How to Become a Mage

This translation of How to Become a Mage by Joséphin Péladan offers readers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century French thought. Péladan was a fascinating and controversial figure who believed that the path to communion with humanity's guiding intelligences was through magic and the arts. He influenced major artists like Debussy and Artaud through his non-fiction works on the occult and revival of Rosicrucianism. This book shares practical advice on how to perfect one's own soul and overcome societal pitfalls.