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What is White Magick? A Guide to Understanding the Right Hand Path

August 09, 2017

What is White Magick? A Guide to Understanding the Right Hand Path

What is white magick? Is there a positive side of the occult? Here's a handy guide to a term that's often thrown around but seldom well-defined.

This Insane Grimoire Offers the True Secrets of Magick… Sort Of

August 08, 2017

This Insane Grimoire Offers the True Secrets of Magick… Sort Of

This book of "Ancient Magick Spells of the Occult" is full of fake "spells," and may be the most hilarious grimoire of all time

The Strange Life of Austin Osman Spare, Chaos Magician

May 01, 2017

The Strange Life of Austin Osman Spare, Chaos Magician

Austin Osman Spare, a British outsider artist who died in the 1950s, was also the grandfather of Chaos Magick. Here's more about his often bizarre life.

Colin Wilson, Grandfather of the Occult, Wanted His Readers to Become Superhuman

April 28, 2017

Colin Wilson, Grandfather of the Occult, Wanted His Readers to Become Superhuman

The late English author Colin Wilson turned on a generation to the idea of becoming "more than human." Here's an introduction to the man himself.

Is Magic Real? Yes It Is… And It Can Radically Change Your Life

April 26, 2017

Is Magic Real? Yes It Is… And It Can Radically Change Your Life

Is magic real? Yes it—here's what magick truly is, why it's the world's most misunderstood spiritual path, and how it can positively change your life!

Judee Sill: The Brilliant Folk Singer Who Immersed Herself in the Occult, and Her Haunting Legacy

April 26, 2017

Judee Sill: The Brilliant Folk Singer Who Immersed Herself in the Occult, and Her Haunting Legacy

"The Donor" by Judee Sill is the heaviest, and best thing I have ever heard recorded, a fusion of Pythagoras, Aleister Crowley and more.

Aleister Crowley: Who Was the Wickedest Man in the World, Really?

April 24, 2017

"It's Crowley, Rhymes With Holy": Aleister Crowley is remembered as a symbol of occultism, Satanism and even evil. But who was the man behind the symbol?

William S. Burroughs’ 7 Occult Techniques for Smashing Reality

April 11, 2017

William S. Burroughs’ 7 Occult Techniques for Smashing Reality

William S. Burroughs spent a lifetime experimenting with the occult, magick and altering consciousness. Here's his seven favorite occult techniques.

What Was Isaac Newton’s Occult Research All About?

June 13, 2016

What Was Isaac Newton’s Occult Research All About?

One of the most influential thinkers of all time, Sir Isaac Newton led us into modern science. He also took quite an interest in the occult. Find out why.

Here’s 10 Epic Albums That Will Awaken You to Magick & the Occult

May 26, 2016

Here’s 10 Epic Albums That Will Awaken You to Magick & the Occult

Ten albums that will deeply alter your reality and bring a sense of magick and the other-worldly into your life (and no, they're not the obvious ones!)

How to Lucid Dream: A Comic Book Guide to Mastering Your Dreams

May 24, 2016

How to Lucid Dream: A Comic Book Guide to Mastering Your Dreams

A comic book guide on how to lucid dream, harness the incredible power of your unconscious mind, and become an absolute master of your dream life!

How I Stopped Being Agnostic… and Became a Gnostic

April 27, 2016

How I Stopped Being Agnostic… and Became a Gnostic

In a world that presents religion and atheism as the only possible outlooks on life—and pits them against each other—I rebelled by becoming a Gnostic.

The Visionary, Haunting, Occult Artwork of William Blake

April 21, 2016

The Visionary, Haunting, Occult Artwork of William Blake

Here's eight incredible occult artworks from William Blake, one of the truest visionary geniuses that England—and the world—has ever produced.

The Mystical and Mind-Expanding Art of Nicholas Roerich

April 20, 2016

The Mystical and Mind-Expanding Art of Nicholas Roerich

For a time, Nicholas Roerich was the most interesting man in the world. His awe-inspiring paintings of occult and spiritual secrets will show you why.

How Hermetic Initiates Used Magick to Study Reality

April 19, 2016

How Hermetic Initiates Used Magick to Study Reality

An introduction to Hermetic philosophy, the lost field of scientific investigation into magick, alchemy and the hidden nature of reality

The Incredible Occult Illustrations of Alphonse Mucha

April 12, 2016

The Incredible Occult Illustrations of Alphonse Mucha

Check out Art Nouveau illustrator Alphonse Mucha's beautiful occult-inspired art from the turn of the century, which drew on themes from Kabbalah and magick

Here’s an Incredible Map to Higher Levels of Consciousness

April 05, 2016

Here’s an Incredible Map to Higher Levels of Consciousness

The 8-Circuit model maps the possible levels of consciousness, as developed by Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson. Explore them with this handy guide!

9 Stunning, Otherworldly Art Masterpieces by Max Ernst

April 02, 2016

9 Stunning, Otherworldly Art Masterpieces by Max Ernst

The magical, occult artwork of Max Ernst, a titan of surrealism and occultism who painted portals into alien worlds, dream landscapes and new realities.

Mystic Science: 6 Times Dreams and Mysticism Changed the Course of Science

March 30, 2016

Mystic Science: 6 Times Dreams and Mysticism Changed the Course of Science

"Mystic science" is what happens when logical and rational scientists have huge, sudden breakthroughs in their research thanks to dreams and altered states

Here’s How to Learn Astral Projection and Start Astral Traveling

March 30, 2016

Here’s How to Learn Astral Projection and Start Astral Traveling

Welcome to the Astral Plane... the world between worlds. Learn the basics of astral projection and astral travel, and start exploring!

The Gorgeous Tarot Collages of Monessa Bacon, Successful Student at Magick.Me!

March 28, 2016

The Gorgeous Tarot Collages of Monessa Bacon, Successful Student at Magick.Me!

Awesomely fun and psychedelic magick, occult and Tarot-inspired collage art by Magick.Me student and artist Monessa Bacon

How Alchemy, the Forbidden Science, Changed World History

March 27, 2016

How Alchemy, the Forbidden Science, Changed World History

Alchemy is far more than science's embarrassing grandparent—it shaped the very world we live in, from the West to Egypt, India, China and beyond.

Creating a Sacred Space for Ritual and Meditation: A How-To

March 27, 2016

Creating a Sacred Space for Ritual and Meditation: A How-To

Here's a handy guide to creating a sacred space to use daily for meditation and ritual—an absolutely necessary step in taking charge of your evolution!

Watch: Leonard Nimoy Narrates “The Witches,” a 1996 Documentary

March 27, 2016

Watch: Leonard Nimoy Narrates “The Witches,” a 1996 Documentary

Leonard Nimoy, in fine form, narrates the 1996 documentary "The Witches," exploring the modern witchcraft phenomenon. The entire documentary is here!

Stunning: The Occult Artwork of David Chaim Smith

March 23, 2016

Stunning: The Occult Artwork of David Chaim Smith

Check out the fabulous occult artwork of Brooklyn-based Kabbalist David Chaim Smith, which explores the body, the Tree of Life and the Hebrew scriptures

Why Keeping a Magical Record is the Most Important Skill in Magick & Occultism

March 21, 2016

Why Keeping a Magical Record is the Most Important Skill in Magick & Occultism

Open the Book of Magick: How a magical record is the best tool you can have for charting your own spiritual development and progress.

Here’s the History of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn… as a Puppet Show

March 17, 2016

Here’s the History of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn… as a Puppet Show

The history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, one of the most revered magical groups in history... as dramatized with clay puppets

How Adventure Time Snuck Magick Weirdness Into the Mainstream

March 16, 2016

How Adventure Time Snuck Magick Weirdness Into the Mainstream

How Adventure Time snuck references to Aleister Crowley, DMT, Kundalini Yoga and all kinds of other mystic strangeness into a mainstream kid's show

This Lisa Frank Tarot Deck is So Many Kinds of Perfect

March 16, 2016

This Lisa Frank Tarot Deck is So Many Kinds of Perfect

This artist created a full set of Lisa Frank Tarot cards, with all 22 Major Arcana. They're as absolutely perfect as you'd imagine.

Why I, an Actual, Practicing Witch, Hated “The VVitch”

March 15, 2016

Why I, an Actual, Practicing Witch, Hated “The VVitch”

"The VVitch" got a tremendous amount of hype. But could its depiction of what it means to be a witch be a little too problematic for real-life witches?

