📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Greater Feast of Paracelsus: Reflections on Alchemy and Legacy 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-24T00:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: September 24 marks the Greater Feast of Paracelsus, Theophrastus von Hohenheim, a towering figure whose synthesis of alchemy, medicine, and philosophy reshaped early modern thought. Revered as a pioneer in approaching the human body as a complex microcosm, his legacy extends beyond mere science to the spiritual and mystical realms. This day invites contemplation on the integration of empirical inquiry with esoteric wisdom, as echoed in Thelemic Tephilah practices and Saturn’s symbolic influence, inviting us to ponder the cycles of transformation inherent in life and knowledge. 🔗

September 24 - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #Alchemy #Philosophy #SpiritualWisdom

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Disquietude of the Self: Embracing the Ever-Moving Target of Identity 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-25 📄 Summary: E. E. Cummings once urged us to "be nobody-but-yourself," recognizing this as the fiercest battle one can engage in a world bent on making you conform. Yet, the notion of selfhood is far from static; it is a fluid tapestry of shifting emotions, cells, and experiences. This article delves into the philosophical quandary of selfhood—not as a fixed essence but as a flowing river in which our identity continually evolves, challenging the very idea of knowing oneself completely in a perpetually changing existence. 🔗

The Marginalian

Fernando Pessoa on Unselfing into Who You Really Are

“To be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the h...

🗞️ Source: Maria Popova 💓 #PhilosophyOfSelf #ExistentialThought #IdentityFluidity

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: What Is Nonduality And How To Experience It? 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-10T16:01:28+03:00 📄 Summary: Nondual awareness transcends the ordinary bounds of consciousness, inviting us to glimpse the profound unity that underlies all existence. This elevated state pierces beneath the illusory surface of reality, revealing the seamless interconnection of all things. It beckons the seeker towards a subtler perception, where dualities dissolve and a harmonious oneness is intuited. 🔗 https://theawakening.coach/blog/what-is-non-duality/ 🗞️ Source: Lee Bladon | The Awakening Coach 💓 #Nonduality #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Swimming in the Evolutionary Currents of the September Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-04T16:03:01+03:00 📄 Summary: As September unfolds, we find ourselves immersed in profound evolutionary energies, culminating in the Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse. This celestial event serves as a powerful catalyst, encouraging us to embrace transformation and illumination within our personal and collective journeys. The eclipse invites reflection on cycles of completion and new beginnings, urging a harmonious dance with the cosmic rhythms that shape our existence. 🔗 https://mysticmamma.com/full-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-in-pisces-9-7-25-blood-moon/ 🗞️ Source: mm 💓 #CelestialWisdom #LunarEclipse #SpiritualEvolution

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Trauma, Transcendence, and the Beauty That Breaks Us Open 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-26T16:01:08+03:00 📄 Summary: Geoff Fitch, Abigail Lynam, and Kimberley Lafferty delve into the profound interplay between profound suffering, spiritual awakening, and developmental transformation that accompanies the emergence of meta-aware consciousness. By weaving personal narratives with insights from group dynamics and collective shadow work, they reveal how authentic relationships and sacred communities serve as both sanctuary and catalyst during the most disorienting yet ultimately liberating phases of human evolution. 🔗

Integral Life

Trauma, Transcendence, and the Beauty that Breaks Us Open – Integral Life

Geoff Fitch, Abigail Lynam, and Kimberley Lafferty explore how deep suffering, spiritual awakening, and developmental transformation often intertwi...

🗞️ Source: Kimberley Lafferty 💓 #SpiritualAwakening #HumanEvolution #SacredCommunity

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Do What Thou Wilt — A Propaganda Poster for the Occult Age 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-14T16:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: The Hermetic Library's Office of the Ministry of Information unveils a curious new propaganda feature titled "Do What Thou Wilt." This enigmatic slogan, deeply rooted in occult philosophy and famously championed by Aleister Crowley, is reimagined as a visual masterpiece designed to inspire and delight the modern occultist. Released with stylish digital wallpapers and accompanying merchandise, it beckons the seeker to embrace freedom of will amidst a world hungering for meaning and enchantment. Here, propaganda transcends its bleak reputation and becomes a vessel for joyful rebellion and spiritual exploration. 🔗

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #HermeticWisdom #OccultArt #PhilosophyOfWill

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Virtue of Civility in Controversial Discourse: Reflections from a Recent Debate 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-07T16:00:48+03:00 📄 Summary: In an era marked by polarized opinions and often bitter exchanges, a recent debate between Michael Egnor and Michael Shermer on the Piers Morgan Show highlighted a refreshing commitment to cordiality. Commenters expressed notable appreciation for the respectful tone maintained throughout discussions on divisive topics, underscoring the value of civil dialogue as a cornerstone for mutual understanding and intellectual progress. Such exchanges remind us that the manner in which we engage often shapes the quality of our discourse more than the content alone. 🔗

Mind Matters

Piers Morgan Show: Michael Egnor and Michael Shermer Debate!

One thing that stood out was the commenters’ appreciation of a cordial discussion of often-controversial topics.

🗞️ Source: Denyse O'Leary 💓 #CivilityInDebate #RespectfulDialogue #PhilosophyOfConversation

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Occult Press: Crafting Unique Tomes in the Realm of the Hidden 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-06T16:01:55+03:00 📄 Summary: Occult Press, an imprint of Snuggly Books, dedicates itself to the art of publishing fine, limited editions of occult fiction and non-fiction. Each project is a carefully crafted artifact, born from an intentional selection of printers, binders, papers, and materials to evoke a distinct and resonant aesthetic. In an age of mass production, Occult Press reclaims the intimate and the unique, inviting readers to explore esoteric knowledge through vessels as rare as the insights they contain. 🔗

Occult Press - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #OccultLiterature #ArtisanPublishing #EsotericKnowledge

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Moina Mathers: A Luminary at the Crossroads of Esotericism and Art 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-06T16:01:43+03:00 📄 Summary: Moina Mathers, born Mina Bergson in 1865, emerged as a profound figure who elegantly wove artistic mastery with esoteric traditions. An evocative artist and a pivotal member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Moina’s journey traversed Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, Enochian magic, Tarot, and ceremonial magick. Under her motto "Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum"—the past leaves no traces—she carved pathways forward in occult thought and practice, embodying a delicate synthesis of creativity and mysticism. Her legacy invites contemplation on the fusion of art and spiritual endeavor, revealing how symbolism and ritual conjure deeper truths beyond the visible realm. 🔗

Moina Mathers - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #EsotericWisdom #MysticalArtistry #GoldenDawn

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Enigmatic Legacy of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers: A Philosopher of the Occult 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-06T16:01:34+03:00 📄 Summary: Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, a towering figure in the esoteric tradition, is best known by the cryptic titles S.R.M.D. (“Royal is my race”) and D.D.C.F. (“God as my guide, my companion a sword”). His aliases delineate a profound philosophical vision where nobility intertwines with divine guidance and militant resolve. Mathers’ legacy invites us to consider the interplay of heritage, spirituality, and personal sovereignty, prompting contemporary seekers to reflect on the enduring quest for higher knowledge and disciplined virtue. 🔗

Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #OccultPhilosophy #EsotericWisdom #SpiritualLegacy