Task force to protect Christian rights On February 6, 2025, The White House announced a presidential action, titled “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias.” By way of explanation, “The purpose of this order, to protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the anti-Christian weaponization of government.  The Founders established a Nation in which people were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by their government.” “Religious Liberty” is a statue by Moses Jacob Ezekiel commissioned for the 1876... Read more

Review of Abramelin Lunar Ordeal: An Alternative Magical Journey by Frater Barrabbas Tiresius.   The Abramelin Operation, depending on the translation used, calls for either six months or eighteen months to achieve contact with the Holy Guardian Angel (HGA). Students were given instruction on purification, prayer and fasting in virtually a monastic sojourn. They could either perform the operation as suggested or modify it to their taste. The Abramelin Lunar Ordeal is Frater Barrabbas’ modified version of the operation. Frater Barrabbas... Read more

Review of The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King by Miguel Conner  I am very grateful to Miguel Conner for writing Occult Elvis. There is no doubt that Elvis was the most successful solo artist in history, and so this issue does not need to be addressed. He is commonly perceived as a conservative Southern Christian, which is true. However, he did not limit himself to such a single dimensionality and had a broad range of spiritual... Read more

Philosopher Simon Critchley’s Mysticism is an intriguing text. It’s a solid and accessible introduction to mysticism written by a distinguished academic, the Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York. At the same time, however, it is a practical text exhorting readers to have their own practical experiences. Most academics seem to be comfortable studying from afar and so it is very refreshing to have Professor Critchley actually engaging in practical mysticism –... Read more

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has led to a firestorm of controversy due to a number of misunderstandings. The scene in question was a celebration of diversity and inclusion which honored Dionysos. This is in keeping with the original Olympics, which by the end of the 6th century BCE had become the most famous of all Greek sporting festivals and were dedicated to Zeus. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony According to Associated Press, the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was possibly... Read more

Review of The Modern Witchcraft Book of Crystal Magick: Your Complete Guide to the Power of Crystals by Judy Ann Nock   Ms Judy Ann Nock’s The Modern Witchcraft Book of Crystal Magick is a solid introduction to the use of crystals in order to enhance the practice of contemporary witchcraft. Ms Nock explains: “The enchantment of crystals is at your fingertips, and their vibrational energies are yours to explore, whether you wish to create balance or invite healing. Crystals... Read more

Harper Feist’s Io Typhon is a devotional text dedicated to the misunderstood Typhon-Set whom she describes as “an amorphous, syncretic deity from late antiquity who appears predominantly in the Greco-Egyptian Magical Papyri – a series of ancient spells unearthed from a tomb in Thebes. He is a fascinating amalgam of the deicidal Greek proto-monster Typhon Typhon and the antagonistic Egyptian god Set.” Ms Feist’s text contains eight hymns to Typhon-Set, accompanied by magnificent sigils and artwork produced by esoteric artist,... Read more

Review of The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Planetary Pentacles of the Magician King by Sara L Mastros It’s fair to say that everyone who has dabbled in ceremonial magick has at least heard of the Solomonic grimoires. For those who’ve never felt comfortable taking the plunge as they didn’t resonate with the explanatory texts on the market would do well to have a look at Sara L Mastros’ The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the... Read more

Review of Searching for the Divine Spark: A Brief History of Gnosticism by Darren Lorente-Bull Searching for the Divine Spark: A Brief History of Gnosticism aims to distil the essence of Gnosticism by studying the religious and philosophical currents that influenced it, as well as to understand why its tenets are still relevant and thriving. Its appeal lays in the fact that: “Gnosticism offers us a path of knowledge based on intuition- what Greek philosophers referred to as the nous... Read more

Review of “Secrets of Greek Mysticism: A Modern Guide to Daily Practice with the Greek Gods and Goddesses” by George Lizos Mr George Lizos’ work has always revolved around helping lightworkers and spiritual seekers to find, follow, and fulfill their life purpose. Secrets of Greek Mysticism presents a complete system with step-by-step practices, rituals, meditations, and activations to help readers tap into the earth-based spirituality of his ancestors. Mr Lizos wants his readers to succeed in their quest for developing... Read more