The seventh Biennial Conference of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE), is scheduled for next week July 2-4 and is being held at the University of Amsterdam. The event’s website states: “The history of Western Esotericism… Continue Reading
“Witches have power on their own terms. They have agency. They create. They praise. They commune with the spiritual realm, freely and free of any mediator.” –Pam Grossman What is a witch, anyway? Why do more people seem to self-identify… Continue Reading
The Telegraph reported on Monday that a excavators discovered a marble head, probably belonging to a statue of Dionysos, near the remains of the ancient Roman Forum. A quote from the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum reads: “The face is… Continue Reading
Late last year, Three Rooms Press published Don’t Hide the Madness: William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg. Ginsberg was MANY things including a patron of EGC Bishop Harry Smith. William S. Burroughs was not known as a working mage…… Continue Reading
Black Flame International has announced the speakers who’ll be presenting at its October conference in Montreal, which will run from October 11-13. The event’s site states: “A coterie of esotericists, magickal practitioners, and occult inspired artists are producing this unique… 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
Poetry reading of Concerning the Philosopher’s Stone by John Gower. John Gower (c. 1330 – October 1408) was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and the Pearl Poet, and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is remembered primarily… 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
Today is April Fools’ Day. According to the History Channel: Although April Fools’ Day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools’… Continue Reading
While we can neither confirm nor deny whether any person is an initiate of Ordo Templi Orientis, rumors of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page’s status as a ceremonial magician and a Thelemite have circulated for decades. The stories were no… Continue Reading