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February 27, 2017
Occult
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Anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed

“To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest in the world.” Rudolf Steiner was an intellectual mystic and polymath who lived nearly a century ago. He developed a philosophical and spiritual system called “anthroposophy.” “Anthropos” meaning human, and “Sophia,” meaning wisdom. Steiner was prolific—he produced... / READ MORE /
November 23, 2016
Consciousness
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25 Powerful Quotes From Some of History’s Most Influential Female Occultists

Occultism is the “belief in or study of the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers”, and the word “occult” stems from the Latin word occultus, meaning “clandestine, hidden, secret” is “knowledge of the hidden”. Beyond the mystical implications of the word/field of study, the term can also be viewed as the research of knowledge... / READ MORE /
February 23, 2016
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Augoeides

Augoeides is a Pythagorean term relating to the “luminous body”, or higher ascended beings of light (or deva, “divine being”). This type of being is a collective (shared) consciousness, and are tasked with overseeing the evolution of mankind. According to H.P. Blavatsky‘s definition of the Augoeides: “The most substantial difference consisted in the location of the... / READ MORE /
February 9, 2016
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Atomic Consciousness

“Christ when He said: “the kingdom of God is within you,” thus pointing all human atoms to the centre of life or energy within themselves, and teaching them that from and through that centre they must expand and grow. Each one of us is conscious of being centred within himself;” ― Alice A. Bailey The... / READ MORE /
December 23, 2015
Astrology
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The Spiritual Significance of the Christmas Full Moon

This Christmas is the first time since 1977 that we will be experiencing a Full Moon. The particular moon we will be working with is known as the Cold Moon (Long Night Moon), and through our studies its spiritual significance presents a powerful moment in time – where we must face our true reflection. According... / READ MORE /
December 22, 2015
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Ageless Wisdom

From ancient times, a body of ancient spiritual teaching known as the Ageless Wisdom has been handed down from generation to generation. First made available in writing to the general public in the 1800s by H.P. Blavatsky, and then in the 20th century by Alice A. Bailey – this wisdom is the common foundation of... / READ MORE /
December 16, 2015
Film
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The Neverending Story (1984) – Film Analysis

The Neverending Story (1984) – Film Analysis by Jay Dyer of Jay’s Analysis These 80s cult classics do well for analyses. Vitrually all the classics children of the 80s like myself grew up with were loaded with deeper, esoteric symbolism, as our series has demonstrated, and The Neverending Story is no different.  In fact, the... / READ MORE /
December 16, 2015
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Agartha

Hollow Earth Theory suggests that Earth is entirely hollow, or otherwise contains a substantial interior space, which some believe to be inhabited by other beings. Agartha (sometimes referred to as Agartta, Agharti, Agarta or Agarttha) is the name of this legendary city-space that resides within the earth’s core. Frequently associated/confused with Shambhala, which figures prominently in Vajrayana Buddhism and Tibetan Kalachakra teachings... / READ MORE /
December 1, 2015
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Antahkarana

The Antahkarana (Sanskrit: the inner cause), according to Hindu philosophy, refers to the totality of two levels of mind. The buddhi (higher mind), and the manas (middle levels of mind).  According to The School for Esoteric Studies: “This mental energy is made from three “lines of transmittal” the sutratma, the consciousness or Soul thread, and the creative... / READ MORE /
November 30, 2015
Practical Magic(k)
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How to Bring More Magic(k) Into Your Life: Meditation For Your Mindset

Meditation is a must when it comes to living a more expansive/magic(k)al life. The pratice is what allows us to quiet our mind, in order to listen to our heart – which is essentially the magnetic “device” to attract our desires without distraction. Putting aside 10 minutes a day (no more, no less) is a... / READ MORE /
August 4, 2015
Esoteric Encyclopedia
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Esoteric Encyclopedia Entry of the Week: Anthroposophy

Anthroposophy is a philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner, which postulates the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible by direct experience through inner development. This philosophy aims to develop faculties of perceptive imagination, inspiration and intuition by the process of cultivating a style of thinking independent of sensory experience, and to present the results thus derived in a manner subject to... / READ MORE /