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Does the West Have a Magical Metaphysics? | John Michael Greer

Rune Soup

CHAPTER

Polarity and Magic: Bridging East and West

This chapter delves into the concept of polarity as a crucial theme in Western metaphysics, drawing comparisons with Daoist ideas and Hellenistic astrology. It examines the relationship between polarity, sex magic, and erotic energy, arguing that sex magic is often misunderstood and serves a broader magical purpose. The discussion also critiques binary thinking, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of reality and the cultural intersections that inform practices of mysticism and transformation.

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