The world of traditional Western Ceremonial Magick enjoyed a renaissance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Groups like the Theosophical Society, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Ordo Templi Orientis, and the Builders of the Adytum sought to bridge esoteric philosophy with practical spiritual work.

Here is a brief overview of a few major characters from this period of time.

In this blog, we will delve deeper into the world of less-known plant medicines, exploring their histories, uses, and therapeutic potential. This exploration into other medicines barely scratches the surface of a complex and multifaceted cornucopia of medicinal plants. This exploration is a testament to the rich yet complex relationship humanity has with the natural world, offering a path to healing that is both ancient and newly contextualized in our modern era.

Psychedelic Culture 2024 is a two-day in-person conference that promises to be a meaningful gathering of minds and spirits—hosted at the Brava Theater, a cooperative led by women in the traditional Latin neighborhood of San Francisco, California.

Hildegard of Bingen was a Benedictine abbess who lived in Germany from around 1098 to 1179. She's also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine. During the High Middle Ages, she was a talented writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and medical practitioner.

In this blog post, we will delve into her life and legacy, discuss the reasons behind her lasting fascination, and share some of her most profound quotes that continue to inspire and provoke thought in the contemporary world.

The Kitab al-Bulhan, or "Book of Wonders," is a compendium of medieval Islamic esoteric knowledge compiled in the late 14th or early 15th century. This manuscript is a remarkable window into the confluence of astrology, astronomy, geomancy, and folklore within the Islamic scholarly tradition.

In celebration of “Dune: Part Two,” I will explore some of the history of the Dune universe, or multiverse, and then lead into some esoteric “Easter Eggs” to add some more depth to the series, to open your mind to the worlds within this world and the layers of genius within the saga.

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986), an Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer, was born in Madanapalle, India. His works focused on matters concerning the mind, meditation, human relationships, and the sacred.

The word synonymous with magic, "Abracadabra," boasts a fascinating origin, tracing its roots back to the 2nd century AD. Although the precise origins of the word remain a subject of debate, one of the earliest mentions is attributed to a Roman sage named Serenus Sammonicus.

Here are 23 films about life, death, and reincarnation that you won’t want to miss!

Is there a religion alive today in which women are actually revered? Where homosexuality is respected as the ability to walk between two worlds? Where sexual experiences are discussed openly and not shamed? 

Ted Serios was a Chicago-area bellhop who claimed he could transfer his thoughts directly from his mind onto Polaroid film through a process he called Thoughtography.

Damanhur is a commune, ecovillage, and spiritual community that was founded in 1975 by a man named Falco Tarassaco. It is situated in the Piedmont region of northern Italy about 30 miles north of the city of Turin, in the foothills of the Alps.

The Integratron is a fascinating monument at the intersection of science, spirituality, and the strange and unusual. Nestled 20 miles north of Joshua Tree in Landers, California, it was designed by George Van Tassel, a ufologist and self-proclaimed contactee.

Nicholas Roerich's 1934 essay, found in his book "The Invincible," remarkably predicts today's societal conditions.

That substance is 5-MEO-DMT (5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) - a psychedelic naturally occurring in a number of plants (including the fabled ayahuasca) and in one very special species of toad: The Sonoran Desert Toad (native to the US state of Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora), also sometimes referred to as the Colorado River Toad.

Chiric Sanango is a strict but benevolent teacher for those willing to take on the truth.

Toloache is known as an herbal love brew in Mexico, but it has other benefits, too - and some serious side effects.

The overall or meta-effect of colors on consciousness supports the usage of colors in the Western Hermetic Tradition and can even be a metaphor for Eastern branches of philosophy.

Milam, otherwise known as Tibetan Dream Yoga, is a practice which allows for lucid dreaming, and the awakening of consciousness within the dream state.

Shāh-é-Chérāgh, translating to "King of the Light" in Persian, is the most important destination of pilgrimage within the city of Shiraz, Iran.