The Complete Magician's Tables by Dr Stephen Skinner
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- My review of The Complete Magician's Tables by Dr Stephen Skinner (5th Edition) published by Golden Hoard
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Sir Dr Skinner knows what a real magician needs. A book that stays open.
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Had to break the spines on so many books lol, so right
Seriously.
@@GreeneMotionPictures yep
Dr skinner is the real deal, and I believe he thought of this. Also I could listen to him talk for hours.
This may or may not be helpful: I made a spreadsheet with all the correspondences from the various sources I use (books, pamphelets, notes) that I can search alphabetically on my computer. It has the page listing in Skinner and the various other texts that I use (Under the Witching Tree, The Black Toad, etc). I highly recommend the practitioner make their own personal, easily searchable correspondence charts with the book name and page number they are found on. It makes working more efficient
You're a trooper!
so you seem pretty knowledgeable, can i ask you something....Is all magick essentially planetary magick? Even tho you might be calling a certain diety or casting a spell of some kind, isn't it still summoning a certain planetary energy??
@@SteveMe21685 no. Because there is elemental forces, zodiacal forces, the fixed stars, etc too. Not to mention, a lot of the “old gods” of the ancients do not so easily fit in one category. For instance, Hekate is usually depicted as ruling over the dark side of the moon, but, also if you know your Greek myths, it says Zeus gave Hekate a portion of all three worlds (earth, heaven, underworld) and many ancient hymns correspond her to Isis whom is usually associated with Saturn. So, books such as this and 777 tend to over simplify some much more complex deities, but understandably, it makes a magicians’ life much easier. If you are unsure about a deities office, reach out to them, and when you “get in touch” with them ask them yourself what exactly do they rule over.
Your book reviews are so
comprehensive, thorough, and helpful. Everything I want to know you always mention. I then purchase the book knowing what the trickier parts of using the book will be so I can plan ahead for my own indexing system (stickies) instead of feeling frustrated and annoyed when first experiencing the book.
Your channel has been priceless and at this point you execute your content so well, I would go so far as to call it iconic now. You provide so much value to the community.
Oh, gosh, Suellen! I'm really delighted you feel that way! What very kind words! :D Very best wishes to you!
All my comments and answers to comments were deleted in the process of transferring all my videos to this new channel :(
I'm usually quite good at keeping up with viewer questions, so that's quite a lot of info gone, I'm afraid.
If you read a question below that you would like a direct response to, don't hesitate to ask it again, I'm actually quite likely to respond :)
This book is useless... it's not comprehensive... it's like a history book that is describing what happened and takes out random stuff from many other books... I have no clue how is this of any use... the introduction has like 5 pages and tells you that magic is about "correspondences"... and next page are these tables :D ... like... list of archangel names? yeah, okay, I can find that on Google... but how do I use that? ... 1 star
What it needs is a real index which could be created as a separate document without violating copyright. Then someone could upload that as a searchable PDF.
I had exactly the same issue you mention with this book. When you buy this book it should come with a Digital Copy, so you can pres Ctrl + F and presto!
This!!! 😄
@@FoolishFishBooks At the bare minimum they should offer a PDF searchable copy of the Table of Contents and the Index
I love all your reviews! I couldn't possibly get bored. Your always very thorough. Your library must be massive. Thanks for your videos and reviews. They are very helpful!!☯️⚛♾
Please tell me a good book for necronomicon in chaos magick
Hi, thanks for the video! But can you please share with us the name or website of the Petterson's free versions? :D
I love the I, Ching! Glad to see it in there! I am upset because i was SO CLOSE to ordering this book last night, but ordered Mythology Gods And Heroes along with Promethea.... Does this book have names of Gods related to the Planets and spirit names or the times of day corresponding to the planets? I only have one reference for that in the Grimmourium Verum which is not English and hard to figure out....
new to your channel glad i found you really liking you occult book reviews
I'm not sure why people praise thus book like they do. It's near impossible for me to use practically. Goes nicely with the rest of the inspired by foolish fish book buys 😅 jk I love your recommendations. My home library is significantly cooler because of this channel. Although I have the feeling it'd be like looking through your own collection if you were ever to browse mine.
When you use that low voice where you seem sort of deep in thought... there are serious asmr vibes and here is the thing. I never really believed in asmr!
The real magic was done on people that bought this book and give it 5 stars... I'm probably the only sentient being here
Great review! I have the first edition of this book and I absolutely adore it. It is near impossible to navigate though.
My other favourite reference book is The Magician’s Companion by Bill Whitcomb.
all i wanted was a book of correspondences, like herbs, colours, incense, days, angels etc etc, yet no, this book seems to have bits here and there of everything yet correspondences? good luck finding them
I have been wanting to buy this book. I have been saying it's my next purchase. I use to borrow a friends copy. I love the simplified, text book style layout.
