Eliphas Levi, also known as Abbé Louis Constant, was a prominent figure in the world of magic during the 19th century. He was a French occultist, author, and ceremonial magician who had a profound impact on the development of occult and esoteric traditions. Levi's work focused on the study and practice of magic, incorporating elements from various disciplines such as astrology, Kabbalah, and tarot. He believed that magic was a science that could unlock the mysteries of the universe and enable individuals to connect with higher spiritual realms. One of the central ideas in Levi's teachings was the concept of the "as above, so below," which states that the microcosm reflects the macrocosm, and vice versa. This philosophy emphasized the interconnectedness of all things and the idea that an understanding of the universe could be attained through the study of oneself and the natural world.
Yasmina's original eyes were yellow. I replaced them with the blue eyes from the Bratzillaz glow-in-the-dark Meygana doll. I think she looks gorgeous with the blue eyes! I'm really pleased with how she's turned out.
UPDATE TO MY FIRST BRATZILLAZ POST By the way, I just updated my original post about how to change out Bratzillaz eyes with new info, because I discovered if you turn the eyes over and look very closely, there is a tiny R or L on the backside of each eye to help you position them so you don t end up with wonky eye. UPDATE TO MY FIRST BRATZILLAZ POST By the way, I just updated my original post about how to change out Bratzillaz eyes with new info, because I discovered if you turn the eyes over and look very closely, there is a tiny R or L on the backside of each eye to help you position them so you don t end up with wonky eye.
This philosophy emphasized the interconnectedness of all things and the idea that an understanding of the universe could be attained through the study of oneself and the natural world. Levi's most significant contribution to the world of magic was his development of the modern Tarot deck, which he believed was a powerful tool for divination and spiritual growth. He assigned specific meanings to each card, connecting them to the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and astrological symbols.
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I've been customizing Bratzillaz again. Mostly it's been switching around eyeballs, but I also took some tweezers to the derpy-looking bangs of this girl up above. She is/was Magic Night Out Yasmina. She came with bangs that were a totally different color than the rest of her hair (a light lavender), and I thought she'd look better without them. She's wearing a headband in this picture because I'm currently waiting on some hair from dollyhair.com to do a partial re-root along her hairline where the bangs were. I figured out her hair is a 50-50 mix of "Vineyard Violet" saran and "Midnight Blue" saran. These are the color names used on dollyhair.com. The colors might be called something different on restoredoll.com. That site uses different names for their saran hair, and I have no idea what the colors are called on their site.
Yasmina's original eyes were yellow. I replaced them with the blue eyes from the Bratzillaz glow-in-the-dark Meygana doll. I think she looks gorgeous with the blue eyes! I'm really pleased with how she's turned out.
Another Bratzillaz dollie that got new eyes is the one called Cloetta (left), that you saw me working on in my last post about these dolls, here . She's the one that was going to get side-glancing blue eyes, but then I ended up losing the matching eye inside my couch. LOL. Well, after that happened, I went on a quest around town to find another cheap Meygana doll so I could get the eyes from her to put in Cloetta. Sigh. I went to three different stores, and they've all been sold out of the Meyganas for the past week. In fact, I think word got around that the Bratzillaz were all on sale, because they've all been selling out fast lately here.
I ended up using the metallic silver eyes from a Bratzillaz Switch-a-Witch set for Cloetta instead. I like them on her. She definitely has character!
Lastly, I thought I'd show you a picture of the poor Switch-a-Witch that I stole the silver eyeballs from. This is the girl who came with those awesome silver metallic eyes now in Cloetta. After I stole her silver eyes, I ended up putting Yasmina's original yellow eyes in her instead. (Ya know . Yasmina . from the top picture.) She looks really evil with the yellow eyes! Yikes! Sorry, but I really don't like these Switch-a-Witch sets. I don't like the faces to be half one color and half another. If they came out with Switch-a-Witches that had solid-colored skin, I might like them. Just not my thing, I guess.
If you don't know what a Switch-a-Witch is, it's essentially a dismantled bald Bratzillaz doll that you put together yourself, which can wear wigs.
UPDATE TO MY FIRST BRATZILLAZ POST:
By the way, I just updated my original post about how to change out Bratzillaz eyes with new info, because I discovered if you turn the eyes over and look very closely, there is a tiny "R" or "L" on the backside of each eye to help you position them so you don't end up with wonky eye. I didn't even notice the tiny letters at first, because I'm blind as a bat. :)
Another Bratzillaz dollie that got new eyes is the one called Cloetta (left), that you saw me working on in my last post about these dolls, here . She's the one that was going to get side-glancing blue eyes, but then I ended up losing the matching eye inside my couch. LOL. Well, after that happened, I went on a quest around town to find another cheap Meygana doll so I could get the eyes from her to put in Cloetta. Sigh. I went to three different stores, and they've all been sold out of the Meyganas for the past week. In fact, I think word got around that the Bratzillaz were all on sale, because they've all been selling out fast lately here.
This system of interpretation is still widely used in Tarot readings today. In addition to his work on the Tarot, Levi also wrote several influential books on magic and the occult, including "Transcendental Magic" and "The History of Magic." His writings explored topics such as ritual magic, spiritual development, and the power of symbols and sigils. Despite his significant contributions to the world of magic, Levi's teachings were not universally accepted during his lifetime. He faced criticism from both religious authorities and skeptics who viewed magic as illegitimate or dangerous. However, his work continued to influence later occultists and esoteric traditions, such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Theosophical Society. Eliphas Levi's impact on the world of magic can still be felt today. His ideas and teachings continue to inspire and guide those who seek to explore the mysteries of the universe and connect with higher spiritual realms. His emphasis on the interconnectedness of all things and the power of symbolism and ritual remains a central tenet in many occult and esoteric practices..
Reviews for "The Enigmatic Life of Eliphas Levi: From Priest to Magician"
- John - 1 star - I found "Eliphas Levi and the world of magic" to be a complete disappointment. The storyline was disjointed and confusing, making it hard for me to connect with the characters. The writing style was also lackluster, with repetitive descriptions that became tiresome to read. Overall, I did not enjoy this book and would not recommend it to others.
- Sarah - 2 stars - "Eliphas Levi and the world of magic" had an intriguing concept, but it fell short in its execution. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the plot lacked depth and development. I found myself constantly bored and struggled to stay engaged in the story. Additionally, the characters were one-dimensional and their actions didn't always make sense. Overall, I was disappointed by this book and wouldn't consider reading more from this author.
- Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Eliphas Levi and the world of magic," but unfortunately, it failed to meet my expectations. The writing felt pretentious and overly flowery, which hindered my enjoyment of the story. The plot also felt underdeveloped and lacked a strong direction. I found myself losing interest and had to force myself to finish the book. While some may enjoy the mystical themes, I personally did not find it engaging or captivating.