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Friday, April 13, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
A Closer Look At the 2012 Phenomenon
Angela V. Michaels is a writer and eso-researcher who focuses on spirituality and becoming more spiritually aware in a world that poses the challenges that our’s does. By centering her philosophies on Lao Tzu’s ancient Tao Te Ching, the work is part of an eastern mystical tradition that is very enjoyable and useful. Her book, Surfing the Tao, A Revolution of Free Will is a fantastic combination of practical spirituality and historical research.
I was prompted to contact Angela after reading her excellent article entitled, “2012 Hype?” She addresses a number of subjects surrounding the 2012 phenomenon including the explosion of activity encompassing it and touches on the history of eschatalogical predictions. In order to get a bit more in depth from someone who has spent a lot of time focusing on just these types of issues, I asked Angela to join in a brief Q & A about 2012.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Historical Mysteries & Occult Personalities, Part I - Comte de St.-Germain
Although the 18th century is often referred to as the “Age of Reason and Enlightenment” in the history books of western civilization, this is merely an interpretation to avoid the prevalence of mysticism and occult studies by the very same men credited with scientistic philosophies. The resurgence in the ideals of alchemy and Hermeticism were in full bloom in western Europe and their colonies as evidenced by the study of historically important personages from George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to Voltaire and Rosseau and so many more. It is actually a very interesting dichotomy in that some occult philosophies predominant in this time period did actually seek to improve and progress humanity, although their motivations and methods may seem so antiquated as to be incomprehensible to some and questionable, at best, to others. No doubt one of the most interesting, being the most mysterious, was the Comte de St.-Germain.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
"Mind Control"
Apparently, a son of the prophet is not only paying attention, but has stepped up to the mic:
It's mind control, mind control, corruption of your thoughts, destruction of your soul
Don't let them mold your mind, they want to control mankind
Seems like their only intention is to exploit the Earth
And you trust in their deceit, your mind causes your defeat
And so you've become an invention to destroy this Earth
Propaganda and lies are plaguing our lives,
How much more victimized, before we realize?
It's mind control, mind control, corruption of your thoughts, destruction of your soul
Ol' Grand Master let the people go, you put them in total confusion to downstroy their souls
For they practice what you preach, so they're always in your reach
Hi-tech slavery in these days, it's mind control
They'll make it attractive, to get men distracted
Corrupting, polluting, destroying your soul
Mind control, mind control, corruption of your thoughts, destruction of your soulThe truth is there for all to see...
Stephen Marley's debut album, also entitled "Mind Control," has hit the charts at #1, and deservedly so.
Occult of Personality podcast 6 - Jan Irvin of Gnostic Media
I'm very happy to welcome Jan Irvin to the program.
Jan is the co-creator of the highly acclaimed video, The Pharmacratic Inquisition, and the co-author of the amazing book, "Astrotheology & Shamanism - Unveiling the Law of Duality in Christianity and Other Religions."
Our discussion touches on the subjects of Jack Herer, hemp, astrotheology, shamanism, archeoastronomy, psychedelics and entheogens, suppression of plant-based medicines, the nativity story, the symbolism of the caduceus, and the New Age and 2012.
Thanks again Jan!
Occult of Personality 2007. Licensed under Creative Commons.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Occult of Personality podcast 5 - Synkronos23 and the Crowley Conspiracy
I’m very pleased to introduce Synkronos23 (http://synkronos23.vox.com/). She’s a truthseeker and researcher of many, if not all, the same topics that you are familiar with - the occult, astrology, ancient civilizations, the origins of religion (astrotheology), magick, secret societies, and conspiracy. Her knowledge of the material, both academic and experiential, is noteworthy. Join us for a discussion of classical occult concepts and their relationship to the modern aeon.
In this episode, we discuss some of her recent articles, including ancient Egyptian Mystery initiation (Setian Consciousness), the pervasive symbolism of Columbia, and mainly, Aleister Crowley and “The Crowley Conspiracy.”
Thanks Synkronos23!
Occult of Personality 2007. Licensed under Creative Commons.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Another Take on "The Secret"
The movie "The Secret" has made quite a splash. It is being promoted by some of the most mainstream media entities ever created. There has also been quite a bit of praise for it in alternative press as well. IMO, it is time for another take on this cinematic chicanery. Thankfully, Stuart Davis provides it in an article he recently wrote -- "The Secret - The Spirituality of Narcissism."
