Olympic Spirits ~ Paracelsus’ Practice of the Inner Stars

DescriptionOlympic Spirits ~ Paracelsus’ Practice of the Inner Stars is divided into three categories: biographical, historical and practical. The biographical approach examines the often larger-than-life personality of Paracelsus. As the creator of the term Olympic Spirits; and the radical new magical concept behind it.The author examines the transformation that the Olympic Spirits have undergone as they have migrated into books and manuscripts over the past five centuries. Constantly evolving with each recension into new forms and magical operations. The practical dimension of this study examines the lived experience of the Olympic Spirits within the magical practitioner. Offering guidance for the student’s own magical work with the Paracelsian retinue.With clarity and practical approach, Frater Acher brings the complex and original Renaissance magic of Paracelsus into the 21st century. Making it accessible for the modern student. The book provides access to the writings of Paracelsus by translating original sources into English for the first time. Additionally, work also includes four critical appendices with first-time English translations of important works by Robert Fludd and Adam Haslmayr. Important inheritors and propagators of the mystical legacy of Paracelsus, as well as an English translation of the late 17th century grimoire-text Cod.Mag.55 – The Conjuration of the Olympic Spirits according to Solomon, Son of David.The reputation of the Swiss physician Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, also known as Paracelsus (1493–1541), looms large in European esotericism. Particularly with regard to his groundbreaking work in the disciplines of pharmacy, chemistry and medicine. As a practicing alchemist, his works on the Royal Art are also the subject of modern inquiry. Serious studies on his occult works, particularly those of operative magic, are however lacking.Contains original illustrations by occult artist Joseph Uccello, known for his work in Occlith 0 Omniform and Occlith 1: Codex Homunculi, both of which include translated works of Paracelsus.Three Hands Press ✢ Softcover