Category: Occult

Picatrix: The Ancient Arabian Book of Astrology and Occult Magic

The Picatrix is an ancient Arabian book of astrology and occult magic dating back to the 10th or 11th century, which has gained notoriety for […]

Here’s 9 Great Movies About Magick and the Occult

In honor of Halloween, here’s a roundup of none great films about magick and the occult. Obvious choices Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, as well as […]

The Victorian Occult Revival in West Yorkshire

Forming a sad, decaying conurbation on the eastern fringe of the South Pennines, today Bradford and the neighbouring town of Keighley scarcely seem the most […]

Occult London and Marylebone’s Wizards

London continues to thrive as an enduring mecca for occult studies and groups. Today, salons and bookstores such as Treadwell’s and Atlantis attract hundreds of […]

The most stunning Occult Photos!

During the Victorian era and the early 20th century, occultism swept across America and Europe. The movement centered on the belief that life continues after […]

Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll

This epic cultural and historical odyssey, due out in hardcover on October 16, reveals the powerful influence of occult traditions on rock and roll ~ […]

History of the occult: Magic calendar by Austin de Croze and Manuel Orazi.

These calendar pages come from the rare book Calendrier Magique, which was printed in France in 1895 in a small run of 777 copies. The […]

WILLIAM MORTENSEN – EARLY 1900s OCCULT PHOTOGRAPHY

Skilled in the photographic genre of pictorialism Mortensen created romantic imagery with almost painting like effects. The son of Danish immigrants he was born in […]

Secrets of the philosopher’s stone for sale

When the makers of the Harry Potter franchise used Alnwick Castle to film, they no doubt viewed it as the ideal magical exterior for Hogwarts […]

Sex, drugs, knives and devil worship – the crazy story of 20s socialite Betty May Golding

The Tiger Woman was the original wild child – a singer and dancer who had a string of lovers, bewitched the world’s greatest artists and […]

Occult Philosophy and Politics: Why John Dee wrote his Compendious Rehearsal in November 1592

John Dee’s autobiographical Compendious rehearsal, written in November 1592, not only reveals the closeconnection between occult philosophy and high Elizabethan politics through its contents, but […]

Dr Dee’s magic

The British Museum has a number of objects associated with the Elizabethan mathematician, astrologer and magician John Dee 1527-1608/9. After his death, some of Dee’s […]

The Superman Curse

Everyone should be familiar with the character and his origin story, his costume and alter-ego, as well as the ensemble of supporting characters in his […]

The Occult and the Telephone

Telephones were once new, and when they were, they were magical. Not in that Jobsian way of being magical, but like, actually a bit touched […]

Gerald Gardner: Legacy of the ‘father of witchcraft’

A blue plaque is being unveiled in Dorset at the former home of Gerald Brosseau Gardner. He is regarded by many as the “father of […]

World’s Oldest Man Alexander Imich Dies At 111

The world’s oldest man, a Polish-born immigrant to the US who survived a Soviet gulag, has died at the age of 111.The New York Times […]

Giggle-Inducing Fake Occult Items and Specimens

Enjoy some ghastly and ridiculous bits of occult fakery… read more Giggle-Inducing Fake Occult Items and Specimens | Stuff to Blow Your Mind.

When magic meets logic: Can Juju win Africa the World Cup?

Some tales told of the occult are pretty nasty and quite difficult to believe, while others may sound like mere ear-tickling fantasy.Whether truly malicious or […]

Meet the real monster of Loch Ness

TO many he was seen as the real monster of Loch Ness.Aleister Crowley is most famously known for being a master of the occult, as […]

When Rose Kelly heard voices

Aleister Crowley was determined to impress his new wife, Rose nee Kelly. For their honeymoon he planned a world tour. He showed off his big […]

10 Important Nineteenth Century Occultists & Magicians

Last year I put together a few articles spotlighting the 25 Most Influential People in the Development of Modern Paganism. It was fun and was […]

The Last Broadcast #1 Reviews, Credits, and Discussion

  WHY WE LOVE IT: Ever wonder what’s behind that “No Trespassing” sign? We do! Co-creators André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark takes us deep into […]

An Excerpt From Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, and The Wickedest Man in the World

Here is an excerpt from my new book, Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, and The Wickedest Man in the World Tarcher/Penguin. In it I […]

The Victorian supernatural

Roger Luckhurst challenges the idea of the 19th century as one of secularisation, exploring the popularity of mesmerism, spiritualism and ‘true’ ghost stories in the […]

Strange Days: T. Rexstacy and Marc Bolan of T. Rex

The music of Marc Bolan is full of references to witches, Beltane walks, Pan, magickal moons, and a whole host of other esoteric elements. Instead […]