Magia Sexualis (original) (raw)

The article critically examines the emergence and development of sexual magic, or magia sexualis, in America and Europe from the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century. It traces the influence of Indian traditions like Tantra on Western esoteric practices and discusses key figures such as Randolph, Crowley, and Bernard. The work argues that these proponents of sexual magic were not merely subversive figures but rather reflections of the complexities and contradictions inherent in modernity, highlighting the entwinement of sexuality, spirituality, and societal norms during this transformative period.