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Liber I.

Liber B vel Magi.
An account of the Grade of Magus, the highest grade which it is ever possible to manifest in any way whatever upon this plane. Or so it is said by the Masters of the Temple.
The Equinox VII, p. 5.


Liber II.

The Message of the Master Therion.
Explains the Essence of the new law in a very simple manner.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 39.


Liber III.

Liber Jugorum.
An instruction for the control of speech, action and thought.
The Equinox IV, p. 9 and Appendix VI of this book (Book 4).


Liber IV.

ABA.
A general account in elementary terms of magical and mystical powers.
Part 1. Mysticism—published.
2. Magick (Elementary Theory)—published.
3. Magick in Theory and Practice (this book).
4. The Law. Not yet completed. [Subsequently published as The Equinox of the Gods, The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1).]


Liber VI.

Liber O vel Manus et Sagittae.
Instructions given for elementary study of the Qabalah, Assumption of God forms, vibration of Divine Names, the Rituals of Pentagram and Hexagram, and their uses in protection and invocation, a method of attaining astral visions so-called, and an instruction in the practice called Rising on the Planes.
The Equinox II, p. 11 and appendix VI in this book (Book 4).


Liber VII.

Liber Liberi vel Lapidis Lazuli, Adumbratio Kabbalae Aegyptiorum, sub Figura VII.
Being the Voluntary Emancipation of a certain exempt Adept from his Adeptship. These are the Birth Words of a Master of the Temple.
Its 7 chapters are referred to the 7 planets in the following order: Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Sol, Mercury, Luna, Venus.


Liber VIII.

See CCCCXVIII. [The Vision and the Voice, Eighth Aethyr.]


Liber IX.

Liber E vel Exercitiorum.
Instructs the aspirant in the necessity of keeping a record. Suggests methods of testing physical clairvoyance. Gives instruction in Asana, Pranayama and Dharana, and advises the application of tests to the physical body, in order that the student may thoroughly understand his own limitations.
The Equinox I, p. 25 and Appendix VI of this book (Book 4).


Liber X.

Liber Porta Lucis.
An account of the sending forth of the Master Therion by the A.'. A.'. and an explanation of His mission.
The Equinox VI, p. 3.


Liber XI.

Liber NV.
An Instruction for attaining Nuit.
The Equinox VII, p. 11.


Liber XIII.

Graduum Montis Abiegni.
An account of the task of the Aspirant from Probationer to Adept.
The Equinox III, p. 3.


Liber XV.

Ecclesiae Gnosticae Catholicae Canon Missae.
Represents the original and true pre-Christian Christianity.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1) and Appendix VI of this book (Book 4).


Liber XVI.

Liber Turris vel Domus Dei.
An Instruction for attainment by the direct destruction of thoughts as they arise in the mind.
The Equinox VI, p. 9.


Liber XVII.

Liber I.A.O.
Gives three methods of attainment through a willed series of thoughts.
Unpublished. It is the active form of Liber CCCLXI.


Liber XXI.

The Classic of Purity, by Ko Hsuen.
A new translation from the Chinese by the Master Therion.
Unpublished. [It was published privately by Crowley in a very small edition, about 1939.]


Liber XXV.

The Ritual of the Star Ruby.
An improved form of the lesser ritual of the Pentagram.
Liber CCCXXXIII (The Book of Lies), pp. 34 and 35, and Appendix VI of this book (Book 4).


Liber XXVII.

Liber Trigrammaton, being a book of Trigrams of the Mutations of the Tao with the Yin and Yang.
An account of the cosmic process: corresponding to the stanzas of Dzyan in another system.
Unpublished. [Subsequently published in The Holy Books of Thelema, The Equinox (Vol. III, No. 9).]


Liber XXX.

Liber Librae.
An elementary course of morality suitable for the average man.
The Equinox I, p. 17.


Liber XXXIII.

An account of A.'. A.'.
First written in the Language of his period by the Councillor Von Eckartshausen and now revised and rewritten in the Universal Cipher.
The Equinox I, p. 4.


Liber XXXVI.

The Star Sapphire.
An improved ritual of the Hexagram.
Liber CCCXXXIII (The Book of Lies), pp. 46 and 47, and Appendix VI of this book (Book 4).


Liber XLI.

Thien Tao.
An Essay on Attainment by the Way of Equilibrium.
Knox Om Pax, p. 52


Liber XLIV.

