Oh boy. I suppose the time has come to start introducing you to the Ordo Templi Orientis (“Order of the Temple of the East”). You’ll often see them refer to themselves as the O.T.O., and that’s because their abbreviation has…certain…symbolism. Founded by German theosophists (because of course it was), the O.T.O. was an attempted revivalContinue reading “Devious Poetry (part six)”
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Devious Poetry (part five)
The ankh is an Egyptian heiroglyph which means “life”, or “the key of life”. In fact, it is a magical symbol to wish life and health for someone, which explains how Isis was able to bring Osiris back from the dead. The ankh is also a portal between life and death, which helps explain whyContinue reading “Devious Poetry (part five)”
Devious Poetry (part four)
In the last post, we discussed how the Thelemites believe we have gone through three aeons, and that the fourth is either already here, or is currently overlapping the third, or is coming very soon. Before I continue, consider the Buddhist symbolism of the yin-yang, the belief that all things should be in “perfect balance”.Continue reading “Devious Poetry (part four)”
Devious Poetry (part three)
Let’s explore this “Aeon of Horus“, find out more about who or what that really is. We’ve successfully tied the work Promethea to Thelema and Aleister Crowley beyond a shadow of a doubt: Moore repeatedly and specifically refers to the Thoth Tarot deck, which is a deck exclusively used for divination designed by Aleister CrowleyContinue reading “Devious Poetry (part three)”
Devious Poetry (a refresher)
Below is a summary of my Devious Poetry discussion so far. This subject matter is always difficult to tackle, but it’s something I must get off my chest. The discussion so far: Silence is a Rabbit Hole An exploration on how powerful silence can be and how it could even be a useful tool for writers.Continue reading “Devious Poetry (a refresher)”
On Fairytales and Their Importance
It’s a crime that fairytales have fallen to the wayside. People have been robbed of many life lessons they should’ve learned growing up, and, make no mistake, this was done on purpose. Fairytales are crucial to any culture, and to proper childhood development. Not only do they contain moral lessons about right and wrong, courage,Continue reading “On Fairytales and Their Importance”
Devious Poetry (part two)
The “card twenty” refers to the twentieth Tarot card. And since this story is a depiction of “the history of magick”, the card is not being used for its intended purpose (a simple game). It is instead being repurposed for its now highly popularized, bastardized purpose of choice: divination. And the card itself is aContinue reading “Devious Poetry (part two)”
Devious Poetry (part one)
I’ve been putting off this series of blog posts for a long time. It’s easy to forget I actually have a reader or two, so when one reaches out to me and tells me they still check my blog every day, I can’t help but feel humbled, flattered, and feel the need to deliver. SoContinue reading “Devious Poetry (part one)”
A Memento Mori
Life is fleeting. By the time most people realize they’ve taken their time on Earth for granted, it’s too late. Something unexpected could happen to end your life right now. You won’t have time to hide your secrets, settle your accounts, forgive those you never forgave, make that last confession, or write that damn book. Continue reading “A Memento Mori”
What We Can Glean from the Rabbit Hole
On July 22nd of last year, I boldly proclaimed Silence is a Rabbit Hole. But what was I getting at, exactly? By the end of the aforementioned article, I’d posted a confusing little comic page layered with esoteric meaning, promising to revisit it once we explore some of what that artist was trying to maliciouslyContinue reading “What We Can Glean from the Rabbit Hole”
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