Psychic Self-Defence: A Study in Occult Pathology and Criminality

37/38 Margaret Street, London: The Aquarian Press , 1971. Stated at title page: "Thirteenth Impression, March 1971." Original copyright 1930 by Society of the Inner Light. Black cloth boards, silver embossed spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub. Pages very good, clean; no writing in text body. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper moderate edge wear, rub; unclipped 1.75/-net, protected in new clear sleeve. Dynamic wrapper design by George Moore (similar to earlier design) features rising and shining light or emanating flame in red over yellow b.g with white orbish sphere at base Back flap features additional titles by Fortune; back panel with summary adverts for other occult titles from The Aquarius Press. Near fine early printing in very good wrapper. Contents: "Preface; Part I. Types of Psychic Attack. I. Signs of Psychic Attack; II. Analysis of the Nature of Psychic Attack; III. A Case of Modern Witchcraft; IV. Projection of the Etheric Body; V. Vampirism; VI. Hauntings; VII. The Pathology of Non-Human Contacts; VIII. The Risks Incidental to Ceremonial Magic; Part II. Differential Diagnosis. IX. Distinction Between Objective Psychic Attack and Subjective Psychic Disturbance; X. Non-Occult Dangers of the Black Lodge; XI. The Psychic Element of Mental Disturbance; Part III. The Diagnosis of a Psychic Attack. XII. Methods Employed in Making a Psychic Attack; XIII. The Motives of Psychic Attack I; XIV. The Motives of Psychic Attack II; Part IV. Methods of Defence Against Psychic Attack. XV. Physical Aspect of Psychic Attack and Defence; XVI. Diagnosis of the Nature of an Attack; Methods of Defence I. II. III. & IV. ; Conclusion; and, a Bibliography." For the first time a professed occultist reveals what happens behind the carefully guarded doors of Black Lodges and what is done by Black Occultists when attacking, or attacked. Detailed practical instructions for the detection of psychic attacks and defence against them are also given. The value of this book is greately enhanced by the fact that the author writes from her own experience and cites a large number of actual cases. This book has been described as 'much more exciting than any of the Dracula school,' yet its content more soberly factual than sensational. Within these pages are revelations concerning Black Lodges, methods of pyschic attack, motives and possible associated physical aspects. Dion Fortune deals with Vampirism and where to look for vampire marks, the pathology of non-human contacts, projection of the etheric body and substances employed in Black Magic. In the author's own words: "My chief aim in speaking so frankly is to open the eyes of men and women to the nature of the forces that are at work below the surface of everyday life... If I can give in these pages the knowledge which protects, I shall have fulfilled my purpose." Includes the detailed bibliography and a selection of notorious fiction for reference. Note: This book was first published in 1930; all references therein should be read with this in mind. Made and Printed in Great Britain by Compton Printing Limited, London and Aylesbury. 209 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Moore, George (Jacket Design). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.