Gothic Grimoire

by Konstantinos

Book Overview

As the rest of the world goes to sleep, the nightkind--those who prefer to explore the mysteries of the night--prepare for their rites. Whether you are new to the practice of nocturnal magick, or a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738702552
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The Dark Side...Explained

Gothic Grimoire is the personal Book of Shadows of author Konstantinos, and it shows! The author focuses on the night world of magic, presenting many potent rituals and rites for the beginner or advanced practitioner. Astral Travel, Nocturnal Sabbats and Opening the Gates to the Underworld are but a few of the many topics discussed in the book. Few books focus on the dark arts because they can be misrepresented and confused for something evil or nefarious. However, Konstantinos avoids this pitfall because he is a seasoned and mindful pagan and his instruction, while allowing one to embrace the night world, clearly does so without sacrificing the light.Gothic Grimoire is a powerful and insightful tool for anyone wanting to master the nocturnal mysteries while maintaining respect and balance in the process.

A long time coming!!

In this day and age when Witchcraft & Wicca books are plentiful, it is rare to find something worthwhile and truly inspiring. Let me tell you, this book is an exception and I cannot recommend it highly enough!! It was quite refreshing to see Lewellyn publishing something insightful and informative again, rather than re-hashing the same old topics cloaked in the latest "pantheon du jour."Konstantinos' frank, descriptive writing style is one that is easy to relate to, both for the novice Witch and for those like myself who have been on this path long before the "Charmed" sect decided it would be fun to dabble in. And how nice to know that someone actually cracks open the "old school" tomes like Franz Bardon, Dion Fortune and RJ Stewart to bring that wisdom to the fore of modern Witchcraft practice. Too often, today's Witchcraft authors leave out the whys and wherefores of how the circle is cast, how a condenser is created and how energies can be directed and transformed. There's been too much glossing over of such important elements of the art, science and practicum of magick....its a wonder any modern students of the Old Ways are getting anything from ritual and spell work at all. But let me tell you, as a woman who has been working with paganism for nearly two decades, this book is different. Not only is it is very apparent that the author has indeed tried to "walk his talk" in his spiritual path (anotherthing often lost on the newer generation of Witches), it's obvious that through intense study, trial-and-error and thoughtful practice he has actually gleaned the knowledge he espouses. What a concept!! To teach from serious first-hand experience rather than spouting rote diatribes!!Any real Witch would know that Gardner, Sanders, Buckland and Valiente started from deeper roots of knowledge, and so too has this author. What a wonderful way to show how very important it is that the foundations of magickal practice not be glossedover in haste.By giving readers clues, hints and homework rather than blatantlydictating his findings, the author encourages the reader to experiment and explore their magickal abilities until they find the core of truth within themselves. Not to mention his ground-breaking ideas of reconciling Dark Magicks.....a long time coming brother! Amen!Readers of both this book and the companion, "Nocturnal Witchcraft," are in for a rare treat...an excellent writer and teacher.

finding the current

This book is by far one that will be by myside. It helps understanding the commune with the dark gods and goddesses of the night, making sence of the nocturnal sabbats. The understanding without making you fustrated and confussed.If you have read Nocturnal Witchcraft then this book is for you.

He goes to all the darkest places

I laughed, I cried, and I've never felt more proud to be a Nocturnal Witch. Konstant goes to all those dark places, like beating addictions, facing your ultimate shadow self, and my personal favorite, Astral Magick. This is by far his best work ever, and has replaced Nocturnal Witchcraft on my nightstand. If you want guidance on finding your own power and Will without pomp, rehashing of basic concepts, and stupid pretenses, this is the book for you.