The New Hermetics: 21st Century Magick for Illumination and Power

By Jason Augustus Newcomb and Lon Milo DuQuette

The New Hermetics is a powerful spiritual technology of the mind. It is a course of study and practice that teaches the science of illumination and the ability to alter reality. The ancient Egyptian form of Hermetic philosophy was that the mind shapes reality. The New Hermetics extends that philosophy the universe is a great mind or consciousness, and we are a part of that consciousness/ therefore by learning to control the mind, we learn to control our part of the universe. With updated versions of the ancient Rosicrucian brotherhood's 10 levels of initiation, combined with ancient and modern mindexpanding techniques such as visualization and NLP (neurolinguistic programming), The New Hermetics progressively gives initiates power over their minds and world. Practicing these elements simultaneously makes it possible to undergo initiation into the mysteries of consciousness in a fraction of the time it was ever before possible. The course offered in the book lets practitioners master their minds in such a way that they will be able to achieve anything and everything they want in life, spiritually and physically.

The New Hermetics offers 10 levels of instruction to control the mind and control reality:
Level 1The Initiate teaches mastery over behavior and visualization in the Ether.Level 2The Zealot bestows mastery over emotions, breathing, and Etheric energy.Level 3The Practitioner gives mastery over mind, beliefs, and the ability to project Etheric energy.Level 4The Philosopher masters creativity, values, and the ability to direct Etheric energy.Level 5The Adept develops relationship with cosmic consciousness.Level 6The Advanced Adept offers the power to direct the forces of cosmic consciousness.Level 7The Perfect Adept gives wisdom and the ability to share these forces with others.Level 8The Master bestows mastery of cosmic consciousness.Level 9The Mage gains mastery of universal power.Level 10The Ultimate Master obtains mastery over the universal self. The New Hermetics is a powerful course of instruction that can help anyone master themselves to rule their world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578633052
• ISBN13: 9781578633050
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Life changing!

"The New Hermetics" is an incredible guide to changing one's life for the better. If you approach this book with an open mind and truly follow the exercises within, expect profound growth and change. Whether or not one has a prior background in the Western Mysteries, this book cuts to the chase and serves as a practical guide for truly experiencing the power that we all carry within ourselves.

The best book on magick

The best book on magick. Very practical and if you take it seriously it really works. The best results can be achieved in combination with the program on the CD. Beneath the casual style there is a well defined comprehensive system of spiritual development. No dogmas and unnecessary complications, straight to the essence of the very best of the Western Mystical tradition.

Fabulous Modern Treatise

I must say that the New Hermetics is a really fantastic Book. It's a shame that some people seem to mistake simplifying the mysteries with being too basic or even confused. This book is anything but basic. It teaches you all the necessary steps to take on the inward journey to enlightenment in a clear and concise way. I recommend it completely. So many other books waste time with verbal mush and arbitrary non-essentials. The New Hermetics cuts through all that and just delivers the specific mental strategies for getting to transcendent consciousness and balancing your life along the way. This is the soul's journey, laid out in an easy to understand way. If anyone thinks these exercises are too basic, they are probably looking to create confusion and complexity for themselves, rather than real self-discovery.

Nondenominational magic

The New Hermetics, by Jason Augustus Newcomb, describes a streamlined, "non-sectarian" training program in the basics of Western magic. It treats magic as a system of training the mind and placing it in contact with cosmic consciousness. You don't have to join a group, dress up in a funny costume, or learn to pronounce Hebrew words; you can, however, go to his website (newhermetics.com) and download free workbooks to go with the material, or buy CDs of the book's exercises. Since 90% of it is descriptions of magical exercises, it is a very fast read, but quite engaging. Newcombe describes the work simply, clearly, in small and manageable steps, accompanied by rather entertaining cartoon-like diagrams. My only complaint pertains to the system rather than to the book itself; having worked with some of the material, I find it a little too cerebral, something that is all "in the head" without being carried out in ritual and enacted symbol. Nevertheless, I definitely recommend this book to anyone who's interested in magic, the occult, and hermeticism.

Excellent so far as it goes.

One might say that this book is a Chaos Magician's re-interpretation on classical Hermetics with none of the anarchist baggage that is often heaped upon similar works. "New" Hermetics indeed. This book shines with wonderful technique. I haven't quite finished it at this point, but I have enjoyed every page and I'm half way through. This makes a good introductory text for anyone who has the genuine passion needed to actively engage the work. Better than Modern Magic for the beginner and extremely useful for experienced practitioners who are looking to inject their practice with greater art.