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    Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny
    Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny
    Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny
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    Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny

    Written by Mark Stavish

    Narrated by Mark Stavish

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    The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores, powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group mind

    • Examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and popular culture and media

    • Reveals documented examples of egregores from ancient Greece and Rome, Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, modern esoteric orders, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Grant, and the followers of Julius Evola and Aleister Crowley

    • Provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from parasitic and destructive entities, and destroy an egregore, should the need arise

    One of most important but little known concepts of Western occultism is that of the egregore, an autonomous psychic entity created by a collective group mind. An egregore is sustained by belief, ritual, and sacrifice and relies upon the devotion of a group of people, from a small coven to an entire nation, for its existence. An egregore that receives enough sustenance can take on a life of its own, becoming an independent deity with powers its believers can use to further their own spiritual advancement and material desires.

    Presenting the first book devoted to the study of egregores, Mark Stavish examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, with detailed and documented examples, and explores how they are created, sustained, directed, and destroyed. He explains how egregores were well known in the classical period of ancient Greece and Rome, when they were consciously called into being to watch over city states. He explores the egregore concept as it was understood in various Western Mystery traditions, including the Corpus Hermeticum, and offers further examples from Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, modern esoteric orders such as the Order of the Golden Dawn and Rosicrucianism, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Grant, and the followers of Julius Evola and Aleister Crowley. The author discusses how, even as the fundamental principles of the egregore were forgotten, egregores continue to be formed, sometimes by accident.

    Stavish provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from a parasitic and destructive collective entity, and destroy an egregore, should the need arise. Revealing how egregores form the foundation of nearly all human interactions, the author shows how egregores have moved into popular culture and media--underscoring the importance of intense selectivity in the information we accept and the ways we perceive the world and our place in it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInner Traditions Audio
    Release dateJun 11, 2019
    ISBN9781620559970
    Author

    Mark Stavish

    Mark Stavish is a respected authority on Western spiritual traditions. The author of 26 books, published in 7 languages, including The Path of Alchemy and Kabbalah for Health and Wellness, he is the founder and director of the Institute for Hermetic Studies and the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund. He has appeared on radio shows, television, and in major print media, including Coast to Coast AM, the History Channel, BBC, and the New York Times. The author of the blog VOXHERMES, he lives in Wyoming, Pennsylvania.

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    • 4/5
      Muy interesante, en general tiene una gran investigación y puede ayudar como base bibliográfica para encontrar otros autores que han profundizado en el tema, a veces siento que se confunde al egregor con seres de otros planos, tanto ángeles como demonios, me parece que es un poco difícil explicar un tema tan abstracto y mental. Pero en general gran trabajo, y excelente audiolibro, la voz del autor es perfecta y fácil de entender.
    • 5/5
      A comprehensive overview of associated philosophies and relevant cultural references.
    • 5/5
      Very refreshingly written and read out. Brilliant, deep sweep of insights and practices.
    • 5/5
      Interesting concepts described in a digest able manner - thanks.
    • 5/5
      Really interesting, nice book, thanks for the share with all
    • 1/5
      Right wing conspiracy theory masterbation and tea party drivel. Tries to brainwash you by convincing you you’re being brainwashed.

      5 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Well that's impressive. more than worth your time! Recommended highly!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Soooo good...and i will reread it one day....putting some things in practice which the writer recommends.. based on the occult research...wait till appendix 2 wowwww

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      An outstanding and highly illuminating book that brings attention to some truly important concepts. It's just a shame that the performance and production of the audiobook from the author is not so great and a little distracting times (frequent pauses, sudden dynamic changes, page turning and background noise etc). It is nonetheless a fantastic book that I absolutely recommend to anyone and all who follow the spiritual path, particularly if they aspire to joining some kind of society.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      What an incredible book. Mr Stavish’s enthusiasm and obviously high intelligence and grasp of the subject were captivating. Read this book. You won’t regret it.

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    • 4/5
      This is an excellent book, and I think I enjoyed it as much for the things I disagreed with or questioned as I did the things I agreed or resonated with. For example: I disagree with the belief that deities are a form of egregore, but it was interesting to read why it's a credible theory.

      Stavish does a fine job surveying a range of sources from mutliple time periods to explore how people have defined and/or experienced egregores. There is far more variety to the definitions than I had expected, which is one reason I enjoyed it so much. He also did a good job balancing the theoretically with the practical: if such-and-such is true, what are the implications for an individual and for groups?

      I was surprised by the negative view Stavish has about egregores. While he acknowledges that participating in some egregores can be positive or helpful for some people at certain times of their lives (eg: when they need outside help to protect or develop themselves) his overall position is that an egregore is a form of external authority which can shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions beyond our conscious awareness. Because of this, they are things which a mature person needs to free him/herself from in order to achieve true mental and spiritual freedom. His section on "Therapeutic Blasphemy" as a method was fascinating and gave me insight into why some people engage in "unbaptisms" and other rituals as a way of separating themselves from spiritual communities they no longer wish to be part of.

      While this book is primarily for people involved in magical work, I think it could be interesting for open-minded people in general, since we are all involved in groups which exert influence over us and are bombarded by media and advertising. Even if someone doesn't believe in magic, there are concepts here which can be applied in purely psychological terms.

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