Today I learnt that most Asanas have been inspired by a Swedish pioneer within Physical Education and Gymnastics, Pehr H. Ling (1776-1839).
The British military adopted his tech, which in turn via their colonial presence in India, inspired the growing nationalist movement and revival of Yoga.
The British military adopted his tech, which in turn via their colonial presence in India, inspired the growing nationalist movement and revival of Yoga.
May 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today I learnt that most Asanas have been inspired by a Swedish pioneer within Physical Education and Gymnastics, Pehr H. Ling (1776-1839).
The British military adopted his tech, which in turn via their colonial presence in India, inspired the growing nationalist movement and revival of Yoga.
The British military adopted his tech, which in turn via their colonial presence in India, inspired the growing nationalist movement and revival of Yoga.
As an artistic and alternative take on Crowley's plays "The Rites of Eleusis", here is a small theatre ensemble, Club de la Faye, enactive one of those public invocations - The Rite of Saturn - for our pleasure:
The Rite of Saturn - as done by the Club de la Faye - Rites of Eleusis / Aleister Crowley
YouTube video by konfashaeon
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April 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
As an artistic and alternative take on Crowley's plays "The Rites of Eleusis", here is a small theatre ensemble, Club de la Faye, enactive one of those public invocations - The Rite of Saturn - for our pleasure:
Here the band "Letranger" put music to Aleister Crowley's poem "Empty Headed Athenians"
The Athenians | Letranger
The Athenians by Letranger, Electronica music from Gammalstorp, SE on ReverbNation
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April 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Here the band "Letranger" put music to Aleister Crowley's poem "Empty Headed Athenians"
Franz Kafka was for a time into Steiner, met him and attended several of his lectures...
Franz Kafka meets Rudolf Steiner
Mention of Franz Kafka in my previous posting has reminded me that there was in fact a meeting between Kafka and Rudolf Steiner. It happened in Prague in March 1911. Steiner was in Prague deliverin…
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March 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Franz Kafka was for a time into Steiner, met him and attended several of his lectures...
L. Frank Baum, the writer of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", is said to have incorporated Theosophy into his story, himself having been a member. It has been postulated that the main characters' experiences in Oz represent the soul's journey toward enlightenment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Fran...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Fran...
L. Frank Baum - Wikipedia
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March 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
L. Frank Baum, the writer of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", is said to have incorporated Theosophy into his story, himself having been a member. It has been postulated that the main characters' experiences in Oz represent the soul's journey toward enlightenment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Fran...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Fran...
Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor and later LSD Guru, was apparently convinced he was the embodiment of Aleister Crowley's Thelemic current...
March 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor and later LSD Guru, was apparently convinced he was the embodiment of Aleister Crowley's Thelemic current...
Pamela Lydon Travers, the author of the Mary Poppins series, was a disciple of George I. Gurdjieff. This, according to Massimo Introvigne, can be detected throughout her Poppins books:
bitterwinter.org/mary-poppins...?
bitterwinter.org/mary-poppins...?
February 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Pamela Lydon Travers, the author of the Mary Poppins series, was a disciple of George I. Gurdjieff. This, according to Massimo Introvigne, can be detected throughout her Poppins books:
bitterwinter.org/mary-poppins...?
bitterwinter.org/mary-poppins...?
Carl W. Hansen, "ben Kadosh" (1872-1936) was a Danish Esoterist and the first known registered Luciferian. He was connected to the French scene (Bricaud), the German (Reuss), the Italian (Frosini) and the Swedish (Wallen). He was even the head of the Danish: OTO, Martinism, Memphis Misraim, etc.
February 28, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Carl W. Hansen, "ben Kadosh" (1872-1936) was a Danish Esoterist and the first known registered Luciferian. He was connected to the French scene (Bricaud), the German (Reuss), the Italian (Frosini) and the Swedish (Wallen). He was even the head of the Danish: OTO, Martinism, Memphis Misraim, etc.
In 1903, Aleister Crowley met Agustin Rodin, and put verse to some of his sculptures. The most famous being perhaps "Le Baiser" (The Kiss).
For AC's Rodin inspired poetry:
hermetic.com/crowley/coll...
For AC's Rodin inspired poetry:
hermetic.com/crowley/coll...
February 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In 1903, Aleister Crowley met Agustin Rodin, and put verse to some of his sculptures. The most famous being perhaps "Le Baiser" (The Kiss).
For AC's Rodin inspired poetry:
hermetic.com/crowley/coll...
For AC's Rodin inspired poetry:
hermetic.com/crowley/coll...
Not all is right, in the land of Live, Laugh and Love, part 2:
Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terrorist had joined the Swedish Freemasonic Order (SFMO) and was raised to the third degree, apparently in an attempt to recruit others for his Neo-Nazi crusade. He is no longer a member.
Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terrorist had joined the Swedish Freemasonic Order (SFMO) and was raised to the third degree, apparently in an attempt to recruit others for his Neo-Nazi crusade. He is no longer a member.
