JULIAN. VAYNE Bücher

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 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. From Mandrake Speaks #100 'A well researched and informative look at a variety of popular and not-so-well-known drugs. He deals with how they interact with our minds and bodies both chemically and psychologically, and how we perceive substances on a personal and society-wide scale. The similarities discussed between some drug experiences and some mental illnesses may lead to different viewpoints on both. Liberally sprinkled with folklore and anecdotes, Pharmakon examines the use of drugs in self-exploration, employing a knowledgeable, yet down-to-earth approach that's interesting and readable.'

Presents a guide to using the tarot for insight into life questions and problems.

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.

Engaging with objects, from rare museum artefacts to everyday finds, offers a powerful learning experience. The book explores how this hands-on approach can enhance education for various audiences, including museum professionals, teachers, and curious individuals. It emphasizes the transformative potential of object-based learning, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in innovative teaching methods.

Exploring magical and mythological perspectives on death, this collection features contributions from sixteen international writers, offering a blend of historical and contemporary insights. It delves into themes of mortality through experiential accounts and scholarly research, appealing to those interested in magick, paganism, mysticism, and mythology. The influence of the dead and ancestors is honored through various forms of expression, including prayers, poems, songs, and art, providing a multifaceted examination of how these elements shape religion and daily life.

You hold in your hands the material result of many years' hard craft. This Book contains some of the secrets of Life itself; or rather, the occult deity of Life on Earth, Baphomet. Horned, vital, beautiful, awe full, our aeons old Chaos Magick idol finds a name from the Knights' Templar, then goes incognito through the Enlightenment (when flourished those great natural philosophers beloved of science historians), before emerging via devil worship and witchcraft into this era of Deep Ecology. Darwin could have used a picture of Baphomet as his frontispiece, to demonstrate the one flesh from which all species originate. Contacting this Great Spirit, the anima mundi, allows access to a new way of ordering the world, with fresh visions of how and why we could Live. Here the authors weave strands from their lives into a rich tapestry of images, which might give you a pointer or two towards your own self-realisation, whilst amusing, entertaining, and instructing along the way. Revolution, evolution, leap beyond the apocalypse to the Now!

Tales and techniques of practical occultism From the mysteries of Witchcraft to tales of the Elder Gods, Deep Magick is a journal written during the long dark night of the soul. Comprising a number of essays, some published for the first time in this volume, Deep Magick is the latest instalment in the esoteric oeuvre of occultist and writer Julian Vayne. Bringing together practical how-to information, academic writing, and far reaching metaphysical exploration, this book touches on many different magickal systems. Informed by the experiential approach of Chaos Magick and diving deep into the Mystery as presented through many traditions, this work explores: Psychogeography and Magick Transgressive bodywork Our Vision of the End Times Gender fluidity as spiritual process The collection of the Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft Zombies and the New Age movement Buddhism meets Chaos Magick Entheogenic magick, the law and social transformation Mindfulness practice as the still point in the storm of chaos The esoteric metaphysics of Pooh Bear, Tigger and Eeyore ... and much more!

Getting Higher is a manual for exploring the use of psychedelic substances in the contexts of spirituality, self-transformation and magic. This is the psychonaut s essential guide. The techniques presented here work whether you're a scientist or a shaman; there's no requirement to believe in anything other than the wonder of your own neurochemistry and the value of the psychedelic experience. Getting Higher describes the psychedelic triangle of Set, Setting and Substance. It suggests strategies to hold and enhance the psychedelic experience; from games to play when you are high, through to complete entheogenic ceremonies. It will help you to intelligently explore the territory of both traditional sacred plants and modern magical molecules. Getting Higher is a toolbox for technicians of the sacred; ideal for both novices and experienced psychonauts. Inspired by the wisdom of ancient cultures, and informed by the latest advances in psychedelic science, this book is a powerful ally for all those following the Medicine Path.

Czym są ceremonie psychodeliczne? Czemu mogą służyć? W czym pomagają i jak wyglądają? W niniejszej książce, Julian Vayne, wytrawny praktyk zachodniej tradycji ezoterycznej oraz wschodnich systemów medytacyjnych omawia psychodeliczny trójkąt, na który składają się substancja psychoaktywna, nasze nastawienie i otoczenie. Przedstawia różne metody, dzięki którym doświadczenie psychodeliczne może stać się dla nas czymś bezpieczniejszy, głębszym i mądrzejszym. A przy okazji radosnym i zabawnym. Autor, będący czołowym przedstawicielem brytyjskiej sceny psychodelicznej, łączy perspektywę magiczną z dorobkiem badań naukowych, w których miał okazję uczestniczyć jako jeden z pionierów współczesnego renesansu badań nad odmiennymi stanami świadomości. Ceremonie psychodeliczne to przewodnik napisany dla osób zainteresowanych duchowym i transformacyjnym wykorzystaniem substancji psychoaktywnych. Książka nie namawia nikogo do zażywania substancji psychoaktywnych. Wiele opisanych w niej praktyk można wykonywać całkiem na trzeźwo. Może jednak nieść pomoc tym wszystkim, którzy decydują się na korzystanie ze środków zmieniających świadomość.