Book Discussion Seeking recommendation HGA for someone new

[Diamond-otherkin]

Hi all, after reading this, I find myself interested in more on the topic of the HGA especially practical advice.
I am aware the book does go over this, but still given that it aims at giving multiple perspectives much of the information is condensed (which is good for the purpose of the book). I would like to read more on different methods, different perspective on the subject, and just get generally reading recommendations.
Would prefer modern English since my literacy level may not be where it should be for some of the more "classical"/"historical" texts.
I would also love to hear more about why you would recommend this or that option for a relatively new (at least new to this kind of practice although the idea is discussed in many of the books I have read about more 'material result'-based/ "low-magick").
I feel like I have reached a point where most of the things I apply myself too, through magical and mundane work just end-up happening and now I am more in need of like personal guidance and "connection to the divine" than ever before because I fixed/ know that I can fix or deal with most of the basic needs issues in my life.
Basically climbed up Maslow's pyramid of needs thanks to magical practices and mundane efforts, both necessary if you ask me, and now I'm feeling a bit more concerned/lost at what I should actually do with myself and my "newfound powers" (mostly attention span, focus, and a triple dose of "lucky coincidences").
Thank you all for your help and support

 

[HoldAll]

I like this one:

Book – PDF - Magickal Destiny by Damon Brand

Download: 2.42 MB file on MEGA

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[Diamond-otherkin]

I like this one:

Book – PDF - Magickal Destiny by Damon Brand

Download: 2.42 MB file on MEGA

wizardforums.com

Thanks, I think I already have it but haven't read it yet. Now may be a good time to read about magic again

 

[CCCT]

I love Holy Daimon by Frater Acher. It was the first real occult book I ever bought and it went WAY over my head. That said, it is a brilliant account of how he acquired his Holy Daimon from start to finish. The new edition has some extra material that I found quite valuable. He makes it very clear throughout the book that there is no “one right way” to acquire an HGA which I found very refreshing.
I reread the book both before and after the new edition came out and found that I had made my way to the same results by following a very different path.

 

[zagan]

Hi all, after reading this, I find myself interested in more on the topic of the HGA especially practical advice.
I am aware the book does go over this, but still given that it aims at giving multiple perspectives much of the information is condensed (which is good for the purpose of the book). I would like to read more on different methods, different perspective on the subject, and just get generally reading recommendations.

Check out

Your Guardian Angel

He gives you a good break down of a number of methods and includes numerous exercises you can work on to build a stronger bond.

 

[Diamond-otherkin]

I like this one:

Book – PDF - Magickal Destiny by Damon Brand

Download: 2.42 MB file on MEGA

wizardforums.com

Finish reading it recently, very interesting indeed, I like the approach and the protocols, some things are very close to things I was already doing at it felt like I was already engaged in the process in some ways. I would also strongly recommend to others.
Even though for other subjects I tend to not really "vibe" with some of the writing of the author, I feel there is more maturity in this one and a kind of detachment, it feels less like a "THIS BOOK IS YOUR ULTIMATE SOLUTION TO....".
There still a lot of self-plug and it feel very business optimized.
But the core content is indeed very clear, interesting, and based on years of experience. I especially resonated with his take regarding Crowley's process.
Thanks again for the recommendation, it's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.

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I love Holy Daimon by Frater Acher. It was the first real occult book I ever bought and it went WAY over my head. That said, it is a brilliant account of how he acquired his Holy Daimon from start to finish. The new edition has some extra material that I found quite valuable. He makes it very clear throughout the book that there is no “one right way” to acquire an HGA which I found very refreshing.
I reread the book both before and after the new edition came out and found that I had made my way to the same results by following a very different path.

Very interesting to read your experience.
When I first read about HGA several time in different books and articles a few years ago I was both completely misunderstanding the idea behind it and had strong bias and objections regarding the methods mentioned. Now I think I am more open as to thing that can work for people in different situations as well as more open to try new things for myself.
Some may view this openness to try and judge by results as an issue, I remember several quite serious authors that I actually really like and respect mentioning the importance of choosing a tradition and accepting the fact that something that evolved other centuries through the practice of hundred, thousands, or even hundred of thousands of people probably has more viability than whatever we can try to DIY ourselves.
But at the same time at this point I still feel compelled to experiment.
I will try to find this book, it seems interesting and kind of aligned with what Damon Brand says in Magickal Destiny regarding the "no right way to do it". Which is my current personal opinion.
I think there is actually a lot of very advanced information that is included in super mainstream publications that easily go over the head of beginners. Even after years of diligent reading and some thinking I barely come to the beginning of an understanding of some of the massive and core concepts like the idea of an HGA.
Thanks for your recommendation, I will try to find the book.

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Check out

Your Guardian Angel

He gives you a good break down of a number of methods and includes numerous exercises you can work on to build a stronger bond.

Probably will be my next read, thanks for the recommendation