Psychic Self-Defense

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Psychic Self-Defense

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en

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Dion Fortune offers practical, no-nonsense guidance on recognizing psychic attacks and mastering disciplined techniques for mental and ritual protection. Drawing on decades of personal experience, this work distinguishes genuine occult threats from psychological disturbances, exposing the methods of malicious mind-power while providing essential defenses for the modern seeker.

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In *Psychic Self-Defense*, Dion Fortune addresses the serious reality of psychic attack, a phenomenon often dismissed as superstition. Drawing from her own shattered health following a severe personal assault, Fortune argues that such attacks are far more common than generally realized, even among occultists. She meticulously differentiates between objective psychic attacks and subjective mental disturbances, warning readers against the pitfalls of credulity and the dangers of unprepared individuals entering high-tension psychic fields. Fortune details the nature of these assaults, ranging from the projection of the etheric body and vampirism to hauntings and non-human contacts. She analyzes the motives behind such assaults, which may stem from revenge, the desire for power, or the delusions of the insane, noting that the complainant's state of mind is often as critical as the alleged attack itself. The text exposes the abuses of mind-power found in various self-help movements, where techniques intended for good are exploited for personal gain, social dominance, or financial manipulation. Fortune critiques the proliferation of courses advertising telepathy and hypnotic influence for profit, suggesting these often serve the selfish ambitions of the practitioner rather than the welfare of the student. The book is structured to first diagnose the nature of an attack, identifying signs and distinguishing them from ordinary mental illness or hysteria. Fortune emphasizes the importance of motive and common sense, advising readers to suspend judgment on alleged facts until the underlying cause is understood. She warns against the 'Black Lodge'—groups drifting onto the Left-hand Path—and discusses the scattered, decentralized nature of the occult world, rejecting conspiracy theories of centralized evil control. She asserts that occultism lacks a central authority, comparing its structure to Protestant Christianity rather than Roman Catholicism. The second half of the work focuses on defense. Fortune outlines physical and ritual methods to protect the mind and body, including the projection of the etheric double and the use of specific symbols. She stresses that defense requires discipline and a strong personality, noting that adepts must exercise discretion to avoid disturbing unprepared souls. Ultimately, Fortune calls for a balanced approach, viewing the subject neither through the lens of medieval superstition nor modern incredulity, but with the rigorous analysis of a psychologist. She urges readers to understand the mechanisms of the subconscious to avoid being misled by pseudo-attacks or genuine obsessions, providing a comprehensive manual for navigating the strange by-ways of the mind.

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• Occult
• Magic