James A. Eshelman

James A. Eshelman (b. October 10, 1954) has been a writer and teacher of occult and metaphysical subjects since 1972, originally in the field of astrology and then in magick, mysticism, Qabalah, tarot, occult psychology, thelemic studies, and related Hermetic subjects as well. He was admitted to the A∴A∴ by Soror Meral as a probationer in 1979, and to full initiation as a neophyte in 1981.
He was editor of, and a major contributor to, the College of Thelema’s biannual journal, Black Pearl, for its six-year run 1997-2002.
During 13 years of membership (1979-1992) in Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O), he served in numerous capacities, including founder and initial lodge master of Baphomet Lodge in Los Angeles, a member of the Board of Directors, and Deputy Grand Master General.
Bibliography
* The Sidereal Handbook: An Outline of Sidereal Methods, Stymie Publications (1975)
* The New Instant Astrologer, Astro Press; 1st Edition (1976). ISBN 0893220140
* Interpreting Solar Returns, Astro-Analtytics Publications (1979)
* The Mystical and Magical System of the A∴A∴ - The Spiritual System of Aleister Crowley & George Cecil Jones Step-by-Step, College of Thelema, First Edition (1993)
**Second Revised Edition (1995)
**Third Revised Edition (2000)
**First Hardcover Edition (2000). ISBN 0-9704496-0-7
**Second Hardcover Revised Edition (2008). ISBN 978-0970449603
*776 1/2: Tables for Practical Ceremonial, College of Thelema (2010), ISBN 978-0970449627
*Visions & Voices: Aleister Crowley's Enochian Visions with Astrological & Qabalistic Commentary. College of Thelema (2010). ISBN 978-0970449641
*"Black Pearl" Thelemic periodical. College of Thelema (1997-2002)

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