Magical & Ritual Use of Perfumes
"When ordinary things become extraordinary, and extraordinary things become ordinary,
then enlightenment has been glimpsed." --Lee Louwick
then enlightenment has been glimpsed." --Lee Louwick
THE MAGICAL & RITUAL USE OF PERFUMES, Destiny Books, Inner Traditions Int'l
Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory.
This book is not only about perfume but one of the best primers on Kabbalistic thought, the Tree of Life and ritual magic that any student could hope for. The kabbalistic theory is clear and useful, including Middle Pillar Exercise. Chapters on on perfume and incense blending include those for pleasing scents and for magical use. For herbal students, the middle of the book is the most rewarding.
Every point or path on the Tree of Life is associated with a perfume/incense/scent. Each plant or animal source of that scent is discussed in detail, including synthetic, cruelty free, alternatives to animal scents. For example, the entry on Olibanum, Frankincense cover 3 pages on the history, trade, uses, value, botany, and blending scents. Since every card in a Tarot deck corresponds with a sphere or path on the tree of life, it is also a useful addition to Tarot meditations. A delightful bonus are listings of all the planetary rulers and influences, and their typical correspondences and God-forms.
This book is a MUST HAVE for any ritual magician, any student of incense or perfume, Qabalah, magic or aromatherapy. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and trade of incense and perfume, which makes this a perfect gift for anyone in one in historical re-enactment groups.
This book is not only about perfume but one of the best primers on Kabbalistic thought, the Tree of Life and ritual magic that any student could hope for. The kabbalistic theory is clear and useful, including Middle Pillar Exercise. Chapters on on perfume and incense blending include those for pleasing scents and for magical use. For herbal students, the middle of the book is the most rewarding.
Every point or path on the Tree of Life is associated with a perfume/incense/scent. Each plant or animal source of that scent is discussed in detail, including synthetic, cruelty free, alternatives to animal scents. For example, the entry on Olibanum, Frankincense cover 3 pages on the history, trade, uses, value, botany, and blending scents. Since every card in a Tarot deck corresponds with a sphere or path on the tree of life, it is also a useful addition to Tarot meditations. A delightful bonus are listings of all the planetary rulers and influences, and their typical correspondences and God-forms.
This book is a MUST HAVE for any ritual magician, any student of incense or perfume, Qabalah, magic or aromatherapy. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and trade of incense and perfume, which makes this a perfect gift for anyone in one in historical re-enactment groups.
English, Hebrew, Br. Portuguese, German Editions
Vitreous Ovum by Martina Hoffmann
" Every Angel who is an Archon of the zodiacal sign (/sar mazzal/) of
a person when it is sent below has the image of the person who is under it....
And this is the meaning of 'And God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him' (Gen. 1:27).
Why is [it written] twice, 'in His image' and 'in the image'?
One image refers to the image of man and the other to
the image of the Angel of the zodiacal sign that is in the image
of the man. "
~ from:
*Hokhmah ha-Nefesh*,
by R. Eleazar of Worms
[ Note : /mazzal/ means constellation, planet, planetary influence, destiny, and guardian angel.
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Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory.
REVIEWS Many people see the word "perfumes" and, figuring that they don't need a whole book on perfume, pass this book by. This is unfortunate, as this book is one of the treasures in my library! I cannot recommend this book highly enough, even if you are downright allergic to perfume! The book does cover perfume, and is a valuable reference on perfumes in all their uses, BUT it is not only about perfume. This book is one of the best primers on Kabbalistic thought, the tree of life, and ritual magic that a beginner (or advanced) student could hope for. The first few chapters are a basic primer on kabbalistic theory that is seldom equalled in clarity and usefulness, including a very clear example of the middle pillar excercise. The next chapters focus on perfume and incense blending, both for pleasing scents and for magical use.
For the herbal students the middle of the book is the most rewarding. Every point or path on the tree of life is associated with a perfume/incense/scent. Each plant or animal source of that scent is discussed in detail. (Including synthetic, cruelty free, alternatives to the traditional musk and other animal scents) The entry on Olibanum, Frankincense, begins on page 59 and takes three pages, covering history, trade, uses, value, botany, and blending scents. Since every card in a Tarot deck corresponds with a sphere or path on the tree of life, it is also a useful addition to Tarot meditations.