The Mass of the Phoenix.
A Ritual of the Law.
Liber CCCXXXIII (The Book of Lies), pp. 57 and 58, and Appendix VI in this book (Book 4).


Liber XLVI.

The Key of the Mysteries.
A translation of La Clef des Grands Mysteres, by Eliphas Lévi.
Specially adapted to the task of the Attainment of Bhakta-Yoga.
The Equinox X, Supplement.


Liber XLIX.

Shi Yi Chien.
Account of the divine perfection illustrated by the seven-fold permutation of the Dyad.
Unpublished.


Liber LI.

The Lost Continent.
An account of the continent of Atlantis: the manners and customs, magical rites and opinions of its people, together with a true account of the catastrophe, so called, which ended in its disappearance.
Unpublished.


Liber LV.

The Chymical Jousting of Brother Perardua with the seven Lances that he brake.
An account of the Magical and Mystic Path in the language of Alchemy.
The Equinox I, p. 88.


Liber LVIII.

An article on the Qabalah in The Equinox V, p. 65.


Liber LIX.

Across the Gulf.
A fantastic account of a previous Incarnation. Its principal interest lies in the fact that its story of the overthrowing of Isis by Osiris may help the reader to understand the meaning of the overthrowing of Osiris by Horus in the present Aeon.
The Equinox VII, p. 293.


Liber LXI.

Liber Causae.
Explains the actual history and origin of the present movement. Its statements are accurate in the ordinary sense of the word. The object of the book is to discount Mythopeia.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 55.


Liber LXIV.

Liber Israfel, formerly called Anubis.
An instruction in a suitable method of preaching.
The Equinox VII.


Liber LXV.

Liber Cordis Cincti Serpente.
An account of the relations of the Aspirant with his Holy Guardian Angel.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 65.


Liber LXVI.

Liber Stellae Rubeae.
A secret ritual, the Heart of IAO-OAI, delivered unto V.V.V.V.V. for his use in a certain matter of Liber Legis.
See Liber CCCXXXIII (The Book of Lies), pp. 34 and 35, and Appendix VI in this book (Book 4).


Liber LXVII.

The Sword of Song.
A critical study of various philosophies. An account of Buddhism.
A. Crowley, Collected Works, Vol. II, pp. 140-203.


Liber LXXI.

The Voice of the Silence, the Two Paths, the Seven Portals, by H. P. Blavatsky, with an elaborate commentary by Frater O. M.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III. No. 1), Supplement.


Liber LXXXIII.

The Urn.
This is the sequel to The Temple of Solomon the King, and is the Diary of a Magus. This book contains a detailed account of all the experiences passed through by the Master Therion in his attainment of this grade of Initiation, the highest possible to any manifested Man.
See The Confessions.


Liber LXXVIII.

A complete treatise on the Tarot giving the correct designs of the cards with their attributions and symbolic meanings on all the planes.
Part-published in The Equinox VII, p. 143.


Liber LXXXI.

The Butterfly Net.
An account of a magical operation, particularly concerning the planet Luna, written in the form of a novel.
Published under the title Moonchild by the Mandrake Press, 1929.


Liber LXXXIV.

Vel Chanokh.
A brief abstraction of the Symbolic representation of the Universe derived by Dr. John Dee through the Scrying of Sir Edward Kelly.
Part-published in The Equinox VII, p. 229 and VIII, p. 99.


Liber XC.

Tzaddi vel Hamus Hermeticus.
An account of Initiation, and an indication as to those who are suitable for the same.
The Equinox VI, p. 17.


Liber XCV.

The Wake-World.
A poetical allegory of the relations of the soul and the Holy Guardian Angel.
Konx Om Pax, p. 1.


Liber XCVI.

Liber Gaias.
A Handbook of Geomancy.
The Equinox II, p. 137.


Liber CVI.

A Treatise on the Nature of Death, and the proper attitude to be taken towards it.
Published in 'The International', New York, 1917.


Liber CXI (Aleph).

The Book of Wisdom or Folly.
An extended and elaborate commentary on The Book of the Law, in the form of a letter from the Master Therion to his magical son. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems.
Unpublished. [Subsequently published as Liber Aleph, The Equinox (Vol. III, No. 6).]


Liber CL.

