Temple of the Silver Star is pleased to announce the first paperback edition of Volume One of the collected writings of Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler): “The Thoth Tarot, Astrology, & Other Selected Writings.” First published in 2010 as a limited… Continue Reading
The Sixth International European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism Conference: Western Esotericism and deviance is now underway in University of Erfurt, Germany and runs through this Saturday, June 3. According to the ESSWE site the Conference’s theme is:… Continue Reading
Three Hands Press, the publishing arm of the Cultus Sabbati, has announced its latest publication: East Anglian Witches and Wizards by Michael Howard. being issued July 2017. Their announcement states: “In 1643 several men and women appeared in court at… Continue Reading
May 29 – Harry Smith’s Birthday Harry Smith brought me to New York in the 90’s in search of his Enochian Watchtowers and his magical art and inspiration and it is serendipitous to be in NYC on his birthday… Continue Reading
Originally released in December 2016 (see our coverage here), Karl Germer: Selected Letters 1929-1962 has been updated with an eight-page index which significantly aids in finding specific topics in this 400-page volume. Edited by David Shoemaker, Andrew Ferrell, and Stefan… Continue Reading
In 1836 some boys out rabbit hunting found nine tiny coffins that were around 3 to 4 inches long in a small cave. Four of the coffins were stacked on top of four more with one stacked on top. Inside… Continue Reading
Being in the OTO for 30 years has allowed me to hear a number of great members lecture. One particular member has entertained us for three decades, that is Brother Lon Milo DuQuette. Thanks to modern technology due to YouTube,… Continue Reading
The Electoral College of U.S. Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis has launched its own blog, reporting on the actions taken at its quarterly meetings and more. Their announcement reads as follows: Peace, Tolerance, Truth; Salutation on all Points of… Continue Reading
Last month saw the publication by Topaz House of an anthology of the the writing of 19th century magician Robert Smith. According to the Amazon description: “Robert Cross Smith (1795-1832) was an astrologer, magician, and geomancer. Smith founded the periodicals,… Continue Reading
According to Wikipedia, today is Beltane: “…the anglicised name for the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland,… Continue Reading