![]() ![]() Instead, Visconti is honest, candid, and nuanced regarding Aleister Crowley being both problematic and progressive for his time, acknowledging and honoring his genius, importance of delivering the ideas and practices, and general contributions to magick, while simultaneously understanding that Thelema is more significant than its original messenger, who at the end of the day is still a flawed human being. Visconti’s passion and knowledge of Thelema pours out of every single page of this book, informing his personal perspectives, opinions, and insights.ĭespite being named The Aleister Crowley Manual, what is particularly refreshing is that Visconti doesn’t hold the prophet of Thelema on a pedestal of worshipfulness like so many Thelemites often do. ![]() More importantly, Visconti reveals the practical and spiritual advantages of including the practice of Thelemic Magick into one’s life, including Thelma’s profound appreciation of the individual’s True Will and purpose while incarnated. It perfectly balances Thelemic theory and practice so that the reader can integrate Thelema into their own lives instead of merely intellectualizing it. ![]() Marco Visconti does an incredible job of making the book accessible to any level of reader, no matter if they are beginners or experienced practitioners. It is exceptionally written and excellently organized and provides a vast amount of information. The Aleister Crowley Manual: Thelemic Magick for Modern Times is the ultimate gateway into Thelema’s philosophy, practices, cosmology, and mythology. ![]()
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