In this episode of the Ultraculture podcast, I’m talking to Satyros Phil Brucato, the developer of the role-playing game Mage: The Ascension. [Read more...]
Here’s a Dazzling Image of the Qabalistic Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is the ancient Hebrew diagram that maps out all possible facets of the universe. It is the structure that underlies all practical Magick. Upon its 10 spheres and 22 paths can be mapped all of the gods, goddesses and spirits in existence. While the Qabalah originally stems from Ju... [Read more...]
10 Awe-Inspiring Megaliths From Around the World
Megaliths are stone structures that were built by ancient, pre-Christian peoples around the world for reasons which have largely been lost to us. Megaliths likely served many functions, from communal gathering places to being the sites of pagan fertility rituals. Many have suspected that megalith... [Read more...]
10 Protection Amulets and Magic Charms Featuring Gnostic Symbolism
Gnosticism is, in many ways, the root of the occult tradition, even if all we have left is Gnostic protection amulets and a few fragmentary writings. A group of early Christians that sought direct connection to Christ through sex, drugs and ritual magick, the Gnostics were wiped out of existence ... [Read more...]
5 Trickster Gods That Caused Total Chaos (and Got Away With It!)
The cunning, mischievous trickster archetype appears in every system of folklore and storytelling. It’s a lasting, enduring symbol: The trickster who fools the gods themselves with his schemes, and in so doing wields more power than even the mightiest gods and kings. [Read more...]
Why You Should Have a Big Ego (And Be Proud of It, Too)
Since I got into spirituality, people have been laying this “kill your ego” trip on me. [Read more...]
The Shocking True History of Baphomet, the Sabbatic Goat
You’ve probably seen the image of Baphomet used as a stand-in for Satan, whether that’s by would-be Satanists or paranoid Christians. [Read more...]