What I'm Currently Experimenting With + Huge Occult Book Haul

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Hermeticism
03:36 My Experiments, Dragon Magick, Lycanthropy
05:42 Occult History
07:24 The Witch Compass
08:14 Tree Magic & Tree Spirits
13:57 Container Magic, Witchcraft
14:53 Persian Magi, Mazdan Magic
16:40 Nature Poems for Spells

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Update on "The Occult" book: I started reading it after I had already filmed this video. There are many historical inaccuracies and the book is one giant word vomit from a philosopher who didn't practice anything himself. At first, I was excited to read a book from a skeptical non-magical practitioner, but his perspective seems limited rather than unbiased. To add, I thought it would be a comprehensive overview of the occult, but it turns out this book is about his opinions as well as what he has personally cherry-picked important enough to discuss. It was also written in the 70s so prepare yourself for some passive sexism and racism which is pretty normal for that timeframe. He discusses how women are regarded as evil in the occult world, which I thought was hilarious, as well as how women are unable to make rational decisions due to their emotional nature. However, this type of thinking was normal for the 70s so I wasn't too offended by that. He also discusses how most witches who were burned during the witch trials deserved it. Not very "unbiased" in my opinion... Read at your own discretion but I'm pretty sure I will not be finishing this book.

[@artawhirler]

I own that book and I share your opinion of it.

[@NYCHFAN]

What a drag....is it still in pristine condition so you can return it? 😢

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@NYCHFAN I typically hate buying books and then returning them right afterwards but in this case I don't feel too bad about it... I'm going to try to see if they'll accept a return!

[@NYCHFAN]

@Ivy The Occultist I hope they do, books ain't cheap!

[@galacticgardevoir9496]

I almost bought it at the bookstore the other day and decided against it because I knew I'd never get through a book that large. Thank you for your review of it!

[@marisad292]

It’s totally OK to be picky about the look & feel of books. I’m neurodivergent, & am VERY sensitive about the texture of book covers & whether they have a matte or glossy finish (& if the latter, whether they’re TOO glossy), the feel & look of the pages, whether the spine breaks too easily, etc. (I’m with you on short & wide books, BTW.) The weight of a book is a big deal for me, too. Along with the books on werewolf magic, The Occult jumped out at me, but something tells me holding that one for more than a few minutes could be downright painful (so thanks for the heads up about that one!).

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Hello fellow neurodivergent human with sensory issues! 😆 Glad I'm not alone in that, although, it makes our existence just a little more interesting. And yeah... Save your money on "The Occult" book LOL

[@butterflycucumbers6279]

The Black Arts by Richard Cavendish has been out since the 1960’s, it’s a classic on the subject. That is the newest edition. It’s an excellent book.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Yes!! I hate history so I've been slowly making my way around through all the classics! Can't wait to read it 🖤

[@jbtrails8883]

“Field guide to the Haunted Forest” by: Jarod Anderson. It’s a book on poems about the trees, flowers, weeds, the forest. He speaks in such a way about them that it’s hard to not see nature differently and fall into deep spiritual appreciation 🌻 🌳

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Love this. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@artawhirler]

I bought "The Kybalion" because you recommended it in an earlier video! Thanks!

[@lonechipmunk2527]

Your comment about the size of the Whitehurst book cracked me up because I had the same issue when I bought it. I had to move all my tree books to one end of a shelf so it could be on the end and not disrupt the rest of the shelf depth! Thanks for the haul and great suggestions!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh NO hahahahaha okay well I'm glad I'm not alone!!

[@TheWitchOfEnchantment]

Loved this video!! I’m adding this to my book list too

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Which one??? I wanna hear your thoughts after reading it!

[@wendykleeb2071]

Okay Ivy, I have to ask where you got your bookshelves! Slanted shelves make finding a book easier!

[@unit333angel]

Loveeeee this book haul video!

