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Israel Regardie's classic Middle Pillar presents the foundational exercise of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, explored in depth across this third edition. Edited by Chic and Sandra Cicero, the book retains the original text while adding extensive commentary and historical context. New chapters introduce additional techniques for relaxation, the relationship between magic and psychology, and versions of the exercise adapted to Egyptian, Greek, Gaelic, and shamanic traditions. Highlights also include practical applications such as charging talismans and healing practices, and an expanded discussion of the Middle Pillar’s interaction with the Chakras.
First publish date: September 1, 2002
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Israel Regardie
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