Polarity Magic: The Secret History of Western Religion

Polarity magic is at the heart of the Western Mystery Tradition though few are aware of its theory and practice. Even so it constitutes the core of all mythology and mystery teachings. It recognizes that the most powerful creative force is found in the fundamental energies exchanged between a man and a woman. It exalts rather than negates human sexuality in spiritual and magical endeavor. This book explores the hidden traditions of the Western mysteries focusing on the divine feminine and the sexual dynamics of magic. It shows why the feminine principle must be restored to magic and offers practical magical examples of how this may be done. Sympathetic reconstructions of priest and priestess rituals are offered which feature ancient historical and mythological couples such as Isis and Osiris Taliesen and Ceridwen Arthur and Gwenevere Merlin and Gwendydd and Akhenaten and Nefertiti. The magical implications of the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Christ are also addressed. Also featured in this one-of-a-kind magical volume is advice on forming working partnerships with beings of the faery realm and techniques for the lone magician who works with inner-plane partners.