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The Ukrainian Pentagram Ritual

Originally posted on Sol Ascendans - The Website of Alex Sumner:
Ukraine Stand facing east. Close your eyes, and visualise yourself standing in the middle of the country of Ukraine – somewhere near Cherkasy (see map). Now imagine that your…

Why do people use the Latin language in occult and in “spells”?

Olim, libri qui magicum contenuit in Latina scriptebantur, illa enim lingua scholasticorum trans Europam erat. Sic, multa ritualia antiqua in Latina ut historicum artificium sunt. Non omnia carmina in Latina sunt: aliqua, praesertim cabalistica, Hebraeo veniunt; alia vero Enochiano. Est … Continue reading →

Current work: update

During the year 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic affected people across the world in a number of different ways … I personally chose to use the time carry out a lengthy Magical Ritual to invoke an Angel and subsequently summon and … Continue reading →

New release: The Magus Trilogy – hardback omnibus edition

You are now able to get all three of my first three novels, in one hardback omnibus edition: The Magus Trilogy. Collectively these tell the story of the mysterious Magus who works to solve occult crimes: and of a young … Continue reading →

Monthly Mystical Alex Sumner Abramelin

In which I talk to Jacqueline Wilson of Magic Tool Box UK about all things Abramelin. You actually get to see what I look like in real life in this video, so those of a nervous disposition may want to … Continue reading →

Why the secret symbols of magic and witchcraft fascinate us – BBC Culture

Why the secret symbols of magic and witchcraft fascinate us – BBC Culture Why the secret symbols of magic and witchcraft fascinate us – BBC Culture

“Laddering Back.”

This is an edited version of a post which first appeared on this website on 29th October 2020, where I attributed a quote about “laddering back” to Carl Jung. However, on researching the origin of the said quote, I realise … Continue reading →

Would it have any harm if I get The Pentacles of Mercury tattooed on me? (Quora)

Alex Sumner answered: OK speaking as a ceremonial magician here… the rationale behind the Pentacles of Mercury or indeed any other planet, from the Key of Solomon, is that when you uncover them, you attract Spirits towards you, even causing … Continue reading →

What happens when the gifter of my first tarot deck stole it back out of anger? Can I still buy my second deck? I was super attached and they were working for me. (Quora.com)

OK there are two things you have to realise. Firstly, the idea that you must be gifted your first tarot deck is actually a superstition put about by charlatans who don’t want it widely known that if anybody can learn … Continue reading →

The Light Extended: A Journal of the Golden Dawn (Volume 3)

You are now able to get hold of the new edition of “The Light Extended: A Journal of the Golden Dawn (Volume 3).” This features my own article, “Self Isolation in the Golden Dawn Tradition,” as well as other contributions … Continue reading →