The Book of Ceremonial Magic

The Book of Black Magic is Arthur Edward Waite's magnum opus of occult lore; this edition contains the author's original icons symbols seals and drawings. This supreme guide to occultist history lore magick and ceremony is split into two parts: The first is entitled The Literature of Ceremonial Magic. Here Waite examines the ritualistic traditions which surrounding the occult movement for centuries. He notes various texts and how these had a bearing upon the practice of the occult and of magical ceremony. The second part The Complete Grimoire concerns how those who practice black magic and occult ritual become versed in the craft. The stringent physical and mental requirements and the need to practice a spiritual attunement and inner ablution is detailed. Astronomical knowledge of the planets and their movements is a necessity as is possession of a variety of instruments plus a deep knowledge of the various symbols and scripts used in occultism.