i've finished reading the first part of THE BOOK OF THOTH by Aleister Crowley last night and started over at the beginning because many concepts in the first section are abstract mixed with pure logic and mathematical reality. the first time around, it was introductory. now as i go through the pages, it is somewhat familiar to me and i am able to comprehend on a higher level. part of the reason for the lack of understanding in the first run is that his style of writing is very sophisticated and doctor-esque. one has to dig through many elaborate words as well as long-winded explanations to get to the root and meaning of what he's actually trying to say. essentially, it's almost like reading shakespeare in high school. difficult but intriguing.
Tags: aleister crowley, book of thoth, tarot
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