[@moonlightwhispers3337]

I'm just watching some of your KZbin videos. I really like what you do and that you are not afraid to do things instinct lead and that you are happy to try it out and see what happens. So refreshing and after my own heart. Thank you x

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you; that is so kind! 🙏🖤

[@juliaforsyth8332]

My favourite bird on the cover of the seasons book. Distelfink -Thisltle Finch-Goldfinch.

[@amyvaccaro2761]

I’m still obsessed with ancient Egypt. 😂

[@Veiledwitch]

I am reading so many books! But I'm really loving You Are the Placebo! Recommended by you! Thank you! I love the stories they're so empowering! I'm also really loving Animal Speak by Ted Andrews! I'm going to have to get that werewolf magick book now too! I feel the same way about shape-shifting! We can do so much with our imagination and intention! Great video! I love all the books on trees. I have Kynes and Walker. They're pretty good. Have your read Birch. Oak, and Yew by Penny Billington? It's so great so far!

[@Animokey]

Hi Ivy! Dragon magic was how I got into the craft! I had the same message that it was something to work before researching other people's experiences with it (as a beginner, you can imagine this felt very flip-flopped! Thankfully I had a guide). It's great to see you experimenting with it, and I'm looking to future video(s) on it!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Love that we seem to have a similar method then! 🙌🖤

[@heathersmith8549]

Interesting haul. I can’t wait to hear what you thought of these. The one about Iranian magic sounds most intriguing

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I am hoping to do an update video on all the book hauls as soon as possible! Original Magic so far just keeps getting better and better. Though, I did hear some disturbing information about the author so I will need to look into that a bit more.

[@heathersmith8549]

@@IvyTheOccultist I did a quick search on the author and very quickly found out what you were referring to. It’s a very sad issue within the heathenistic community, more so than other occult communities.

[@AdrianasWonderland]

that was such an interesing film, i would love to get more into this topic

[@fiom830]

Just beginning the video but I have to say, your hair looks gorgeous! ✨

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh thank you!! That actually means a lot because it takes a lot of effort to straighten my hair 😂

[@WitchWednesdays]

I love a good book haul! I saw that Container Magic book last time I was at my local shop, I almost grabbed it but I already had... well A LOT. But now I want to go back for it.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I usually don't buy spellbook/recipe books because I always just do whatever the hell I want 😂 but this book actually has some nice inspiration in it! Definitely pick it up!

[@JazmineTheSage]

Great haul!! That occult book is massive 😂. I have only 1 Conway book on Dragon Magick and it had its good bits, but I would definitely recommend Working dragon mystic in my opinion 👌

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahh good to know! Thank you for the recommendation. And yeah... The Occult book was NOT worth it 😂

[@CoralTheWitch2023]

Totally loved your book haul video! I love books … I can’t help myself! I own WAY more books than I can read in my lifetime. I’ve got about 100 pages to go in my romantasy series and will be picking up another book. My witchcraft books tend to be more of say … like resource books on spells and things. I want to pick up a witchcraft book that I can read through. I’ll look through my books tomorrow and see what I have. I immediately bought the Container Magic book you showed 😂😂😂 I’ll LOVE that one. I tend to take ideas from various types of spells and make them my own. I may pick up the book with the poems in it to use as spells as well. Thank you for your recommendations!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahhh I'm so glad you picked up container magic!!! It's always nice to have extra inspiration! (I also have way more books than I need. It's a problem for both of us) 😂

[@CoralTheWitch2023]

@@IvyTheOccultist Indeed it is! 😂

[@kirstencorby8465]

I've never known a pagan, etc. who wasn't also a huge bookworm.

[@caitgallegos7285]

OMG, I feel you on non-standard books, especially wide ones. It's so infuriating when they don't line up nicely. Also, as someone with small hands, extra-wide books are the worst to try to hold. I'm excited to check out a lot of these once I can find them at the library/save up/find the brain space to absorb new info 💜

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Omg so glad I'm not alone!!!

