Today, March 7, is the 31st anniversary of Divine’s death. Born Harris Glenn Milstead, Divine was a mainstay of John Waters films, notably “Multiple Maniacs,” “Pink Flamingos,” “Polyester,” and “Hairspray.” The Baltimore Sun says, “Even in death, Divine — the larger-than-life drag queen made famous… Continue Reading
March 3* is the Feast of Saladin, who died 825 years ago at Damascus, Syria. Saladin was a military and political leader who as sultan led Islamic forces against European Crusaders. His victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1187… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, February 22, is the Feast of Dame Doctor Anna Mary Bonus Kingsford. Born Anna Mary Bonus 16 September 1846 in Maryland Point, Stratford, she was one of the first English women to earn a degree in medicine. An animal… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 17 was the Feast of Saint Giordano Bruno, a martyr who was burned at the stake by the Inquisition. According to The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius, “During his lifetime, he managed to be excommunicated by the Catholics, Calvinists… Continue Reading
Would you believe that our romantic Valentine’s Day celebrations are rooted in animal sacrifices followed by floggings? NPR says, “From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, 14 February, is the Feast of Saint Valentinus, who founded the Valentinian sect of Gnostics. According to the Invisible Basilica of Sabazius: Valentinus was the most prominent and influential of the historical Christian Gnostics. The Valentinian system refined and elaborated… Continue Reading
Wednesday 13 February is the Feast of Saint Richard Wagner, a German musician and composer chiefly known for his operas. Thelemites may know, as noted in the Invisible Basilica of Sabazius, that “Crowley based his play ‘Tannhäuser’ on the libretto… Continue Reading
Today is February 6. On this day in 1508, Maximilian I was proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first Emperor in centuries not to be crowned by the Pope. In 1952 Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI, to… Continue Reading
“There are rituals of the elements and feasts of the times.” –AL II:36 Tomorrow, February 1, is Imbolc/Imbolg, a Gaelic festival that is also sometimes called Saint Brigid’s Day, celebrating the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring… Continue Reading
Today, 28 January is the Feast of Saint Carolus Magnus, also known Charlemagne, Karl der Grosse, and Carl the Great. While he is famous for his contributions to the Roman Catholic Church — he is Blessed, which is one step below… Continue Reading