Baphomet
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Discover the identity of Baphomet, how they have evolved through history, and how to work with them in your occult practice. Tracing the evolution of Baphomet through the works of Eliphas Levi, Aleister Crowley, and Peter Carroll, author Michael Osiris Snuffin explores how a mysterious name associated with the trial of the Templars became a modern Pagan deity in the late 20th century. This book demystifies an often misunderstood but essential current of esotericism, providing varied perspectives on Baphomet from diverse practitioners. Michael introduces you to the three symbolic faces of Baphomet the Spirit of the Earth, the Outsider, and the Transmuter which define the deity and offer different ways to interact with them. He also shows you how to build a relationship with Baphomet through meditation, ritual, and invocation. This enigmatic deity will not only help you reconnect with the Earth and the five elements, but also inspire you to change your ways and stop harming the planet.
Michael Osiris Snuffin is a freelance editor and the author of The Thoth Companion. He has studied occultism for twenty-five years with an interest in Thelema, the Golden Dawn, chaos magic, and the Left-Hand Path (LHP). He is a former member of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) and founder of a Golden Dawn group. He is also a professional tarot reader. Visit him at Hermetic.com/osiris/index. Kate Freuler is the author of Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft and Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon. She has written articles for Llewellyn's Magical Almanac, Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day Almanac, and Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and can be found making art, wandering around in libraries, and writing. Visit her at www.katefreuler.com.