Initiatic Psychology

The 3 Human Energies: A New Perspective on Personality is a comprehensive textbook for Self-realization. It gives birth to the new field of Initiatic Psychology which links the Spiritual Sciences, insights from Jungian psychology, and the trinitarian vision of humans to provide practical tools for personal transformation and deep insights into the mystery of personality.

The Mirroring Manifesto is a revolutionary treatise on Soul Mirroring and its implications for personal growth, relationships, and organizational dynamics. It condenses advanced interdisciplinary research in the fields of sociology, economics, epigenetics, psychology, spirituality, and group dynamics in a succinct, 100 page read.

Mirroring of the Soul: Key to Collective Consciousness is a book for personal development using the synergy of the group dynamic. Therapeutic Writing, personality models, management of negative emotions, relational dynamics and group facilitation are among the tools presented. A major place is given to the magical power of storytelling to inspire and share knowledge directly to the soul.

The Self-Mastery Journal: 12-Week Higher-Self Integration is a revolutionary treatise on Soul Mirroring and its implications for personal growth, relationships, and organizational dynamics. It condenses advanced interdisciplinary research in the fields of sociology, economics, epigenetics, psychology, spirituality, and group dynamics in a succinct, 100 page read.

Recommended Literature

JUNGIAN PSYCHOLOGY

Memories, Dreams, Reflections – Carl G. Jung (1962)

A lucid biographical account of one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. Fascinating introspection and boulders of wisdom throughout. Great starting point.

The Undiscovered Self: The Dilemma of the Individual in Modern Society – Carl G. Jung (1961)

A poignant calling for individual awakening against destructive collective pressures. Just as applicable today as when it was written.

Modern Man in Search of a Soul – Carl G. Jung (1968)

Collection of essays distilling Jung’s comprehensive psychological wisdom in a digestible read. Especially powerful diagnosis of modern man’s spiritual poverty.

The Portable Jung – Carl G. Jung, Joseph Campbell (Editor) (1971)

A masterfully curated collection of Jung’s most potent works by Joseph Campbell—his most famous American student. Best in-depth immersion into Jung’s work.

The Symbolic Quest: Basic Concepts of Analytic Psychology – Edward C. Whitmont (1969)

The closest to an official “textbook” on Analytic Psychology. Meticulously written and excellent study material. Not for casual readers.

Jung’s Map of The Soul: An Introduction – Murray Stein (1998)

Beautifully written introduction to Jungian Psychology. Stein miraculously breaks down Jung’s map of the psyche in just the right proportions. Brilliant.

Meeting The Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature – Edited by Connie Zweig and Jeremiah Abrams (1991)

The most comprehensive text on shadow psychology. The term “shadow” is increasingly thrown around yet few truly understand its meaning. These collection of essays will clarify.

Ego and Archetype: Individuation and the Religious Function of the Psyche – Edward F. Edinger (1972)

Absolutely genius road-map of spiritual development through a Jungian lens. Exhaustive breakdown of ego-Self axis and individuation process—the core of Jung’s work.

Facing The Dragon: Confronting Personal and Spiritual Grandiosity – Robert L. Moore (2003)

A humbling read to deflate spiritual egos and come back to earth. Deeply insightful elucidations of grandiosity, how it fuels evil in the world, and how to manage it.

Power in the Helping Professions – Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig (1998)

Illuminates subtle abuses of authority and power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship. Helpful in avoiding shadow projections as a practitioner.

MASCULINE & FEMININE DYNAMICS

The Way of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenged of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire – David Deida (1997)

Provocative “Tao Te Ching” for the new prototype of conscious men. Poetic and vivid descriptions of masculine and feminine dynamics both personally and interpersonally.

The Way of All Women: A Classic Study of the Many Roles of Modern Woman – M. Esther Harding (1933)

Astounding and insightful portait of the female psyche, its unique stages of development, and the nuances in its relation to the male psyche. Antidote to Woke-ism doctrines + featuring Jung’s intro as a cosign.

King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering Masculinity Through The Lens of Archetypal Psychology – Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette (1990)

Brilliant archetypal treatment of the male psyche. Clearly distinguishes boy from man psychology, the various distortions of the male archetypes, and a pathway towards healthy masculinity.

Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives – Jean Shinoda Bolen (1984)

Exceptionally well-written archetypal psychoanalysis of the female psyche through the lens of Greek mythology. Helpful framework to gain a holistic understanding of women and their unique individuation process.

LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS

Love & Sexuality Pt. I – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

Beautiful philosophical perspectives on the mystery of Love, how misunderstandings of it impact our lives, and a spiritually-demanding yet compelling path to integrate our sexuality.

Love & Sexuality Pt. II – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

Continuation of Pt. I.

The Invisible Partners: How the Male and Female in each of Us Affects our Relationships – John A. Sanford (1979)

The most clear and concise treatment of the anima (inner-woman in man) and animus (inner-man in woman). Illumination of contrasexual projections and guidance towards grounded relationships.

The Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other – James Hollis (1998)

Heart-breaking dismantling of the pseudo-religion of romanticism and the inevitable suffering arising from false, culturally inherited expectations in our partners. Presents ideal relationship as “companions in individuation”.

Tantric Orgasm for Women – Diana Richardson (2004)

Revolutionary perspectives on female sexuality and ways to re-activate orgasmic potency through conscious awareness of the female body and dynamics in the male-female sexual exchange.

TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Primal Wound: A Transpersonal View of Trauma, Addiction, and Growth – John Firman and Ann Gila (1997)

Stunning view of the dynamics of trauma, the resulting addictions emerging from it, and pathways towards integration. Fascinating consolidation of the best perspectives in transpersonal psychology.

Psychotherapy and Spirit: Theory and Practice in Transpersonal Psychotherapy – Brant Cortright (1997)

Best overview of the various schools of transpersonal psychology and an even-handed assessment of their pros and cons. Reads like a compilation of “best-hits”; comprehensive without being dry.

BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY

How To Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie (1936)

Only book you need on soft skills. Timeless psychological principles to build rapport and become likeable. Unfortunately became the “hustle culture bible”, but worth the read.

Key Person of Influence: The Five-Step Method to become one of the most highly valued and paid people in your industry – Daniel Priestly (2010)

Personal branding masterclass and reliable roadmap to positioning yourself as the best in your respective niche.

Company of One: Why Staying Small Is The Next Big Thing For Business – Paul Jarvis (2019)

Most coherent case for minimalist entrepreneurship. Distilled wisdom from a freelance OG for the modern solopreneur.

Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook For Converting Your Online Visitors Into Lifelong Customers – Russell Brunson (2020)

Work of marketing genius. Painfully unaesthetic and spiritually ugly, but many golden nuggets to communicate the value of your work to others.

Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You – Daniel Priestly (1936)

Branding, marketing, and business principles to stop chasing clients and make clients chase you.

The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention – Nicolas Cole (2020)

Must-read if you intend to write blogs, newsletters, or any form of online content. Excellent techniques for grabbing and holding attention.

The Win Without Pitching Manifesto – Blair Enns (2010)

The entrepreneurial bible for creatives who refuse to sell themselves short. Reveals secrets to be seen and treated as an expert throughout the engagement.

The Millionare Fastlane: Crack the Code To Wealth and Live Rich For a Lifetime – MJ Demarco (2010)

Wildly corny and brash yet filled with countless gems to break out of poverty conditioning and build solid, successful businesses.

SPIRITUAL SCIENCE

A Living Book: Autobiographical Reflections 1 – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (2011)

Staggeringly beautiful and vivid biographical account of a modern spiritual Master and his miraculous life through his own words.

The Second Birth – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

The foundational outlines of Initiatic Science. Unparalleled simplicity and sophistication in describing the Cosmic Laws governing humans, the Universe, and the exchanges between them.

The Key to the problems of existence – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

The Higher Self vs. the lower self, the dynamics between them, and a pathway towards self-perfection. Spiritual psychology in its highest form.

A New Earth: Methods, Exercies, Formulas, and Prayers – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

A buffet of spiritual practices to connect to the Divine throughout every moment of the day interwoven with a philosophy of Universality that inspires hope for harmony on earth.

A New Dawn: Society and Politics in the Light of Initiatic Science – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1976)

Enlightening perspectives on economics, politics, the collective dimension of human life, and what’s required of us in the Age of Aquarius.

‘You Are Gods’ – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (2002)

Most comprehensive synopsis of Omraam’s Teachings. Special emphasis on drawing parallels with Jesus’s Teachings in the New Testament.

Man, Master of His Destiny – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1986)

Eludication on the Law of Cause and Effect in relation to humans and their spiritual evolution.

Sexual Force or the Winged Dragon – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1986)

Unparalleled guidance on conquering, taming, and channeling our sexual energy in service of personal and collective spiritual growth.

The Zodiac, Key To Man and to the Universe – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1986)

An archetypal and symbolic masterclass on the zodiac and the 6 astrological axes. Worthy of careful study over decades.

Man’s Psychic Life: Elements and Structures – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1986)

An anatomical analysis of the human psyche through an Initiatic lens. Advanced spiritual psychology.

The Powers of Thought – Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1986)

A masterpiece synthesizing Omraam’s mystical and Wisdom on the link between thoughts and Spirit.

Initiation – Elisabeth Haich (1953)

Illuminating autobiography of Elisabeth Haich—a Hungarian spiritual teacher—and her lucid memories of initiations into the secret mystical teachings from the priesthood in Egypt. Otherworldly Wisdom.

Sexual Energy and Yoga – Elisabeth Haich (1968)

Remarkable esoteric text on sexual energy and how to sublimate it for spiritual growth.

Theosophy: An Introduction to the Spiritual Processes in Human Life and in the Cosmos- Rudolph Steiner (1904)

Excellent foundational text in Steiner’s Anthroposophic movement. Offers clear and concise breakdown of his approach to Spiritual Science.

GENERAL SPIRITUALITY / PSYCHOLOGY

Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda (1946)

One of the most beautiful and inspiring texts on the spiritual journey through the biographical account of Yogananda—one of the great spiritual figures of our time.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom – Don Miguel Ruiz (1997)

A simple yet life-changing synopsis of Toltec Wisdom into four personal agreements to navigate Life with spiritual integrity.

Man’s Search For Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl (1946)

A psychiatrist’s memoirs on life inside Nazi camps and his revelations on coping with existential suffering through the personal discovery of meaning.

Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse (1922)

A classic text distilling Perennial Wisdom (both East and West—notable Buddhist influence) into a riveting, poetic story of a young man seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Feeling Is The Secret – Neville Goddard (1944)

A masterclass on manifestation through utilizing the powers of imagination. Advanced self-improvement through a mystical Christian lens.

The Power of Awareness – Neville Goddard (1951)

Potent demystification of the Law of Assumption and how to use our God-given powers of awareness to create our realities.