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Not all is right, in the land of Live, Laugh and Love, part 2:
Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terrorist had joined the Swedish Freemasonic Order (SFMO) and was raised to the third degree, apparently in an attempt to recruit others for his Neo-Nazi crusade. He is no longer a member.
Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terrorist had joined the Swedish Freemasonic Order (SFMO) and was raised to the third degree, apparently in an attempt to recruit others for his Neo-Nazi crusade. He is no longer a member.
Edith Piaf, who was a life long Rosicrucian and member of the Rosicrucian Org A.M.O.R.C., sings here what is believed inspired by her membership:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAW0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAW0...
Edtih Piaf : Soudain une vallée | Rose-Croix (A.M.O.R.C.)
YouTube video by Ordre de la Rose-Croix
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February 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Edith Piaf, who was a life long Rosicrucian and member of the Rosicrucian Org A.M.O.R.C., sings here what is believed inspired by her membership:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAW0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAW0...
Kibbo Kift - perhaps the most outrageous esoteric Scout organization you most probably never heard of:
Active between 1920-1932, this Pacifistic utopian organization had amassed strong influences from a number of sources: Druids, Crowley, AO Spare, Golden Dawn etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbo_K...
Active between 1920-1932, this Pacifistic utopian organization had amassed strong influences from a number of sources: Druids, Crowley, AO Spare, Golden Dawn etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbo_K...
Kibbo Kift - Wikipedia
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January 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Kibbo Kift - perhaps the most outrageous esoteric Scout organization you most probably never heard of:
Active between 1920-1932, this Pacifistic utopian organization had amassed strong influences from a number of sources: Druids, Crowley, AO Spare, Golden Dawn etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbo_K...
Active between 1920-1932, this Pacifistic utopian organization had amassed strong influences from a number of sources: Druids, Crowley, AO Spare, Golden Dawn etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbo_K...
Enjoy this Hippy-jazzy album from 1971, by Graham Bond, that show-cases some of Aleister Crowley's key Thelemic concepts and Magickal formulae, including a musical version of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1r1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1r1...
Graham Bond__Holy Magick 1970 [Full Album]
YouTube video by Joy Setiawan
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January 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Enjoy this Hippy-jazzy album from 1971, by Graham Bond, that show-cases some of Aleister Crowley's key Thelemic concepts and Magickal formulae, including a musical version of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1r1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1r1...
Hilma af Klint, the prolific Swedish painter, who is said to have painted abstract paintings years before it was a thing. She was first a Theosophist and later an Anthroposophist. After completing a classical education, was was commissioned by a spirit for the "Paintings for the Temple" series.
January 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hilma af Klint, the prolific Swedish painter, who is said to have painted abstract paintings years before it was a thing. She was first a Theosophist and later an Anthroposophist. After completing a classical education, was was commissioned by a spirit for the "Paintings for the Temple" series.
Did you know that the Neo-Gnostic revivalist, Jules Doinel, consulted a close friend of Blavatsky - Marie Sinclair AKA Countess of Caithness - as a medium? It was through her that the spirits of ancient Albigensians laid their spiritual hands upon Doinel and consecrated him a bishop...
January 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Did you know that the Neo-Gnostic revivalist, Jules Doinel, consulted a close friend of Blavatsky - Marie Sinclair AKA Countess of Caithness - as a medium? It was through her that the spirits of ancient Albigensians laid their spiritual hands upon Doinel and consecrated him a bishop...
Very wholesome how the dark apocalyptic Oogie boogie order of the flower power revolution - "The Process Church of the Final Judgement" - evolved into an animal rights organization:
bestfriends.org
bestfriends.org
Homepage
With Best Friends, you're working to save the lives of cats and dogs all-across America, giving pets second chances and happy homes.
bestfriends.org
January 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Very wholesome how the dark apocalyptic Oogie boogie order of the flower power revolution - "The Process Church of the Final Judgement" - evolved into an animal rights organization:
bestfriends.org
bestfriends.org
Wouter J. Hanegraaff wrote this about the LA fires, on FB:
I was just told that the entire property of the Theosophical Society in Altadena near Pasadena has been completely destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. This was the world's largest archive of Theosophical materials...
I was just told that the entire property of the Theosophical Society in Altadena near Pasadena has been completely destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. This was the world's largest archive of Theosophical materials...
January 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Wouter J. Hanegraaff wrote this about the LA fires, on FB:
I was just told that the entire property of the Theosophical Society in Altadena near Pasadena has been completely destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. This was the world's largest archive of Theosophical materials...
I was just told that the entire property of the Theosophical Society in Altadena near Pasadena has been completely destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. This was the world's largest archive of Theosophical materials...
