The Hermetic Pack : Philososphy And Practice

1. The Stellar Man, Second Edition - John Baines
Baines boldly reveals how the human being is manipulated and controlled by a vast cerebral and cultural program. He explains that the only possibility for freedom from this perpetual slavery consists in transcending oneself to finally cut the cord that connects us to this central computer.

2. Seven Hermetic Letters - Georg Lomer
Seven Hermetic Letters is a spiritual course of instructions for the higher development of the spirit and the mysterious powers of the soul. Basic preliminary exercises for controling one's self are provided in a simple way to ensure understanding and personal growth and progress without the need of a teacher. An excellent precursor to the Franz Bardon books on Hermetics.

3. Initiation Into Hermetics - Franz Bardon
Initiation into Hermetics provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul and spirit. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student, in as far as he can change his existence for the better.

The great mystery of the Tetragrammaton, the key to the tetrapolar magnet, is explained. By reading the theoretical section many secrets are unveiled which were once only known to very few. The reader will receive first-hand knowledge about the principles of fire, air, water and earth, the positive and negative attributes of these elements, and how these elements affect the human body. The immutable law of cause and effect is explained, not only as it applies to human beings, but also how it applies to the elements. Detailed information is also given about the soul or the astral body, and how the four elements determine the temperament in a person.

The astral plane is considered to be "the beyond" by most religions. This plane does have its inhabitants, most of which are departed human beings from earth. Besides that you find elementaries, beings with one or only a few attributes. It is very advantageous to learn about these beings and how they affect a human being's life. There is also another kind of being, which is a being of the pure elements. The reader will find that many myths or even fairy tales are based on truth. But mankind has lost the ability to stay in contact with reality and has chosen to live in a completely transitory world which they consider to be their reality.

The third plain, the mental plain, is also explained; it is the sphere of thought which has its origin in the world of ideas.

Each step of the practical part of this book is divided into three parts: the magical spiritual or mental schooling, soul or astral schooling, and physical schooling. This allows the student to maintain a complete equilibrium. The student learns how to control all his mental faculties even to the point that he can control every thought. He will learn self-introspection, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, astral and mental travel, control of the electric and magnetic fluids, and communication with the beings of the astral plane.

4. Some Philosophy Of The Hermetics
The Greek name "Hermes" is taken from an ancient root, "herm", meaning the activating, radiant and vital principle of life, known to ancient masonry as cosmic fire, Chiram and later as Hiram Abiff. The essays found in this little book vary in style. Some of them fall into a weird rhapsody, while others are laconic and plain. The mystic will understand the reason for the difference, while another will only read the words.

5.Some More Philososphy Of The Hermetics
Absence of Thought; Science; Love; Woman; the Martyrs; Habit; The Famed Elixir; Silence; Inspiration; The False Prophet; Hell; Nirvana; Ghosts; Law of Rhythm; The Philosophy of the Other Cheek; The Preacher; The Optimist; The Pessimist; How Men Argue; The Poet; Religion; Illuminati; Nature; Prayer; Alpha and Omega.

6. The Arcane Formulas Or Mental Alchemy
Contents: Egohood; Establishing the Ego; Will-Focalization; The Excluded Middle; Mastering the Opposites; Neutralizing Rhythm; Cyclicity and Balance; Mentalism in a Nutshell.

7.The Kybalion
The precepts of Hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of the doctrine, distilling its teachings with seven compelling principles that can be applied to self-development in daily life.

Personal Notes: These are the best books I have found concerning true Hermeticism , but by far the best one is Stellar Man, it is a must read.