Hi, I’m an absolute beginner on magick so I’ve done some research and made a list of things I have have learn in order to excel in the left hand path. I know some people prefer to just jump right away into doing magick and learn from experience, but I prefer planning everything out first. I’m a perfectionist and I try to avoid making mistakes and regrettable decisions to the best of my ability. Here’s the learning path (I’m planning on progressing through them in order):
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Energy Work (I have experience in this already, mostly qigong. I’ll probably learn some chakra work too from Robert Bruce)
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Basic Meditation (basically just being aware of my breath, I don’t know anything else)
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Spiritual Hygiene & Basic Spiritual Defense (as recommended by Mulberry)
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E.A. Koetting’s Mastering Divination Course
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E.A. Koetting’s Mastering Evocation Course
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E.A. Koetting’s Mastering Soul Travel Course
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The Complete Works of E.A. Koetting (start from Works of Darkness, then Evoking Eternity, and then in any order I want. According to my research. Please correct me if I’m wrong)
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The Black Magick course that BALG offers
And from here on I’ll either explore the other BALG courses or grimoires from other authors. I should have plenty of experience with multiple types of magick at this point so I’ll be able to choose what to specialize in.
I currently don’t have the money to buy courses yet so I’m using my spare time to perfect my study path. I’ll appreciate any advice from senior practioners on this.