Today in 1812, Sacagawea died at the age of 24. She is best known today as an interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 1800s, and little else is known about the rest of her life. History… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, December 13, is the feast day of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, also known as Frederick of Hohenstaufen. Frederick was born around 1194 e.v., the son of the Emperor Henry VI and the grandson of Frederick Barbarosa. During his… Continue Reading
As most ceremonial magicians know, there is power to be found in correspondences of colors, herbs, scents, and more. Different traditions may assign different meanings, but still, it’s not something one sees in the mainstream very often. Recently, however, Allure… Continue Reading
Hanukkah (or Chanukah, or many other spellings) began in the evening of Sunday, December 2, and ends in the evening of Monday, December 10. Whether you observe this particular holiday or not, some of the food and symbolism associated with… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, December 1, is the Feast of Sir Aleister Crowley. If you are reading this blog, you probably already know about Crowley, but if not, the Invisible Basilica of Sabazius tells us he was: “English poet, painter, mountaineer, magician, and… Continue Reading
Today, November 27, is Giving Tuesday in the United States. Starting 2012 on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their… Continue Reading
Sunday, 25 November is Feast of Edward Kelly (or Kelley — alternative spellings exist, as he lived before the time of standardized spelling). The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius describes the Gnostic Saint as: “Irish alchemist and magician. Kelly is best… Continue Reading
“The 18th-Century German thinker Adam Weishaupt would have been stunned if he had known his ideas would one day fuel global conspiracy theories, and inspire best-selling novels and blockbuster films,” says National Geographic. “Until he was 36, the vast majority… Continue Reading
According to The Liturgical Calendar for Thelemic Gnosticism by Tau Polyphilus, November 13 — tomorrow — is the Feast of Osiris. In The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius, we learn: Osiris is depicted as a human male with green skin, wearing… Continue Reading
Tomorrow (October 31) is the Feast of the Dragon, which can be celebrated with a ritual including three officers: the Magister Templi, the Virgin, and the Bull. Of course it’s also Halloween, a holiday traditionally celebrated with treats. For these… Continue Reading