De Lege Libellum.
A further explanation of The Book of the Law, with special reference to the Powers and Privileges conferred by its acceptance.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 99.


Liber CLVI.

Liber Cheth vel Vallum Abiegni.
A perfect account of the task of the Exempt Adept considered under the symbols of a particular plane, not the intellectual.
The Equinox VI, p. 23.


Liber CLVII.

The Tao Teh King.
A new translation, with a commentary by the Master Therion.
Unpublished.


Liber CLXV.

A Master of the Temple, being an account of the attainment of Frater Unus In Omnibus.
The record of a man who actually attained by the system taught by the A.'. A.'.
Part-published in Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 127.


Liber CLXXV.

Astarte vel Liber Berylli.
An instruction in attainment by the method of devotion, or Bhakti-Yogi.
The Equinox VII, p. 37, and Appendix VII of this book (Book 4).


Liber CLXXXV.

Liber Collegii Sancti.
Being the tasks of the Grades and their Oaths proper to Liber XIII. This is the official paper of the various grades. It includes the Task and Oath of a Probationer.
Unpublished.


Liber CXCVII.

The High History of Good Sir Palamedes the Saracen Knight and of his following of the Questing Beast.
A poetic account of the Great Work and enumeration of many obstacles.
The Equinox IV, Special Supplement.


Liber CC.

Resh vel Helios.
An instruction for the adoration of the Sun four times daily, with the object of composing the mind to meditation, and of regularizing the practices.
The Equinox VI, p. 29.


Liber CCVI.

Liber RU vel Spiritus.
Full instruction in Pranayama.
The Equinox VII, p. 59.


Liber CCVII.

Syllabus.
An enumeration of the Official publications of A.'. A.'. with a brief description of the contents of each book.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 11.
This appendix is extracted therefrom.


Liber CCXX (L vel Legis, subsequently retitled AL vel Legis).

The Book of the Law, which is the foundation of the whole work.
Text in The Equinox X, p. 9. Short commentary in The Equinox VII, p. 378. Full commentary by the Master Therion through whom it was given to the world, will be published shortly.


Liber CCXVI.

The Yi King.
A new translation, with a commentary by the Master Therion.
Unpublished.


Liber CCXXXI.

Liber Arcanorum των ATU του TAHUTI quas vidit ASAR in AMENNTI sub figura CCXXXI. Liber Carcerorum των QLIPHOTH cum suis Geniis. Adduntur Sigilla et Nomina Eorum.
An account of the cosmic process so far as it is indicated by the Tarot Trumps.
The Equinox VII, p. 69.


Liber CCXLII.

AHA!
An exposition in poetic language of several of the ways of attainment and the results obtained.
The Equinox III, p. 9


Liber CCLXV.

The Structure of the Mind.
A Treatise on psychology from the mystic and magical standpoint. Its study will help the aspirant to make a detailed scientific analysis of his mind, and so learn to control it.
Unpublished.


Liber CCC.

Khabs am Pekht.
A special instruction for the Promulgation of the Law. This is the first and most important duty of every Aspirant of whatever grade. It builds up in him the character and Karma which forms the Spine of Attainment.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 171.


Liber CCCXXXIII.

The Book of Lies falsely so-called.
Deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive.
Published.


Liber CCCXXXV.

Adonis.
An account in poetic language of the struggle of the human and divine elements in the consciousness of man, giving their harmony following on the victory of the latter.
The Equinox VII, p. 117.


Liber CCCLXI.

Liber H.H.H.
Gives three methods of attainment through a willed series of thoughts.
See Appendix VII of this book (Book 4).


Liber CCCLXV vel CXX.

The Preliminary Invocation of the Goetia so-called,
With a complete explanation of the barbarous names of evocation used therein, and the secret rubric of the ritual, by the Master Therion. This is the most potent invocation extant, and was used by the Master Himself in his attainment.
See Appendix IV of this book (Book 4).


Liber CD.

Liber TAU vel Kabbalae Truium Literarum sub figura CD.
A graphic interpretation of the Tarot on the plane of initiation.
The Equinox VII, p. 75.


Liber CCCCXII.

A vel Armorum.
An instruction for the preparation of the Elemental Instruments.
The Equinox IV, p. 15.


Liber CCCCXVIII.