Interestingly, the great psychedelic artist Alex Grey listed Theosophic Society in America (Adyar) as one of his influences (from a list on his website that is no longer available). For more info see:
www.calendarsblog.com/alex-grey/
www.calendarsblog.com/alex-grey/
January 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Interestingly, the great psychedelic artist Alex Grey listed Theosophic Society in America (Adyar) as one of his influences (from a list on his website that is no longer available). For more info see:
www.calendarsblog.com/alex-grey/
www.calendarsblog.com/alex-grey/
Prior to his revelation of "Cosmic Consciousness", Martinus ("..the most influential Scandinavian Esotericist after Swedenborg") moved in theosophical circles.
www.martinus.dk
www.martinus.dk
Martinus Institut
Martinus Institut organiserer aktiviteter på basis af Martinus’ åndsvidenskab. Vi sørger for, at Martinus’ værk bliver bevaret og formidlet.
www.martinus.dk
January 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Prior to his revelation of "Cosmic Consciousness", Martinus ("..the most influential Scandinavian Esotericist after Swedenborg") moved in theosophical circles.
www.martinus.dk
www.martinus.dk
Not all is right, in the land of Live, Laugh and Love, part 1:
The mass Murder-Suicide of the Solar Temple (l’Ordre du Temple Solaire) is an example.
The founder (having a background in e.g. Templarism and AMORC) ended up inspiring his Order to exit in "Age of Aquarius" Millenarian Violence.
The mass Murder-Suicide of the Solar Temple (l’Ordre du Temple Solaire) is an example.
The founder (having a background in e.g. Templarism and AMORC) ended up inspiring his Order to exit in "Age of Aquarius" Millenarian Violence.
December 27, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Not all is right, in the land of Live, Laugh and Love, part 1:
The mass Murder-Suicide of the Solar Temple (l’Ordre du Temple Solaire) is an example.
The founder (having a background in e.g. Templarism and AMORC) ended up inspiring his Order to exit in "Age of Aquarius" Millenarian Violence.
The mass Murder-Suicide of the Solar Temple (l’Ordre du Temple Solaire) is an example.
The founder (having a background in e.g. Templarism and AMORC) ended up inspiring his Order to exit in "Age of Aquarius" Millenarian Violence.
Denmark - where immortals go to die:
On the 27th February 1784, Count St. Germain, then living in Schleswig (Denmark) at the grace of Prince Charles Hesse-Kassel, passed away and his burial subsequently recorded at St. Nicolai Church, Eckernförde. St. Germain was subsequently, seen around Europe...
On the 27th February 1784, Count St. Germain, then living in Schleswig (Denmark) at the grace of Prince Charles Hesse-Kassel, passed away and his burial subsequently recorded at St. Nicolai Church, Eckernförde. St. Germain was subsequently, seen around Europe...
December 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Denmark - where immortals go to die:
On the 27th February 1784, Count St. Germain, then living in Schleswig (Denmark) at the grace of Prince Charles Hesse-Kassel, passed away and his burial subsequently recorded at St. Nicolai Church, Eckernförde. St. Germain was subsequently, seen around Europe...
On the 27th February 1784, Count St. Germain, then living in Schleswig (Denmark) at the grace of Prince Charles Hesse-Kassel, passed away and his burial subsequently recorded at St. Nicolai Church, Eckernförde. St. Germain was subsequently, seen around Europe...
How about that time when rocket scientist (and OTO member) Jack Parsons summoned a sex goddess called Babalon together with L. Ron Hubbard (who later founded Scientology). L. Ron Hubbard would later run off with Parsons' fortune, lady and yacht. Ah, good times they were, good times.
December 10, 2024 at 12:31 PM
How about that time when rocket scientist (and OTO member) Jack Parsons summoned a sex goddess called Babalon together with L. Ron Hubbard (who later founded Scientology). L. Ron Hubbard would later run off with Parsons' fortune, lady and yacht. Ah, good times they were, good times.
Much to my surprise, I discovered that our beloved German author and thinker, Johann W. Goethe was a Bavarian Illuminati initiate. "Abaris" was his order name. For the more esoterically inclined, "The Green Snake and the White Lily" is worth a read.
December 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Much to my surprise, I discovered that our beloved German author and thinker, Johann W. Goethe was a Bavarian Illuminati initiate. "Abaris" was his order name. For the more esoterically inclined, "The Green Snake and the White Lily" is worth a read.
Let us take a moment to appreciate the theosophical influences upon Piet Mondrian's painting "Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow'
December 4, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Let us take a moment to appreciate the theosophical influences upon Piet Mondrian's painting "Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow'
"Operation Cone of Power":
A ritual performed by local witches in Britain to cast a curse on the Nazi High Command, in August 1940. Apparently two of the more frail witches passed away shortly after the ritual.
A ritual performed by local witches in Britain to cast a curse on the Nazi High Command, in August 1940. Apparently two of the more frail witches passed away shortly after the ritual.
December 3, 2024 at 8:28 AM
"Operation Cone of Power":
A ritual performed by local witches in Britain to cast a curse on the Nazi High Command, in August 1940. Apparently two of the more frail witches passed away shortly after the ritual.
A ritual performed by local witches in Britain to cast a curse on the Nazi High Command, in August 1940. Apparently two of the more frail witches passed away shortly after the ritual.