Energy Magick of the Vampyre: Secret Techniques for Personal Power and Manifestation

Every time I read one of Mr. Webb's books, I feel as if he is pulling some of my Energy to himself; then, I read Energy Magick of the Vampyre, and realized that he truly IS taking some of my Energy....But he is also sending some of his Energy out to his readers, as well.This is not a book for vampire fan-boys/girls.This is not about drinking blood.This is not about dressing up like Tom 'Middle-Tooth' Cruise in Interview with the Vampire.This is about learning about the currents of Energy within the universe, especially those inside/between other human beings, and how to affect them.Mr. Webb's laid-back writing style makes this book a perfect read for those of us who get bored with the more stuffy, scholarly occult books, where authors try and impress the reader with their erudite tomes. This is an 'everyday' occultist's book, which is easier to read and digest. That said, it is NOT 'dumbed down' or lacking in discipline and deep subject matter; quite the contrary.If you use this book in the way Mr. Webb suggests, you can find a pathway to immense satisfaction in your magical life. I've taken many nuggets from this book that I find are changing the way I look at Energy and the use of Will in my workings.This book has great background/biographical information on many 'famous' figures in the LHP community, as well. Aquino (both Michael and Lilith), Dr. Flowers, Mrs. Webb, Crowley, and others.Definitely add this book to your library. It is worth it.(Now that I've written this review...I'm wondering if I did it of my own free will, or did Don Webb influence my Energy.....and influence me to write this? I'm going to go with what I've learned in this book and say a bit of both)

Incredible book from cover to cover. I will be re reading the hard copy as soon as it arrives. You have kept your word to the blind man.

"Yes, I Know It Well."

The Order of the Vampyre is one of the least understood facets of the Left Hand Path initiatory organisation the Temple of Set. Author Don Webb provides an archaic/folklore-informed framework to examine the Vampyre as a Western transformational archetype rooted in the Saxon-Romanian beliefs of Transylvania. Webb's personal synthesis of Magic as a truth process (with a nod to philosopher Alain Badiou) expands the Aquino-Flowers LHP model into new territory. A significant part of this book is a nine month Scholomance curriculum that explores the LHP philosophies of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Aleister Crowley and Anton LaVey with new insights on the magic of Lilith Aquino, Guiniviere Webb and Robertt Neilly. There is an excellent section on vampire pathologies and Vampyric ethics, and on overcoming the major challenges of initiatory pathwork. Webb's pedagogy includes life analysis; perception exercises; an FAQ; suggestions for group work; a recommended curriculum; E. Gerard's influential essay 'Transylvanian Superstitions' which novelist Bram Stoker used to write Dracula; a fictional short story; and a closing memoir about Webb's initiatory experiences at his first Temple of Set Conclave. This is Webb's best book yet, and also his most personal and emotional.

I have moral dilemma problems with some of the things in this book (which is a personal awakening struggle that I am going through in my life, therefore my own problem);(I also am not at liberty to tell anyone else how to live life, or what path they should take in thier awakening), but holy sh$!... This guy has a fantastic style of writing (captivating to say the least), and a grand knowledge about the astral energetics of the human condition. I originally got this book at the request of a Thelemite friend that would talk with me giving me tips on certain issues when I would ask about certain issues. I picked the book up and I, (due to my moral dilemmas), thought: "I'll just read it to see if I can glean something out of it to help me understand my awakening problems that I have been suffering". I thought I would just use it to understand the energy depletions I have been suffering, and not use the methods at all, but the knowledge and insight alone that it has given me started to open my eyes up to what is going on with me energetically and why I have been suffering from my awakening; I knew this all intuitively anyways, but this has been covered up by the pain) I will have to finish the book before I make judgements about the practice and employment of these tactics and the motive behind it's practice. Until then all I can say is wow! He is an amazing writer and extremely knowledgeable and intelligent, as well as an obvious adept at what he knows. If nothing else, great understanding can be extracted out of this book and if the practices are put to use, can be distilled into forming a new life (if this is your thing). I take people for what they are, and give due props when they are deserving; hats off to you Don Webb!