Recommended Reading
Here are excellent starting points for becoming a true vigilant citizen. Most of these books provide raw, unfiltered information from the source and were not intended for the masses to begin with. They represent the core documentation behind this site’s reasearch.

The Secret Teachings of All Ages
This is easily the most complete and informative book on occult symbolism. Based on impeccable research and extensive knowledge of secret societies, this near-encyclopedic work covers everything from Ancient Egypt to the Founding Fathers and everything in between. I’ve written an entire article dedicated to it and its enigmatic author, Manly P. Hall.

How The Illuminati Create An Undetectable Total Mind Controlled Slave
This is the most complete (and disturbing) reference work on Mind Control and Monarch Programming. Reading it is like taking a trip into the sick, sadistic, horrific world of Mind Control. It mentions the organizations involved in it, programming sites, the way it works, and much more.

Morals and Dogma
Albert Pike is not only an important (yet controversial) figure in American history, he is one of the most influential Freemasons ever. Until 1964, his book "Morals and Dogma" was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree of the Scottish Rite. In this work, Pike refers to Lucifer as "he who bears the Light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual or selfish Souls." In other words, this book, orignally written for initiates, reveals the Luciferian core of Masonry.

Anacalypsis
Described as a "treasure of knowledge," Anacalypsis is a monumental book on the origins of ancient religions and occult traditions. Proof of its importance: Manly P. Hall and Albert Pike cited this book in their work as it reflects the world view of secret societies. Originally published in 1836, this dense, complex and extensive work, is an unfiltered and uncompromising monument of research that is rarely found today.

Secret Societies and Psychological Warfare
This important book explains the alchemical significance of mega-rituals conceived to transform society forever. It analyzes past events, such as the JFK assassination and even Jack the Ripper, from an occult standpoint.

Behold a Pale Horse
Bill Cooper was a trailblazer in exposing the occult elite and its globalist schemes (before he got shot to death). In this 1991 classic "Behold a Pale Horse), the former U.S. Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member exposes government black ops, mind control, the New World Order and UFO coverups.

Matrix of Power
Jordan Maxwell is another trailblazer in the field of occultism, sybolism, ancient religions and astrotheology. From a family of "high-ranking insiders," Maxwell has brought forth information that is now the basis of modern conspiracies. "Matrix of Power" is one of his seminal works that go to the core of his research.

Propaganda
Originally written in 1928, "Propaganda" remains highly relevant today. It explains how the "conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses" is orchestrated by an "unseen government." Considered to be the father of public relations Bernays viewed the general population as a herd that needed to be steered through mass media. The elite still believes this today.

Duncan's Ritual and Monitor
Intended for Masonic initiates, this 19th century reference guide breaks down the rituals, symbolism and ceremonies of the Blue Lodge Degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason) as well as the Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch degrees. Several diagrams used on this site as references to illustrate Masonic rituals and handsigns and rituals originate from this book.

Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual
The impact of Eliphas Levi on Western occultism cannot be understated. It was in this book that the classic depiction of Baphomet first seen. Furthermore, other concepts, such as the association between the inverted pentagram and black magic were popularized by this very work. From the Kaballah, to necromancy without forgetting bewtichment and black magic, this work goes to the core of occultism and does not shy away from its dark side.

1984
This book is referenced everywhere to the point that it became a tired cliché. However, this does not mean that the book is not mind bending as it keeps getting more frightingly accurate as years go by. Numerous quotes from this book can be used to describe what is happening now and one can wonder is this book is not, in fact, a blueprint for a new world order.

The Holy Bible
The fundamental book of Christianity. It is also an all-important work in occult schools such as Freemasonry – especially the Old Testament and the Book of Revelation. Both are said to be “encoded” with esoteric teachings.

The Vigilant Citizen Articles Compilation (2024 Edition)
This massive e-book contains all of the best articles published on The Vigilant Citizen since its launch in 2008. It contains 251 articles spread over 4,000 fully illustrated pages. Own forever all of the important information contained on this site without relying on the internet.