Seven occult practitioners share their visions, experiences, and rituals for theurgy, aka divine work. Achieve personal transformation, spiritual ascension, and union with the gods through this unique collection of modern-day theurgists and their diverse perspectives. In each chapter, an experienced theurgist presents you with their viewpoint, followed by practical exercises and rituals to inspire readers in their own theurgical pursuits. You will learn about classical theurgy from the Mediterranean as well as how to adapt theurgy to your current path. The contributors come from a variety of traditions, including Hermeticism, Witchcraft, Neoplatonism, and Pythagorean Theurgy. They present an anthology of deep esoteric exploration and connection that will prepare the seeker for a new level of spiritual intimacy. Are you ready to meet the gods?
Clio Ajana resides in the Upper Midwest. She is a lesbian Hellenic Orthodox High Priestess and member of the House of Our Lady of Celestial Fire, E.O.C.T.O., a tradition in the Upper Midwest that has embraced Greek, Roman, and Egyptian gods with an emphasis and welcoming of all LGBTQIA since 1998.
Clio's passions numerology, astrology, herbalism, eldercare, prison ministry, and writing as a spiritual practice. Her work can be found at the Patheos blog Daughters of Eve and in the anthology titled Shades of Ritual: Minority Voices in Practice, and Bringing Race to the Table. Her writing interests include include how race, homophobia and religious non-acceptance intersect, how Paganism can address the needs of aging Pagans or non-Pagan relatives, and rituals for self and group empowerment in everyday life.
Clio considers everything in her life to be touched by and guided by the Gods.
In 2004, Clio joined the Pagan community. Since 2012, she has served as Hieria for the House of Lady of Celestial Fire. In 2013, she started writing for Daughters of Eve, and in 2014, she began her prison ministry. Her current projects include a practical memoir for caregivers in the Pagan community, with an emphasis on how to survive and to thrive in the care-giving process and a spiritual memoir on the journey to a new home in Paganism as a woman of color with an emphasis on culture, prayer, and lessons learned.
Outside of writing, Clio's current passions are fed through time spent with family, friends, rowing, ritual development, travel, and exploration of the new. A good laugh makes a great day.
You can find Clio on Facebook and on ClioAjana.com.
Patrick Dunn (Chicago, IL) is a poet, linguist, Pagan, and a university English professor with a PhD in modern literature and language. His understanding of semiotics and the study of symbols arise from his training in linguistics and literary theory. He has practiced magic since childhood. Visit him online at https: //pomomagic.wordpress.com.
Hercules Invictus promotes life-long personal development, human empowerment, out-of-the box thinking, creative self-expression, and a dedication of one's unique talents to community service. All of his labors in this lifetime celebrate the Hero's Journey in myth, legend, spirituality, popular culture, and daily life. He firmly believes that the human spirit is essentially heroic and always seeking ways to express its innate nobility and greatness. He also believes that a life fully lived, dedicated to actualizing the highest we can conceive, is the noblest expression of human existence. Learn more on his YouTube channel.
Tony Mierzwicki (California) developed a fascination for ancient religions, which led him to immerse himself in the study of ceremonial magick. He has presented workshops and rituals recreating ancient magical and religious practices in the United States and Australia. He is the author of Graeco-Egyptian Magick: Everyday Empowerment (Immanion-Megalithica) and has contributed to various anthologies. He has also been featured extensively in print, online, and broadcast media.
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John Opsopaus, PhD, (Tennessee) has practiced magic since the 1960s and his writing has been published in various magical and Neopagan magazines. He frequently presents workshops on Hellenic magic, Neopaganism, Pythagorean theurgy, and spiritual practices. John is a retired university professor with more than forty-five years of experience reading ancient Greek and Latin. He is also the author of Oracles of Apollo.
