grades of magical initiation in the Western Mystery Tradition This essential guide to the 1 = 10 Grade reveals the foundational rituals and inner training once reserved for initiates. Paul Foster Case taught that ritual magic connects us to an unbroken current of light and wisdom passed down through the Hermetic Qabalah and Western Mystery Tradition. Inside this volume: The complete Zelator Ritual (1 = 10 Grade) Temple layout and symbolic movement Qabalistic teachings on the Four Elements Lessons on magical memory, mental habit, and suggestion Foundational practices in ...