[@artawhirler]

@@IvyTheOccultist You're not alone at all! I feel exactly the same way about annoyingly-shaped-or-sized books that won't fit on a regular bookshelf! Luckily I have a wide window ledge where some of them can go, and others are just in a neat pile on my floor.

[@lizawasadiver]

Have definitely been on the hunt for a good dragon magick book, but haven't purchased any just yet! Would love to hear how your experiments are going with that whenever you're comfortable sharing. Right now, I'm readying Eastern Body, Western Mind (thanks for the rec!!) and just got an early bday gift from my husband, Color a Magick Spell by Helga Hedgewalker🥰

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ohhh, I haven't heard of Color a Magick Spell; I'll have to check it out! Hope you enjoy Eastern Body Western Mind 🖤🖤🖤

[@thekarret2066]

Super cool list! I recently bought that Black Arts book as well! I know someone probably related to him [Lucy Cavendish] has a few oracle decks out and I've wanted those as well, so it was cool seeing that book and I had to get it. Haven't read it yet though! XD

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh cool! I didn't know another Cavendish had some oracle decks. And yeah I've heard this one is another "occult history staple" but we'll see about that 😆

[@thekarret2066]

@@IvyTheOccultist Yeah she's got some really nice ones, and I'm not sure if she's the illustrator or just regularly works with her, but the art is really neat and I'm excited to get one of them soon; really looking forward to getting the Les Vampires oracle deck in particular. I didn't know it was considered such a staple book, though! So that's super awesome and makes me really glad I got it! XD Hopefully it is, looking forward to seeing your review on it!

[@millicentstevens5209]

Hi Ivy I’m reading The Elements of Spellcrafting .

[@laurieyehle3256]

"Between Life and Death" by Dolores Cannon

[@sablethesavvy]

As a silent lurker from your channel, I had to comment just to tell you that I absolutely agree with your view on dragon magick. I also had the same intuition of approaching them “blind”. I think because most of what we have on dragon magick is so intertwined with the practitioner’s own experiences that no one can truly make a generalization of how to work with them, because both the practitioner and the dragons in question (or rather their energy, if that’s the model you’re working with) are so unique. I guess the same can be said about any type of magick but although we all may have different options concerning rituals and tools and whatnot, the dragon path on the other hand is not so easily defined. I also think that, in today’s modern world with the answer to whatever we want to know being a google search away from us, it’s good to have the field experience, if I can call it that, to simple walk a path and see for ourselves where it goes with no preconceived expectations. I feel like I’m rambling now, but anyways. Truly enjoyed this video, thanks for taking the time to share it with us. I’ve bought a few of the books you recommended and I really liked them. If you feel like adding more to your collection (oh what am I saying, I know you’re bibliophile like me lol) I’m currently reading The Mist-Filled Path, Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers by Frank MacEowen. It’s not necessary about trees but the worldview transmitted in it can enrich any relationship with human or non-human persons I think, maybe you’ll enjoy it.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I'm so glad you decided to comment! Though, I totally respect the silent lurk, because that's totally me on other platforms... 😂 And yes to everything you said about dragon magick. Couldn't agree more. So glad you have bought some of my book recs! I would love to hear your opinions on any of them. Also, thank you for the additional book recommendations because I LOVE sharing books back and forth! 🖤 I will definitely add those to my wishlist.

[@KayleighSmith-oe8sd]

I personally own the kybalion book and follow the tenets of the kybalion

[@nimblehyena4138]

Lol I totally get what you mean by short and wide books! It totally drives me crazy.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Right?? Thank you!

[@chloestoner9783]

currently reading psychic witch and keeping her keys.

