The Mysterious Art of...HAGEN VON TULIEN

Hagen von Tulien is a contemporary artist and occultist. With more than thirty years of intense magical theory and practice, he has specialized in creating art as an expression and manifestation of magical states of awareness and its use as an esoteric tool.

He is working in a variety of media including pen and ink, paper cut, collage and digital formats.

Throughout the 1990s Hagen was a key figure in the Magical Pact of the Illuminates of Thanateros (I.O.T.), serving as its section head for Germany.

He is currently a Master-Initiate of the Fraternitas Saturni (F.S.) and an empowered adept of the Société Voudon Gnostique (S.V.G.), focused on deeply researching the Saturnian and Voudon Gnosis. La Société Voudon Gnostique is a selective group of initiates and artists dedicated to manifesting the more powerful, inner revelations and transmissions of the Gods of Esoteric Voudon, as well as to push evolution and research of Voudon Gnosis and sorcery freely beyond all frontiers of orthodoxy.

As a Gnostic Priest of the Ecclesia Gnostica Aeterna, Hagen von Tulien is dedicated to manifesting the supreme and divine Gnosis Aeterna within himself while assisting others on their own path to kosmic freedom and liberation.

Publications:

Illustrations for 'Voudon Gnosis' by David Beth (2nd revised and expanded edition by Fulgur Ltd. 2010, sold out).

An essay and some artwork for the anthology 'ATUA: Voices from La Société Voudon Gnostique' (Fulgur Ltd. 2011).

http://www.theionpublishing.com/books/atua-voices-of-la-societe-voudon-gnostique/

Contribution to the anthology 'At the Crossroads' (Scarlet Imprint 2012)

http://www.scarletimprint.com/crossroads.html

Artwork for QLIPHOTH Journal Issue 1 (Aeon Sophia Press 2012)

http://www.aeonsophiapress.com/

Cover-design and illustrations for 'The Black Ship' by Malphas (Sirius Ink 2012)

http://siriusink.com/

Contribution to PILLARS issue no.1: "Psychopompos" (Anathema Publishing 2012)

http://anathemapublishing.blogspot.de/

Contribution to CLAVIS Journal, Issue 1 (Ouroboros Press and Three Hands Press 2013)

http://www.clavisjournal.com/

Contribution to SABBATICA  vol I (Nephilim Press)

Diverse self-published works of art (limited editions of prints, art-sets, originals, …)

OUROBOROS Press

Presents

Hagen Von Tulien

Occult Psaligraphy

The Hidden Art of Papercutting

Ouroboros Press desires every discerning Bibliophile to know that a new book by contemporary artist and occultist Hagen Von Tulien is in preparation. With more than thirty years of intense magical theory and practice, he has specialized in creating art as an expression and manifestation of magical states of awareness and its use as an esoteric tool. In Occult Psaligraphy Von Tulien expresses these magical states in a series of over 160 papercuts. The book, produced in large format and printed in Red and Black will be presented in a Limited but distinct Edition. This bi-lingual text in English and German, includes introductions by the Artist and publisher William Kiesel, who speaks to the practice of papercutting in diverse esoteric traditions worldwide, including China, Japan, Mexico, Europe, Indonesia and America. Von Tulien’s papercuts show a superior quality, the line work, fluidity and design elements reflect experience with both graphics and occult symbolism.  The papercut images Von Tulien creates with his scissors are functioning sacred diagrams, Veves and potent effigies whereby congress with the spirit world may be actuated.

Amalgamations of eyes, serpents, horns, skulls and other sigillic devices, these scissor-cuts become embodied vessels of power. They assist the practitioner in concentration, may be used in meditation or evocation, or as objects of talismanic effect. Specific God-forms, Iwa, and Avatars of Revelation are exemplified, honored and called forth. Other diagrammatic examples of Von Tulien’s scissor-cuts show initiatory knowledge and act as veritable trestleboards of ritual arcanum. The intricate lines and visually striking forms of his cuts cause an immediate fascination in the viewer – a fixation of vision, a keyhole through which Keys are received. Like the emblem books of the Renaissance the Occult Psaligraphy is rich in iconic symbolism. The devices of esoteric tradition are recondite and explicit and the entities present are no less corporeal to the eye. If ever a talismanic book there was, certainly this Book of Spirits is among them.

Pre-Publication Offer

In gratitude to supporting readers who pre-order Occult Psaligraphy, we are currently offering it at the pre-publication price.  Your contribution to this project will assist in the production cost necessary to manifest this fine example of esoteric book art. Ouroboros Press reserves the right to increase the retail price of the volume after its release. Reserve your copy today.

