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Here’s the History of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn… as a Puppet Show
The short film below was premiered at the Atlantis Bookshop in London, the store near the British Museum that has been pre-eminently responsible for the modern occult revival. It dramatizes the history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the magical order that counted among its members such... [Read more...]
This Lisa Frank Tarot Deck is So Many Kinds of Perfect
Artist Ariel Hart just won the Internet by creating a full set of Tarot cards inspired by Lisa Frank… you know, the woman who livened up the childhoods of Millennials by filling them with extremely colorful, psychedelic pencil boxes and other school supplies. The resulting Lisa Frank Tarot deck i... [Read more...]
How Adventure Time Snuck Magick Weirdness Into the Mainstream
Most kids have been aware at some point of jokes or pop culture references in cartoon shows aimed not at them, but their parents watching these shows with them. Though Adventure Time is ultimately a children’s cartoon, it takes this trend and amplifies it exponentially. Not only does the show inc... [Read more...]
Why I, an Actual, Practicing Witch, Hated “The VVitch”
Before I spiral into the many reasons why Robert Eggers’ The VVitch: A New England Folktale (2015) was shockingly not my cup of herbal tea, let me just apologize to the aesthetes out there. Yes, I will admit that both the cinematography and the score of the film were quite gorgeous. Cool, good, y... [Read more...]
The 4 Elemental Weapons of Western Magick (and How to Use Them)
Throughout history, mankind has developed a multitude of occult practices. Among them are a few recurring ideas that seem to survive the various Renaissances and purges over time, with none as persistent as the four classical elements, as symbolized by the elemental weapons. Earth, Fire, Air and ... [Read more...]
9 Gates of Chaos Magick: How to Practice Effective Sorcery
We’re pleased to announce the release of a new Ultraculture short ebook, 9 Gates of Chaos Magick. It’s a quick and succinct introduction to the cutting edge of the occult, enough to get started practicing immediately. Here’s the jacket copy: [Read more...]