Towards the end of the book, as a delightful bonus, all the planetary rulers and influences, and their typical correspondences and God-forms, are discussed.
This book is a MUST HAVE for any ritual magician, any student of incense or perfume,and anyone studying Kabbalah. I consider it a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in magic, aromatherapy, or incense making. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and trade of incense and perfume, which makes this a perfect gift for anyone in one of the historical re-enactment groups.
This somewhat obscure volume deserves more recognition, particularly within the occult circles to which it is addressed. This book gives ample treatment to the subject of metaphysical perfumery--that is, the ritual use of scent within a magickal context. Not only that, but the book has brief discussions on Qabala and also contain some basic directions for the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and the Middle Pillar Exercise, which should already be familiar to the practicing ceremonial magician.
Anybody at any level of occult development could find something of use in this book. The rudiments of perfumery are explained here. Later, various perfume scents are associated with Tarot, Qabala and astrology in a way that will likely prove indispensable to the working magician. Even if you're not interested in the magickal aspects of perfumes and just want a good basic guide to the art of perfumery, this text will likely serve you well. It's a professional and knowledgeable guide to one of the lesser-researched areas of metaphysics--the art of scent and its relation to ritual.
ISBN: 0-89281-210-9
Quality Paperback
Page Count: 184; 8.00 (width) x 10.00 (height)
Imprint: Destiny Books
Availability: Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
Price: $18.95
Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory.
REVIEWS Many people see the word "perfumes" and, figuring that they don't need a whole book on perfume, pass this book by. This is unfortunate, as this book is one of the treasures in my library! I cannot recommend this book highly enough, even if you are downright allergic to perfume! The book does cover perfume, and is a valuable reference on perfumes in all their uses, BUT it is not only about perfume. This book is one of the best primers on Kabbalistic thought, the tree of life, and ritual magic that a beginner (or advanced) student could hope for. The first few chapters are a basic primer on kabbalistic theory that is seldom equalled in clarity and usefulness, including a very clear example of the middle pillar excercise. The next chapters focus on perfume and incense blending, both for pleasing scents and for magical use.
For the herbal students the middle of the book is the most rewarding. Every point or path on the tree of life is associated with a perfume/incense/scent. Each plant or animal source of that scent is discussed in detail. (Including synthetic, cruelty free, alternatives to the traditional musk and other animal scents) The entry on Olibanum, Frankincense, begins on page 59 and takes three pages, covering history, trade, uses, value, botany, and blending scents. Since every card in a Tarot deck corresponds with a sphere or path on the tree of life, it is also a useful addition to Tarot meditations.
Towards the end of the book, as a delightful bonus, all the planetary rulers and influences, and their typical correspondences and God-forms, are discussed.
This book is a MUST HAVE for any ritual magician, any student of incense or perfume,and anyone studying Kabbalah. I consider it a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in magic, aromatherapy, or incense making. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and trade of incense and perfume, which makes this a perfect gift for anyone in one of the historical re-enactment groups.
This somewhat obscure volume deserves more recognition, particularly within the occult circles to which it is addressed. This book gives ample treatment to the subject of metaphysical perfumery--that is, the ritual use of scent within a magickal context. Not only that, but the book has brief discussions on Qabala and also contain some basic directions for the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and the Middle Pillar Exercise, which should already be familiar to the practicing ceremonial magician.
Anybody at any level of occult development could find something of use in this book. The rudiments of perfumery are explained here. Later, various perfume scents are associated with Tarot, Qabala and astrology in a way that will likely prove indispensable to the working magician. Even if you're not interested in the magickal aspects of perfumes and just want a good basic guide to the art of perfumery, this text will likely serve you well. It's a professional and knowledgeable guide to one of the lesser-researched areas of metaphysics--the art of scent and its relation to ritual.
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Page 94 - And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy. 37 And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the LORD. 38 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.
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Page 64 - Twas in the bath, a piece of perfumed clay Came from my loved one's hands to mine, one day. " Art thou then musk or ambergris ?" I said ; " That by thy scent my soul is ravished ? "
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Page 22 - ... that heat the world, The glow, the blush, the beating hearts of lovers, So blissful happy some, and some so silent, dark, and nigh to death, Love, that is all the earth to lovers— love, that mocks time and space, Love, that is day and night— love, that is sun and moon and stars, Love, that is crimson, sumptuous, sick with perfume, No other words but words of love, no other thought but love.
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