Carnal alchemy: sado-magical techniques for pleasure, pain, and self-transformation

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"BDSM sexuality as a powerful tool for self-transformation and the realization of magical and spiritual aims"--;"BDSM sexuality as a powerful tool for self-transformation and the realization of magical and spiritual aims Details how to combine the 6 major types of S&M stimulation with sexual stimulation for magical and transformative purposes Explores sado-magical workings from both submissive and dominant perspectives Traces the roots of the BDSM tradition from ancient pagan and shamanic rituals to historical figures such as the Marquis de Sade, Aleister Crowley, and Anton LaVey Sex magic allows us to tap in to the most abundant power source available: sexual energy. Magicians, shamans, and fakirs throughout history have used physical stimulation and ritual to harness sexual energy, unlock inner states of consciousness, and activate the ability to influence their surroundings. While pleasure is often the focus of this stimulation, pain is just as effective, if not more so. Combining both pleasure and pain, the sadomasochistic practice of Carnal Alchemy offers a powerful tool for self-transformation and the realization of magical and spiritual aims. Authors Stephen and Crystal Dawn Flowers explain the sado-magical workings of Carnal Alchemy from both the perspective of the submissive partner as well as the dominant. They detail the 6 major techniques of sadomasochistic stimulation--bondage, flagellation, piercing, penetration, clamping, and heat/cold--and how they can be combined with sexual stimulation for magical purposes. They trace the roots of the BDSM tradition in ancient pagan rites of passage, in indigenous shamanic rituals, and through historical figures who used this form of sexuality in their magic and philosophy, from the Marquis de Sade to more modern exemplars such as Aleister Crowley, Ernst Schertel, and Anton LaVey. This guide also covers specialized furniture and tools and the decor of "the Chamber" to trigger states of consciousness in which the Sado-Magician can effectively express his or her will"--;Cover Image; Title Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Disclaimer and Warnings; A Note on Terms Used in This Book; Preface to the Third Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Carnal Alchemy; Important Safety Notes; Chapter 1: Sexual Magic and Carnal Alchemy; SEXUAL MAGIC; HISTORY OF SEXUAL MAGIC; PRAGMATIC SEXUAL MAGIC; Chapter 2: Sado-Magic in History; ANCIENT WAYS IN THE WEST; THE JAPANESE TRADITION; THE MARQUIS DE SADE; LEOPOLD RITTER VON SACHER-MASOCH; ALEISTER CROWLEY; ERNST SCHERTEL; WILLIAM SEABROOK; GERALD GARDNER; ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY; THE NEW FLESH PALLADIUM AND ROBERT NORTH Cover Image Title Page Dedication Table of Contents Disclaimer and Warnings A Note on Terms Used in This Book Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Carnal Alchemy Important Safety Notes Chapter 1: Sexual Magic and Carnal Alchemy SEXUAL MAGIC HISTORY OF SEXUAL MAGIC PRAGMATIC SEXUAL MAGIC Chapter 2: Sado-Magic in History ANCIENT WAYS IN THE WEST THE JAPANESE TRADITION THE MARQUIS DE SADE LEOPOLD RITTER VON SACHER-MASOCH ALEISTER CROWLEY ERNST SCHERTEL WILLIAM SEABROOK GERALD GARDNER ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY THE NEW FLESH PALLADIUM AND ROBERT NORTH THE ORDER OF THE TRISKELIONChapter 3: General Theory of Carnal Alchemy and Sado-Magic Chapter 4: Submissive S-M Chapter 5: Dominant S-M Chapter 6: How to Work OPERATIVE PERSONAE THE RITUAL Chapter 7: Working Techniques BONDAGE FLAGELLATION PIERCING PENETRATION CLAMPING TEMPERATURE Chapter 8: The Chamber THE CHAMBER AND EQUIPAGE PURPOSE OF THE CHAMBER DESIGN OF THE CHAMBER BASIC FURNITURE FOR THE CHAMBER ADVANCED FURNITURE Conclusion Appendix I. The Order of the Triskelion SADEANISM AND MASOCHISM HISTORY OF THE ORDER THE PHILOSOPHY OF "O" THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE ORDER STRUCTURE OF THE ORDERENTRY INTO THE ORDER Appendix II. Resources Footnotes Endnotes Glossary An Annotated Sadean Bibliography FICTIONAL WORKS NONFICTION WORKS Bibliography of General Titles and Sex-Magical Texts Index About the Authors About Inner Traditions Bear & Company Copyright & Permissions