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
This past Summer, CannabisCulture.com posted some musings by Chris Bennett that arose during his research for a book Aleister Crowley and the ‘Herb Dangerous’; A History of Cannabis in Thelema. In part the posting states: “As Wagner was a big influence… Continue Reading
The organizers of the Trans-States conference have announced that the sophomore conference will be titled, “Trans- States: The art of revelation” and held at University of Northampton, in the U.K. September 13 & 14th, 2019 and are calling for proposals… Continue Reading
A couple years ago, Vice posted an article on former OTO member Sallie Ann Glassman who’s devoted herself to Vodou and community activism in New Orleans’ 9th Ward aka “The Bywater” to well heeled immigrants. Among the points touched on… Continue Reading
Wowzers! Just in time for the Solstice gift giving! Weiser Antiquarian has posted a catalogue of grimoires. Titles included: ANONYMOUS ( Translated by A.J.S.D.R.L.F.G. ). The Black Pullet. Science of Magical Talisman [ La Poule Noire ]. Boston, MA: WeiserBooks, 2000. Reprint. Softcover. Octavo.… Continue Reading
The New York Historical Society in Manhattan — located at 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 — has launched an exhibition on the History of Magic, in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the publication of the first Harry… Continue Reading
Thelema, NOW! has posted another new episode, Sister Hattie Quinn’s lecture at the last National OTO CONvention. Titled, “Revolution and Revelation: The Magic of Benjamin Franklin,” her presentation was quite an eye-opener, discussing this brilliant, and persnickety Founding Father. “Benjamin… 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
Due out this coming May from U.K. publisher Lewis Masonic is a new collection called The Art and Science of Initiation featuring a chapter by noted occult author Richard Kaczynski “Initiation into Aleister Crowley’s Magick,” which discusses O.T.O. and A∴A∴ . The… Continue Reading
Amy Hale is an anthropologist and writer specializing in the occult, the esoteric and other liminal people, places, and things. She serve ass the Co-Chair of the Contemporary Pagan Studies Unit of the American Academy of Religion conference, which is… Continue Reading