Seven Hermetic Letters : Letters for the Development of the Secret Powers of the Soul

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Summary: It's false
Review: This book has nothing of import. If you've read Introduction to Hermetics then you've already got a handful to do. If not, then by Introduction to Hermetics, not this tripe!

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Summary: Forget this precurser
Review: This book is an introduction to Magickal thought and a few Magickal practices which is intended to be used before practicing the Bardon series. I got some stuff out of this, such as various tips on how to lose one's interest in the physical life and physical body to focus on their spiritual one; Their soul. It also talks about how the eye is a tool to send messages, and how dreams can contain symbols as to what needs to be corrected. It's an interesting read, with more info to be comtemplated than one finds in the Bardon books, which are more designed towards practice and less about philosophy. Still, there is much to be practiced in this book and you won't be disappointed if you get it.

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Summary: A Relevant Regimen for Those who seek Mastery of Self
Review: This book sets forth an excellent regimen for training the mind and body for spiritual work. It stands alone and needs no follow-up. Well translated, the book flows well and reads well. For those who are serious about increasing their potential mastery I believe this to be a fine book. The step by step course is simple to understand ( however rigorous and demanding). If there is someone contemplating true psychic development and training, this is a very good read in so much as you will gain a quick idea as to the amount of hard work and dedication this type of undertaking requires. The typeset is comfortable and easy on the eyes. I think this is a true treasure and should be a welcome addition to any esoteric library. If followed with rigorous dedication this book will change anyones' life!

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Summary: Outdated
Review: This is not Bardon.

This is does not have to be read before Bardon.

Bardon disagrees with some of the core principles in this book e.g. Sexual abstinence.

I would reccommend this work for the sincere student who has the time to commit to it and who accepts all it's principles etc. and who will stick to it to the end.

If you want this book, get it for what it's worth not because you like Bardon. It does have a few similar practices but it also has contraditions. And the theory part is not that solid either.