Modern Magick Editions

I've had the Second Edition of Modern Magick for a while, but must say that the Third Edition is quite an improvement!  Aside from adding an extra lesson, the book is much larger.  (The 2nd Ed. is better to read in bed, though)

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Since I am using both of these books, I am able to appreciate all the extra work that went into the 3rd Edition.  I love the added points of view in performing the Kabbalistic Cross, for instance, as well as the author's encouragement to try things out for one's self, and see what works best.  The Third Edition also adds many graphics which may be very important to those who may not have ever witnessed the rituals described or to understand how to visualize the energy - that alone is a great improvement:

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I learned additional things I didn't know about the LBRP and how it should be performed.  The author recommends a "ritual bath" prior to doing any ritual.  I'm all for bathing.  I do this regularly anyway, but the only way I can do a "ritual bath" prior to a ritual is if I perform the ritual in the morning.  I don't really see myself taking a second bath in the afternoon, not with my already dry, middle-aged skin! As for the garb, I'm going to have to wing it for now.  The only "robe" I have is a pink terry cloth one, not exactly "magickal" material!

The book also has some really good advice as to what to do if one's room is not aligned with the directions (if true East/West/North/South ends up being in the corners of the room)

Now, for the next couple of days or so, the practical daily work is 1) the Relaxation Ritual, 2) the LBRP, and 3) the Tarot Contemplation Ritual.  I'll get on this soon. I overslept and woke up with barely enough time to get dressed before my father arrived, and we've had some beers with our lunch, so waiting for the buzz from those to wear off before getting all magickal.