“The best blood is of the moon, monthly: then the fresh blood of a child, or dropping from the host of heaven: then of enemies; then of the priest or of the worshippers: last of some beast, no matter what.”… Continue Reading
Coffee, tea, and chocolate are delicious and enjoyed by many Thelemites. They can provide a quick pick-me-up during the day, and a relaxing moment in the evening. Tea can help cope with cold symptoms like congestion and sore throat. Some physicians… Continue Reading
Today, May 22, is the Feast for Life of Harvey Milk. Born 1930 in born in Woodmere, New York, to Minerva Karns and William Milk, Harvey Milk was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the… Continue Reading
On May 18, 1949, musician Rick Wakeman was born in Perivale, Middlesex, England. While he is probably best known for his work in Yes, he has also produced a number solo works. In honor of his birthday, enjoy this recipe for… Continue Reading
Today, Monday, May 15, is National Chocolate Chip Day. While this may not be an official Thelemic Holy Day, it’s fair to say that a good number of Thelemites enjoy concoctions made from Theobroma cacao seeds. Today, we celebrate the… Continue Reading
In the United States, May 9 is National Butterscotch Brownie Day. While it isn’t an official Thelemic holiday, Butterscotch Brownies are delicious. In celebration, we join Steve Eats the Food Calendar to make a batch! 1/4 cup (half stick) butter 1 cup… Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. In Mexico, the date is observed… Continue Reading
According to Mother Earth Living, “Ancient Celts ate and drank heartily during their traditional fire festival on the eve of May Day, which celebrated the return of the light half of the year. From the fulachta fiaolha (cooking pits of… Continue Reading
Today is the 113th anniversary of the Invocation of Horus in Cairo in 1904. It is also (as of 10:28 UTC, 6:28 AM EDT) the equinox, and the first day of the new Thelemic Year: Annus Viii. In celebration, here’s… Continue Reading
The Thelemic Cookbook: Cooking with Correspondences by Sister Lita-Luise Chappell was written to provide specialized recipes for the Thelemic calendar of feast days. It offers a unique insight into foods by explaining their elements, ruling planets, astrological signs, and chakra attributions.… Continue Reading