Full Description
Discover a life-changing spiritual paradigm that honors the divine Self and strives to elevate it to a higher state of being. Presenting a deeply personal and individualized philosophy, The Philosophy of Dark Paganism invites you to explore autonomy, ethics, magick, and life purpose.Frater Tenebris introduces you to a spiritual path that focuses on self-transformation and shadow work. You'll begin with a look at modern Paganism, and then dive into the nine Dark Pagan principles, which range from self-knowledge and acceptance to environmental mastery and positive relations. This book also teaches you about various Dark Pagan traditions, gods and spirits, cosmic levels of existence, and more. Featuring detailed research and self-reflection questions for each chapter, The Philosophy of Dark Paganism encourages you to look inward and in shadows to find your personal evolution.
Contents
Contents
Foreword by John J. Coughlin ... xi
Introduction ... 1
Part I—Dwelling in the Dark
Chapter 1 Understanding Paganism ... 9
Chapter 2 Dark Pagan Primer ... 21
Chapter 3 Principles of Dark Paganism ... 33
Part II—The Dark Shall Be Light
Chapter 4 Principle 1: Self-Knowledge ... 41
Chapter 5 Principle 2: Self-Acceptance ... 61
Chapter 6 Principle 3: Autonomy ... 71
Chapter 7 Principle 4: Magick ... 79
Chapter 8 Principle 5: Corpospirituality ... 95
Chapter 9 Principle 6: Environmental Mastery ... 103
Chapter 10 Principle 7: Purpose in Life ... 113
Chapter 11 Principle 8: Positive Relations ... 123
Chapter 12 Principle 9: Magnum Opus ... 147
Part III—Dark Enough
Chapter 13 Dark Paganism and the Left-Hand Path ... 159
Chapter 14 Dark Pagan Traditions ... 167
Chapter 15 Dark Gods and Other Spirits ... 179
Chapter 16 Spirituality and the Dark Allure ... 191
Chapter 17 A Dark Ocean ... 203
Chapter 18 Applied Dark Paganism ... 225
Conclusion ... 239
Appendix: Famous Magicians of History ... 243
Recommended Reading ... 255
Glossary ... 259
Bibliography ... 267
