Continuing with an attempt to incorporate a more practical form of modern Rosicrucianism into daily life, I’ve recently completed another conjuration ritual (with Jophiel, the intelligence of Jupiter) that builds upon previous theurgic and ceremonial efforts in these areas.… Continue Reading
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Explorations in Practical Rosicrucianism: Planetary Conjuration
Over the coming months, I’m going to explore some of these so that we might develop our shared ideas around practical Rosicrucianism. The first such topic that I want to explore is planetary conjuration.… Continue Reading
December MMXX Pamphlet from Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA)
I’m delighted to share with you today the second of the new bi-annual pamphlets being produced by the Fratres of the Province of Greater London, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA). … Continue Reading
Before Me, Raphael: Sacred Magic and the Four Archangels
This piece looks at the precedents for a well known ritual in contemporary sacred magic, which takes us on a journey back through early scriptural references; to the grimoire tradition of the middle ages; and then to the birth of Rosicrucianism in the 17th-century and on to the Victorian occult revival.… Continue Reading
On the Practical Paths of Rosicrucianism
This long-read piece follows on from my previous essay on 21st Century Rosicrucianism and was originally presented to the September 2020 virtual study group meeting of Metropolitan College, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia. I’m pleased to share it here now, understanding that it is by no means a comprehensive view of early Rosicrucian texts; nor is… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Esoteric Review: The Hermetic Art of Memory
This is the first review in a new series that will focus on esoteric texts modern and old, predominately from what is collectively known as the Western Mystery Tradition. The Art of Memory (Ars Memoriae) is an esoteric practice that I had heard reference to in various places both specialist and mainstream, from the scholarly… Continue Reading… Continue Reading