Qabalah, Qliphoth and Goetic Magic

In this book Thomas Karlsson provides the most well-researched, insightful, and practical exploration of the dark worlds of the Qlippoth, a subject that has been referenced by many well-known occultists but rarely covered in-depth. The content is academically and intellectually rigorous, so it can be a challenging read for people who are new to the occult. However Karlsson's writing style is smooth and comprehensible, which is comendable especially considering it wasn't originally written in English.In the first part of the book Karlsson gives a brief overview of basic Kabbalistic theory so you don't have to be an expert Qabalist (though it would certainly help) to understand the main points he makes later on. He then goes into the theories of the Qliphoth and how it ties into creation myths, cosmology, and humanity's ultimate destination. His theories on the origins and meaning of the Qliphoth are much different than those of most ceremonial magicians, who see the Qliphoth as little more than an "evil" byproduct or inversion of the Sephiroth. I can't fully explain it in this review, but read the book for yourself and whether you agree with his theories or not it is certainly good food for thought. There is also useful practical material for those who would wish to invoke (not evoke) the forces of the Qliphoth into their magickal rituals, including invocations, visualizations, sigils, and suggested ritual setup. Karlsson also goes into Goetic magick from a left hand path view; calling upon the Goetia as helpful spirits rather than as demons that need to be binded. While this section can feel a bit tacked on and there isn't too much that hasn't already been written about the Goetia, it is still well done. He concludes the book with accounts of the experiences of other magaicians who have invoked the Qliphoth and Goetia. While not really necessary, it is interesting to read about some of the powerful thing others have experienced working with the dark forces.The book itself is very nice hardbook with a nice dust jacket and coverart, not too big and not too small. While it can get expensive at times, it is very well worth it for anyone interested in the Qabablah, Qliphoth, or the left hand path. It's wisdom and insight on the dark forces of the Qliphoth remain unmatched by any other book.

If you get one book to learn the Qliphoth this is it!!! whew where do I begin? this book gives you a through insight into the energies governing the qliphoth, sigils along with the area of magic and mantra associated with that energy, invocations and the 22 paths aka tunnels beginning with the journey of the fool with Amprodias Thaumiel-Ghagiel. I find the information on Golachab very interesting in watching how this has played out on this planet in various tragedies and genocides. Even working on balancing this energy within yourself, as a practitioner of "black magic" who work with the energies of Obeah , Palo, Babylonian and Kemetic magic. I have had to work very hard to control that Gebura-Golachab Sekhmet, Sebek, Set energies within myself. I remember when I first got initiated in Ifa, one of the things I was told, there is ring of fire around my head all 666666 energy and I must learn to control my temper, least I spontaneously com bust or stroke out, wear all white, eat bland foods and stay on a path of constant prayer and meditation, of course my favorite color is black, I love spicy foods and living on the left hand path . This is a very powerful path in learning the duality and polarity that governs this entire universe. This is by far the most fascinating study of the occult. A word of caution, this is not for the beginner, I really suggest if you are going to study the qliphoth, study first the tree of life and do those path working rituals to learn how to govern and master self and your emotions. Otherwise this will open you up to forces you cannot control and will undoubtedly lead to serious or fatal injury.

Fellow Fraters and friends of the esoteric paths, Thomas Karlsson's book (Qabalah,Qliphoth and Goetic Magic) is pure magic and you should buy it today. I simply love it and the author has done a great service by giving us such a wealth of esoteric knowledge regarding the shadow nature of humanity.The whole book is based on the Qabalistic Tree of Life and will be of interest to all advanced Rosicrucian students and esoteric Freemasons for this very reason.The book will also appeal to the beginning students of the Western Esoteric Traditions because of it's easy to read format and the obvious mastery of the presentation of it's subject matter by the author. Beginning with the wonderful Introduction, "The Tree of Life Before the Fall", the author states on page 19 what is necessary for a student of the dark path: "Many religions attempt to advertize themselves as a path of life for everyone; a path that can quickly and easily lead to salvation. Darker forms of spirituality cannot, in such a superficial manner, be sold as if they were a shampoo or a new revolutionary cleaning product. The dark path does not claim to be for all. To be able to tread upon the dark path one will need an ability to penetrate beneath the surface of words, symbols and images". Well said, indeed!Finally, the whole book is written with a delightful attitude of humility which reminds me of Rule number eleven of the Rosicrucian code: "Flaunt not your attainments, nor boast of your Rosicrucian Knowledge. You may be a Rosicrucian as a member of the brotherhood, but as a Rosicrucian in knowledge and power, the greatest and highest among us is but a child of the studies and unworhty of Rosicrucian recognition. Proclaim yourself, not as a Master, but as a Rosicrucian Student and ever a student eternally". Buy this book today, my friends. It has my absolute highest recommendation. Enuff said.

This book tackles a somewhat taboo area in magick and qabalism - the sitra ahra or the tree of death - the reverse tree and so called imbalanced forces on the tree of life. Indeed, from some perspectives it can be seen as a manual of dark magic. The author does a great job of descrbing these forces, the methods of working with them and the inherent dangers in doing so. I found the final chapter where some of the experiences of the members of Dragon Rougue with the Goetia to be really interesting - especially the chap who summons the blackbird in the woods. Whilst it is a very informative and indepth book, like many occult books, it does to some degree represent an advert for the authors occult order - Dragon Rouge - which is fine - nothing wrong in that at all, good to make people aware of these traditions. It does provide perhaps more information than other books on the topic (Michael Ford's work) and perhaps builds upon Kenneth Grants Nightside of Eden. The book also mentions some interesting Tantric information on chakras which is very interesting indeed - but seems to represent one (un-named) tantric source or tradition.All in all, a very interesting read and a really great book to buy for those interested in intelligent dark magics. The material in this book is quite advanced occultism - but is accessible to anyone. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed this work as part of my studies but I urge all of you to read around this topic, as opposed to taking this authors single view.

If you are in to this kind of philosophy, then it’s the best guide .