[@erosheartache2398]

Great video! I hope you can do a follow up in the Werewolf Magic Books if they work out for you! Also, I'm not sure if you are aware, but Stephen Flowers has ties to the AFA (Ásatrú Folk Assembly). We all curate our own experiences, but I just though you might want to know.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

YIKES - thank you for telling me that about Stephen Flowers. I will definitely have to investigate now because I don't care for supporting white supremacists authors. As far as the werewolf magic books go, I am definitely planning to do another video on all my opinions of these books! I'm thinking of doing book hauls twice a year and then update videos twice a year once I've read them all. Let's see if I can stick to the plan now 😂

[@erosheartache2398]

@@IvyTheOccultist Absolutely! And i love the book hauls, i forgot to mention, i hope you enjoy The Black Arts. I read it years ago in high school and loved it. My copy has seen better days lol.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

What ties does he have exactly?

[@themysticnymph7347]

Your books 🤤😵‍💫🤤 Lycanthropy? Thank you I will be looking into that. 3 years ago I approached dragon magick the same way you are and it was more therapeutic and tranformational with child trauma then I thought it would be. I still catorgrize them in my guardians and guides spirits although I don’t actively work them as much anymore. I love hard backs. As a teen I would only scout hardcovers and I rip the covers off and pretend I had a gothic library 🧐 My sister sent me The Sacred Sex book by Gabriela Herstik. Never heard of it but she says it’s good so I’m going to try that this weekend ❤ this was fun thank you

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ohhhh I've seen sacred sex and I've been really wanting to get that one! So glad dragons were therapeutic for you. ❤️ My experience has been more related to personal power which has been such a weird journey. And yes, you should totally get into lycanthropy too!! 😆

[@c.brackens9918]

The hair is gorgeous -- GODDESS VIBES❤‍🔥 Love the creepy hands holding the book😄. Wonderful, useful content. You are earnest, thorough and forthcoming. This is now my most watched channel. I have recently been instructed to reconnect with tree guardians!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahh, thank you so much!!!! That is seriously so kind of you to say! 🙏🖤

[@NYCHFAN]

100%!

[@JenniferVatza]

Always deep diving into all the things. I've been on a historic demonic grimoire kick lately...

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ohhhh I bet that has been SO interesting! I've dipped briefly into Demonolatry but not enough to know anything of substance. Just enough to know that it's a lot!

[@JenniferVatza]

@@IvyTheOccultist I’m a book nerd so I’ll pretty much reading anything in the broadly occult spectrum crosspolinated with a bit of self help, psychology, philosophy, and a dozen other things.

[@AuspiciousHermetics]

I'm new to your channel and I'm loving it! I love your enthusiasm and the wonderment I know you feel about learning and discovering new things!! I'm still obsessed with Ancient Egypt and anything aancient basically lol. I practice an eclectic form or Mexican folk magic (curanderismo) and kemetics along with other stuff lol but A Curandera by the name of Erika Buenaflor wrote a book named "Animal Medicine" and It focuses on shape-shifting practices of mesoamericans and I think you'd really enjoy it. Love your videos! Keep up the great worl oh and i love your hair !😊🧡🔮

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you so much for such a sweet comment and for the recommendations!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@raccooneyes2099]

and i just decluttered my occult/witchy books. i had 18 books just on crystals lol. i haven't gotten rid of them yet. i'm just trying to keep the best of the best. i know it looks "cool" to have all these books but i really need to declutter my things. is there such thing as a minimal witch?? haha i'll be going thru tarot decks next. ugh its so hard, they are like my friends.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

WOW good job!!! Decluttering is sooo hard to do. But it definitely feels good to have a minimalist space all neat and tidy! 🖤

[@raccooneyes2099]

@@IvyTheOccultist I did order the container magic book and it came today. I can't wait to read it. i also order psychic witch on your recommendation.

