8 posts from July 2007

clipped from www.occultofpersonality.com

In a very special episode, Kentroversy returns to discuss his own personal interest in metaphysics and religion and how this led to the magickal path.

Kent defines magick as “the science and art of causing change to occur within conformity with Will… and the science of understanding oneself and how this relates to the world outside.” He discussed how this practice is connecting to the Divinity of the Universe in order to heal and protect. These concepts are fascinating, as Kent says, on an intellectual and a spiritual level.

We also discuss Kent’s influences and training, including Dee and Kelly, Aleister Crowley, Israel Regardie, and Robert Anton Wilson.

The Kentroversy Papers

The Kentroversy Tapes

“Lamen and Sigil 741″ by Fra. Kentroversy

“Lamen and Sigil 741: A New Magickal Life” by Fra. Kentroversy

Maybe Logic Academy

Maybe Quarterly - the journal of the Maybe Logic Academy

Lily Dale Assembly

“Thelema” Wikipedia entry

clipped from www.occultofpersonality.com

Mitch Horowitz is the editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin Books in New York, specializing in spiritual and occult books. He has published some of the leading titles in esoterica today, including “The Secret Teachings of All Ages: Readers’ Edition” by Manly P. Hall.

In our conversation, we discuss Mitch’s journey into the occult, spiritual, mystical, and metaphysical. He talks about his research into the history of America and its “re-making” of the occult. We get into discussing many of the notable occult figures throughout recent history (Cagliostro, Blavatsky, Olcott, Case, Hall, and others), the differences between European occultism and American occultism, and the Authentic Tradition.

Mitch’s knowledge and wisdom shines in this conversation, to say nothing of the amazing books he has helped to deliver to the world.

Mitch Horowitz

“Count Cagliostro” Wikipedia entry

“Madame Blavatsky” Wikipedia entry

“Paul Foster Case” Wikipedia entry

Paul Foster Case Resource Page

clipped from kentroversytapes.blogspot.com

KENTROVERSY TAPES PODCAST # 08 (July 16, 2007)
by Kentroversy

Greg of the excellent website and podcast known as OCCULT OF PERSONALITY is my guest on this week's KENTROVERSY TAPES podcast. We spoke about the idea of the SACRED denigrating into the PROFANE.

On this, THE KENTROVERSY TAPES podcast # 08, we have Greg from the OCCULT OF PERSONALITY websites and podcast. I have done Greg's show a few times now, and we always seem to have these highly interesting confabs whenever we get together about these subjects that are so central and integral to our work. When I invited Greg to come speak with my listeners, he was more than happy to do so.

I would encourage all interested in what Greg has to say, to check his websites and his podcast, which are excellent, and worthy of your attention.

clipped from www.occultofpersonality.com

Frater WIT returns (see podcast 10) to discuss Dr. Timothy Leary’s 8 neural circuit model of consciousness. Frater WIT is the author of “Enochian Initiation” and creator of The Computerized Grimoire. He has many years of experience with the occult, ceremonial magick, and higher consciousness that he brings to the table, making his perspective quite valuable.

above: Dr. Timothy Leary (r) with Dr. Albert Hoffman (l), the creator of LSD, in a ‘93 photograph

We discuss Dr. Timothy Leary’s life and work, his 8 neural circuit model, past lives, the evolution of consciousness and humanity, and the use of ceremonial magick to achieve higher states of consciousness instead of “substances.”

Thanks again to Frater WIT.

“8-Circuit Model of Consciousness” Wikipedia entry

Dr. Timothy Leary

“Timothy Leary” Wikipedia entry

“Collective Unconscious” Wikipedia entry

clipped from www.philipcoppens.com

Chartres: the Virgin Mary’s Seat on Earth

In 1926, Fulcanelli – an obvious pseudonym – wrote “Le Mystère des Cathédrales” – The Mystery of the Cathedrals. The publication not merely created a renewed interest in the how and the why of the Gothic cathedrals, but also raised the question who Fulcanelli was. Several names have since been put forward, tall stories have been spun, including how Fulcanelli was over a hundred years old, did not die, but instead disappeared. It is now generally believed that the man at the origin of the mystery was René Schwaller – the man who, with the addition of “de Lubicz” to his name, would later make a name for himself as an Egyptologist, performing detailed analyses that would inspire the likes of John Anthony West.

Chartres became the Virgin’s throne upon Earth, an earthly palace for the Queen of Heaven. When you walk through the large doors of the cathedral, you are indeed walking in a dark, gigantic hollow… the Goddess’ womb?

clipped from www.usnews.com

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