Nocturnicon: Calling Dark Forces and Powers

A great book for either novices or intermediates in black magick or someone that just wants to learn a bit more about black magick. Konstantinos does go against LaVey Satanism, but he isn't a Satanist anyway. He does mention methods of how to get into a different state of mind, but he does warn to tread carefully in those methods and in these spells.

This is an excellent book with the basic information needed to perform and practice nocturnal magick

New York-based occult author Konstantinos (and yes, that is his real name) is a famous name within the darker aspects of the occult. Over the years he's published a total of six books with Llewellyn - books that are all aimed at and written for Nightkind; that is, creatures of the night, people with a somewhat darker (but not necessary evil) view of magickal workings and who prefer the darkness of the night to the light of the day. He's also written numerous articles and appeared on many different TV-shows. In other words, he knows what he's talking about. And in Nocturnicon he talks about magick being done at night. As with other books of the same category (not necessarily about darker aspects of the occult, but definitely about magick), this is not a book written in an attempt to convince skeptics that magick does indeed work. And it's not some sort of summary about the history of magick and the occult, even though historical references does pop up from time to time. No, this is instead a manual for the believer, a tool that you can use to summon the dark forces that are hidden somewhere in the dark and the infinite universe that surrounds this planet of ours. Many books about magick contain rituals that are very difficult to do, demands years and years of practice, and include accessories that aren't always very easy to find. Nocturnicon is, however, nothing like that. The rituals and exercises described here are easy to do, don't require any bizarre and impossible demands of preparation, and if you do them correct you'll see the results in no time. Konstantinos is an honest author. He discusses how the use of absinthe (not the legal stuff but rather the old, traditional version) can affect the imagination in great ways, he doesn't deny that illegal substances that help in opening up new aspects of your consciousness, and sex magick isn't too taboo to write about. Still, please note that it's NOT a "pro-drugs book" or kinky anthology about sleazy sex. Far from it. If you're a diehard skeptic who doesn't believe in anything that has to do with the occult and magick, then Nocturnicon is probably one of the worst books you'll ever buy. However, if you're open to new possibilities and perhaps even feel instinctively that the darkness of the night affects you in a very special way, then there's really no reason for why you shouldn't run as fast as you can to your nearest bookstore and get a copy of Konstantino's latest work. He actually succeeds in being amusing, thorough, controversial, funny, and serious, all at the same time, and if you add the fact that the book itself if extremely pleasing to the eye you'll realize that Nocturnicon - Calling Dark Forces and Powers is a book you cannot afford to miss. Note to the reader of this review: I usually don't give 5 stars to a book, since most books have at least a few flaws that lowers the grade, but occasionally it does happen. This time it did, but rest assure that Konstantinos' latest is wo

I love this book. It was in a way freeing to me. It has also inspired me to be more creative in how I do my own rituals. It has many of the other books on the topic beat as far as I'm concerned and it's not all fluffy!

Konstantinos' "Nocturnicon" is sure to ignite a firestorm of controversy among magickal circles. This is not for "armchair occultists" afraid to try anything new, nor for anyone afraid of the Dark. Indeed, this ground-breaking tome embraces the darkness. This book was a workbook of methods that saved the author's own life under dire circumstances, a highly personal and introspective time that he's sharing with readers. The Hadetic magickal path developed here steps out of the safety of magickally-cast circles, makes liberal use of psychodrama, and defiantly treads onto paths not covered by other occult books. Dark forces and dark powers are conjured that may be uncomfortable to some, downright frightening to others, or even exhilarating to the daring. Previously taboo subjects are put into a candid spotlight, including altered states, sex magick, death magick, the alchemical history of Chartreuse, an in-depth look at H.P. Lovecraft's Chtulu mythos, and other mysteries. "Nocturnicon" brings occult elements that have been available from, say, ancient Greece and everything since, and kicks the knowledge, abilities, and techniques into the future. The absolute highlight of the book is the author's personal encounter with the misunderstood Light Bearer himself! This book is a fresh, new metaphysical journey. Even if the reader chooses not to experiment with any of the rituals or methods in this book, it still makes one Hell of a fascinating read! Explore these pages - if you dare!