This new book from Phil Hine subtitled, ‘Chakras and Western Esotericism,’ traces the ways in which modern ideas about chakras differ from their initial iterations in tantric traditions.
 
A combination of research and experience that aims to bridge a gap often overlooked in modern occult circles, this is a book that examines the ways in which chakras came into the practice of contemporary Western magic structures and what that truly means. Hine challenges and invites readers to question their idea of chakras and why they have become so prominent in Western practice, highlighting how many coming into Western occultism, himself included, accept information without always knowing the complete history or context it originates from. This book is divided into four parts with clearly labelled subsections to guide the reader through as many aspects of the use of chakras in Western occultism as possible, providing history and context.
 
London, Twisted Trunk, 2024. Paperback, 162 pages. New.