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Rekindling Light in Dark Months with 90’s Witchcraft and Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows

It may very well be that, politically and medically, we have recently experienced some of the darkest months of the current age… and the winter season being upon us, we often seek to rekindle the Clear Light during this time of the year. Many ancient traditions allude to such practices, visible signs found even today among neopagan revivals of “Imbolc” (Imbolg) or “Candlemas” and even “Groundhog’s Day” as we approach February Eve.

Among many efforts to rekindle this Magical Light during the Dark Months, as we begin the 2021 year, the Joshua Free Imprint has scheduled two amazing editions for release on February 19, that are sure to keep your flames burning as we confront the new challenges of the year and begin new phases of work in Mardukite Zuism and Metahuman Systemology toward creating the ultimate post-modern, post-human, future we want right here on Earth!

Two New Hardcover Editions Coming Soon! On February 19, 2021…
–THE WITCH’S HANDBOOK: A COMPLETE GRIMOIRE OF WITCHCRAFT (Unpublished 1998 Manuscripts) by Joshua Free writing as Merlyn Stone, edited and introduced by Rowen Gardner.
–NOVEM PORTIS: NECRONOMICON REVELATIONS AND NINE GATES OF THE KINGDOM OF SHADOWS (Mardukite Liber-R9) by Joshua Free, foreword by Rowen Gardner.

Once intended a sequel to “The Sorcerer’s Handbook” by Joshua Free while writing as “Merlyn Stone” in the 1990’s, his “notebooks” composing the historically legendary “1998 Book of Shadows”-and eventually “The Witch’s Handbook”-were only released privately to members of his own Coven operating in Colorado, and other groups he networked with, during a peak period of development for the modern “New Age.”

Among the many facets explored within these pages, you will also encounter the complete structure of the original century-old “Book of Shadows,” illuminated for the first time with a new revolutionary never before published presentation of concise descriptions and references that uncover influential behind-the-scenes sources of many contemporary Wiccan and traditionalist Witchcraft movements. Rites of Initiation, Consecration Rituals, Tools, Herbs, Sabbats, Ceremonies, Ritual Magic, Spellcraft… It’s all here!

From the Key of Solomon, to the Rites of the Golden Dawn and OTO, to the Aradian Gospel of Witches, to the relatively modern innovation of a “Neopagan Eightfold Year” by three men: a Druid (Ross Nichols), a Magician (Aleister Crowley) and a Witch (Gerald Gardner); an underlying story unfolds beneath and back of the 20th Century Witchcraft revival and no stone or pentacle is left unturned in this effective, yet candid, complete practical guide to the true “Arts of Witchcraft.”

Long-standing and returning fans will celebrate the release of The Witch’s Handbook as the “missing link” of a once proposed “Merlyn Stone” trilogy from the 1990’s, which includes “The Sorcerer’s Handbook” and “The Druid’s Handbook”-both of which have been widely accepted in the underground “New Age” scene already. This special premiere edition is dedicated by the author to Fairuza Balk and, as a bonus, features Joshua Free’s tribute to “The Craft” movie, including his previously unpublished treatment of its practical witchcraft as “Nancy’s Book of Shadows.”

The original classic underground bestseller by Joshua Free returns to print, commemorating its 10th Anniversary with a special hardcover collector’s edition that is sure to become a prized addition to your personal esoteric library.

A refreshingly coherent revelation for our times, illuminating long-lost remnants of primordial spirituality, ancient Mesopotamian religion, Sumerian Anunnaki mythology and a hidden mystery tradition developed during a nearly-prehistoric Babylonian era of magic and Otherworldly encounters.

From original Anunnaki traditions to the origins of all worldly and metaphysical systems; from the Yezidic and Persian lore of the Ancient Near East to the past century of underground occult traditions inspired by Aleister Crowley and Kenneth Grant; from the archetypal themes present in the “Delomelanicon” to the experiences of the millions of people who have read, or even used, Simon’s Necronomicon… No cuneiform tablet is left unturned, no dark corner left undiscovered, in this amazing and concise guide to the forbidden knowledge lost thousands of years ago, and yet now covertly infused within the heart of all “magick,” “religion” and “spirituality” on the planet today.

In Novem Portis: Necronomicon Revelations and Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, world renown director of the “Mardukite Research Organization” and founder of “Mardukite Zuism” and the Systemology Society invites the Seeker on an incredible and practical occult journey into underground esoterica, unlike anything ever published before. Joshua Free candidly reveals how “spiritual beings” and “alien intelligences” have increasingly influenced the imaginations of “metaphysical” writers and “fantasy” artists, primordial “gods” seeking to have their stories told and knowledge of their existence reborn. And what’s more: the power and influence of this invisible hand appear to be behind all of the primary systems installed into human civilization, whether social or mystical, since the time of the ancient Sumerians.

This collector’s edition hardcover 10th anniversary edition of Novem Portiscombines materials from the revolutionary and controversial “Necronomicon Revelations” (Liber-R) with the Mardukite Tablet Catalogue released in “Liber-9,” just as it appeared a decade ago for the first wave of graduating “Mardukite Chamberlains” alumni, those having previously dedicated two years to a tradition of literary work and spiritual systemology inspired by Joshua Free’s “Necronomicon: The Anunnaki Bible.

The Way Into The Future: A Handbook for Humanity by Joshua Free
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The Way Into the Future: A Handbook for Humanity by Joshua Free

THE MARDUKITE MASTER COURSE
Take your pathway to the next level with lessons that reveal the ultimate magic behind the magic...

48 Lectures on 24 CDs (12 2-Disc Volumes)
Grade I-III Textbooks and Instructor’s Manual also available.
Additional lecture-transcript volume to be released Spring-Summer 2021.

The 2020 Hardcover Master Editions (Master Course Textbooks) by Joshua Free

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True Meaning of Christmas | Winter Solstice : Boughs of Holly & Mistletoe

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CHRISTMAS is a contemporary Christian observance of the birthday of Jesus Christ, for whom the religion is named. It is modeled after the much older pagan celebration of Yule or the Winter Solstice. In the 4th Century, all official Christian Holy Days (holidays) were celebrated synchronously with the ancient wheel of the year. St. John the Baptist Day falls directly on the Summer
Solstice
. The “Feast of All Souls” replaced Samhain and the “Feast of the Assumption” is observed on Lughnassadh…
—excerpted from ARCANUM by Joshua Free

Druidic traditions of the Winter Solstice surface to mind more quickly, since they are the most relatively recent customs and rites observed in the Western Europe and our known history, from which America is founded. Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians also observed the astrophysical phenomenon of the solstice.

arcanum2012thumb Ancient “pagans,” understood the Winter Solstice as a turning point or renewal of the year. The strength of the Sun grows from this point, being the darkest day, until the Summer Solstice (the longest day). The Norse people were the ones to
call the festival “Yule,” meaning, “wheel,” which qualifies us to believe that they too
understood this symbolism.

rocks1230001k During the winter season, at a time when the wildlife is hibernating and quiet and the Green World of Nature appears to have recessed into a state of retirement, the evergreen trees stood out among other trees. They were revered for their ability to sustain the harsh season, observed to be better equipped to handle the pressure of wind-storms and the weight of snow. Their resilience and longevity was attributed to this very fact; they were able to “bend” gracefully to external influences, while still maintaining their own independence.


druidcomptinythumb YULE LOGS existed in pre-Christian Phrygia/Galatia (Turkey) and Mesopotamia all the way across Europe to the British Isles. It was kindled on the remains of the log saved from the prior year’s observation, after the ashes have been removed. The large log was fed into the hearth over a period of twelve nights (until Twelfth Night).

Meanwhile, the ashes from the previous year are ritually cast about the field to ensure fertility for the coming year. A part of the Yule Log is always kept to use in kindling the next year’s fire. This is retained for use as a sacred amulet of protection for the household all year long, often kept near the hearth to ward away lightning.

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“INVADER ZIM”

As much as the Christmas tree has essentially nothing to with the religious event of Jesus’ birth, the Elven-Norse symbolism of the “Holly King” or “Santa Claus” has even less.

