True, Semi, and Pseudo-Occultism: Now Available!

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This little work is another lecture by Annie Besant, a rather good one, describing some of the forms of occult practice and whether they are good, potentially good or bad, or strictly negative. Into the first category of course goes Theosophical practices. Yogic practice is in the second, since the mindfulness it imparts can be used by charlatans. The third group includes selfish use of magic, and similar things. Tarot, palmistry, etc, are explicitly disavowed.

31 pages.

Medical Fashions of the Nineteenth Century: Now Available!

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This little text is an interesting look at both superstition and science, both orthodox and unorthodox medical practice, as analyzed at the end of the 19th century. Skepticism of germ theory mixes with very valid criticism of the over-prescription of anesthetics. The miasmatic theory clings on even as sanitation takes hold. Perhaps out current era, with its own debate and medical meanderings, is less separate from talismans, leeches, and the four humors, than we might wish to think.

50 pages.

The Principles of Occult Healing: Now Available!

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This work was compiled by multiple Theosophists and ruminates on the general idea of healing with methods outside of the generally orthodox such as pills and so forth. "Drugless healing" is discussed at length- that is, the use of mesmerism, etc, as pain relief, or of using autosuggestion. Indeed, some of the methods here for the purposes of psychological disturbance are still employed- such as the use of certain music to create relaxation, stress reduction being important in a medicinal context.

102 pages.

Vegetarianism in the Light of Theosophy: Now Available!

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This very short text is a transcription of one of Annie Besants' lectures, specifically focused on the ethical and spiritual component of the concept of vegetarianism- a dietary path promoted by Theosophy. A large part of it describes the lurid details of slaughterhouses in Chicago as a general example and derides the eating of meat as causing karmic issues.

30 pages.