Liber XXX AERUM vel Saeculi.
Being of the Angels of the Thirty Aethyrs, the Vision and the Voice. Besides being the classical account of the thirty Aethyrs and a model of all visions, the cries of the Angels should be regarded as accurate, and the doctrine of the function of the Great White Brotherhood understood as the foundation of the Aspiration of the Adept. The account of the Master of the Temple should in particular be taken as authentic.
The Equinox V, Special Supplement.


Liber CDLXXIV.

Os Abysmi vel Da'ath.
An instruction in a purely intellectual method of entering the Abyss.
The Equinox VII, p. 77.


Liber D.

Sepher Sephiroth.
A dictionary of Hebrew words arranged according to their numerical value. This is an Encyclopaedia of the Holy Qabalah, which is a Map of the Universe, and enables man to attain Perfect Understanding.
The Equinox VIII, Special Supplement.


Liber DXXXVI.

A complete Treatise on Astrology.
This is the only text-book on astrology composed on scientific lines by classifying observed facts instead of deducting from a priori theories.
Unpublished.


Liber DXXXVI.

ΒΑΤΡΑΧΟΦΡΕΝΟΒΟΟΚΟΣΜΟΜΑΧΙΑ.
An instruction in expansion of the field of the mind.
The Equinox X, p. 35.


Liber DLV.

Liber HAD.
An instruction for attaining Hadit.
The Equinox VII, p. 83.


Liber DCXXXIII.

De Thaumaturgia.
A statement of certain ethical considerations concerning Magick.
Unpublished.


Liber DCLXVI.

The Beast.
An account of the Magical Personality who is the Logos of the present Aeon.
Unpublished.


Liber DCCLXXVII. (777).

Vel Prolegomena Symbolica Ad Systemam Sceptico-Mysticae Viae Explicandae, Fundamentum Hieroglyphicorum Sanctissimorum Scientae Summae.
A complete Dictionary of the Correspondences of all magical elements, reprinted with extensive additions, making it the only standard comprehensive book of reference ever published. It is to the language of Occultism what Webster or Murray is to the English Language.
The reprint with additions will shortly be published. [The Neptune Press, 1949.]


Liber DCCCXI.

Energised Enthusiasm.
Specially adapted to the task of Attainment of Control of the Body of Light, development of Intuition and Hathayoga.
The Equinox IX, p. 17.


Liber DCCCXIII.

Vel ARARITA.
An account of the Hexagram and the method of reducing it to the Unity, and Beyond.


Liber DCCCXXXI.

Liber IOD, formerly called VESTA.
An instruction giving three methods of reducing the manifold consciousness to the Unity. Adapted to facilitate the task of the Attainment of Raja-Yoga and of the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel.
The Equinox VII, p. 101.


Liber DCCCXXXVII.

The Law of Liberty.
This is a further explanation of The Book of the Law in reference to certain Ethical problems.
The Equinox XI (Vol. III, No. 1), p. 45.


Liber DCCCLX.

John St. John.
The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater O.'. M.'.
A model of what a magical record should be, so far as accurate analysis and fullness of description are concerned.
The Equinox I, Supplement.


Liber DCCCLXVIII.

Liber Viarum Viae.
A graphical account of magical powers classified under the Tarot Trumps.
The Equinox VII, p. 101.


Liber DCCCLXXXVIII.

A complete study of the origins of Christianity.
Unpublished.


Liber CMXIII.

Liber Viae Memoriae.
Gives methods for attaining the magical memory, or memory of past lives, and an insight into the function of the Aspirant in this present life.
The Equinox VII, p. 105.


Liber CMXXXIV.

The Cactus.
An elaborate study of the psychological effects produced by Anhalonium Lewinii (Mescal Buttons), compiled from the actual records of some hundreds of experiments.
Unpublished. [Not extant.]


Liber DCCCCLXIII.

The Treasure House of Images.
A superb collection of Litanies appropriate to the Signs of the Zodiac.
The Equinox III, Supplement.


Liber MMCCMXI.

A Note on Genesis. [By Allan Bennett.]
A model of Qabalistic ratiocination. Specially adapted to Gnana Yoga.
The Equinox II, p. 163.


Liber MCCLXIV.

The Greek Qabalah.
A Complete dictionary of all sacred and important words and phrases given in the Books of the Gnosis and other important writings both in the Greek and the Coptic.
Unpublished.


References

  • Crowley, Aleister. Magick. Samuel Weiser, York Beach, Maine, 1974.
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