Naturalistic Occultism is an attempt to treat the phenomena of occultism with an eye of naturalism (i.e. not supernatural), science (i.e. based on empirical evidence), and pragmatism (i.e. what works is provisionally 'true'). It is largely a continuation of the ideal of Scientific Illuminism as expressed by Aleister Crowley in his motto "The Method of Science, the Aim of Religion." This book seeks to separate the gold of occultism from the dross of superstition and dogma.

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Naturalistic Occultism
0. A Naturalistic, Scientific Approach to Magick
1. As Above, So Below – As Within, So Without
2. The Planets, the Zodiac, and other Symbol Schemes
3. Divination: Tarot, I Ching, and Animal Entrails
4. Gematria: Finding Patterns in Numbers
5. Why Magick Seems to Work
6. Psychotherapy and Initiation
7. The Neurology of the Astral Plane, the Astral Body, and Astral Projection
8. Astral Workings & Scrying: The Interpretation of Ambiguous Stimuli
9. Invocation and the Willed Activation of Latent Parts of the Psyche
10. On the Mystic Attainment
11. Conclusion

Appendices
APPENDIX I: “Astral projection” or Out-of-Body Experiences
APPENDIX II: Un-differentiated Consciousness or Mystic Union
APPENDIX III: Recommendations for Further Reading

* New issue of Agapé now out - A new issue of the official newsletter of the Ordo Templi Orientis, Agapé 10.4, has been released. Click here to read Agapé 10.4.

* Reason.com article on Aleister Crowley - Reason.com has a new article out called "The Magick of DARE" in celebration of the anniversary of the First Day of the Reception of Liber AL (April 8). The short article mentions Crowley, Thelema, DARE, drugs, and more. Click here to read the Reason.com article.

* New book on the Gnostic Mass - LAShTAL.com reports that James and Nancy Wasserman have released a new book about the Gnostic Mass, the central ritual of the O.T.O., called To Perfect This Feast. "Drawing on nearly half a century of regular performance of the Gnostic Mass—and the countless classes and training sessions they have conducted during their O.T.O. careers—James and Nancy Wasserman (Bishops Tahuti and Mara) offer a coherent look at the ritual described by Aleister Crowley as “the central ritual of [the O.T.O.’s] public and private celebration. With no attempt to “improve” upon the teachings of the Master, they elucidate a method of performing the Mass whose entire rationale is a strict adherence to the instructions given in Liber XV. The authors have striven to understand the meaning of Crowley’s text—penned in the white-hot fury of his 1913 inspiration—and extract the relevant spiritual teachings embedded within this elegant ritual. A series of insights, beginning in December of 2005 e.v., revealed solutions to long-hidden performance mysteries. The authors were encouraged to share these with a broader audience. If you are interested in Aleister Crowley and the Gnostic Mass, this book will teach you how to perform it in a manner that conforms to his instructions." Click here to read the LAShTAL.com article about this book, and Click here for information on purchasing the book from its publisher.

* International Thelemic Symposium 2009 - LAShTAL.com reports, "...The Golden Dawn Occult Society's International Thelemic Symposium 2009 is booked for Saturday 26th of September 2009. Speakers and ritual workshops to still be finalised. Tickets should go on sale around the end of March, early April. This year it will be held in the Holywell Music Room, right in the heart of the Hermetic Architecture of the original Oxford University campus, in Oxford city centre. The venue for the social afterwards is to be confirmed but the earlier part of the conference should run from 11:00am till early evening. Much more information to come on this. Please check http://www.dowhatthouwilt.com/symposium at regular intervals." Click here for the original LAShTAL.com article, and click here for more information on the Symposium

*Boleskine for sale! - The Herald reports that the land once owned by Aleister Crowley on Boleskine Bay is on sale. This is the plot of land where Crowley performed his Abramelin Operation. The article is absolutely filled with the normal sensationalism and misrepresentation but the information is still interesting: "A plot of land once owned by the self proclaimed "most wicked man in the world" has been put up for sale sparking interest from disciples of the dark arts, rock fans and property developers." Click here for the original article.

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* Registration open for NOTOCON VII - "The initiates of the Pacific Northwest O.T.O bodies are proud to invite you to join us for NOTOCON VII. The conference, themed "Unity Uttermost Showed," is revealing itself to be most excellent. We have a really great lineup of speakers and several participatory rituals, and a venue that promises to be able to hold this, the largest O.T.O. party. Don’t miss out on the action…register soon. You may register by proceeding to http://vii.notocon.org/registration/. The cost of the conference is $225.00. Payment may be made via paypal, or by mailing in a check. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received." NOTOCON VII will take place August 7-9, 2009; for more information on this event, visit NOTOCON VII's webpage here.

* Thelemic Symposium 2009 announced - The "Thelemic Symposium is a panel discussion and question/answer session engaging the considerable experience and knowledge of three long-time Thelemites. We are proud to present this, the seventh annual Symposium, featuring panelists Eliza McBryde, Michael Kolson, and Dathan Biberstein." It will occur on March 28-29, 2009 at Sekhet-Maat Lodge in Portland, OR. For more information on Thelemic Symposium 2009, visit the Symposium's homepage.

* "Chemical Wedding" becomes "Crowley" in America - LAShTAL.com reports that "the American release of Julian Doyle's Chemical Wedding will be under the title Crowley..." Click here for the new movie poster, and ShockTillYouDrop.com for more information on "Crowley"

* "The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley" now available for pre-order - Weiser has announced that "The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley" by Richard Kaczynski, PhD. will be released on April 1, 2009 and is currently available for pre-order from Amazon.com. The "Concise Guide" will be 128 pages of "Crowley’s teachings in his own words. A carefully chosen series of his instructions for concentration, meditation, magick, invocation, even sex magick are included. Crowley’s descriptions of the teaching Orders A:.A:. and OTO are presented, along with the Creed of EGC. In addition, a suggested reading list of Crowley’s “top-eleven” most important books is enhanced by an extensive bibliography for further in-depth research. This is the first and only introductory book that does not pretend to “improve” upon the Master’s writings, but attempts to showcase them into a coherent introduction to his spiritual system. " Click here for more information on & to pre-order the Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley.