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Alexander Maistrovoy It is extremely interesting that Gnostic ideas, contrary to official Christian doctrine, were clearly seen in the early apostles and evangelists. Paul's expression “None of the rulers of this age” (1 Cor. 2:8) clearly referred not to earthly...

In the domain of literary studies, Sylvia Plath has long been recognized as a seminal figure, primarily associated with her poignant poetry and her tragic life story. However, her involvement in mystical and occult practices has often been sidelined or overshadowed....

On March 8, 415, a woman died tragically in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, then a territory of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was murdered in a vile way by a mob of fanatics. Her name was Hypatia, philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, one of the most relevant...

Exclusive for all subs! Steven was kind enough to let me make our paywall chat on his podcast, The Farm, available. We chatted about our hanging out in Memphis and Clarksdale, from visiting Graceland and Sun Studios to going to the Crossroads to pay our dues to the...

Druze spirituality is one of the main faiths in the Middle East. However, to most of humankind, the Druze are a mystery, being Arabic-speaking followers of an esoteric Abrahamic faith, which asserted itself as an independent spiritual path in the 11th century.  ...

Alexander Maistrovoy In the middle of the twelfth century—1167—in the hamlet of Saint-Fеlix-Lauragais next to Toulouse in the south of France, there occurred an event which, to a great extent, predefined the spiritual development of Western Europe; namely, the...

An Introduction to the Archons   The Gnostics were a group of early Christians who believed that the true message of Jesus was suppressed and corrupted by the Church. In order to preserve the original message of Jesus, they rejected many of the traditional...

The Unlimited Dream Company by J.G Ballard has been described amongst other things as rhapsodic. It is strikingly unlike most of his other literary works. True there are hints of suburban middle class folks turning feral during a looming beastial Ragnarok, but it's...

Today, the concept of "Manichaeism" is perhaps one of the most frequently used in political and cultural debate. It means extreme dualism, radical division and polarization in which the forces of light are engaged in a death struggle with the forces of darkness. This...

By S Hamilton We behold Albion painted as a vision with vivid Angus McKie like expanse and colouration. Or perhaps a Gen X Bruegelesque.  In the distance is the emanation of Spectre. Ashen Dark Satanic Mills unleash spumes of toxic gas and smog. A grim militia, shock...