New to the occult

[riki322]

Hey everyone,

I'm pretty new to all of this and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed by how many paths and systems are out there.

If you were starting over today, what path would you recommend for a beginner? Also curious what foundational practices or books you actually found useful when you were first getting your footing.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice!

 

[Belial6969]

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[zagros777]

I would start with the franz bardon books. You don't need to work with the entities that he cataloged in his practical evocation book, but the mechanics he teaches will help you navigate through the most mainstream systems. Please, for the love of all that is holy, don't go around trying to mess with demons or angels. Learn the basics first, those things are very advanced.

 

[yves]

Hey everyone,

I'm pretty new to all of this and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed by how many paths and systems are out there.

If you were starting over today, what path would you recommend for a beginner? Also curious what foundational practices or books you actually found useful when you were first getting your footing.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice!

meditate, meditate, meditate.

 

[uraniumglass]

Paths are so personal. If I were to start over, I'd tell myself that the exploration phase shouldn't be bypassed.

I learn best by getting an idea of the bigger picture and then exploring what I feel drawn to. Maybe that isn't how you learn though. So how do you learn? What do you feel drawn towards learning? What have you already learned?

 

[solxyz]

I generally recommend Aiden Wachter's Six Ways as a starting point. It's not too tied in to any particular school or sect and will give you exposure to a wide range of techniques. After working your way through that book, you will have a lot better sense of where you want to go next.

 

[nomadskeep]

I generally recommend Aiden Wachter's Six Ways as a starting point. It's not too tied in to any particular school or sect and will give you exposure to a wide range of techniques. After working your way through that book, you will have a lot better sense of where you want to go next.

I also usually recommend this. Super great entry level book. Another is "Advanced Magic for Beginners" by Alan Chapman.

 

[HoldAll]

[Help] - tips or a suggestions for beginner

hey guys do you have any tips or starting recommendation (books, authors, etc) for somone who is getting started. im mostly interested in LHP/personal power/knowledge. also is there any thing (ritual, prayer, etc) that you know of or have done to, lets say increase the...

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[Accipeveldare]

Hey everyone,

I'm pretty new to all of this and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed by how many paths and systems are out there.

If you were starting over today, what path would you recommend for a beginner? Also curious what foundational practices or books you actually found useful when you were first getting your footing.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice!

Chaos Magick is a great start. I would recommend Liber Null and Psychonaut by Peter J Carrol. (Who has passed away as of recent. May the gods be with him)

 

[Necro]

Look into Kenneth grant material