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Mysticism
Alexis karpouzos
Sacred and profane in Mircea Eliade's theory - Alexis karpouzos
In Mircea Eliade’s thought, religion is seen as a universal and fundamental aspect of human existence, characterized by the experience of the sacred and the profane. Eliade believed that religion originates from an irreducible experience of the sacred, wh…
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Mysticism
Alexis karpouzos
ONE AND THE MULTIPLE - ALEXIS KARPOUZOS
The relationship between the One and the Multiple in mystic philosophy is a profound and central theme that explores the nature of existence, the cosmos, and the divine. This theme is present in various mystical traditions, including those of the East and…
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Mysticism
Sanjeev Sareen
Who am I
“Anything which can be attributed as ‘this’ and ‘that’, is not real ‘I’.” Vivekananda. Our struggle to understand our identity never goes away. We look for something to hold on to. In the process, we end up forming many false egoistic identifications, wh…
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Mysticism
Mark J Janssen
Stay Awake
To be spiritually alive we have to be in the “do” part of life. The part where we are in the middle of life, making things happen. Living in the “don’t” kills any hope of a positive spiritual life, much less spiritual progress. It’s like the young woman…
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Gnosticism
Bantu Chk
The musings on a wandering skeptic
In the stillness of the night, as I gaze up at the stars above, I cannot help but contemplate the mysteries of the universe. Is it possible that our existence is merely a figment of a higher being’s imagination, our lives but mere dreams in the mind of a …
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Chaos Magic
node601
Cybernetic Shamanism
If nothing was bored enough to create everything, then everything wanted it all, until there was nothing more to desire. Where does that leave us Mortals? In a right pile of Ontological Diarrhoea, is probably a close answer. A world where simplicity is o…
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Chaos Magic
node601
10 Top Tips for Destroying Rat Race Doctrine
Don’t worry what others think of you. You will never please them all so don’t waste energy trying. Do what you enjoy, find likeminded. Be kind but not foolish. Many trends and teachings perpetuate the idea of bending your will to others wishes. Wear your…
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Witchcraft
Ruby Flames
Getting Into The Magical Mindset
Introduction Whenever you practice any form of magic for meditation, spellcasting, rituals, energy work, and the like getting your mind to quiet down from the mundane state (also known as the conscious mind) is crucial in order to get the most out of you…
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Witchcraft
Ruby Flames
The Power Of Dragon's Breath
Working With Dragon’s Breath Dragons are a force to be reckoned with, they are associated with the five elements of the physical plane, as well as the astral one. These beings are commonly associated with protection, wisdom, heightened awareness and dest…
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Mysticism
Mark J Janssen
The Nonexistent Angel
Our world feels as if we humans are becoming ever more disconnected from ourselves and each other. Once we had the capacity to cordially disagree on topics. Now we find ourselves with knives drawn on almost everything. With everything we see and hear i…
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Esoteric & Occult
Andrea Knight
THE ROSICRUCIANS AND THEIR SECRET DOCTRINE
The student of the history of occultism and the esoteric teachings, and even the average reader of current books and magazines, finds many references to “The Rosicrucians,” a supposed ancient secret society devoted to the study of occult doctrines and the…
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Witchcraft
Rob Hardy
What is a Witch?
A Witch is someone with wisdom and knowledge of the natural world around them, and the energies contained within it. They would follow the pattern of the seasons and all that entails. They would have an appreciation and understanding on subjects li…
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Tantra
Demi Powell
Tantra is the way to a new kind of Loving
Tantra is a bridge between the old way of loving to a new possibility. It is a possibility that we have had glimpses of or maybe what we have just imagined was possible. Kindness and loving intimacy all day long. Lovemaking that was not only totally satis…
Esoteric & Occult
Tiffany Roberts
Lost civilization of 'sea people' may have sparked world war over 3,000 years ago
The first world war may not have occurred in the 20th century after all. It may have happened about 3,200 years prior, an event that archaeologist Eberhard Zangger has dubbed “World War Zero,” reports New Scientist. Even more intriguing, this mega-war mi…
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Esoteric & Occult
Tiffany Roberts
Polynesian Stonehenge: Enigmatic Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Trilithon Of Tonga
Maui trilithon, widely known as Gate of Tonga is a unique stone structure in Polynesia. Researchers say it is dated to XI century. Local ancient legend has it that in a certain time of the year, you can pass through this mysterious place, and on other si…
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Esoteric & Occult
Andrea Knight
Hermeticism – A Short History
For thousands of years Hermeticism and Judaism coexisted in The Middle East. Hermeticism offered a mystical philosophy in contrast to Judaism’s more practical approach. Hermeticism had widespread acceptance at times but has generally remained a mystical t…
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Witchcraft
Demi Powell
"Witches, Druids and King Arthur" by Ronald Hutton
In the first few pages of this book, we learn that the “traditional” Scots kilt was invented by an Englishman in the 1730s, the first “ancient” clan tartans by two English brothers in 1822, and that the Welsh female national costume was invented by an Eng…
Esoteric & Occult
Andrea Knight
The Masonic Magician: The Life and Death of Count Cagliostro and His Egyptian Rite
Miracle-worker or man of straw? Count Alessandro Cagliostro was a cult figure of European society in the tumultuous years leading to the French Revolution. An alchemist, healer and Freemason, he inspired both wild devotion and savage ridicule – and novels…
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Esoteric & Occult
Lois Castro
Book review: Modern Tantra by Donald Michael Kraig
Donald Michael Kraig (1951-2014) was a highly acclaimed author and teacher – perhaps best known for his 1988 book Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons from the High Magickal Arts (published by Llewellyn Publications). His new book – published posthumously – is M…
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Enochian Magic
Jackie Pratt
Children of the Gods and Enochian Magick
Through the agency of my magical workings dating back to the early 1990’s, I had been told by the same spirits that Dee and Kelly talked to centuries before that the teachings of Enochian magick were the work of the fallen spirits, known as the Watchers, …
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Esoteric & Occult
Marian Yates
Witchery Against Trump
Soon after midnight one night in late February, out of the grimly palatial Trump Tower in Manhattan, a Trump supporter was yelling at a small group of anti-Trump protesters clustered on the sidewalk. In certain ways, the confrontation has been rather comm…
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Esoteric & Occult
Tiffany Roberts
Mystery of the ancient Nazca spiral holes may be solved
Some 2,000 years ago, in a costal region of Peru that receives less than 4 millimeters of rain annually, an ancient civilization flourished around an agriculture economy that included maize, squash, yuca, and other crops. Called the Nazca, their legacy to…
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Esoteric & Occult
Tiffany Roberts
Giant Stone Balls Discovered Underground In Siberia
Giant stone balls have been discovered underground at a coal mine in Siberia. The mysterious huge stone spheres have been nicknamed ‘Jurassic pearls’. Unearthed by an excavator at Sereulsky coal mine, in the Nazarovo district of Krasnoyarsk region, lying…
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Esoteric & Occult
Tiffany Roberts
Ouroboros: Ancient Infinity Symbol Used By Different Ancient Civilizations
Today, modern physicists try to unravel the mystery of time. Was there a beginning of time, and will there be end of time? The riddle of time has fascinated our ancestors as well. Many ancient civilizations believed in the concept of infinity and they had…
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