The Beginner's Guide to the Occult - by Deborah Lipp (Paperback)

About the Book

The occult is an ancient field of supernatural study that was formed to help unravel the mysteries of the universe. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult helps you explore some of these mysteries for yourself, with simple explanations of different occult practices and their fascinating history. This guide is designed for any beginner who seeks to learn more about the occult and answer big questions about human nature as well as natural phenomena like the sky, the stars, and the Earth.

Book Synopsis

Discover the secret world of the occult

The occult is an ancient field of supernatural study that was formed to help unravel the mysteries of the universe. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult helps you explore some of these mysteries for yourself, with simple explanations of different occult practices and their fascinating history. This guide is designed for any beginner who seeks to learn more about the occult and answer big questions about human nature as well as natural phenomena like the sky, the stars, and the Earth.

• A modern approach-Begin with an overview of the key history and beliefs of occult philosophy and how it gave rise to contemporary sciences like chemistry and meteorology.
• Occult philosophy-Explore different branches of occultism, from numerology to witchcraft, and see how they're all interconnected.
• Try it for yourself-Find a collection of spells and techniques-like horoscopes and healing rituals-that you can use to get your own occult practice brewing.

Step into the supernatural with this beginner's guide to the power of the occult.

Review Quotes

"Deborah Lipp has managed to distill thousands of years of occult history and practice down into one easy, readable book. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult is both informative and accessible, providing the perfect introduction to a world of magic." --Jack Chanek, author of Qabalah for Wiccans

"In The Beginner's Guide to the Occult, Deborah Lipp has accomplished a feat I thought impossible: she's written a genuinely reader-friendly introduction to Western magical practice for absolutely everyone. With approachable prose that neither talks down to the reader nor go over their heads, Lipp guides the reader through a delightfully accessible crash course in how real-life magic is practiced by real-life witches, magicians, and other occultists the world over. If you're curious about modern occultism but don't know an athame from an aspergillum, this book is an exemplary place to begin your exploration of magic and mysticism." --Misha Magdalene, author of Outside the Charmed Circle