[@dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032]

LOVE that BIG stack of books! My birthday was in late March and I bought 8 decks in a 2 day period 😂🤣😂🤣 OH please do a book recommendation video on Hermetic books. If I had coffee in my mouth and not on my bed I would have done a spit take when you said Hermetica was $50. Could you do a review video on Werewolf Magick? I'm a bit sus about the book, I wish my witchcraft stores carried the book so I could flip through it so I can get a better idea about the book. I would TOTALLY want to learn to shape-shift in the Astral granted I need to learn to Astral project and travel first 😂🤣😂🤣 Can't really do that when someone possibly needing you every 10 or so minutes. I know we just talked about The Occult in your comments on IG but HOLY CRAP that book is HUGE!!!!!! With me getting all the ideas for my beginner witch book it kind looks like it could be around the same page count as that book 😂🤣😂🤣 plus that book should be registered as a deadly weapon for how thick it is 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Ok YES to how you said that you have a romantic relationship with your occult practices!! At least from my point of view I can totally see that coming from your videos, it's really nice and refreshing to see. You still have a beginners mindset, which I still have too! I would like to get books on tree magick but in a way they're useless to me because most of the trees around me aren't going to be in those books. I'm a hardcover s***! I 100% understand the aesthetics point. OH Original Magic sounds REALLY good!!!!! YES on the Ancient Egypt feeling but now it's Ancient Greece. We are probably feeling the same ways but for different subjects. Ok CUTE poem book!!!!!! You shouldn't care if it's a children's book, if you enjoy it, you should be able too. Loved the video Ivy as always.

[@artawhirler]

Don't think of "The Occult" as a deadly weapon. Think of it as a door-stop.

[@dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032]

@@artawhirler 😂🤣😂🤣 Good one

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I will absolutely do a book review of all my hauls as soon as I'm done reading these!! (Especially the lycanthropy ones.) Also, I think it's great to always have a beginner mindset. So glad you agree!! And thanks about my poem book 😂 We are all hardcover sluts haha.

[@giorgigigauri4121]

Hello can you talk about Ceremonial magic and the power of evocation by Joseph C. Lisiewski I bit confused by his theory thank you

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I have never read that book but I will definitely add it to my list 😊

[@marshahostetler]

I really enjoy your videos but my book list keeps getting longer and longer! 😅. Love and light to you

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Hahaha I have the same problem 😂😂😂

[@kirstencorby8465]

I want to read The Occult too. What a beast, though. Gerald Gardner was heavily influenced by the Golden Dawn, so yes, in that way witchcraft embraces Hermetic principles.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Yep, exactly! Hermeticism has woven its way into many witchcraft practices thanks to the Golden Dawn and Wicca. Update on The Occult book: I started reading it after I had already filmed this video. There are many historical inaccuracies and the book is one giant word vomit from an arm chair "magician" who never even practiced himself. I thought it would be a comprehensive overview of the occult, but it turns out this book is about his opinions as well as what he has personally cherry-picked important enough to discuss. It was also written in the 70s so prepare yourself for some passive sexism and racism which is normal for that timeframe.

[@kirstencorby8465]

@@IvyTheOccultist Huh. Why is it so famous, then, I wonder?

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@kirstencorby8465 I think because it was written in the 70s there wasn't as much literature available on the subject. It was harder to identify the inaccuracies. We have made so much progress since then and I think this book is just way too outdated to be considered a staple anymore.

[@artawhirler]

@@kirstencorby8465 One reason he's famous is because he wrote, like, a book a month for decades (slight exaggeration maybe, but not much!) so his name was just everywhere in those days. People figured, anybody who's written THAT many books MUST be an expert on everything! Also, he was originally a homeless guy who wrote his first book, "The Outsider", while sitting in the British Library all day every day. The book turned out to be a huge bestseller ( I have no idea why - I hated it) and suddenly this homeless writer was an overnight millionaire, as well as an instant celebrity. True story. As for "The Occult" - I own that book and agree completely with Ivy's opinion of it. We read it so you won't have to. You're welcome. :)

[@HeronsPond]

Sacred Sex by Gabriela Herstik referred to in The Mystic Nymph comment should be required reading. It is excellent.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I've heard this one recommended twice now so I must read it soon! Thank you! 🙏

[@Levongrova]

