MELISSA SEIMS
£14.00 plus P &P
The Flaming Pentagram: The Magick and Psychology of Pentagram Rituals
illustrated by Maggie Blake-Reece
Step into the rich tradition of Western ritual magick with this accessible and illuminating guide to the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram (LRP) — a foundational rite developed by the occult esoteric Order, known as the Golden Dawn in Victorian Britain. This powerful ritual, which shaped Aleister Crowley’s Star Ruby and echoed through the rise of Modern Witchcraft in the 1950s, remains just as vital today.
In a world saturated with noise and distraction, the LRP offers a clear and potent method for grounding, protection, and inner stillness. Whether you’re seeking a tool to manage acute stress or a gateway to deeper spiritual practice, this book shows you how to wield this timeless ritual with confidence and clarity.
Discover the hidden meanings of the Pentagram through history, mysticism, and Jungian psychology. Learn step-by-step how to perform the ritual and explore its applications in your own magical journey.
Beautifully illustrated journalling pages are included for recording your experiences, reflections, and insights — making this book both a practical manual for beginners and a source of renewed inspiration for seasoned practitioners.
Includes a facsimile of an original 1892 LRP from Bradford's 1888 Golden Dawn Temple Horus No.5
Melissa Seims
A magical practitioner for over 35 years, Melissa has written numerous articles on the history of modern witchcraft, and the Golden Dawn. She runs the Gardnerian Witchcraft history website thewica.co.uk and is one of the key people behind Liminal Gate Press.
As a literary necromancer she loves chasing a story through history. Her last book, the definitive 'Here Be Magick' looked at the mysterious Coven of Atho and we hear that another historical occult first will be published later this year. She has an interest in the psychology of magic and wants to live long enough to see aliens land or a zombie apocalypse.
Hobbies:
Bouldering, astronomy, sci-fi, roaming around wildlife reserves at night and travelling around in a campervan called Daenerys.
Favourite sayings:
"Life is not a rehearsal - This is it!"
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool" Lester Bangs
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