Tag: christianity
The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas, by Al Ridenour
The mysterious creature, the Krampus, is brought to life in Al Ridenour's The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil.
Litha: Enjoying a simple summer solstice
The root of Litha is just joy and, in order to properly celebrate it, the best way is to take a few moments to enjoy yourself.
Communing with the Ancestors, by Raven Grimassi
Communing with the Ancestors aims to provide a pathway through which the Ancestors can regain access past the things that have stood in their way.
Hallowe’en: From community celebration to sabbath of evil
As the days get shorter, the nights longer, and the temperature drops, most of us begin to look forward to Hallowe'en or Samhain, one...
Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, by Claude Lecouteux
The Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells brings a range of influences together to weave a useful fabric in the Western occult tradition.
The Soul of Ancient Egypt, by Robert Bauval and Ahmed Osman
A fascinating read, The Soul of Ancient Egypt would be excellent for anyone interested in history, specifically in the ways regions are shaped.
The Byzantine Tarot
Like the Holy icons and elaborate churches, The Byzantine Tarot will illuminate divine inspirations.
Christian Mythology, by Philippe Walter
In this book, Philippe Walter asks: how much of Christian mythology and celebration is a carry-over from a pre-Christian Pagan Europe?
Jesus the Magician, by Morton Smith
Jesus the Magician is an excellent, well-researched, and thought-provoking text.
Depression, the dark night of the soul and magick
The phenomenon of the dark night of the soul, feelings of desolation, despair and deep depression which occur when following the initiatory path of magick.
William Blake’s Sexual Path to Spiritual Vision, by Marsha Keith Schuchard
As an academic resource of William Blake’s sexual spiritual tradition this is an excellent book well worth the read.
Pop occulture and hyper-real religion
Occulture is now part of the mainstream, and this has had a feedback effect.