The Occult Sciences by Arthur Edward Waite

First published in 1923, The Occult Sciences is written by scholarly mystic and poet, A. E. Waite. The prolific writer published many works on occult subjects and co-created the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His vast knowledge of the occult is evident in this informative volume, and he touches on many topics including crystal-gazing and alchemy. This reference guide's contents include: Magic: Definitions White Magic: The Evocation of Angels White Magic: The Evocation of the Spirits of The Elements Black Magic: The Evocation of Demons Necromancy: The Evocation of the Souls of the Dead Secret Sciences in Connection With Magic Alchemy The Elixir of Life Crystallomancy The Composition of Talisman CONTENTS:IntroductionPart I: Magical PracticesPart II: Secret Sciences in Connection with MagicPart III: Professors of Magical ArtPart IV: Modern Phenomena Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942), was an American-born British poet and scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters, inc