The illusionary phenomena and the wonders of the astral planes are shown these aspirants and they are usually led through certain “initiations” that seem very marvelous and exalted. All this is intended to disarm their caution and succeeds in casting such a glamour over their minds that they are then easily led to believe all that is told them by these false teachers; in fact in a way they become so hypnotized that they will seldom listen to anyone who questions what they have been told.

From this it can be seen how easy it is to deceive and lead astray those who invade the psychic realms without true spiritual preparation; and that comes only after years of “living the life”—when such faculties open naturally, as Jesus taught. The astral realm is called the “realm of illusion,” and without spiritual understanding, which alone gives discrimination, even those having a high intellectual knowledge of occult things are often fooled—by being fed just the things they want of an occult nature.

It is in the astral realm that the brothers of the shadow dwell and work, where, with their ability to assume any identity at will—even that of a Brother of Light, they appear to psychic aspirants and tell them what suits their purpose, and soon have them at their mercy,—if they are not fortified by the aforesaid spiritual understanding, which brings them the help and guidance of the Brothers of Light.

Naturally as Anti-christ it has been the business of Satan from the very beginning to reach into every department of life, in order to subvert every possible soul with his sophistries and fallacies. Consequently his influence is seen by those whose spiritual eyes are open, manipulating thrones and governments, controlling heads of banks, commerce and industries, debasing the judiciary, the legal and