Release Date: Feb 2014

Specifications: Large format Quarto, 8 x 11 inches printed two-color offset on 70 lb paper. Over 160 occult illustrations, many being full page papercuts. English and German text with introductions by the Artist and the Publisher. Photographic samples are forthcoming.

Special Edition

15 Special Editions in Full Red Goat with Sigillic Inlaid front board and gold spine-titling. Marbled endsheets and silk ribbon bookmark. Binding ornament designed by the Artist. $275.00

(Sold Out)

Deluxe Edition

65 Deluxe Editions in Full Black Goat with gold stamped device and spine-titling. Marbled endsheets and silk ribbon bookmark.

$195.00

Trade Edition

800 Cloth Editions in illustrated dust jacket.

$85.00

http://ouroboros-press.bookarts.org/portfolio/occult-psaligraphy-hagen-von-tulien/

Also Hagen Von Tulien has been working on diverse other projects such as :

CULTUS GHUEDHE-LIBER  CG

A privately published book (Cultus Ghuédhé - Liber C-G) which contains depictions of 45 Ghuédhé Gates, and additional material (116 pages). This can be found in Zom-Box # 3 including an impressive collecting of diverse works

ZOM-BOX 3, #3

A decorated black cardboard box containing the following items:

¶ Cultus Ghuédhé - Liber C-G (bottom centre)

¶ handmade booklet 'A Rite of the Were-Spider' (bottom left)

¶ 45 Art Prints of the Ghuédhé Gates

¶ an ORIGINAL Paper-Cut (bottom left)

¶ Ritual Photographs (bottom right)

¶ Rosary of Cultus Ghuédhé

¶ two bookmarks

THE CUSTODIANS OF DEATH

Series of works depicting several Death-Deities from diverse Pantheons.

CUSTODIANS OF DEATH were exhibited for the first time ever at the CLAVIS book launch:

Most of his impressive and in deep gnosis reflected through his visual art can be found in the follow page

http://www.behance.net/search?search=hagen+von+tulien

for information just contact him

hagen93@online.de

SYZYGY - Reflections On The Monastery Of The Seven Rays- TAU PALAMAS

Tau Palamas (Coptic Gnostic Church) is the founding Bishop of the Chapel of the Gnosis.  He is active in the Confraternity of Oblates of the Monastery of the Seven Rays and an Adept and Chaplain in the OTOA-LCN. A Freemason and Martinist for over a decade, +Palamas enjoys integrating diverse channels of the Western Esoteric Tradition with his writing, art and home life in the North Georgia Mountains. He published his first book "Syzygy : Reflections On The Monastery Of The Seven Rays", through Hadean Press and is working on his second book.

"Syzygy" is the appropriate name for this text, yoking together as it does a wide variety of divergent streams. This is at one and the same time a deeply personal account of Tau Palamas' own spiritual journey and a rigorous examination of the Monastery of the Seven Rays' practice in relation to other currents and approaches. The journey is a sometimes dizzying one as Tau Palamas reels from one subject to the next, and from personal reflections to deeply theoretical speculations, the whole thing supplemented with a parade of stark and arresting images from his own paintbrush. This is a demanding text, perhaps at times too adventurous; one certainly not for the tyro. Its ultimate effect, however, is properly magical, and no one interested in contemporary magical praxis and Bertiaux's work will be left disappointed.”             ~Abathur V°, Grand Master of the Friary/OSF

The two worlds of Voudon and Gnosis merged together within the unique expression of a religious community called the Monastery of the Seven Rays. Having a history that is as colourful and mysterious as the variety of individuals involved in this esoteric movement of the spirit, the Monastery stands apart from traditional expressions of monasticism in the East and in the West by existing on a physical plane, but more especially—by also being a psycho-spiritual locale, accessible to all who knock upon her celestial doors. For each Postulant of this Monastery, there is a particular work to do, a particular gnostic space to dwell within and a particular sacred injunction to fulfill for the betterment of the globe. Syzygy by Tau Palamas is one such legacy. It is simply the reflections of one student of this delightful and challenging superstructure of mind-stuff — The Monastery of the Seven Rays.

As interest in the growing fields of Voudon and Gnosticism increases, it becomes important to have works that explore these subjects from distinct angles and from diverse perspectives. From childhood, Tau Palamas has been steeped in traditional Christianity, and so this piece is coloured by that experience, exploring the differences and the deep connections between the Classical Monasticism of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches and the Gnostic and Magickal work of the Monastery of the Seven Rays. More than being a product of research, Syzygy is a result of experience and work within the Monastery. Lavish, full-colour illustrations by the author are further demonstration of the unity of both tradition and creativity within this supernatural cloister.
The hardback edition includes full colour artwork by the author, Tau Palamas.
The paperback includes the same artwork in black and white.
Both editions are 200 pages.

