Book Reviews | The Golden One

The Way of the Tarot by Alejandro Jodorowsky

Posted on May 28, 2024

I have read The Way of the Tarot – The Spiritual Teacher in the Cards by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Marianne Costa. I read it per the recommendation of Paul Waggener in his excellent Tarot Unveiled. Is the Tarot Legit or Just New-Age Nonsense? A valiant companion of mine recently asked me whether the Tarot is […]

Masters of Wisdom of Central Asia by Hasan Lufti Shushud

Posted on May 25, 2024

I have read Masters of Wisdom of Central Asia – Teachings from the Sufi Path of Liberation by Hasan Lufti Shushud. As the title of the book suggests, the author introduces Sufi mystics and spiritual teachers (most of whom were active during the Middle Ages) from Central Asia. Fun Introduction I found the following introduction […]

Rumi’s Four Essential Practices by Will Johnson

Posted on May 20, 2024

I have read Rumi’s Four Essential Practices – Ecstatic Body, Awakened Soul by Will Johnson. As the title of the book suggests, the author shares the teachings and poetry of the legendary Sufi mystic Rumi. The author introduces him thus: ‘Rumi doesn’t want you to remain calm and tranquil. He wants you to come alive, […]

Meditations on the Peaks by Julius Evola

Posted on May 16, 2024

I have read Meditations on the Peaks by Julius Evola, and, as a result, I now have a great urge to mount an expedition to Kebnekaise (Sweden’s highest peak). Such an expedition typically only takes four days; even so, it is hard to do in my current situation. However, should an opportunity present itself and […]