Erscheint: Februar 2027
Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
The Occult David Bowie
The Starman's Gnostic Odyssey from Trauma to Transcendence
Verlag:
Simon & Schuster UK Ltd Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P34799331
EAN: 9798888505496
Erscheint: Februar 2027
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 31.25
Beschreibung
Exploring David Bowie’s path of spiritual transformation and self-knowledge Illuminates how Bowie’s music, personas, and personal struggles reflect core Gnostic principles and the quest for awakening Details the influence of Jungian psychology, shamanic traditions, and esoteric philosophy on Bowie’s artistic evolution and spiritual practice Unveils the mystery of Bowie’s enigmatic Blackstar death ceremony, a Gnostic ritual of cosmic communionThe Occult Davie Bowie is a unique study of David Bowie’s journey from a traumatic childhood in post-war Britain to his emergence as a global icon. Miguel Conner reveals how each stage of Bowie’s evolution mirrors the Gnostic quest for self-knowledge and liberation. Each of Bowie’s personas—including Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom, and the Thin White Duke—function as archetypal representations of psychological and spiritual transformation. Bowie’s engagement with Gnostic mysticism informed his art—culminating in his Blackstar death ceremony, which functions as a spiritual technology for transformation. Conner unveils Bowie’s life as a wounded healer immersed in Gnostic concepts like the divine spark, the counterfeit spirit, and Shadow integration, offering readers accessible tools for understanding and applying these principles in daily life. Conner shows how Bowie’s practices of self-mythologizing, persona creation, and music as ritual can support self-discovery and healing—using approachable models that help navigate trauma, addiction, and the challenges of identity to illuminate your own search for meaning, healing, and transformation.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Miguel Conner
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2027
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 328