“Syzygy is a fascinating exploration of the Voudon-Gnostic philosophy of Michael-Paul Bertiaux and the Monastery of the Seven Rays. The author, a Gnostic Bishop, takes us through his practice and experiences, telling us about meditation and prayer, Saints and spirits, magick and healing and even death and the dead. In the second half of the book, he offers practical ritual techniques to experience what he calls ‘the Otherworld’ for oneself. I suspect students of the Voudon-Gnostic coursework will find this text an invaluable companion for their studies.”

— Aaron Leitch, author of Secrets of the Magickal Grimoires and The Essential Enochian Grimoire.

“A tour de force of creative synthesis, this extraordinary book sets out to fuse one of the most avant-garde branches of contemporary Western esotericism with the traditions of monastic prayer, contemplation and ritual, and carries out this more than usually demanding task with aplomb. Students of the mysteries weary of the rehashing of familiar teachings that dominates today's occult publishing scene will find it a welcome if dizzying breath of fresh air.” 

~John Michael Greer, Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America

"Your work in 'Syzygy' is terrific! It is a valid and very powerful emanation of the Monastery of the Seven Rays mysticism." 
~Michael-Paul Bertiaux, author of The Voudon Gnostic Workbook 

TAU PALAMAS

www.facebook.com/tau.palamas

HADEAN PRESS

www.hadeanpress.com/2013/10/syzygy-reflections-on-the-monastery-of-the-seven-rays/

KEYS OF OCAT (Stephanie Connolly)

 S. Connolly has been practicing and studying all things “oc¬cult” and metaphysical since 1984. Her interest started with divination, ge¬matria, and necromancy and quickly spiraled toward ceremonial magick, witchcraft, and Daemons. She has been a practicing Daemonolatress since 1988.she has writen diverse books regarding necromantic traditions,always adapting new elements which gave the readers an amalgame of rituals,praxis and personal gnosis.

I have the honor to explore her book "Keys Of Ocat" ,a powerul grimoire in which she opened a deep gate to connect and experience with spirits of the dead realms via goetic invocations,gnosis, evocations and diverse necrosophic practices which trascends the alchemy of death,and carry the reader into an intense work for inner preparation to work with spirits. Talismans,seals,orations,connecting each other in this impressive grimoire,focusing the death current as imporntant element to personal evolution ,understanding its mysteries and how to cross the diverse veils of necromantic works using demonolaetry and sacred rituals to explore the wisdom of the dead. how to use the works of necromantic,though bones used as oracular platforms of divination.

Also she revelas part of her gnosis through the connections with ancient gods of the death though the use of preparing powerful talismans,purifications of sacred places of work,how to prepare Graveyard dirt for upcoming works.definitely an intense book full of prayers and rituals which you must find interesting if one of your goals is to understand the mysteries of Ocat,coz youre the key to the entrance of the realm of the dead. an important point here,is a chapter dedicated to how to prepare tinctures with blood ,the use of diverse bones,necromancers herbs and funerary oils in the necromantic works. 

The death tablets included here are powerful tools you can use when working with the dead , its use and interesting elements are present in a chapter,where you shall find its correspondences and encoded in enochian script. A higly reccomended book if you are interesting to open the abysmal gate which connect us with the spirits of the dead.A practical book which sure ly you will find more than interesting. 

Both editions of The Keys of Ocat are 6"x9", heavy cream, smythe sewn, archival quality paper. The LIbrary Edition, in only 450 copies, is bound in Red cloth and has gold foil stamping while the Deluxe Edition is bound in Red Leather with a shallow embossing of a necromantic formula on the cover. The Deluxe Edition, limited to 200 copies, contains a silver place marker ribbon and each one was autographed by the author during a special consecration ceremony. The Funerary Templar Edition (SOLD OUT) is bound in full Black Goatskin by a noted artisan binder. There very design is based on a set of requirements laid down by the author after consulting with several Necromantic Funerary Priests. 

During this year 2014,Mrs Connolly will release another book "Sacrae Infernales",Thorugh Nephilim press.A work intended for the intrepid, this contemporary grimoire details workings with theGoetia Spirits and goes beyond the limitations often encountered while working in the traditional ways of the Lemegeton.  

Sacrae Infernales includes respectful and powerful ways to work Goetic theurgy for purposes of both low and high magick. With expansive and experimental techniques ranging from simple spell-craft to ceremonial magick, magicians will find Sacrae Infernales an intensely profound modern work on Goetic Sorcery that will appeal to anyone who seeks to immerse him/herself in Goetia and take their work beyond the seer rites and into the realm of theophany and result manifestation.

For more info :

THE QUADRANT

www.sjreisner.com

NEPHILIM PRESS

www.nephilimpress.com