Authors

André Consciência
André Consciência is a Portuguese author, magician, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the esoteric and the creative. A dedicated practitioner of Hermeticism and the magical system of Franz Bardon for over two decades, he began his journey with the Fraternitas Hermetica while still a minor. His extensive experience spans various traditions, including AMORC, the Order of Michael’s Grail, the Thelemic Golden Dawn, and Astrum Argentum. He is also an Inner Council member of the Horus Maat Lodge and a member of the OTOA-LCN. André teaches neo-shamanism and leads an active group of practitioners, offering a grounded yet visionary approach to spiritual development. ​

Beyond his esoteric pursuits, André is a prolific writer and artist. He has authored numerous works, including The Path to IPSOS Volumes I and II, The Way of Abrahadabra, A Guide to the Elementals, and Through the Soul Mirror to the Sphere of the Sun. His writings often explore the intersections of Hermetic philosophy, magical practice, and inner transformation. As the founder of the theater company CIA.Mefisteatro, André has written and produced plays such as Twilight Circus and Sapho’s Bone, blending ritual, myth, and performance. He is also a musician and poet, with a body of work that reflects his Neoplatonic sensibilities and commitment to artistic expression as a spiritual path.

Martin Faulks (Chairman & Co-Founder)
Martin Faulks, born in 1977 in England, is a meditation master, adventurer, spiritual warrior, and author. His years of self-discipline and devotion to daily meditation practice have resulted in both mundane and spiritual accomplishments. His demonstrations of mind over matter using the power of meditation drew international attention and were covered in the press in 2012. Among these abilities is the capacity to change his body temperature, alter the binary waves in his brain function, and retain his breath underwater. As a result, the potential of ancient mind sciences for healing, health, spirituality, and self-development is highlighted.

Bran O. Hodapp (Lama Rangdrol Tobkyi Dorje)
German-born Vajrayāna lama and nature-magic teacher who founded Rangshar Ling Centre and writes on mantra healing, mirror magic and shamanic practice.

Kadiliya Aili
Kadiliya Aili is a Silk Road-raised, Australia-based author and esoteric practitioner whose work interweaves Daoist cosmology with Bardonian lunar magic. She co-authors The Moon Zone, a guide that explores the second step to divine providence through lunar and astral dimensions. Kadiliya also teaches astral dream work, offering insights into the interplay between consciousness and the subtle realms.

Nenad Djordjevic-Talerman
Nenad Djordjevic-Talerman is a Serbian-born historian, diplomat, and esoteric author renowned for his extensive work in Hermetic magic. Born in Belgrade in 1970, he pursued historical studies in Stockholm and Belgrade, earning a master’s degree in 1994. His career in diplomacy included postings in Pyongyang, Beijing, and Shanghai, where he later settled as a freelance researcher, writer, tutor, and musician. Nenad is an Honorary Vice President of the Royal Asiatic Society China in Shanghai and has contributed significantly to the study of magical evocation, astral projection, tarot, Kabbalah, and Hermeticism through various international forums and publications. ​

As an author, Nenad is best known for his ambitious multi-volume series 360 Heads of the Earth Zone: The First Step to Divine Providence, which offers an in-depth exploration of planetary spirit intelligences from a Bardonian perspective. His work aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of their purpose in life and the planet’s greatest mysteries. Additionally, he co-authored The Moon Zone: The Second Step to Divine Providence, further delving into the realms of lunar and astral dimensions. Nenad’s writings are characterized by their meticulous detail and commitment to expanding upon Franz Bardon’s teachings, making significant contributions to contemporary Hermetic literature.​

Ray del Sole
Ray del Sole is a German author, mystic, and spiritual teacher renowned for his extensive work in Hermeticism and esoteric development. He is the founder of the SURA Academy, an online platform offering structured spiritual training that integrates Franz Bardon’s teachings with modern techniques such as hypnotherapy and pranic healing. With a background in architecture and management, Ray has dedicated his life to exploring the depths of spiritual wisdom and sharing his insights with seekers worldwide.​

As a prolific author, Ray has published over 160 books covering a wide range of topics, including elemental balance, Quabbalah, and the mystical path to spiritual perfection. Notable works include Preliminary Practice for Franz Bardon’s Initiation into Hermetics, Autohypnosis for Franz Bardon’s Initiation into Hermetics, and the Light on the Path to Spiritual Perfection series. His writings aim to make complex esoteric concepts accessible and practical for modern readers, providing step-by-step guidance for personal transformation and mastery. Through his teachings and publications, Ray del Sole continues to inspire and support individuals on their journey toward spiritual enlightenment

William R. Mistele
William R. Mistele is a Detroit-born author and spiritual anthropologist renowned for his immersive explorations of the elemental realms. With a background in philosophy and linguistics, he has dedicated his life to studying esoteric traditions and engaging in deep-imagination dialogues with elemental beings such as undines, sylphs, gnomes, and salamanders. Mistele’s work aims to foster ecological empathy and a deeper understanding of the natural world through direct experiential practices.​

His notable publications include Mermaids, Sylphs, Gnomes, and Salamanders: Dialogues with the Kings and Queens of Nature, Undines: Lessons from the Realm of the Water Spirits, and The Hermetic Tree of Life: Elemental Magic and Spiritual Initiation. These works combine narrative storytelling with practical exercises, offering readers insights into the qualities and wisdom of elemental beings. Through his writings, Mistele invites readers to explore the interconnectedness of all life and the transformative potential of engaging with the elemental kingdoms.​

Dr Peter Duchemin
Canadian tarot scholar and performance artist; creator of the 32-week Meta Magick Tarot curriculum blending Qabalistic patterning with calendar magic.

Virgil
Virgil is a contemporary Christian magician and author dedicated to distilling Franz Bardon’s Hermetic system into concise, accessible guides for modern practitioners. His work focuses on practical self-initiation and the cultivation of elemental equilibrium—a foundational practice in Bardon’s teachings. Virgil’s clear and structured approach has made his writings valuable resources for those seeking to embark on or deepen their Hermetic journey.​

One of his notable contributions is The Elemental Equilibrium: Notes on the Foundation of Magical Practice, which offers a thorough and easily understandable guide to establishing an elemental equilibrium. This work emphasizes the importance of balancing and purifying the elements constituting one’s soul and spirit, a crucial step in the path of magical development

The Franz Bardon Community (collective)
Global network of experienced Bardon practitioners producing interview anthologies and field reports that offer newcomers a living, peer-to-peer lineage.