Fascinating article in Massimo Introvigne’s journal Bitter Winter by the maestro himself, discussing the Theosophical artist Ilona Harima. It begins: In 2001, an exhibition at the Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki “rediscovered” the Finnish artist Ilona Harima (1911–1986), whose work… Continue Reading
We haven’t posted much about archaeology for a while but came across notices about new theories regarding the origins and migrations of the Indo-European peoples based on linguistic and DNA studies. Here’s the abstract: The Yamnaya archaeological complex appeared around… Continue Reading
The New Orleans Healing Center is hosting a Sacred Music Festival SATURDAY, March 22nd. The schedule of events is 10am – 12pm Peace Walk Starting At St. Roch Park 12pm – 7:30pm Main Event At New Orleans Healing Center 2372… Continue Reading
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. As you have likely heard, there is an unusually large outbreak of measles in certain U.S. locations at this time. Measles is an extremely infectious disease–it spreads more effectively… Continue Reading
Here’s an intriguing article published at the journal Bitter Winter, that regularly addresses issues of religious freedom vs. suppression. This one looks at Movement for Spiritual Integration into the Absolute group. It begins: In November 2023 the French police launched multiple… Continue Reading
Podcaster Maevius Lynn interview noted Thelemites David Shoemaker and Richard Kaczynski. The posted description says: I have the pleasure and honor of hosting an insightful Q&A discussion between Dr. David Shoemaker and Dr. Richard Kaczynski, two pillars of the Thelemic… Continue Reading
Reuters report the discovery of frescoes in the ruins of Pompeii depicting Dionysian initiation rituals. The article begins: Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices in the ancient city before it… Continue Reading
The Frater Superior’s Representative of Deutschland, Frater Asotos, brought to our attention the the recent passing of Georg Dehn, the Leipzig publisher who brought out the most recent translation of The Book of Abramelin. https://redwheelweiser.com/book/the-book-of-abramelin-9780892542147/. Georg passed away last week… Continue Reading
UK-based occult publishing house Hadean Press has announced a new publiciation. The Black Raven: A Study in the Folk Necromancy of Early Modern Germany by Alexander Cummins and Brian Johnson. The posted description says: The Black Raven: A Study in… Continue Reading
Thelema, NOW! has posted a new podcast episode. Listen to it here: https://oto-usa.org/main/podcast/. In this episode, Thelema, NOW! host Harper Feist interviews Joseph Peterson, about “Mysteriorum Libri Quinque: Dr. John Dee’s Five Books of Mysteries.” This book from the 16th… Continue Reading