Lux Occulta: The Theology & Ritual of a Spiritist Chapter of Martinism & Martinèsism

Lux Occulta is unique among the works in the Martinist or Martinèsist vein. As a handbook for "a Spiritist Chapter of Martinism & Martinèsism," Palamas, with his characteristic erudition and profound insights, weaves together seamlessly traditional Martinist doctrine, practices that rank among the very highest of the theurgy of the original Élus Coëns, and the Spiritist approach of Allan Kardec and P.B. Randolph - all under the brilliant ægis of Patriarch Michael-Paul Bertiuax's web of voudon-gnostic orders, specifically the Ordre Martinèsiste de Chenu, in cooperation with the Ecclesia Gnostica Spiritualis and the Antient & Primitive Rite of Memphis+Misraïm. Additionally, one will find an extensive operation utilizing the Most Holy Trinosophia, incense and holy myron formulas from the late bishop and adept of the Lux Occulta Chapter +Iohannes, and numerous initiatic and ritual practices. This veritable R.+ breviary, while created for the O.M. de Chenu, makes for a perfect complement and companion to any Gnostic or Martinist curriculum. There are so many treasures contained within these pages, that a brief review cannot do it justice. But having worked through many of the exercises laid out, and having undergone many of the trials set forth herein, I can personally attest to the efficacy of this material. I recommend this work whole-heartedly, as a stand alone volume, or better, as a companion to the author's other works, Syzygy: Reflections on the Monastery of the Seven Rays; and Spirit Builders: A Free Illuminist Approach to the Antient and Primitive Rite of Memphis+Misraïm.

This book is an answer to the prayer I should have been making, but wasn't. As a "new monastic" who has become rather stale and neglectful in my prayer life over the last few years this wonderful book has provided wonderful refreshment and revitalization enabling me to harmonise my monastic and Masonic/Martinist/theurgical practises more effectively. It is full of power and wisdom and will no doubt be accessible to those who are truly called to this tradition. Thanks to Tau Palamas for another inspired work!

A beautiful, unique and useful book for Esoteric Christians, Martinists, and Ecclesiastical Gnostics, highly recommended.

Lux Occulta by Tau Palamas is an underwhelming and confusing exploration of esoteric spirituality that ultimately fails to deliver on its lofty promises. Despite its intriguing title, the book quickly devolves into a scattered, disjointed mess of occult references, vague philosophical musings, and pretentious language.Palamas seems more interested in showing off his knowledge of obscure esoteric traditions than in providing a coherent narrative or meaningful insight. The book jumps from one concept to another with little regard for logical flow, leaving the reader lost in a maze of ideas that never fully connect. It feels like Palamas is trying to tackle too much at once, but in doing so, he sacrifices depth for breadth, leaving most of the material feeling shallow and half-baked.The prose is another major issue. It’s unnecessarily verbose, filled with over-the-top metaphors and cryptic language that often comes off as self-indulgent rather than profound. Instead of making complex ideas more accessible, Palamas seems to relish in making them harder to understand. The result is a book that feels more like a chore than an enlightening read.Worse still, Lux Occulta lacks any real sense of purpose or direction. There’s no clear thesis or central argument holding the book together, and as a result, it feels more like a collection of scattered thoughts rather than a well-constructed exploration of the occult. By the end, the reader is left with more questions than answers, but not in a thought-provoking way—more in the sense of frustration and confusion.Overall, Lux Occulta is a disappointing read. It over-promises and under-delivers, leaving the reader wading through a sea of esoteric jargon with little payoff. If you're looking for meaningful insight into occult spirituality, you'd be better off looking elsewhere.

Fascinating insight for those interested in Martinism and Pasquallys Elus Coen. Compliments the authors other significant body of work as well. A must read for anyone interested in esotericism, freemasonry, and martinist traditions.

+Palamas continues to offer rare and beautiful insights into the Martinist tradition in this text.