I too love learning and researching different magical subjects, my only problem is how to incorporate that into a regular routine. As in practical actionable steps or activities 🤔 any suggestions there? Like how does your current routine look when it comes to your spiritual practices? As in. Say you want to dive more into shapeshifting astrally. How are you going to put this into a consistent practice? What activities are you going to try and how? Does that make sense? I always struggle with how to put all that knowledge into an actual practical thing..I meditate, I do yoga, but then what? What if I don't feel like creating money spells or whatever or stuff like that? Is there any possible way to do magic...i don't know, more naturally? Instead of tools where you create sachets, bottles or whatever. I identify as my soul being non human. Not sure if you've ever heard of otherkin and starseeds but, back where my soul comes from? I could create fire from the palm of my hands or make tree branches extend and grow with the power of my own energy and inner magic. I guess the closest I can explain this is avatar the last Airbender or some kind of witchy anime.. how is it even possible to do magic as close to that? With just your own energy and power of intent..simply practice visualization? Lucid dreaming? Is that all one can do in this reality? Sometimes I just feel like an outcast in the witchy community because I don't resonate at all with all the tools people use. I wish I could just be in my true form the way my soul looks. Everything would be simple but earth life is hard 😂

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I completely understand where you're coming from when you say that you don't feel like you quite fit in with the witchy crowd. Same here! To answer your question about how to implement these practices and what my routine looks like... That's so hard to answer because it's always changing! I find that I am a very passionate and intense person. Oftentimes what happens is that I will hyperfixate on one magical system, do a deep dive, and then that's all I practice for the following month. Then I switch to a completely new paradigm. Honestly, I don't know if I have the best advice for how to implement these techniques into your practice because my own is so sporadic and chaotic and driven by boredom. 😂 But here's a thought... When I do astral work, I often do it in the bath tub when I'm taking a bath. Or in bed as I'm lying awake at night and can't sleep. I have incredible experiences in the astral realm that feel just as you mentioned with fire being created between your hands. Any time your mind is bored, stressed out, anxious, try shifting your energy! For me, it's helpful to go on an astral journey through visualization when I'm lying in bed at night and I can't sleep. It's way better than just laying there and staring at the ceiling. You definitely don't need all the common witchy tools to practice. Most of what I do is in my head and it creates real results in the mundane world. ❤️

[@IvyTheOccultist]

To add: I also think it's helpful to ask yourself what you want out of life. The answer to that question can really guide your spellwork 🖤

[@Levongrova]

@@IvyTheOccultist I love the fact a lot of what you do when it comes to spell work is in your head! ❤️ I've always felt bad and worried that if I don't do something that shows physically in the world, then am I really doing anything? Can be disheartening sometimes, but I'm trying to work on my confidence as well when it comes to that. I'm currently reading the psychic witch because I wanted to go back to the basics and the second exercise is about playing pretend in a sense. That you choose a day where you are always accurate about your predictions, you see someone and think "their aura color looks like x" even if it's wrong to build up your own confidence in a sense and I thought that was awesome. Still trying to figure out what day to choose and what archetype to embody 😅 I liked that its directed to finding our way back to the childlike wonder. As a child we didn't worry about things like now Honestly, my biggest thing when it comes to my spirituality is that I want to connect and communicate deeply with my spiritual team and find my purpose as a witch. Still not sure what that is yet or how it looks like but being able to watch youtubers like you definitely makes one feel less alone. Thank you for your suggestions and response. It made my afternoon 😊

[@feralfoods]

i'm super jealous of people who can devour books. it takes me forever! sometimes i just 'cheat' and get the audio if one is available. - i will be super curious to hear your uninitiated dragon experiences vs what you learn after studying. awesome and brave experiment! (i've no experience with dragon spirits) - the tree field guide sounds incredibly useful, i didn't even know they had one, thank you for that. - and yes, i too love it when a magick book takes me back to an old or ancient time! it's the best! - again, much appreciate everything; you really know your stuff!!! 🪐

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Haha I wouldn't even consider audio books cheating! I read a study once that the same regions of the brain are being activated whether you are physically reading a book or listening to an audiobook. So hey, however you can get the information, go for it! 😆 And thank you - I'm excited for a dragon magick video in the future after I finish a much needed deep dive! 🙏

[@charlesalwyn3486]

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[@IvyTheOccultist]

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[@agsolitarygreen7783]

Love book review/haul videos even though they cost me $$ 😁😁

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Hahaha I will always be here to help you spend your money! 😂❤️

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

I know, right?

