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A Salutation and a Brief Warning

There is a remarkable public bias against what is commonly referred to in occult circles as the Left Hand Path. Many people attach such terms as "Satanism", "Evil", "Perversion" and so forth to it, without considering the essential nature of that which their accusations are leveled against or the terms they choose to employ. As this is the first issue of a publication professing a "modern perspective on time-honored traditions of the Left Hand Path," it should be in our best interests to provide a clear definition of the Left Hand Path for those unfamiliar with it. The term Left Hand Path was a slang term utilized by renowned occultist H.P Blavatsky, employed by her to denote magical practices she did not agree with on supposedly moral grounds (in Tantric sexual ceremonies, the female assistant was always placed to the left of the male celebrant; apparently sexual magic practices were reprehensible in Blavatsky's eyes). At some point in time, the term Left Hand Path became synonymous with Satanism, and Black Magic in general. As practicing Black Magicians, we have a more practical, experience~oriented definition, which is not based on purely subjective moral codes as has been done previously. Now, and for the record, this magazine's editorial standpoint on the Left Hand Path (LHP) is defined thus:The initiatory path which has, as its goal, the fullest development of the singular self into what may be perceived as a divine state of being, via antinomian and psychecentric methods. This Path is in direct opposition to the Right Hand Path (RHP) goal of seeking a merger of the self or the consciousness with another, external entity (such as nature, the Universe or any of this world's myriad gods).The purpose of this publication is not to sway others to our side. That is a task for many RHP traditions, whose adherents proselityze to either gain seats in heaven, or add another destroyed ego to the melting pot of souls called the universal consciousness. To perhaps offer a better take on this, look to Star Trek: the Next Generation and the Borg race.A collective consciousness, or in other words, several distinct physical entities without identity and singularity, functioning as a singie mind.This is the aim of RHP traditions on more or less a literal scale. Either way, it spells disaster for individuality. On the LHP proper, we find many intelligent individuals (and we use the word with precision) who are bent on self-godhood, with no god to bow before or be subservient to.'What we are attempting to do with this publication is to offer to the public a hopefully original view of the LHP. There is no such thing as a person who is a bad representative of the LHP, with the exception of someone who lacks personal ethics or someone who spends most of their existence imitating others, embarrassing themselves through their mimicry. Our personal endeavor is to offer a forum for those whose approach to the LHP is imaginative or those who, through some degree of antinomianism on their part, may serve to further inspire those already travelling the LHP.  It should be noted that we have no desire for Psychecentric to become the official mouth of any one organization or the other professing to be Black Magical in orientation. Although affinities often reveal much about an individual's character, we prefer to judge the worth of a person based not on such considerations, but by their own merit. We do however, judge the value of institutions by the observable fruits of their labours, and their official policies relative to that of fulfilling and maintaining the objectives of the LHP. For those who have never walked on the LHP or those who are curious as to what its all about, we strongly suggest you pay attention to the contents of this issue and many more to come. May our endeavor serve to inspire you, if you can be brutally honest with yourself as to whether or not your genuine goal resonates with the stated aims of the LHP. The worst reason in the world to tread the LHP is becanse it is popular in some circles. If you decide to do so for the sole reason that you are into horror films or because you happen to be a fan of Marilyn Manson, you may quickly find out that you are in the wrong racket and end up hurting yourself  in subtle, yet significant ways. Beware and Be Aware, friends! Caveat Emptor! Letters to the Editors, comments and opinions, for good or for ill, are always welcome. However, if it is controversy you wish to initiate with this publication serving as an unwitting agent, it will be our pleasure to ignore you as yet another insignificant bundle of living tissue. It has taken us quite a while to get this debut issue out, and we have no intention of stopping yet. So until the next issue, read and enjoy and may you discover yourself in truest Darkness. Vale!

Psychecentric #1 is a  60 page digest-sized publication, and is available for  $5.00 plus $1.00 (Canadian) for shipping. Please make cheques and money orders payable to J. Davison.

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