Today, a mythos of Santa Claus is recognized that is far removed from its original form. The Yuletide colors have always been red and green and occasionally white, gold and silver. These are the earth tones that Santa originally wore. In the early 1900s, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company used their own color scheme to harmonize their product with Santa and the holidays. The motif stuck. They were successful in directing a cultural shift in accepting this now famous red and white suited archetype.

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Mardukite Cycle 5.0, Necronomicon Anunnaki Library, 2013 Holiday Review with Joshua Free

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With so much attention focused on the Mardukite Core “Necronomicon Anunnaki Cycle” developed by the Mardukite Research Organization (Mardukite Chamberlains) from 2008/9 through 2012 [Mardukite 1.0 — 4.0], it can be easy to overlook the more contemporary archaeological recent efforts beginning in 2012 and continuing through 2013; important supplemental work that compliments the original core (available in either four annual volumes, individual stand-alone titles, or now even as a two-volume mega-anthology “silver” and “gold” edition set of the Necronomicon — Anunnaki Legacy (Silver Edition) and Necronomicon Gnosis — Anunnaki Legacy (Gold Edition).

legacyfronts In spite of its esoteric name, the “Necronomicon Anunnaki Cycle” is the most readable, complete and comprehensive archive dedicated to the ancient archetypal Anunnaki traditions of Mesopotamia, including the very system origins of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Akkadians and the like. These same beliefs went on to change the nature of the planet, forming a developmental root to every aspect of human civilization, from religion to real estate, all of which can be found in the birthplace of modern man! After the Mardukite Chamberlains refined the four cycles of annual work that form the “Mardukite Core”, further work of a more specifically academic interest has continued, including two works that not only compliment the “Mardukite” work but are also of high demand to scholars in related fields.

The two current titles in the fifth Mardukite cycle of work are as follows:

— MARDUKITE 5.0 —

sumlangthumb SECRETS OF SUMERIAN LANGUAGE
The Archaic History & Development of Babylonian-Akkadian Tablet Writing (A Dictionary of Cuneiform Signs)

by Joshua Free

2012 — Year-5 Liber-I
A comprehensive, practical, concise and economical guide to cuneiform writing, Sumerian language and its refined Akkadian use in Babylon, brought to the surface realm from the underground vaults of the world renown Mardukite Research Organization.

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ANUNNAKI PROPHECIES
Book of Sajaha the Seer: Babylonian Cuneiform Wisdom Tablet Series of King Nebuchadnezzar II

by Joshua Free

2013 — Year-5 Liber-S
Visions and advisement from a great Babylonian seer, Sajaha: futurisitic accounts of the rise of a New Babylon disclosed to King Nebuchadnezzar II. Commentary, new translations and the original German transliteration manuscript are included within this concise volume.

Babylon2 RECENT NECROGATE BLOG:

:: A Complete Sumerian Babylonian Anunnaki Necronomicon Library for Magicians, Wizards, Adepts & Priests
Joshua Free delivers a short commentary describing the history and sequence of the work conducted and published by the Mardukite Chamberlains (Mardukite Research Organization) from 2009 through 2012.

nexgensysss RECENT NEXGENSYS BLOG:

:: Fundamentals of NexGen Systemology 101, Awakening to the Next Evolution with Joshua Free
Joshua Free delivers a short commentary describing the original founding work conducted and published through the NexGen Systemological Society, a division of the Mardukite Chamberlains (Mardukite Research Organization subsidized by the Mardukite Truth Seeker Press.

druidcomptinythumb RECENT DRUID SCHOOL BLOG:

:: The Green Man, Santa Claus, Norse Elves and Celtic Druids with Arcanum by Joshua Free
Joshua Free delivers a short commentary based on the Arcanum and Druid Compleat describing the origins of the winter holiday traditional figures, such as Santa Claus and the archaic “Green Man” of this archetype.

arcanum2012thumb RECENT WIZARDRY SCHOOL BLOG:

:: Truth about Christmas Winter Solstice Yule Festival meaning defined with Arcanum by Joshua Free
Joshua free delivers a short commentary based on Arcanum describing the origins of universal winter holiday traditions, such as “Christmas”, strongly based in the European “Yule” customs surrounding the winter solstice.

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