As a Universal Symbol for Revolution. Ritual Knife, rebel6: by Gustave Doré. Ritual Knife, mind-core: Pretty damn awesome x2. Sex, the Occult, and the Witches Who Do Porn. Conner Habib wants to break the rules.
A gay porn star and an occultist*, he seems to embody all of the things that middle America told you to fear when you were 13. “We choose desire where desire is forbidden,” he says of his fellow porn actors who are into the occult. “We do this thing that we're told not to do. We've already gone against what seems to be a law. So why not break other rules? Habib is talking about the prevalent New Age belief that a focused and positive mind can change reality and make dreams come true—the singular idea that underlies the vast marketplace of New Age ideas and products, from Wicca to “The Secret.” Because of their promise of empowerment, such New Age ideas were a major trope in the sixties and seventies. Not surprisingly, many pornography performers are, themselves, engaged in all manner of odd alternative spiritualities, even steeped in the practice of witchcraft. Habib is one such character. The occult sex aesthetic, as curate on Tumblr.
@jasonlouv. An Occult History of the Television Set. Stylish Occult Posters Promoting Magicians From 1900s. Richard Long: The History of the Occult (PHOTOS) Otherworldly John Dryden: Occult Rhetoric in His Poems and Plays (9781472424976): Jack M. Armistead: Books. Eliphas Levi: Occult Influence on the Arts. In lak'ech ala k'in — thelema-696: Courtesy of the mind of Rufus Opus! Why Thelema Kicks Ass. One question that I have heard from friends and that I have often asked myself is, “Why Thelema?”
Why not identify with any of the other religions or philosophies? I want to explain why I believe in the power of Thelema as a rule of life, and consequently why I believe that Thelema will continue to grow. I. Do what thou wilt The most fundamental point is that we have a certain Law under which everything else is subsumed: Do what thou wilt. II. The fundamental Law of Thelema is “Do what thou wilt” which is a radical exhortation for each individual to explore and express their true nature, whatever that may be. Our eclectic syncretism is not arbitrary though insofar as everything revolves around the core of “Do what thou wilt”: threads are gathered from all corners of human existence to be woven together through the harmony expressed in the word of the Law that is Thelema. III. This has implications in terms of action (morally) and thought (philosophically). IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Occultofprsnlty: via @IAO131 #Thelema ...
Major Arcana Tarot Card Meanings. How to Design Your Own Tarot Spread. Almost 50% of my professional Tarot readings are designed specifically for my client and their situation or question.
This is because nearly every situation is unique and can’t always be answered by using an existing Tarot spread. Even with hundreds of different Tarot spreads out there, it can be difficult to find the one that perfectly fits the question at hand. So, what’s the best way to go about designing your own Tarot spread? Understand what your client is asking. The more specific your question(s), the more specific your Tarot reading. Start with some common questions. Once you have a better understanding of what your client is asking, you can then start working with a number of common questions to shape the custom Tarot spread. What do you need to know about…What do you ultimately aspire to in this situation? Select which question(s) you will use to answer your client’s question, and begin to tailor them to their specific situation.
Focus on empowering your client. Photo by ascensionprocess. Photo by ascensionprocess. Photo by ascensionprocess. Aleister Crowley and the Devil's Weed. "The action of hashish is as varied as life itself and seems to be determined almost entirely by the will or mood of the 'assassin,' and that within the hedges of his mental and moral form.
I can get fantastic visions, or power of mind ? Analysis, or spiritual exaltation, or sexual excitement of various kinds, or ravenous hunger, or vigor of imagination, whichever I please, absolutely at will, on a minute dose of the Parker Davis extract. THE POWER OF INTENT. By Levanah “That which is above is like that which is below and that which is below is like that which is above, to achieve the wonders of the one thing.
" (1) Have you ever asked yourself how the spells you cast come to completion? Which laws are involved in this happening? Is it possible to get a result without casting a spell, by solely using the mind? The answer to this is yes, we can. When I started out as a witch, all was foreign ground but I had already experienced many times that wishes were granted, although I hadn’t physically done anything to bring success. I am not writing this to tell you that casting spells and rituals serve no purpose; on the contrary, they are not only great fun but help us focus and grow. Please bear with me and don’t be offended by what will follow next, because although we don’t generally make use of those teachings within the Craft I will make reference to the Tree of Life and the bible in order to make things a bit clearer.