The Tree of Ecstasy: An Advanced Manual of Sexual Magic

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The Tree of Ecstasy looks at how sex was inseparable from religion in the ancient world and generally seen in a positive light until Christianity put a curse on the flesh and perverted the expression of the sex instinct. The author outlines practices and advice for the rituals based on the Tree of LIfe from the Kabbalah emphasizing that the book is for committed partners. This is advanced magic and not for the beginner. Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part One - The History of Sex in Magic Chapter 1 - Prehistoric Ritual and the Great Mother Chapter 2 - Love is the Foundation Chapter 3 - The Viewpoint of the Church Chapter 4 - The Forbidden Aspects of Sex Chapter 5 - Sex in Ancient Cultures and in Modern Times Part Two - Protection and Preparation Chapter 6 - Symbols of Concentration in Sexual Magic Chapter 7 - The Preparation of the Priest and Priestess Chapter 8 - The Power of the Serpent Part Three - The Rituals of the Tree of Ecstasy Introduction 1. The Rite of Pan 2. The Ritual of the Moon Cup 3. The Dance of Love 4. The Ritual of the Hawthorn Tower 5. The Raising of Osiris 6. The Two of Swords 7. The Grail of Grace 8. The Rite of Crystal 9. The Calling of a Soul and the House of the Goddess 10. The Adoration of the Pillar 11. The Rite that is Left Undone Epilogue Bibliography List of Suppliers Index