I have been wondering if you are planning on doing a video on the Circle and Triangle of Arte or if it's something you're waiting on or have already done that I am somehow unaware of. I appreciate the depth of your knowledge on topics you choose.
Not covered yet ;)
@@FoolishFishBooks i only ask because as you know, there's a lot of interesting symbolism in the circle and I am interested in hearing you views and knowledge on it.
@@b.draconis There's a fantastic book on the topic by WIlliam Kiesel (owner of Ouroboros Press) called Magic Circles in the Grimoire Tradition. Check it out!
@@FoolishFishBooks YES SIR! Thank you so much!🙏
Im looking for correspondences for astrology, planets and alchemy so that I may eventually align those correspondences with herbalism as well as Chinese five element system and acupuncture. Any recommendation to a source material so that I may inner stand how to get to deep conclusions?
Liber 777 by Crowley.
Cornelius Aggrippa's Three Occult Books of Philosophy. Get the one annotated and edited by Donald Tyson.
And the one you will get the most out of will be Tao of Craft by Benebell Wen. She works to synthesise eastern and western forms of divination and occult practice. She has a lot of high-quality free correspondence tables and other references on her website.
In 2023 I've just learned about it, and wondering if the Amazon pricetag is worth it: $78CAD; $58USD; £47? Thanks 🙂
(And I can't help wondering why they didn't opt for an index, rather than this unusual **series** of tableS of contents. Or is there also an index?😊...oops, sorry, I should never be typing while I'm watching you just addressed the index-not-index. Oh well, I'm still interested in getting the book lol)
Regarding the price, unfortunately, this is quite a standard price for what you're getting.
What in your opinion is the most comprehensive reference book?
Secret things are hidden
Watching this made me decide to look up Joseph Peterson instead.
Did you find the website for Joseph Peterson's work?
He should do a new edition with an index at the end. It's common practice after all.
There personal tables. It only refences itself.
pdf of the 2006 versian is on Academia right now
Quite a begrudging review , why would anyone spend months even years researching scholarly material and offer it free, and making a user friendly Index on said matter is nigh on impossible ...... Ps regardless of your harsh review, I do enjoy your vids so keep up the good work.
Sorry Denis .. Just looked at my comments, I really need to stop leaving feed back at 4am GMT, its not my normal cordial manner, regarding the Index of this book, I've just gone through my copy and yes, it leaves a lot to be desired, my apologises.
No alphabetical index??
Just found your channel and I'm really glad I did! Just picked this up as a result!
Did Dr. Skinner write a book teaching the fundamentals of magic?
Several. Graeco-egyprian magic, ceremonial/high magick, and Solomonic magick
Good review, not an easy book to work with but I'm not a scholar!! but with perseverance it can be extremely helpful u just need to dedicate the time to look for what u need still an awsome book I have the 2006 book and that does not have an index!
Thank you for your reviews. Very interesting.
I know a digital version of this. But is in pdf and I can't use the search function on it.
Have you read The Tarot by Mouni Sadhu its said to be like this book?
I haven't in afraid. Thank you for the tip!
Can you make review for David Allen Hulse - The Key of It All : Western Mysteries and Eastern Mysteries ?
And make comparison review, which book on Magic Corresponfence is the best to own?
I have all the same "complaints" about this book's organizational structure, but after a little over a year with this book it has become profoundly endearing. It gives it a very interpersonal feel when tackling harder queries, more like gaining knowledge through a winding conversation than through searching indexed information. Certainly not for everyone, but I honestly don't think I would get as much out of this book if I didn't have to coax the information out of it from time to time, and it has more than once given me insight into a work from what would have otherwise been a bit of a blind spot. Don't let this quirk put you off it, though, if this isn't your style. The information alone still makes it worth it.
The lack of clear index makes me scream a bit inside. I am yet to purchase this book but I'll most likely start my relationship with it from making a proper index of the contents.
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SKINNER!
I'm not sure if you're still looking, but I have a searchable pdf of this, if you'd like it.
I'm a huge fan of your channel, you were the first occult channel I found after Damian Echols (who I found through The Midnight Gospel), and I've learned so much from your channel. You also rekindled my interest in books in general, and I now own several of the books you've reviewed. I hope to purchase the Cloud of Unknowing in the next few weeks, both because I don't have anything from BLP yet, and because I'm very interested to see how you introduce it.
Hi! I reviewed the Cloud of Unknowing a couple of days ago :) check out the last upload on my channel.