The 4 Elemental Weapons of Western Magick (and How to Use Them)

March 15, 2016

The 4 Elemental Weapons of Western Magick (and How to Use Them)

Here's a quick guide to the four basic tools or elemental weapons of Western Magick, symbolizing the four elements and the aspects of consciousness.

Hogwarts Actually Exists? Here’s 10 Real-Life Schools for Magick

March 14, 2016

Hogwarts Actually Exists? Here’s 10 Real-Life Schools for Magick

Hogwarts might be fictional, but schools for magick are real—they were common not only in the ancient world, but still exist in our current day and age.

How to Open Your Third Eye: A Comic Book Guide

March 10, 2016

How to Open Your Third Eye: A Comic Book Guide

Excellent comic book guide on how to open your third eye, enter trance states and do magick, by the incredibly talented Archtraitor Bluefluke!

4 Fascinating and Occult Mystic Orders From the Middle East

February 16, 2016

4 Fascinating and Occult Mystic Orders From the Middle East

The Middle East has long been a cradle of mysticism—from the Gnostics to the Sufis. Check out these four obscure mystic orders from the Holy Land

5 Badass TV Witches Who Defined Magick for the 1990s

February 15, 2016

5 Badass TV Witches Who Defined Magick for the 1990s

Witchcraft is incredibly popular now... thanks in part to these six trailblazing, empowered TV witches from the 1990s, who made magick cool.

Here’s a Dazzling Image of the Qabalistic Tree of Life

February 11, 2016

Here’s a Dazzling Image of the Qabalistic Tree of Life

The Tree of Life, the central diagram of the Kabbalah, is the basis for all Magick. Here's a beautiful rendition of the Tree.

10 Protection Amulets and Magic Charms Featuring Gnostic Symbolism

February 10, 2016

10 Protection Amulets and Magic Charms Featuring Gnostic Symbolism

10 Gnostic protection amulets that depict Abrasax, Ialdabaoth, Samael and many other entities. Check out these absolutely beautiful relics of Gnosticism.

5 Ways Grant Morrison’s “The Invisibles” Predicted the Future

February 05, 2016

5 Ways Grant Morrison’s “The Invisibles” Predicted the Future

Grant Morrison's magnum opus The Invisibles predicted major changes in human consciousness post-2012. Here's 5 ways the comic predicted the future.

How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry

February 01, 2016

How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry

How the famous poet Sylvia Plath took the Netherworld for her muse, and used a ouija board to tap into otherworldly inspiration

Here’s an Ancient Ritual for Contacting Your Holy Guardian Angel

February 01, 2016

Here’s an Ancient Ritual for Contacting Your Holy Guardian Angel

The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage is a ritual for contacting one's own Holy Guardian Angel. It may be the most important magical ritual of all time.

5 Wearable Tech Devices You Can Use for Magick

January 21, 2016

5 Wearable Tech Devices You Can Use for Magick

Here's 5 mind-altering wearable tech devices you can use to accelerate your magical practice—not by using ancient tools, but cutting edge technology

Caleigh Fisher on Magick, TOPY, Wilhelm Reich and Evolution

January 20, 2016

Caleigh Fisher on Magick, TOPY, Wilhelm Reich and Evolution

Caleigh Fisher Stops by the Ultraculture Podcast to Talk Magick, TOPY, Wilhelm Reich and Evolution—one of the best episodes of the show yet!

The 5 Best Books for Truly Understanding Magick and the Occult

January 19, 2016

The 5 Best Books for Truly Understanding Magick and the Occult

Here's the 5 best books to get a deeper understanding of exactly what Magick is, from Aleister Crowley's "Book 4" to Grant Morrison's "The Invisibles"

On the Hunt for Alchemical

January 18, 2016

On the Hunt for Alchemical

"The Occult Coloring Book," by DS Blake, follows the trend of adult coloring books by making one for fallen angels, Sumerian gods, Thelema & lots more.

John Dee, Master of Magick, Spoke to Angels and Changed History

January 18, 2016

John Dee, Master of Magick, Spoke to Angels and Changed History

John Dee – the all-time master of magick, and the creator (along with Edward Kelly) of Enochian magick – may have single-handedly created the modern world.

How to Do Real Magic: Start Learning Now With This Free Course

January 14, 2016

How to Do Real Magic: Start Learning Now With This Free Course

Learn how to do real magic with our free course on chaos magick, meditation & mysticism—everything you need to know to master magick & master your reality.

Beautiful Images of the Occult Anatomy and Subtle Energy of the Human Body

November 24, 2015

Beautiful Images of the Occult Anatomy and Subtle Energy of the Human Body

Check out these incredible images of the occult anatomy of the body, drawn from Kabbalah, Yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda, acupuncture and lots more!

This Twin Peaks Tarot Deck is Absolutely Gorgeous

November 24, 2015

This Twin Peaks Tarot Deck is Absolutely Gorgeous

Just in time for the new series, check out Benjamin Mackey's awesome full Twin Peaks Tarot deck, which maps the entire groundbreaking show to 78 cards!

The Day I Met Paul Laffoley, Greatest Alchemical Artist of the 20th Century

November 18, 2015

The Day I Met Paul Laffoley, Greatest Alchemical Artist of the 20th Century

Brilliant alchemical artist Paul Laffoley died on Monday, November 16, 2015. These are my memories of Paul on the day I "coincidentally" met him.

The Complete Psychonaut Field Manual: A Cartoon Guide to Chaos Magick

November 13, 2015

The Complete Psychonaut Field Manual: A Cartoon Guide to Chaos Magick

Here's Archtraitor Bluefluke's complete Psychonaut Field Manual, a gigantic, beautiful comic book guide to Chaos Magic, from sigils to servitors and beyond!

Watch Legendary Chaos Magician Lionel Snell (a.k.a. Ramsey Dukes) Explain Everything

November 11, 2015

Watch Legendary Chaos Magician Lionel Snell (a.k.a. Ramsey Dukes) Explain Everything

Pre-eminent chaos magician Lionel Snell, a.k.a. Ramsey Dukes, has a new YouTube channel in which he explains the secrets of magick... and is very funny.

This App Lets You Create Magick Sigils in Seconds

November 07, 2015

This App Lets You Create Magick Sigils in Seconds

Sigilscribe is a simple web app for building your own chaos magick sigils, which you can then charge how you like. How incredibly useful!

5 Legendary Artists and Writers Into Mysticism and the Occult

November 06, 2015

5 Legendary Artists and Writers Into Mysticism and the Occult

Magick and mysticism are nothing new. Here's five legendary artists and writers that tapped deeply into the occult for their inspiration.

The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Learning Magick

November 05, 2015

The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Learning Magick

Avoid these common pitfalls when learning magick, meditation or mysticism, and make sure your experience with occult studies is safe and incredible...!

Behold: The Kabbalah of the Big Lebowski. Yes, Really.

September 25, 2015

Behold: The Kabbalah of the Big Lebowski. Yes, Really.

Somebody actually mapped every scene from The Big Lebowski onto the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. We have no words for this epic feat.

A Beginner’s Guide to Alejandro Jodorowsky, the Magus of Cinema

September 24, 2015

A Beginner’s Guide to Alejandro Jodorowsky, the Magus of Cinema

Alejandro Jodorowsky is arguably the most profoundly occult, mystical and shamanic director in history. Here's a guide to his life, and his five best films.

This Guy Got the Most Intense Occult Tattoos Ever

September 15, 2015

This Guy Got the Most Intense Occult Tattoos Ever

This guy got a full set of Solomonic occult tattoos on his back, as inspired by an issue of John Constantine: Hellblazer. Intense.

Here’s 4 Legendary Musicians That Practiced Chaos Magick

May 23, 2015

Here’s 4 Legendary Musicians That Practiced Chaos Magick

Chaos magick inspired some of the most visionary artists of the underground music scene.

7 Contemporary Artists Influenced by Alchemy and Magick

May 21, 2015

7 Contemporary Artists Influenced by Alchemy and Magick

These contemporary artists (like Paul Laffoley, David Chaim Smith, Christopher Ulrich and lots more) are bringing magick & alchemy into the 21st century.

