Modern Lhp Practicianers Options

Are there any modern (as in still living) world renowned LHP practitioners? I like what Phil Hine is for Chaos Magick are there any for the LHP?

That’s a well thought out post, bym. I suppose I wasn’t overly precise or descriptive in my first post. So, I’ll try to explain my viewpoint a bit more clearly.

I, too, think it’s inaccurate to label someone’s body of work and/or magical goals as simply RHP or LHP. Obviously, the truth is somewhere in the middle. If there ever is someone that is wholly on one side or the other, then we’re dealing with an angel or a demon.

When I say LHP/RHP I mean that the majority of one’s work falls into one of these categories. To me, it’s the same as labeling someone “selfish” or “selfless” (or, with the stigma attached to LHP, “bad” or “good”). No one is always one thing or the other. We’re constantly wavering between one side and the other, wandering from one end of the spectrum to the other, as needed.

I agree with what some others have said – that RHP/LHP is really just a way to vaguely label someone’s ethics and goals when performing magic; the key word being “vaguely”. The path you subscribe to is largely independent of what type of magic you are performing.

I can see your point about younger would-be practitioners flocking to the ideals generally associated with the LHP. However, in my opinion, there’s a difference between these masses that would try to summon up riches for themselves or magically seduce the blonde in their science class and those that are truly seeking to learn and/or perform something.

Anyhow, I just feel that, over the years, the prominent members of the magical society have done quite a bit to discourage exploration of the LHP. As a result, it takes more effort to tread that direction – even if it’s only temporary. So, in addition to the stigma attached, you’ve got less material available to read and ponder.

I whole-heartedly agree with your summation of the “I want to do magic without all the work” mindset of a lot of the newcomers to the craft. I wonder if this is a relatively new phenomenon or if this has always been the case to a certain degree. I’m guessing the Internet is to blame for at least some of the issue.