Ancient Alchemy of the Ascended Masters: An Introduction to Hermeticism and the Practice of Magic

In "Ancient Alchemy of the Ascended Masters: An Introduction to Hermeticism and the Practice of Magic," Valiant Thor initiates his devoted readers into the holy mysteries, providing step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul, and spirit. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student, in as far as he can change his existence for the better.

By reading the theoretical section, many secrets are unveiled, which were once only known to very few. The reader will receive first-hand knowledge about the principles of fire, air, water, and earth, the positive and negative attributes of these elements, and how these elements affect the human body.

The immutable law of cause and effect is explained, not only as it applies to human beings, but also how it applies to the elements. Detailed information is also given about the soul or the astral body, and how the four elements determine the temperament in a person.

The reader will find that many myths or even fairy tales are based on truth. But mankind has lost the ability to stay in contact with reality and has chosen to live in a completely transitory world which they consider to be their reality.

Each step of the practical part of this book is divided into three parts: the magical spiritual or mental schooling, soul or astral schooling, and physical schooling. This allows the student to maintain a complete equilibrium. The student learns how to control their mental faculties, such as self-introspection, clairvoyance, clairaudience, astral and mental travel, control of the electric and magnetic fluids, and communication with the beings of the astral plane.