Here’s an Alchemical Map to Discovering the Philosopher’s Stone and Achieving Enlightenment

May 14, 2015

Here’s an Alchemical Map to Discovering the Philosopher’s Stone and Achieving Enlightenment

An incredible image of the search for the Philosopher's Stone from Heinrich Khunrath's Amphitheatrum sapientiae aeternae, 1595

Giambattista della Porta, 16th Century Alchemist, Explains How to Tap Into the Power of the Occult

May 07, 2015

Giambattista della Porta, 16th Century Alchemist, Explains How to Tap Into the Power of the Occult

The 16th century was full of students of magick. Giambattista della Porta, one of the very best of them, explains what it takes to become a magician.

Unleashing Witch Magic and Female Power at Brooklyn’s ‘Legacy of the Witch’

April 07, 2015

Unleashing Witch Magic and Female Power at Brooklyn’s ‘Legacy of the Witch’

Brooklyn's Legacy of the Witch festival celebrated witch magic and the occult power of femininity. We attended and discovered the future of witchcraft...

Spiritual Revolution: 4 Times the Occult Sparked Political Insurrection

April 06, 2015

Spiritual Revolution: 4 Times the Occult Sparked Political Insurrection

How the spiritual beliefs of common people have sparked spiritual revolution and massive resistance movements throughout world history...!

7 Lessons on Magick and Mysticism That We Can Learn From Star Wars

March 23, 2015

7 Lessons on Magick and Mysticism That We Can Learn From Star Wars

Star Wars isn't just a series of movies—it's an incredibly profound lesson in life, spirituality, magick and the journey of spiritual awakening

5 Magick Words You Need to Know to Change Your Reality Now

March 15, 2015

5 Magick Words You Need to Know to Change Your Reality Now

Here's 5 magick words you need to know and clearly understand in your quest for occult and esoteric knowledge, wisdom and information.

How to Be More Creative (By Using Magick and the Occult)

March 05, 2015

How to Be More Creative (By Using Magick and the Occult)

Artists and writers have long sought to figure out how to be more creative. Many have used magick and the occult to unlock inspiration. Here's how!

Psychomagic: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Method of Shamanic Psychotherapy

March 04, 2015

Psychomagic: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Method of Shamanic Psychotherapy

Psychomagic is Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky's practical method of shamanic psychotherapy, and can make incredible changes in your life...!

John Michael Greer – Occultist, Environmentalist and Activist – Is a Modern-Day Gandalf

March 04, 2015

John Michael Greer – Occultist, Environmentalist and Activist – Is a Modern-Day Gandalf

An interview with John Michael Greer – author, magician, environmentalist, activist and High Druid – who has been a leading light of paganism for years.

Occult Technology: 3 Magick Gadgets That Will Blow Your Mind

February 18, 2015

Occult Technology: 3 Magick Gadgets That Will Blow Your Mind

These three examples of occult technology are some of the most potent tools for altering consciousness ever created. Check out what we've got for you...

The Goddess is Not a Feminist: How Feminism is Only a Pale Reflection of the True Power of the Divine Feminine

February 10, 2015

The Goddess is Not a Feminist: How Feminism is Only a Pale Reflection of the True Power of the Divine Feminine

How the Goddess and female power were erased from history... and how even Feminism is only a pale reflection of the true power of the Divine Feminine

5 Secrets of Powerful Female Witches, Mystics and Magicians

February 06, 2015

5 Secrets of Powerful Female Witches, Mystics and Magicians

These five powerful female witches, mystics and magicians were absolute masters of the occult. Here's a few secrets and lessons they can impart to us.

The Angelic Reformation: John Dee, Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of Empire

January 29, 2015

The Angelic Reformation: John Dee, Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of Empire

"The Angelic Reformation: John Dee, Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of Empire," explores the Elizabethan magus John Dee and his Enochian World Order.

‘The Sussex Devils’: A New Investigation of the 1980s Satanic Ritual Abuse Panic

December 16, 2014

‘The Sussex Devils’: A New Investigation of the 1980s Satanic Ritual Abuse Panic

In "The Sussex Devils," musician and author Marc Heal investigates the Satanic Ritual Abuse panic that swept the UK in the 1980s

The Mind-Bending, Occult, Psychedelic Art of Astral Eyes

November 26, 2014

The Mind-Bending, Occult, Psychedelic Art of Astral Eyes

Take a trip through psychic hyperspace with occult collage maestro Astral Eyes, one of Ultraculture's favorite current working alchemical artists

Here’s Nine Celebrities Into Magick and the Occult

November 20, 2014

Here’s Nine Celebrities Into Magick and the Occult

Here's an incredible list of celebrities who are into magick and the occult – from Alan Moore to Björk to Kate Bush to Grimes to... Elvis Presley??

