Book Review / Occult / Occult Traditions / Review / Voodoo
by Ian · Published September 2, 2009 · Last modified October 14, 2018
Mysteries & Secrets Of Voodoo, Santeria & Obeah by Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe. The secrets of Santeria, Voodoo and Obeah are among the oldest enigmas in the world. Their roots go back to pre-historic Africa – perhaps even beyond that.
St Leonard’s Church in Walton-le-Dale was according to folklore the location that Edward Kelly and Dr John Dee chose to famously summon a spirit, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Occult / Occult Traditions / Voodoo
by Ian · Published August 20, 2009 · Last modified November 18, 2018
Rose Hall Great House is possibly the most famous plantation house in Jamaica and is said to be haunted by a villainous murderess and her victims. In 1746 Henry Fanning bought the 290 acre True Friendship sugar plantation and shortly thereafter on 16th July he married the Irish, Rosa Kelly. Within a year Fanning died leaving Rosa the plantation.
English Folktales / Folklore / Folktales / Hauntings / Occult / Occult Biographies / Occult Traditions / Witchcraft
by Ian · Published August 15, 2009 · Last modified December 31, 2018
In St John’s graveyard, Burslem, can be found the last resting place of Molly Leigh, a local woman accused of being a witch but dying before she could be brought to trial. Her body is the only one positioned North to South, putting it at a right angle to every other grave in the cemetery. The story of Molly Leigh is a mixture of fact and folklore that has grown over the years.
Book Review / Druidism / Occult / Occult Traditions / Review
by Ian · Published August 11, 2009 · Last modified October 14, 2018
PATH THROUGH THE FOREST : A Druid Guidebook, 2nd Edition [Julie White & Graeme K Talboys] This new edition was written out of the need to provide an introduction to the Druid Way based on a Celtic metaphysic. The authors bring a wide experience of druidic practice and thought to bear and present a work that will allow those new to the Way to take their first steps with confidence.
Book Review / Occult / Occult Groups / Pantheons / Review
by Ian · Published August 11, 2009 · Last modified October 14, 2018
By Stephen Skinner. Contains the most complete set of tabular correspondences covering magic, astrology, divination, alchemy, tarot, I-Ching, kabbalah, gematria, grimoires, angels, demons, pagan pantheons, plants, perfumes, incenses, religious and mystical correspondences currently in print. They are more than four times more tables than in Crowley’s Liber 777.
Occult / Occult Biographies / Witchcraft
by Ian · Published July 14, 2009 · Last modified December 20, 2018
William Sadyngton was made Abbot of Leister Abbey on 26th October 1420 and he died in 1442. The Abbot is probably best known for using the occult power of Onychomancy to catch the thief of a silver plate and some coinage.
Book Review / Golden Dawn / Occult / Occult Groups / Occult Traditions / Review
by Ian · Published May 1, 2009 · Last modified October 14, 2018
The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic: Hyatt Memorial Edition [Dr Israel Regardie & Christopher S Hyatt. Foreword by Lon Milo DuQuette] is the master compilation of the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn by Dr Israel Regardie. This new edition includes a complete Index and detailed Table of Contents, compiled by James Strain, to assist readers in their studies.
April / Dragons / Early Christianity / Festivals / Legends / Occult / Occult Biographies
by Daniel Parkinson · Published April 20, 2009 · Last modified November 19, 2018
Today St George’s Day is not celebrated in England with anywhere near the vigour it was in past centuries, and is actually celebrated more in other countries that share his patronage, with traditions that have not been broken for hundreds of years.
Early Christianity / Festivals / July / Occult / Occult Biographies
by Ian · Published April 18, 2009 · Last modified November 19, 2018
St Lewina was a young British virgin who was martyred by Saxons on 24 July 687AD (whilst Theodore was 7th Archbishop of Canterbury). Following her death she was buried at Seaford, near Lewes in East Sussex.
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