IN O-87542-193-8 tlAbout the Authors Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips ae internationally-recognized authorities on the mainstream Western Mysteries and the foremest living exponents of the Ogdoadic Tradition that promicr Fiermetic school whose keywords are Knowledge and Regeneration, whote symbols are the Eight-rayed Star and the Fivefold Pattern of he‘Temple, and ‘whose influence and works are historically traceable for the past one thousand years. ‘The authors received their major esoteric training in the magical Order Aurum Solis, «society which was founded in 1897 and which has continued in active existence to the present ay. On July 8, 1987, the authors, then heads of Aurum solis retired from the Order; but on June 23, 1988, at the unanimous request of the members, they resumed office, Currently, Melita Denning is Grand Master of the Order and Osborne Phillipe is Proceptor. Melita has traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East, She has studied Jungian psychology under the direction of the late Buntie Wills « disciple of Car G, Jung’s friend and colleague Toni Sussmann. Buntc, called “the Blonde Sphinx’ by the French novelist Colette, of whose Paris circle che wae a member, was aspisitual ‘mentor to both Melita and Osbome, and her profound wisdom and gentle guidance Inspired the writing of The Magical Philosophy series of books. (Over and above their extensive knowledge and experience in occult matters, Denning and Phillipe owe their high reputation as writers to three special qualities: their ity to traditional standards of magical learning and practice, the forthright clarity ‘with which they present true magical knowledge, and their manifest desire to guide ahidents of High Magick honestly, safely and thoroughly in the development of insight and power, Denning and Phillips have lived and worked in USA for ten years, producing many Successful books end tapes in close collaboration with Llewellyn Publications. In 1989 they are moving to Europe, to embark upon new adventures, o explore new avenue of research and enceavor, and to refresh and delight their souls in the magical ambience of the Isle of Albion. ‘Yo Write to the Publisher ‘The publisher docs appreciate hearing (com readers, learning of your enjoyment and benefit from this book. Llewellyn also publishes a bimonthly news magazine with ‘news and reviews of practical esoteric studies and articles helpful to the studei ‘and some readers’ questions and coruments tothe authorsmay be answered throug) this magazine's columns if permission to do is included ia the original letter. The authors anal their advanced students sometimes participate inseminars and workshops, fand dates and places are announced in The Llewellyn New Times To ask a question, ‘write to the editor of The Llewellyn New Times: Ealitor c/o THE LLEWELLYN NEW TIMES P.O, Box 64383-193, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, US.A. Please enclose a seladdresed, stamped envelope for reply, or $1.00 to cover cost, = a SSS ABOUT LLEWELLYN’S HIGH MAGICK SERIES Practical Magick is performed with the aid of ordinary, everyday implements, is concerned with the things of the Earth and the har- mony of Nature, and is considered to be the magick of the common people. High Magick, on the other hand, has long been considered the prerogative of the affluent and the learned. Some aspects of it cer- tainly call for items expensive to procure and for knowledge of ancient languages and tongues, though that is not true of all High Magick. There was a time when, to practice High Magick, it was necessary to apprentice oneself to a Master Magician, or Mage, and to spend many years studying and, later, practicing, Throughout the Middle Ages there were many high dignitaries of the Church who engaged in the practice of High Magick. They were the ones with both the wealth and the learning, High Magickis the transformation of the Self to the Higher Self, Some aspects ofit also consist of rites designed to conjure spirits, or entities, capable of doing one's bidding. Motive is the driving force of these magicks and is critical far sncross In recent years there has been a change from the traditional thoughts regarding High Magick. The average inteligence today is vastly superior to that of four or five centuries ago. Minds attuned to computers are finding a fascination with the mechanics of High Magical conjurations (this is especially true of the mechanics of Enochian Magick). ‘The Llewellyn High Magick Series has taken the place of the Mage, the Master Magician who would teach the apprentice. “Magick” is simply making happen what one desires to happen—as Aleister Crowley put it: “The art, or science, of causing change to occurin con- formity with will” The Llewellyn High Magick Series shows how to effect that change and details the steps necessary to cause it. Magickisa tool, High Magickis a potent tool. Lear to useiit. Learn to put it to work to improve your life. This series will help you do just thatOTHER BOOKS FROM THE AUTHORS ‘The Magical Philosophy—A Study of the Western Mystery Tradition Revised in Three Volumes ‘Volume 1 Foundations of High Magick: The Meaning & Method of the ‘Western Mysteries being a revision and expansion of Books I and If of the First Edition. ‘Volume 2 The Sword and the Serpent: The Magical Structure of Cosmos ‘and Psyche being a revision and expansion of Books I and IV of the First Exition, ‘Volume 3 Mysteria Magica: The Practice and Power of Magick being a revision and expansion of Book V of the First Edition. The Llewellyn Practical Guide(s) to. ‘Astral Projection, 1979 Creative Visualization, 1980 Psychic Self-Defense & Well-Being, 1980 ‘The Development of Psychic Powers, 1981 ‘The Magick of Sex, 1982 ‘The Magick of the Taro}, 1983 ‘The Llewellyn New Age Series: ‘The nner World of Filness (by Melita Denning), 1987 The Llewellyn Mystery Religion Series: Vouctoun Fire: The Living Reality of Mystical Religion, 1979 ‘The Llewellyn Deep Mind Tape(s) for: “Actral Projection and the Out-of Body Experience, 1981 The Llewellyn Deop Mine Tape for Creatioe Visualization, 1987 ‘The Llewellyn Inner Guide(s) to: ‘Magical States of Consciousness, 1985 ‘The Llewellyn New Worlds Kit Gateways to the Astral World, 1988 Tor current information on books & tapes and other activities ofthe authors, and regarding the Order Aurum Solis, see The Llewellyn New Timesbimonthly news magazine and catalog from: LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 64383-193 St. Paul, MN 55168-0383, USA Llewellyn’s High Magick Series PLANETARY MAGICK by Denning & Phillips Invoking and Directing the Powers of the Planets. A complete system of positive magick for psycho-spiritual wholeness, development of creative magical power, exploration of the Inner Planes, evocation of spirits, and material prosperity, 1989 Lewellyn Publications St, Paul, Minnesota, 55164, U.S.A.