Watch Christopher Lee Narrate a Documentary on the Occult Power of the Tarot

November 19, 2014

Watch Christopher Lee Narrate a Documentary on the Occult Power of the Tarot

Legendary British actor Christopher Lee narrates a documentary on the Tarot, its history, its use for divination and its occult power...!

Here’s 8 Celebrities Who Practice Chaos Magick

November 13, 2014

Here’s 8 Celebrities Who Practice Chaos Magick

Here's a list of seven notable artists, writers and musicians who have proudly worked under the banner of chaos magick.

Robert Anton Wilson’s Four Greatest Books for Blowing Your Mind

November 12, 2014

Robert Anton Wilson’s Four Greatest Books for Blowing Your Mind

Robert Anton Wilson was a giant of the 20th century underground, master of magick and the occult (and blowing minds). Here's his four greatest books!

Here’s 4 Classic Reality Hacks From Robert Anton Wilson

November 10, 2014

Here’s 4 Classic Reality Hacks From Robert Anton Wilson

Here's four classic techniques for consciousness change from the legendary Robert Anton Wilson, one of the greatest writers on magick in history.

Here’s 9 Excellent Movies About Magick and the Occult

November 06, 2014

Here’s 9 Excellent Movies About Magick and the Occult

Halloween might be over, but the season of the witch continues. Here's nine more great movies about magick and the occult.

Here’s 9 Great Movies About Magick and the Occult

October 30, 2014

Here’s 9 Great Movies About Magick and the Occult

Magick and the occult have long been staples of the cinema—and not just in the horror genre. Here's nine great films that explore the supernatural.

3 Bizarre Occult Secrets of the Reagan Presidency

October 29, 2014

3 Bizarre Occult Secrets of the Reagan Presidency

As many now know, Ronald and Nancy Reagan were secretly super weird New Agers. Here's three occult secrets we've learned about the Reagan presidency.

Aleister Crowley Biography ‘The Beast in Berlin’ Focuses on Crowley’s Lost Years in the Weimar Republic

August 20, 2014

Aleister Crowley Biography ‘The Beast in Berlin’ Focuses on Crowley’s Lost Years in the Weimar Republic

"The Beast in Berlin," an excellent new Aleister Crowley biography from Tobias Churton, focuses on Crowley's "lost years" in Weimar Republic-era Berlin

7 Signs That You’re Becoming a Mystic Superhero

July 24, 2014

7 Signs That You’re Becoming a Mystic Superhero

Author and scholar Jeffrey Kripal offers some insight on how to become the author of your own story and transform into a mystic superhero

Magick and Psychedelic Drugs are Serious Business

May 26, 2014

Magick and Psychedelic Drugs are Serious Business

Academia may be on the brink of recognizing the study of magick and psychedelic drugs as a legitimate field of inquiry. A golden age is near!

Die Antwoord’s ‘Pitbull Terrier’ and Occult Social Control

May 23, 2014

Die Antwoord’s ‘Pitbull Terrier’ and Occult Social Control

Die Antwoord's "Pitbull Terrier," the social pressure to keep mankind's animal nature on the leash, and why you feel like society is trying to control you

Osho’s 6 Tantric Secrets: Forbidden Information From a Dangerous Guru

May 09, 2014

Osho’s 6 Tantric Secrets: Forbidden Information From a Dangerous Guru

The Hindu guru Osho became a lightning rod of controversy for teaching tantra and sexual openness. Here's six of his shocking Tantric secrets

What’s the Secret of the Oldest Man Alive? He’s Obsessed With Mysticism

May 07, 2014

What’s the Secret of the Oldest Man Alive? He’s Obsessed With Mysticism

Alexander Imich, the oldest man alive, is obsessed with the occult and paranormal phenomenon; follows a diet inspired by "Eastern mystics"

Watch Alan Moore Try to Blow Up a Lemon With His Mind

March 25, 2014

Watch Alan Moore Try to Blow Up a Lemon With His Mind

Alan Moore agrees to a demonstration of his magick powers, and is challenged to blow up a lemon with his mind. Yes, really – check out the video!

