The Luminous Stone ~ Lucifer in Western Esotericism

DescriptionThe Luminous Stone examines the evolution of the light-bringer in both traditional and contemporary occult contexts. Also examined is the concept of Lucifer as the Witches’ God, present both in folklore and in the modern witchcraft revival, as well as his link with individual revelation, and the nature of the critical interplay between Light and Darkness necessary of Luciferian illuminism.The Arcanum of the ‘fallen angel’ Lucifer evokes such concepts as heresy, rebellion, pride, liberation from the bonds of demiurgic oppression, and impetus for human evolution. Lucifer has from his earliest origins, been hailed by religious and artistic countercultures as a patron saint of enlightenment. The essential quality embodying overthrow of ignorance and the inspired process of revelation. The fallen angel has also found dominion within occult traditions and philosophy. In many mystical traditions Lucifer assumed a female form in the guise of Lucina, Lucia and Diana Lucifera. In his guise as the Serpent of Eden, he bestowed a magical philosophy of the Luciferian Woman. She who was not born of the clay and was therefore receptive to the forbidden powers.Outside most occult contexts, Lucifer is commonly conflated with the Christian figure of Satan or the Devil. This relic of early Christian propagandists is eager to repudiate and tarnish rival polytheisms.Contributors include Frater U:.D:., Robert Fitzgerald, Ethan Doyle White, Michael Howard, Fredrik Eytzinger, Richard Gavin, Raven Grimassi, Lee Morgan, and Madeline Ledespencer.Three Hands Press 2016 ✢ Limited Edition Hardcover with dust jacket, Limited to 800 copies