Stages of Spirituality: Craftsman, Warrior, Magician - Angel Millar

The book is in English.

Softcover, 256 pages.

A detailed guide to the three consecutive initiation archetypes: Craftsman, Warrior, and Magician

Explores the symbolism, rituals, and metaphysical aspects of each initiatory archetype, from the alchemy and shamanism of the craftsman, through the subtle energy work of the warrior, to the sex magick and Higher Self of the magician. • Includes meditations, exercises, and transformational techniques for each archetype • Explores the parallels between modern Western occultism, such as Crowley and Chaos Magic, and the “positive thinking” metaphysics of the mind movement

Exploring the archetypes of the craftsman, warrior, and magician—three callings that reflect the traditional tripartite division of society—Angel Millar reveals how these archetypes represent three successive stages of spiritual growth in the life of an individual. She shows how they provide a structure for an initiation process for the development of mind, body, and spiritual potential. As a craftsman, the individual experiences a “memory initiation”: the development of memory and language.

As a warrior, he experiences “body initiation”: the development of the physical body and the cultivation of the spiritual body. And as a magician, “gnostic initiation”: the development of the self and the manifestation of the Higher Self. Exploring the metaphysical aspects of each archetype, the author delves into their symbolism, spiritual practices, and rituals.

In discussing the Craftsman archetype, he explores metallurgy, alchemy, and the "craft" of Freemasonry, as well as the ancient role of the blacksmith as a shaman. He examines the concept of God as "Creator" or "Craftsman," especially in relation to ancient Greek philosophy, Islamic Neoplatonism, and Kabbalah. In discussing the Warrior archetype, he reveals how the path of the warrior has been influenced by religion and mysticism, such as how the Persian martial art of Zoorkhaneh was deeply shaped by Sufism, and why the Buddhist Shaolin Temple is associated with kung fu.

The author places particular emphasis on the cultivation of subtle energy in martial arts, especially in relation to Taoist internal alchemy. In discussing the magician archetype, he reveals how everyone has two "selves" - the lower self and the Higher Self - and explores the union of opposites practiced by the magician, as in the art of tantra and sacred sex magic. He shares meditations, exercises, and processes related to each archetype, as well as techniques for transforming consciousness. He also explores the similarities between modern Western occultism and the "positive thinking" movement of mind metaphysics.

The structure is designed to correspond to the three archetypal stages of the initiation process, and this comprehensive guide provides a written initiation through the three degrees of esoteric knowledge.