James Wasserman, American writer and occultist, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18th, surrounded by family. Wasserman was born in 1948. After attending Antioch College, he spent several years traveling in the U.S. in search of spiritual teaching, studying with… Continue Reading
“Establish thyself firmly in the equilibrium of forces, in the centre of the Cross of Elements, that Cross from whose centre the Creative World issued in the birth of the dawning Universe.” – Liber Librae Do what thou wilt… Continue Reading
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law What it was like to be a direct student of Aleister Crowley’s is a question often answered negatively. After all, the man has a reputation of being cruel… Continue Reading
Episode 5 of Sharron Kraus’ Preternatural Investigations podcast is called 2 Ways of Thinking About The Past. The posted description says: In which an examination of M.R. James’ approach to writing ghost stories leads to a distinction between two ways… Continue Reading
Nice reflection on some of German author Herman Hesse’s philosophical ruminations: “Character — the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life — is the source from which self-respect springs,” Joan Didion wrote in her timeless essay on self-respect. And yet this… Continue Reading
It’s part of the modern occult stereotype that ya gotta love Tool, right? And why not. So… I figger you’d wanna read this recent interview with Maynard James Keenan on diverse topics. These include the October 30 livestreamed record release… Continue Reading
I don’t have to tell Crowleyphiles that Aleister loved Islamic/Arabic culture. He honeymooned in Cairo (where he received Liber XXXI). He extolled its “masculine” values, adopted Arabic dress on occasion, had a number of intimacies with Arabic men and adopted… Continue Reading
The Autumn 2020 issue of Agapé, the official newsletter of U.S. Grand Lodge O.T.O., is now available. Note that, as was previously announced, printed copies of Agapé are no longer mailed to members of U.S.G.L. This and all previous issues… Continue Reading
Crowleymass 2020, hosted from Soma Institute BC October 12th, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm PST Featured speakers Richard Kaczynski, author of Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley Lon Milo DuQuette, author of The Magick of Aleister Crowley: A Handbook of… Continue Reading
Here’s video of the Dalai Lama’s Lecture: Essence of True Eloquence & Entering the Middle Way – Day 1. His next lecture will be live on YouTube tonight at 11:30PM EDST. The posted notice says: “Day 1 of His Holiness the… Continue Reading