Classic metaphysical

I frequently gets email asking what books I recommend in a certain area of metaphysics. There are a lot of great books out there, and a pile of , as Dr Sheldon Cooper would say, "hokum".

Recently a young man who is just starting to learn about metaphysics asked what to read to get started. That is a tough question. It is also a TON of reading. There is no easy answer, but I say start with two things, first history. Yes history. Read about the Roman gods and goddesses, the Celts (especially the Druids), Native American spirituality (the Hopi will amaze you), pagans, Norse mythology and on from there. This will give you a good basis for really understanding what you are reading. It is also essential if you are going to do any spiritual work, like cleansings. Not every issue in a place is a demon. You need to know what to do in every contingency, and that means knowing a lot about a lot of different things out there.

Then move on to studying pagan and wiccan traditions, they are going to repeat some of the history you read about, but in a new light. The earth and Her power will help you understand even more deeply and appreciatively.

Then move on to the "classics". The books written when the subject of metaphysics was just beginning to be studied, and some newer books that are essential. These books are serious, accurate, and give you good roots and a basis to work on. Many new books use terms and instances as examples and readers who are not familiar with them, are quickly lost or miss the real gist of things. This comes from not having that prior experience. It is like trying to study algebra before basic math.

These are the "classics" I recommend. They are well written, explain things thoroughly, and are packed with good information. They are a sampling of different subjects, but they help you see how it all comes together. Many of these authors have multiple books that are a treasure trove. When an author resonates with you, read more!

First read the history we talked about, then books on all the major religions. Read the Tao Te Ching, Bhagavad Gita, The Tibetan Book of the Dead. 

Then read on to these valuable tomes:

ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists, a Parapsychologist's Handbook- Loyd Auerbach

The Gnostic Jung and the Severn Sermons of The Dead- Stephan A. Hoeller

Spirit Allies- Christopeher Penczak

Major World Religions From Their Origins to The Present- Lloyd Ridgeon

Book of the Hopi- Frank Waters

Jung the Mystic- Gary Lachman. Jung can be a heavy read, and if you are not familiar with psychology he may frustrate you. Reading books like this one where his works are interpreted by someone else and set out in plain, modern English (Jung wrote in German), make it easier to grasp his amazing concepts. I wrote my Master's Thesis on Jung for my degree and he was an amazing man.

The Golden Ratio- Mario Livio

Chariot of the Gods- Erich Von Daniken (information in this book has been updated, but still worth the read, it is only 150 some pages)

Supernatural and Fingerprints the Gods-Graham Hancock (Fingerprints delves into the Egyptians, Mayans, and alien helpers, it is full of myriad information).

Then read from a scientific viewpoint to see how the metaphysical is becoming more mainstream, in books like The Field and the Intention Experiment by Lynn Mc Taggart. When that grabs you, reach for books on String Theory like The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene



Read anything by Raymond Buckland, he focuses on mediumship and witchcraft; Wayne Dyer and Mike Dooley (learning about law of attraction);Sonia Choquette, and Carl Jung. You can then "specialize" in psychics, tarot, crystals, Reiki, ghosts.....wherever you want to go.

Yes, it is a lot of reading, but people who really know what is going on in the field have done two things, read a TON of books, and been in the field in different genres of the metaphysical. It is vast, and it is so very interesting.

My husband has devoured quite a few of these books. He wasn't a big reader in the past, more due to time available than anything else, now he is reading these books and loving them, especially Graham Hancock.

Once you read these and see how it all intertwines, your brain goes in many directions. Read reviews on Amazon before purchasing a book, or drop me an email. There is a lot of repeated information and garbage out there, everyone trying to make a buck on the changes coming this year, but there are still MONTHS of great reading out there.

Buy cheap used books on Amazon and make notes in them, or on them, and see the vines intertwine. Then find your passion and jump in!

Enjoy the good reads!!!




Peshaui Wequashimese




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