There are many books on the practice of ritual magic, but none combine authority, imagination and practicality in the way that First Steps does. Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, one of the best-known and most respected of contemporary British occultists, has compiled a stimulating and exciting collection of rituals culled from a variety of traditions, including Qabalistic, Egyptian, Orphic and Celtic, together with less familiar ones. Each is carefully set in context and described in detail, enabling those new to occult practices to experience interior realities with confidence and in complete safety. This fully revised and extended edition of this highly acclaimed work includes new material on how to work alone and making and using ritual masks and robes, together with many previously unpublished rituals. 'An excellent book for beginners -- the rituals will appeal to the more experienced as well.' -- Barbara Leon, Arrow 'A must for every working occultist.' -- Marian Green, Quest Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki is a third-generation psychic who has worked with magic since childhood. She studied under the late W. E. Butler and with him was a founding member of the Servants of the Light School of Occult Science, of which she is Director of Studies. She travels the world lecturing on all aspects of the occult and is the author of many successful books, including The Shining Paths and Inner Landscapes.