Course Overview

The Trial Semester
In Magic & Hermetic Philosophy

Course-No.: 1/11
Course Title: Trial Semester
Attendees: Probationer
Service: 1 Teaching Letter (PROB-TL)
Development Time: 1 Semester
Graduation: 2 Exams (written & practical)
Follow-up Course: Course B (= 1st Double-Semester)

PROBATIONER TEACHING LETTER / Topics Overview / Teaching Content

Hermetic Basics (Knowledge Lessons)

  • Spiritual Alchemy
  • The Anagogy of Hermetic Symbolism

  • The Fire of Tiphareth

  • About the Right Magical Art

  • Dharana & Pratyahara

  • The Knowledge of Water

  • The Initiatic Path of Insight

  • The Subtle Body

  • Adjustment of Imagination Power

  • Theurgy & Necromancy

  • Demonology (On the Definition of the Demonic)

  • Two Quarterly Meetings (Readings, Lectures, Workshops)

Magic Basics & Techniques (in Theory & Practice)

  • What is Magic?
  • Why and How Does Magic Work?

  • Magic Isms, Paradigms, World Views

  • Ethical Principles

  • The Requirements of Magical Work

    • Magical Ontology
    • Silence & Sitting Still
    • Importance and Evaluation of Materiality
    • Magic Virtues
    • The Magic Diary and its Substitute
    • Contemplative Works
    • Meditation Topics & Forms
    • Daily Guidelines
    • Affirmation & Imagination
    • God – Karma – Existence
    • Basics of Grimoire Magic