Left-Hand Path of Magick

The definitive reference to the history and practice of the magickal Left-Hand Path.In The Left-Hand Path of Magick, Dr. Angela Puca traces the Left-Hand Path (LHP) from its ancient origins to its modern expressions, explaining what it is, why it is associated with the left-hand direction, and how it has evolved over time. Deriving originally from ancient Tantra, the Left-Hand Path was brought to the West through the writings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Dr. Puca discusses many traditions that are part of the LHP spectrum:TheosophyThelema and the work of Aleister CrowleyChaos magickTheistic and atheistic SatanismLuciferianismAnd moreDr. Puca aims to illuminate this often-misunderstood realm by providing scholarly yet accessible coverage of its foundational theories, figures, and current expressions. Providing clear, objective information without advocating for any specific tradition, The Left-Hand Path of Magick invites readers to explore these complex and arcane schools of magick and develop their own informed understanding.