This passed Saturday, January 23, marked the beginning of the period of intense parading through the streets of New Orleans celebrating Carnival – a time generally given over to pleasures of the flesh (“Carne”) – which will run through “Mardi… Continue Reading
AL (Liber Legis) The Book of the Law sub figura XXXI, Chapter 1, Line 51: Be goodly therefore: dress ye all in fine apparel; eat rich foods and drink sweet wines and wines that foam! Also, take your fill and… Continue Reading
In sex magick workings what’s being harnessed is the energy of ecstasy which is considered as much a manifestation of Divine presence as of physical response. So the notion of practices that detract from, let alone eliminate the intense pleasure… Continue Reading
Ania Orzech announced the unveiling of the new website for Shangri-La Oasis in the Valley of Gdańsk, Poland. Yes, it’s all in Polish, but anyone can appreciate the pictures and design. http://shangrila.oto-pl.org/
David Bowie died at age 69 on January 10, 2016. A veritable library of articles, tributes, remembrances and such have appeared since. A few mention his erstwhile interest in the occult. A lot of these are pretty tenuous but there’s a… Continue Reading
John Dee painting originally had circle of human skulls, x-ray imaging reveals “Enigmatic Tudor polymath known in his day as ‘the Queen’s conjuror’ is subject of exhibition at Royal College of Physicians Hidden beneath a painting of the enigmatic Tudor… Continue Reading
Seems like everyone is trying to work out what the Occult Art Explosion in NY is all about? Strange Magic: Why occult-based art is about to cross your radar (if it hasn’t already) “This week, NYU’s WSE80 Gallery, next to… Continue Reading
Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World 21 January – 21 August 2016, free entry The University of Manchester Library Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped… Continue Reading
In honor of the life of David Bowie, Peter Bebergal has posted the complete section on the magic of his music from the book Season of the Witch to Medium. https://medium.com/@kidamazo/the-magic-and-mystery-of-david-bowie-455f1edffa0f#.41b8aky7h
In Liber AL vel Legis III: 44, the Scarlet Woman is enjoined to: “But let her raise herself in pride! Let her follow in my way! Let her work the work of wickedness! Let her kill her heart! Let her… Continue Reading