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Quote by Peter J. Carroll

“Physical processes alone will never completely explain the existence of the universe , life , and consciousness . Religious answers are just wishful thinking and wanton fabrication cast over a bottomless pit of ignorance . To explain their occult and mystical experiences , magicians are forced to develop models beyond the scope of materialistic or religious systems .”

Book:Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic

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Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic

This book serves as an introductory text to Chaos Magic, exploring its origins, core concepts, and techniques. It delves into the philosophical framework that underpins Chaos Magic, providing readers with a foundational understanding of its principles. Additionally, it offers practical exercises and rituals for those interested in engaging with this form of magical practice. more

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Peter J. Carroll

Peter J. Carroll is a renowned author known for his works in the fields of mysticism, magic, and modern esotericism. His works include 'The Typhonian Trance' and 'The Book of Shadows', among others. more

“In Chaos Magic , beliefs are not seen as ends in themselves, but as tools for creating desired effects. To fully realize this is to face a terrible freedom in which nothing is true and everything is permitted, which is to say that everything is possible, there are no certainties , and the consequences can be ghastly.”

Ends Faces Belief Realizing Magic Effects Terrible Creating Consequence Tools Chaos Certainty Ghastly

Book:Liber Kaos

Source: Liber Kaos

“Matter can be conveniently divided for descriptive purposes into space , time , mass, and energy . However we can only describe any one of these phenomena in terms of the other three. Any definitions we care to make about matter are thus tautological .”

Matter Care Purpose Three Energy Term Space Mass Definitions Divided Space Time

Book:Liber Kaos

Source: Liber Kaos

“Canoeing was hard and scary, and the wind could blow you across the lake if you did it wrong. After a year of not doing it right, I could talk to people and get them to sit up straight, take different kinds of chances, to breathe differently, to engage in the moment in the boat. And I changed them, and I changed me in the process.”