Here is an excerpt from the end of the article, summing it up quite nicely:
Rhonda Byrne's Secret is bad Self-Help masquerading as mysticism. Broadly, "spirituality" can mean anything. So when we say spirituality, what level of spirituality are we talking about? What altitude of awareness are we coming from, what level of "spirit" are we referring to? I'm not saying The Secret is not spiritual. I'm saying it's a very low-level of spirituality masquerading as a high one. What it uses as enticements (become wealthy, get a better job, get a lover) are very telling. It is appealing to a person's desire to attain, acheive, and better their personal station. It is promising you a better STORY. And that is indeed one altitude of spirituality. But it's the bottom, and inflating it can end up keeping people stuck in the cycle of suffering even longer. Because the self is addicted to its STORY. The Self is the end of all stories.
Now contrast The Secret with The Mystery. The Mystery, to me, includes all four domains (inner, outer, individual, collective) and does not privilege one over the other. It engages them as tetra-arising. It includes them as inextricably inter-woven, yet distinct in important ways. The Mystery includes every altitude in every domain, and values each of them, but also understand their differences. The Mystery includes every methodology, every ontology or Way of Knowing, but it also understands what they do, and what they don't do. The Secret is but a method, and it will not set you free from The Story. In fact, it will probably suck you deeper into it. It promises money, power, increased attraction, and tells you it is "spiritual" practice. Your story could become so comfortable, why would you ever forfeit it?
Here is an important question: What level of YOU wants to get rich? What altitude of YOU wants a new house, a better lover, an improved Story?
Here's what I feel is a healthier approach. Use the right tool for the right job. The right decoy for the right level. I think it is GOOD to improve our financial station. I think it is GOOD to have an exciting love life. That's why I have a financial advisor. That's why I see a therapist. I need to work on my self. I want to improve my relative reality. But I don't need to invoke "the Universe" or quantum mechanics or magical-narcissistic mysticism to do so. That's tremendously misguided. Want to find your Self? See Swami Sally. Want to get a new house? A better blow job? See Suze Ormon and Dr Ruth. Stop it with this Secret delusion. It's offensive and detrimental to our work in the Mystery.
Perhaps worst of all, until we are truly FREE -free from the Source of Suffering, free from desire, clutching, the assault of our false identities and all their Stories- until we are that FREE, we cannot really be available to help others become FREE. And that my friends, is the hokey pokey.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Red Ice Creations appearance
Fredrik & Henrik were kind enough to have me on their Red Ice Creations radio show. We had a lively and interesting discussion around topics such as the New Age, 2012, esoteric astrology, the stargate conspiracy, and so much more.
Big thanks to Fredrik & Henrik for the interview and all they do.
Occult of Personality on Red Ice -- http://www.redicecreations.com/radio/2007/03mar/RICR-070318.html
direct link to .mp3 audio file -- http://www.redicecreations.com/radio/2007/03mar/RICR-070318-greg.mp3
Big thanks to Fredrik & Henrik for the interview and all they do.
Occult of Personality on Red Ice -- http://www.redicecreations.com/radio/2007/03mar/RICR-070318.html
direct link to .mp3 audio file -- http://www.redicecreations.com/radio/2007/03mar/RICR-070318-greg.mp3
Occult of Personality 2.0
... is now up and running here -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/
At the moment, only the podcasts are posted, but there is more to come...
Friday, March 16, 2007
The Fall of Montsegur
On March 17, a date now celebrated everywhere as St. Patrick's Day - the day that St. Patrick drove the Serpents from the Blessed Isle, was the same date in 1244 that many of the perfecti of the gnostic Cathars were burned to death after the fall of their fortress of Montsegur to the siege of the Inquisition.
Hancock & Bauval's excellent book, Talisman, tells the story of the Albigensian Crusade, a battle not only for life and death, but for men's eternal souls. One of the reasons why the Cathars in Occitania had been able to hold out since the French occupation began in 1229 was the natural defenses of the mountaintop fortress of Montsegur. The perfecti would often flee to their safe haven from the Inquisition and it's murderous minions. This place stood as a symbol of their resistance and endurance in the face of violence and religious and spiritual persecution.
The event that supposedly began the downfall of Montsegur was when, in May of 1242, the lord of the castle, Peter Roger of Mirepoix, sent assassins to Avignonet to kill the Inquisitors. They claimed to have done it to extinguish the Inquisition altogether, but it had just the opposite effect. The siege of Montsegur began a year later and was over in 10 months. Hundreds of perfecti, the clergy of the Cathars - considered holy men and women, were dragged out of the castle and down the mountain to be burned alive. The French crusaders created a little Hell on Earth.
Is it just a coincidence that the date this event occurred on is March 17 and that this date is commemorated the world over as a (semi) religious holiday named for a saint? Were the gnostic Cathar perfecti the Serpents, and Montsegur their Blessed Isle?
2007 Occult of Personality. Licensed under Creative Commons.
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