Showing posts with label Occult. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Occult. Show all posts

Saturday, March 15, 2025

John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age. Brian C. Wilson

John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age. Brian C. Wilson
John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age. Brian C. Wilson

 I'm reading through "John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age" by Brian C. Wilson.

John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age follows the spiritual sojourn of John E. Fetzer, a Michigan business tycoon. Born in 1901 and living most of his life in Kalamazoo, Fetzer parlayed his first radio station into extensive holdings in broadcasting and other enterprises, leading to his sole ownership of the Detroit Tigers in 1961. By the time he died in 1991, Fetzer had been listed in Forbes magazine as one of the four hundred wealthiest people in America. And yet, business success was never enough for Fetzer―his deep spiritual yearnings led him from the Christianity of his youth to a restless exploration of metaphysical religions and movements ranging from Spiritualism, Theosophy, Freemasonry, UFOology, and parapsychology, all the way to the New Age as it blossomed in the 1980s.

Author Brian C. Wilson demonstrates how Fetzer's quest mirrored those of thousands of Americans who sought new ways of thinking and being in the ever-changing spiritual movements of the twentieth century. Over his lifetime, Fetzer's worldview continuously evolved, combining and recombining elements from dozens of traditions in a process he called "freedom of the spirit." Unlike most others who engaged in a similar process, Fetzer's synthesis can be documented step by step using extensive archival materials, providing readers with a remarkably rich and detailed roadmap through metaphysical America. The book also documents how Fetzer's wealth allowed him to institutionalize his spiritual vision into a thriving foundation―the Fetzer Institute―which was designed to carry his insights into the future in hopes that it would help catalyze a global spiritual transformation.

John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age offers a window into the rich and complex history of metaphysical religions in the Midwest and the United States at large. It will be read with interest by those wishing to learn more about this enigmatic Michigan figure, as well as those looking for an engaging introduction into America's rapidly shifting spiritual landscape.
 

Friday, March 14, 2025

The Lesser Key of Solomon. Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson

The Lesser Key of Solomon. Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson
The Lesser Key of Solomon. Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson

 I'm reading through Joseph H. Peterson's edition of "The Lesser Key of Solomon."


Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments in the British Museum Library, Joseph Peterson's new presentation is the most complete and accurate edition of this famous magical grimoire.

A widely respected scholar and archivist of occult texts, Peterson goes to great length to establish the provenance of each part of
The Lessor Key of Solomon, and possible derivative works, including critical analyses of all major variations, utilizing fresh translations of earlier magical texts such as Johann Trithemius's Steganographia, The Archidoxes of Magic by Paracelsus, and newly discovered Hebrew manuscripts of the original Key of Solomon.

Abundantly illustrated, Peterson includes reproductions of the original magical circles, tools, and seals of the spirits with variations of certain drawings from various sources and notae missing from earlier editions.

This definitive edition of
The Lesser Key of Solomon includes:
  • Goetia—The ritual invocation of evil spirits and Solomons devices for binding them
    Theurgia Goetia—Continues the study of spirits that are “partly good and partly evil”
    Ars Paulina—Outlines the good spirits or angles governing the hours of the day and the signs of the zodiac. The text is purported to have been discovered by the Apostle Paul after he had been snatched up to heaven and includes “The Conjuration of the Holy Guardian Angel.”
    Ars Almadel—attributed to an Arab of the same name, this text describes twenty beneficial sprits that govern the zodiac
    Ars Notoria—With roots that go back to the 13th century Latin manuscripts, and probably even early oral traditions, this collection of orations and prayers in interspersed with magical words said to have mystical properties that can impart communion with God and knowledge of divine and human arts and sciences.
    Appendices, which include addenda found in the Sloan Manuscript 2731, Johan Weyer’s Psuedomonarchia demonum
    List of Sources
    Index 

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Theosophical Society. Portraits by Travis Simpkins

Theosophical Society. Portraits by Travis Simpkins
Theosophical Society. Portraits by Travis Simpkins


Theosophical Society
William Quan Judge
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Henry Steel Olcott
Charles Webster Leadbeater
Annie Besant
G.R.S. Mead