The Aeon of Horus: Why We’re Entering a New Aeon of Magick

January 14, 2014

The Aeon of Horus: Why We’re Entering a New Aeon of Magick

Here's the full video of my Los Angeles talk on the Aeon of Horus, and why the popularity of Magick is exploding among young people all over the world.

Labanna Babalon, Underground Performance Artist, Wants to Give You Ass Clap Therapy

November 01, 2013

Labanna Babalon, Underground Performance Artist, Wants to Give You Ass Clap Therapy

Labanna Babalon is a Los Angeles-based, brilliant Internet troll / consciousness catalyst / Avatar of Babalon, and she wants to give you Ass Clap Therapy.

11 Secrets for Witch House Kids: How to Start With Real Occult Practice

October 31, 2013

11 Secrets for Witch House Kids: How to Start With Real Occult Practice

This is a PSA for those who are currently involved in the various occult subcultures that have been broadly labeled Witch House...

Chris Judge’s Bright Spiral is One of the Best Indie Occult Comics on the Web

October 16, 2013

Chris Judge’s Bright Spiral is One of the Best Indie Occult Comics on the Web

Bright Spiral is Chris Judge's surreal, disturbing comic on occult initiation, and it's one of the best occult comics on the Internet

Excellent New Book on Psychogeography and Situationism: ‘A Sardine Street Box of Tricks’

August 27, 2013

Excellent New Book on Psychogeography and Situationism: ‘A Sardine Street Box of Tricks’

'A Sardine Street Box of Tricks' is a guide to the Situationist practice of psychogeography, or shamanically finding meaning in urban landscapes

Sex, Drugs and Money Laundering in Thai Buddhism

August 01, 2013

Sex, Drugs and Money Laundering in Thai Buddhism

A vast and sordid Buddhist crime network was just uncovered in Thailand: Who knew that Thai Buddhism could get so wild and crazy?

Sex Magick in Seven Steps: How to Use Your Orgasms to Change Reality

May 27, 2013

Sex Magick in Seven Steps: How to Use Your Orgasms to Change Reality

Sex magick is the art of tricking yourself into getting out of your own way. If you want to learn how to be a witch, here's how in seven steps.

Simon King of the Witches: One of the Greatest (and Mostly Hilariously Campy) Movies About the Occult Ever Made

April 17, 2013

Simon King of the Witches: One of the Greatest (and Mostly Hilariously Campy) Movies About the Occult Ever Made

Simon Sinistrari, the Magus who lives in a storm drain, is the star of 1971 ultra-obscuro psychedelic occult cinema classic "Simon King of the Witches"

Is it Time for Occultism to Come Out of Hiding and Go Open Source?

April 15, 2013

Is it Time for Occultism to Come Out of Hiding and Go Open Source?

Occultism has long been hidden behind layers of obfuscation, smoke and mirrors. But it's time for the occult to come out of hiding. Permanently.

The Chaos Matrix: A Snapshot of the Early 00s Online Occult Underground

March 15, 2013

The Chaos Matrix: A Snapshot of the Early 00s Online Occult Underground

Nostalgic memories of the online occult underground from the late 90s and early 00s, which coalesced around sites like Fenwick Rysen's Chaos Matrix

Carlos Castaneda: Was He a True Shaman, or a Con Artist & Cult Leader?

November 13, 2012

Carlos Castaneda: Was He a True Shaman, or a Con Artist & Cult Leader?

In the 1960s, the author Carlos Castaneda took America by storm with his stories of studying sorcery under the Yaqui wizard Don Juan. Was he legit?

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge

October 25, 2012

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye, which chronicles the personal and artistic process of Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, is now available.

Orthodoxy as Magick: Hesychasm, the Christian Orthodox Heart Prayer

October 08, 2012

Orthodoxy as Magick: Hesychasm, the Christian Orthodox Heart Prayer

Sometimes intense spiritual practices show up in the least expected places. One is Hesychasm, the intense heart prayer of Christian Orthodoxy.

On the Hunt for Alchemical, Gnostic and Hermetic Books in Amsterdam, Europe’s Freest City

August 29, 2012

On the Hunt for Alchemical, Gnostic and Hermetic Books in Amsterdam, Europe’s Freest City

Earlier this year I had the good fortune to find myself in Amsterdam, so I visited the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica to get some Hermetic books!

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