Noted in the Thelemic Seasonal Calendar as the Feast of Cattle, Little and Big, the first of May is also called Beltane or May Day. All three feasts celebrate life bursting forth in the Spring, some with religious observation, some… Continue Reading
William Blake’s 1809 art exhibition wasn’t terribly successful. That may have been because it was in a tiny location over his family’s hosiery shop. Starting this September, however, Tate Britain will present “over 300 original watercolours, paintings and prints —… Continue Reading
“To worship me take wine and strange drugs whereof I will tell my prophet, & be drunk thereof! They shall not harm ye at all.” — AL II:22 Today is the feast of Albert Hoffman, who died just 11 years… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, 27 April, is the Feast of Sir Wilfred T. Smith. Wilfred Talbot Smith was born Frank Wenham 8 June 1885, the illegitimate son of a domestic servant and her employer in Tonbridge, Kent. He moved to Canada in 1907, where he began reading about Western esotericism. In January 1915… Continue Reading
Today, April 25, is the Feast of St. Manes. According to The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius, Manes was: Also known as Mani or Manichaeus; Persian philosopher and religious teacher, founder of the Gnostic religion of Manichaeism (see Chapter 201 of Liber Aleph). Crowley’s… Continue Reading
Screenrant says, “Though many of Sabrina‘s magical elements are invented by the writers, several have roots in real mythology. This adds an air of credibility to the show, though sometimes Sabrina misses the mark entirely.” So what’s accurate, and what’s completely made up?… Continue Reading
Today, April 23, is the Feast of Gnostic Saint Sir Richard Payne Knight. Wikpedia describes Knight as “… a classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist best known for his theories of picturesque beauty and for his interest in ancient phallic imagery.”… Continue Reading
Season 2 of “Strange Angel” premieres June 13 on CBS All Access. Produced by Ridley Scott, this series explores the life of John Whiteside “Jack” Parsons, rocket scientist, Thelemite, and magician. Deadline reports: At the end of season one, Parsons… Continue Reading
Newsweek reports that DNA analysis of remains compared to modern populations show that some Crusaders didn’t just wage war in the Holy Land, but also mixed genetically. The study, reported in the American Journal of Human Genetics, notes that “armies… Continue Reading
Debuting just last month, a Netflix original horror-drama series The Order combines secret societies, magic, and werewolves. You know, just a typical night at your local Camp, Oasis, or Lodge. If you’re a fan of The Magicians, this might be another show… Continue Reading