Portraits by Travis Simpkins


The Theosophical Society in America


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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Portraits by Travis Simpkins

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Portraits by Travis Simpkins
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Portraits by Travis Simpkins


Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
William Wynn Westcott
William Robert Woodman
Pamela Colman Smith
Arthur Edward Waite
Moina Mathers
S.L. MacGregor Mathers
Aleister Crowley
William Butler Yeats
Florence Farr
Allan Bennett
Israel Regardie
Dion Fortune
Paul Foster Case

Portraits by Travis Simpkins


The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

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Friday, February 28, 2025

John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
John Michael Greer
Author, Blogger and Astrologer
Occultist and Druid
Past Grand Archdruid
Ancient Order of Druids in America
32° Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


John Michael Greer


For more info, please visit:

ecosophia.net

and

aoda.org


John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. The Druidry Handbook. by Travis Simpkins
John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. The Druidry Handbook. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, February 27, 2025

G.R.S. Mead. Pistis Sophia. Gnosticism. Occult. Theosophical Society. Quest Society. by Travis Simpkins

G.R.S. Mead. Hermeticism. Gnosticism. Occult. Theosophical Society. Quest Society. by Travis Simpkins
G.R.S. Mead. Hermeticism. Gnosticism. Occult. Theosophical Society. Quest Society. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
G.R.S. Mead
George Robert Stow Mead
(1863 - 1933)
Historian, Writer and Translator
Member of the
Theosophical Society
Founder of the
Quest Society

by Travis Simpkins


G.R.S. Mead

For more info, please visit:
 
G.R.S. Mead. Pistis Sophia. Gnosticism. Occult. Theosophical Society. Quest Society. by Travis Simpkins
G.R.S. Mead. Pistis Sophia. Gnosticism. Occult. Theosophical Society. Quest Society. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Annie Besant. Theosophical Society. Theosophy. Clairvoyance. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Annie Besant. Theosophical Society. Theosophy. Occult. by Travis Simpkins
Annie Besant. Theosophical Society. Theosophy. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Annie Besant
(1847 - 1933)
Socialist, Theosophist, Educationalist
Campaigner for Indian Nationalism
President of the Indian National Congress (1917)
President of the Theosophical Society

by Travis Simpkins


Annie Besant


For more info, please visit:
Annie Besant. Theosophical Society. Theosophy. Occult. by Travis Simpkins
Annie Besant. Theosophical Society. Theosophy. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Israel Regardie. Qabalah. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Israel Regardie. Qabalah. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 
Israel Regardie 
Dr. Francis Israel Regardie 
born Francis Israel Regudy 
(1907 - 1985) 
Author and Occultist 
Ceremonial Magician 
Personal Secretary of Aleister Crowley 
Member of 
Stella Matutina, and offshoot of the 
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn 
Member of 
Societas Rosicruciana in America (SRIA) 
Known for the books: 
The Tree of Life 
A Garden of Pomegranates 
The Middle Pillar 
The Golden Dawn 
by Travis Simpkins



Israel Regardie - The Middle Pillar Exercise

Israel Regardie - Practice of the Presence


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Israel Regardie. Qabalah. The Tree of Life. The Golden Dawn. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Master Key to Riches. Napoleon Hill. New Thought

The Master Key to Riches. Napoleon Hill. New Thought
The Master Key to Riches. Napoleon Hill. New Thought

 I'm enjoying "The Master Key to Riches" by Napoleon Hill.

The Master-Key to Riches, a powerful formula for self-improvement, shows you how to harness the powers of your will and mind so that you can achieve mental happiness, business success, spiritual vitality and financial superiority.

Millions of readers all over the world are grateful to Dr. Napoleon hill for his now classic Think and Grow Rich. The Master-Key to Riches provides the key to why some people become successful and how you can become one of them. The Master Keyis a marvelous device which, once discovered, may be used to:

  • Open the door to sound health
  • Reveal the method by which every disadvantage and disappointment can be turned into advantages of priceless value
  • Open the door to love and romance
  • Renew the spirit of youth
  • Lift humble men to positions of power, fame and fortune
Based on the Andrew Carnegie formula for money making, The Master-Key to Riches describes in step-by-step detail the greatest practical philosophy of success. "Riches" means all riches--"not merely those represented by bank balances and material things," says Napoleon Hill in the introduction to this master-manual for personal achievement.

