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Al Billings thesis available as free download
Al Billings has been active on Internet occult study groups for as long as I can remember, and his Masters thesis is finally online as a free PDF download.
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was a 19th century English society engaged in the creation of a systematic form of western esotericism. Its founders created [...]
Print overrun of Picatrix Volume One
Ouroboros Press, the publishers of Fine Esoteric Books, write:
During a recent inventory at the bindery we discovered that the printer supplied us with an overrun of printed sheets, enough for a total of 50 more books. These are the last remaining copies of the book and these will be issued in two Out-of-Series versions as [...]
Satanist’s ex-wife wants him to take daughters to Christian church
One of Jamie Meyer’s ex-wives is citing his religious affiliation with the Church of Satan as the main reason an Indiana judge should restrict his visitation time to allow his three youngest daughters to attend Christian church.
And here we thought the whole “persecute Satanists in court” in America was a thing of the past…
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Fallout of O.T.O. trademark case begins
Following our recent story on O.T.O. in the UK defending their trademark in the courts, the ramifications are starting to become clear. One of the other organisations which had been using the O.T.O name has just announced their intention of dissolving. In a web forum posting the group’s leader stated:
Due to the recent TM Case [...]
Meta-Magick
Philip Farber has been writing some ground-breaking magical work for a while, but his latest, Meta-Magick: The Book of Atem, looks like it could be very cool. Excerpts, including the Introduction by Douglas Rushkoff, are available at Reality Sandwich.
Fascinating new crop circle appears in Wiltshire
The unassuming county of Wiltshire in the West of England has been home to remarkable claims of alien visitation for decades, and more recently the hub of the crop circle phenomenon. A new circle that appeared there on June 1st has been causing excitement among devotees of the genre. Extensive mathematical and astronomical analysis, as [...]
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Researchers say they’ve taken a significant stride forward in understanding how relaxation techniques such as meditation, prayer and yoga improve health: by changing patterns of gene activity that affect how the body responds to stress.
The changes were seen both in long-term practitioners and in newer recruits, the scientists said.
“It’s not all in your head,” said [...]
Wicca Magickal Beginnings
We’ve just recently spotted this book, which looks like a fascinating read…
Wicca Magickal Beginnings
A Study of the Possible Origins of the Rituals and Practices found in this modern tradition of pagan Witchcraft and Magick
By Sorita d’Este & David Rankine
PB, £14.99, 288pp, ISBN 1905297157
Publication date: 16 May 2008
The origins of the Wiccan Tradition have long been [...]
North Carolina in Satanic Worship prosecution?
Here we go again… The Charlotte Observer says:
Prosecutors have charged three people, including two ranking members of the Durham County Democratic Party, as part of an investigation into allegations of rape and kidnapping that prosecutors said involved satanic worship.
…Authorities have said little about the case outside of the information included in arrest warrants, which allege [...]
The Colours of Chaos
A day of seminars in London followed by an evening of rituals demonstrating Chaos Magick in action.
Saturday 6th September 2008
Day session 1100 - 1800
Evening session 1900 - 2200
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
(nearest tube: Holborn)
Tickets £23 daytime, £10 evening, £30 day + eve
Enquiries - info@coloursofchaos.net
