If you're looking for more modern perspectives on sacred sex, other popular titles include The Art of Sexual Magic by Margot Anand or Modern Sex Magick by Donald Michael Kraig. The Tree of Ecstasy: An Advanced Manual of Sexual Magic
: Ashcroft-Nowicki argues that sex was once inseparable from religion in the ancient world. The book aims to strip away modern taboos and "cursing of the flesh" to return sex to its status as a creative, divine energy. The Tree of Ecstasy: An Advanced Manual of Sexu...
: Originally published by Thorsons (1991) and later Weiser Books (1999). If you're looking for more modern perspectives on
: The "Tree" in the title refers to the Kabbalistic Tree of Life . The author maps sexual practices and rituals onto this system, using its various paths and spheres ( Sephiroth ) as a guide for spiritual ascent through ecstasy. What’s Inside? : Originally published by Thorsons (1991) and later
: Beyond the "magic" aspect, the book touches on using sexual energy for self-healing and achieving altered states of consciousness. Quick Facts