This amazing philosophy, culled from the success experiences of many of the world's most powerful and wealthy men, will show you how to succeed in any path of life, whether it be love, wealth, personal satisfaction, faith, or any number of other goals.

The material woven by Napoleon Hill into The Master-Key to Riches has the endorsement of many men whose names have become synonymous with great achievement in the fields of industry, finance and statesmanship.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley. Magick. Occult. Thelema

777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley. Magick. Occult. Thelema
777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley. Magick. Occult. Thelema

 "777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley" is a useful book of correspondences.

A unique collection of Qabalistic texts that includes Gematria, 777, and Sepher Sephiroth.

Gematria provides essential explanations of theoretical and practical Qabalistic number analysis and philosophy. “An Essay in Number,” also included, provides invaluable insights into key numbers as well as techniques and safeguards for practical magical workGematria was first published in The Equinox, vol. 1. no. 5.

777 itself contains, in concise tabulated form, an overview of symbolism of the major world religions, as well as the system of correspondence of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. In short, it is a complete magical and philosophical dictionary—a key to all religion and practical occultism—an amazing work whose value has been recognized through many editions since its first appearance in 1909 and subsequent enlargement in 1955.

The third text in this collection is 
Sepher Sephiroth, a unique dictionary listing hundreds of Hebrew words arranged by numerical value. It was compiled jointly by Aleister Crowley and Allan Bennett and first appeared in The Equinox, vol. 1, no. 8.
 

Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Author and Translator of Masonic and Esoteric Works. by Travis Simpkins

Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Author and Translator of Masonic and Esoteric Works. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful and Illustrious
Piers A. Vaughan
Author and Translator
of Masonic and Esoteric Works
Proprietor of Rose Circle Books
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ
Past Grand High Priest
Grand Chapter of the State of New York
Royal Arch Masons
Past Master of St. John's Lodge No. 1
Grand Lodge of New York
Member of the Society of Blue Friars
by Travis Simpkins


 The Purpose of Initiation in Freemasonry


 For more info, please visit:


Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Practical Magic. Papus. Gerard Encausse. Martinism. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

A couple travel to Sweden to visit their friend's rural hometown for its fabled midsummer festival, but what begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

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Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh
Midsommar. 2019. Paganism. Florence Pugh

 

Saturday, February 15, 2025

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

Four high school misfits who experiment with witchcraft must deal with the consequences of their newfound abilities

Having just moved to Los Angeles, Sarah (Robin Tunney) is an outsider at St. Benedict's Academy until she meets three other social outcasts. Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell) and Rochelle (Rachel True) will never fit in with the “in” crowd. But together with Sarah, they learn that being an outsider has its own kind of power. Nancy, Bonnie and Rochelle dabble in the occult, and when they notice Sarah has the powers of a natural witch, they talk her into joining their coven. With the addition of a fourth witch they find they can cast spells they couldn't before, and the teenage witches are suddenly not only able to get the attention, praise and love they have long been denied-but also to exact vengeance on classmates, parents and boyfriends. They learn, however, that everything comes with consequences. 

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The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell
The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

 

Friday, February 14, 2025

William Quan Judge. Co-founder. Theosophical Society. Occult. Mysticism. by Travis Simpkins

William Quan Judge. Co-founder. Theosophical Society. Occult. Mysticism. by Travis Simpkins
William Quan Judge. Co-founder. Theosophical Society. Occult. Mysticism. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
William Quan Judge
(1851 - 1896)
Mystic, Esotericist, Occultist
Co-Founder of the
Theosophical Society

by Travis Simpkins


Theosophical Society in America

For more info, please visit:

 

William Quan Judge. Co-founder. Theosophical Society. Occult. Mysticism. by Travis Simpkins
William Quan Judge. Co-founder. Theosophical Society. Occult. Mysticism. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders' strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child.

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The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland

The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland
The Wicker Man. 1973. Paganism. Witchcraft. Occult. Christopher Lee. Britt Ekland