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Where to start???

To: alt.magick
From: "TaloN" 
Subject: Re: Where to start???
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:29:45 GMT

"Müller"  wrote in message
news:3c056855.0@news1.mweb.co.za...
> Hi everyone!
>
> I am a beginner looking for a safe and reliable way to start learning
about
> the occult and magick

My advice is to start with the study of religion. Not just the modern
version of religions either. Take a close look at the origins and evolution
of the worlds major religions and sacred texts. Then trace the various
orders and paths of magick to their origins as far back as you can. Then
take a look at the various grimoires. DO NOT jump into ritual at this point.
Note the date the original text was written and try to determine the sources
the author used. By then you should have a very good idea of which
directions to pursue.
Many will not agree with this scholarly approach, they feel it is better to
start practicing ritual as soon and as often as possible. I feel my approach
can save you years of clinging to a misguided or limited modern path. It is
very hard to learn that something you have put your faith and soul into is a
pile of B.S, and even harder to admit. Most will just adjust their thinking
and make excuses for the inconsistencies they discover later. It is far
better to do some research before you begin, than to end up in that
position.

-- TaloN
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When the wise man points at the moon, the fool looks at the finger - Zen
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