In 1904, The Book of the Law declared the advent of a new period in the course of human history -- The Aeon of Horus or Aeon of the Child. The doctrine codified in the Book of the Law and the numerous other Holy Books known as Thelema revealed Aleister Crowley as the Prophet of the new Aeon. In this ground-breaking book, author J. Daniel Gunther provides a penetrating and cohesive analysis of the spiritual doctrine underlying and informing the Aeon of the Child, and the sublime formulas of Initiation encountered by those who would probe its mysteries. Drawing on more than 30 years of experiences as a student and teacher within the Order of the A;. A;. the author examines the doctrinal thread of Thelema in its historical, religious, and practical context. This book is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of the spiritual quest. More advanced students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmation of direct experience. With numerous diagrams and detailed references encompassing ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Apocrypha, the Old and New Testaments, alchemy, hermetic Qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung and Aleister Crowley.

Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward Journey

Religion & Spirituality

Gunther, J. Daniel

New Age & Spirituality

Ibis Press

Here is a modern grimoire and record of a vision quest utilizing Aleister Crowley's instructions for astral exploration as given in "Notes on the Astral Plane," published in Magick in Theory and Practice.
Daniel Gunther provides a detailed account and interpretation of a series of visions exploring the Pylons of the Duat, or "Starry Abode." To the ancient Egyptians, the Duat was the place where the sun god Ra made his 12-hour nocturnal journey through the underworld.
The Visions of the Pylons describes a perilous journey where the gate of each hour is protected by a fearful guardian or "watcher." In modern Jungian psychology terms, the Duat is a representation of the unconscious of mankind, inhabited by gods and daemons, the living symbols called primordial images or archetypes.
The author's study of the ancient texts led him to suspect that these Pylons were also hidden gateways to the higher planes of the Tree of Life, possibly including secret entrances to the thirty Aethyrs as described by Elizabethan magician John Dee.

The Visions of the Pylons: A Magical Record of Exploration in the Starry Abode

This book's primary focus is an understanding of the change to the formulas of Initiation brought about by the advent of the New Aeon--the Aeon of the Child--in 1904. It draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, the teachings of Aleister Crowley, and the doctrines of the Mystery traditions. It explains how the revelations unique to this stage of human evolution impact the work of the individual aspirant. Much of what is written here is revealed for the first time, with every attempt to do so in clear and precise language.

In this companion to Initiation in the Aeon of the Child, now available in paperback, author J. Daniel Gunther provides detailed and cohesive analysis of the two major spiritual crises in the career of the aspirant in the Aeon of the Child--the Knowledge &amp; Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing the Abyss between the divine realms and the human.
Expounding on the sublime Formulas of Initiation confronting those who would aspire to these Mysteries, the author draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, and the doctrines of the classic Mystery traditions, explaining how the revelations of Thelema apply to the individual. The Angel &amp; The Abyss is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of this advanced stage of the Spiritual quest. More knowledgeable students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmations of their direct experience.
The book offers copious illustrations including some in full color and numerous diagrams. It features detailed references that encompass ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, Greek philosophy, alchemy, hermetic qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung, Eric Neumann and Aleister Crowley.

The Angel & The Abyss: The Inward Journey, Books II & III

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

The Parables of Thelema is the first volume of the Thelemic Lecture Series which originate from lectures given by J. Daniel Gunther over the past decade. This Series covers a wide range of topics, including Egyptology, Psychology, Alchemy and Magick, all grounded in the philosophy of Thelema. They are designed to offer the reader a scholastic and well-rounded knowledge of Thelema.

Parables of Thelema: Lecture Series Vol.1

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Wennofer House

Spiritual experiences continue to fascinate and excite humanity, regardless of how modern we become, or to what cultural traditions we belong. In this book, J. Daniel Gunther beautifully records a genuine experience of spiritual transformation, written in the timeless language of archetypal symbols. Numinous visions are drawn with artistic skill, and inner wisdom is recorded in an epistolary style - thus, text and image combine in such a way that the reader can glean some impression of what is otherwise an incommunicable spiritual experience. After devoting many years to the study of ancient texts and alchemical imagery, Gunther produces an opus that is as fascinating to the scholar as it is inspiring to the seeker. An insightful afterword by Steven J. King offers readers the history behind Opus Alchymicum, and the role it played in Gunther's life. Now in an updated third edition, the reader is aided by new translations and commentary that make the text blossom.

Opus Alchymicum: An Illuminated Epistle on the Stone of the Philosophers

Arts & Photography

Religious

I Am the Heart: A Commentary on Liber LXV Chapter I

Gunther, Gwendolyn

I Am the Heart is a detailed commentary on chapter one of Liber LXV, The Book of the Heart Girt with a Serpent. It is written in an organized and detailed style where each verse is examined with an in-depth commentary. Its purpose is offer the reader a clear look into the deep well of mystical wisdom found within this Holy Book of Thelema. Ever the Heart investigates one of the most prominent symbols of Thelema, the Heart of Blood. This three part essay takes a look at the subtle and often overlooked significance of this symbol. Its seeks to look beyond the veil of the ordinary to discover its mysterious archetype. This book is printed in full color with over 100 pictures. Both literary works are designed to be clear concise and visually engaging.

Gunther, Gwen

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Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward Journey

The Visions of the Pylons: A Magical Record of Exploration in the Starry Abode

Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward Journey

The Angel & The Abyss: The Inward Journey, Books II & III

Parables of Thelema: Lecture Series Vol.1

Opus Alchymicum: An Illuminated Epistle on the Stone of the Philosophers

I Am the Heart: A Commentary on Liber LXV Chapter I

I Am the Heart: A Commentary on Liber LXV Chapter I