[@1NaturalMystik1]

want to learn shape-shifting within journeying (astral), check out book from Felicitas D Goodman. key words for personal researching would be ecstatic trance postures. absolutely wonderful books on achieving trance (using rattle/drums) and journeying through trance using body postures.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Love this. Thank you so much for the recommendations! 🙏

[@strawberrysnapdragon2803]

I don't like commenting on channels but I got to say I'm obsessed with your channel!!! I found you from Olivia's channel the witch of wonderlust!!!! I feel like I got sucked down a rabbit hole of information that I can relate to exactly! Every video I'm like oh my God me too etc!!! Keep doing what your doing!!!!👍🏻👏

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Oh thank you so much!! Your comment totally made my day! ☺️❤️❤️

[@strawberrysnapdragon2803]

@Ivy The Occultist Your very welcome! I really mean it! Your a super awesome soul!

[@Giuliana22.]

Love what you said about ancient Egypt. I felt the same, down to the projects 😂 I’m still obsessed honestly 😂😂

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I find myself going back to documentaries about it like every 5 years 😂 were they aliens or just incredibly intelligent people? We will never know!

[@NYCHFAN]

I'm totally with you on the ancient Egypt vibe, lol! My favorite place to go was the local Rosecrucian museum where there were "pyramid" rooms we could go in. ❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Wow those sound incredible!!! 🙌

[@VriEvolutionTarot555]

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[@EnyaFarina]

The Black Arts is a great book! I loved it. Just be weary, it's from the 1960s, so it can be a little... misogynistic at some points. Still a lot to get from it, in my opinion.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Yeah when I saw it was from the 60s I began mentally preparing myself for some passive sexism 😂 Glad to hear it's a great book though!

[@sparx1288]

Just here to comment and say that you’re my favorite occult KZbinr! I love how in-depth and thorough your content is. I’ve been on the hermetics path for a few months now and I’ve been working through Initiation Into Hermetics. I’m only on step 2, but wanted to say that Rawn Clark’s companion workbook has helped me stay focused and it’s a quick reference since Franz Bardon’s book is theory + practice. The work book is a great outline. It definitely takes commitment, but so far it’s been worth it!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you so much - that is so sweet and totally made my day! And thank you for the recommendation on the companion workbook. I will totally check that out! ❤️❤️

[@artawhirler]

If you do learn how to transform yourself into a werewolf, I definitely hope you'll post a video during the next Full Moon.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

HAHA you're damn right I will! Literally the best science experiment.

[@prettylilcow]

I'm currently reading Sacred Sex by Gabriela Herstik! I'm studying psychology to be a sex therapist, so incorporating sexuality is a very big aspect of my practice

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ahhh a fellow psych major! You're the third person to talk about that book so I really need to get that one next it sounds like. Agreed - sexuality is so important! ❤️

[@prettylilcow]

@@IvyTheOccultist Omg if you do read it, a video on your opinions of it would be amaaaaaazing

[@nikka3222]

Well this video just added at least half a dozen books to my list lol. I'm currently reading Poison Path Herbal by Coby Michael and it's a fascinating read. I'm planning to deep dive into some Astro-magic and maybe some Quantum Spirituality stuff. The astrology and physics stuff is a little intimidating, but I need a challenge, so it should be interesting.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Ohhh Astrology and physics is another deep dive! You'll be there for a while but it will be sooo rewarding! 🙌