I appreciate the offer of a searchable pdf, only I am quite strongly principled against stealing occult material, so until Dr Skinner chooses to officially release those tables, is going to remain out of my reach, and that's not the end of the world 😉
I'll also add, in case you're interested, that the moment I made a conscious effort to support others whose work I appreciate, financially, was the moment I started to escape poverty myself...
I'm so glad you're enjoying the content! Thanks for watching! 😊
@@FoolishFishBooks I just recently watched that review! Super fascinating. I'm excited to get my hands on it!
I try to make a point to only obtain digital copies of works I already have, but I suppose that's quite a bit of a grey area and I can totally understand why you would be uncomfortable with that.
Can I have the PDF?
Thinking on this further I wonder if the author would have a problem with someone compiling a new index or concordance that could be used to cross reference the book.
If you are having trouble using information from a book, you need to start with memory magic and simply memorize it word for word first
He's just having trouble finding the information because it's not filed away how you would expect it to be
That is the most bizarre index I have ever seen. I admit I’m still going to buy the book, but grrr that index is going to drive me mad.
Whats joseph petersons website please?
www.esotericarchives.com/
Thought of starting your harry potter school? already have a library,!
theres always some site that gives u all book in pdf format for free! that is how i get books without even paying( but i do donate authors and writers )
i took the positives of your review and i wont regret the money i spent, it is one of the books i value the most, and the introduction of this book is priceless
An index written like a contents?!
Yeah. 🤷♂️😂
Denis, I am just looking at your Amazon links there, are those affiliate links? They usually appear with tiny URLs so I thought I'd check :)
@@FoolishFishBooks Ah. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it.... For some of us. I am considered small too and I can't get cash. Only store credit :/ Since international cash transfer is not available :/ All the best!!
Foolish fish Sorry if this sounds stupid or IS stupid, but isn't there an alphabetical bibliography in the back of the book?
Mm... Do you mean bibliography? A bibliography is a list of books that the author read to inform his or her work. I'm out right now, so I can't check, but if you confirm what you mean, I'll check tonight 👍
@@FoolishFishBooks I think I've made a mistake... I think I mean a glossary/index + I know you already went through something similar at the back of the book... So there isn't just a standard alphabetic glossary/index that you would find on other reference books then?
@@sharonbentley124 no! And I guess that's exactly what I'm really disappointed to be missing here.
@@FoolishFishBooks that's odd! And such a shame.. Maybe the author didn't want to make it too easy 🤣
@@sharonbentley124 agreed on the first two counts at least 😂
I just make up my own correspondences
Are there correspondences for modern materials?
GREAT SCOTT!!
I mean...
GREAT STUFF!!
So you don’t recommend this book anymore? It’s good to Google but I do better with books at hand
It has its uses, but you have to keep a critical eye out.
Found it on the 1st search. It's an older edition though.
Now that's worth having.☆
TBH, (I guess it's been around a year since I posted this video) I'm finding more and more entries that conflict with what I know, like the symbol for sulphur listed as "salt" and vice versa, and the day of Mars being listed as "Wednesday" and Mercury as "Tuesday". I don't really use this book now, because if he can't get those basic points straight, how can I rely on him having got the data that I'm actually looking for right?
So I try to go straight to the source now, which is only marginally more troublesome that trying to find anything in this mess.
@Wytchfinde it's the 6th edition! You'd think he'd have sorted some this stuff out by now... And yet he leaves emails asking for clarification unanswered 😕
@Wytchfinde I couldn't agree more! 😄
Is there any other book that you recommend instead of this one that could fulfill its function?
@@LocalForestWitch111 I believe 777 by Aleister Crowley is the original one that inspired this, but this is definitely going to be more complete. With the caveats mentioned above. My own recommendation would be to stick to Google...
Do you still feel this book is worthwhile? I noticed you mentioned finding many mistakes in it. If one was to pick a book of reference and correspondence would you recommend this or something else?
I'll be reviewing another similar book tomorrow, check it out and see if one calls to you more than the other 😊
@@FoolishFishBooks looking forwards to it!!
looks a lot like Liber 777, do you consider that it's relevant if you already have the Crowley one?
It's certainly more complete than 777, though not necessarily more accurate, if you wait just a couple of weeks I'll be reviewing another book of correspondences which may be better quite soon.
@@FoolishFishBooks that sounds greats! thanks
Who the hell disliked this video?
@@FoolishFishBooks To TH-cam dislikes counts as audience interaction which the algorithm likes, a lot!
Also it's most likely that somebody sees you as competition!
Thank you for the great content
Can this book make me rich?
Hahaha! No 😂
I got this one. :) Which other Skinner books do you recommend next?
Maybe the 'techniques' trilogy, or the Goetia of Dr Rudd. They are his best work, I'd say.
Thanks 😊
Love this