Ibn Sina
Ibn Sina (980–1037) Persian philosopher and physician who argued against the possibility of transmutation in Alchemy. Born Abu Ali al-Husain ibn ‘Abdallah ibn Sina, he…
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Paracelsus
Paracelsus (1493–1541) One of the greatest of alchemists and Hermetic philosophers, whose popular but unorthodox healing methods and supreme arrogance ran him afoul of the…
oraison
An oraisonis a protective Charm in Vodoun that is disguised as a Catholic PRAYER. The prayer is usually addressed to a saint such as Radegonde,…
Neuberg, Victor
Victor Neuberg (1883–1940) Initiate of Aleister Crowley. Victor Neuberg, a poet and an editor, broke ground with Crowley in Crowley’s development of sex Magic as…
Prima Materia
Prima Materia is in Alchemy, the “First Matter,” the substance from which the Philosopher’s Stone is created, or even the stone itself. The Prima Materia…
Pentacle
A pentacle is a five-pointed star important in Magic. The pentacle is an ancient Symbol that represents the mastery of humans over all inferior beings…
Homunculus
A homunculus is an artificial human created by Magic. A homunculus does the bidding of its creator. A homunculus can be created as an astral…
Inner Planes Contacts
The inner planes contacts are in Western Magic, highly evolved discarnate Adepts, ascended masters, and gods who work with initiates. A magical LODGE’s collective Thoughtform,…
