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A Brief Introduction
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Two further sections relating to the occult in general follow this brief introduction. Click on the link provided below to go immediately to that section, or simply scroll down the page until you reach it.
Now to our new visitors ...... first of all I would like to thank you for visiting this site, which, as you will no doubt have noticed, is one of the very few dedicated to all aspects of the occult. It may seem at first glance that the site does not get many visitors, so perhaps we should explain that unlike the vast majority of other sites that specialise in the occult (and probably millions relating to other topics), this counter is genuine, i.e. it started at zero registering only one hit per unique IP address as opposed to once (or however many times it is set to) for every visit.I spent many years researching the occult prior to preparing, then coding (after learning how to code html - the 'language' of the internet) and finally developing the site, as a consequence of which it now contains a vast amount of information, above 138,000 words at the last count, which is clearly far too much to read with just a fleeting glance - check out the Site Plan which will give you some idea of just how big this site is. It is constantly being revised and updated with subtle changes to individual paragraphs to clarify a point or whole new sections added due to further research and/or experimentation, or new developments, so is certainly well worth visiting on a regular basis. While you're here, why not take the opportunity to Bookmark this site! It is because of the time and effort already spent, and that still being spent, that we do mean it when we say, "We really would appreciate any feedback from you with suggestions for other topics to be included on the site through our Contact page." Similarly, please do not hesitate to send us a query on any matter whatsoever - we will reply as quickly as possible and try to help you to resolve that query. Alternatively, please notify us of any errors you might notice as you browse the pages (factual - if you have found something which differs from what we have discovered through our own research, grammatical, spelling etc.). It is only with your help that we can possibly hope to make it one of the most interesting, informative and comprehensive websites covering this complex, varied and intriguing subject. Every page is completely unbiased in any way, my own beliefs, experiments and experiences remain as such, i.e. my own, and have not influenced anything that has been written, except where I have stated something along the lines, "my own personal opinion is . . . . ". The site was designed not simply because of my obvious fascination with the occult, but to assist those of you who are curious to learn a little about certain aspects of it, to enable you to read facts and to dispel the myths before making up your own minds about this diverse subject to which, I iterate, I have now devoted many years of research. Perhaps I should explain that it was only after experiencing numerous unexplained profound psychic phenomena as long ago as 1991 that I got so deeply and seriously involved. As a result of these experiences I felt obliged to write a book titled The Power of Love (ISBN 0 86332 796 6), and am including a copy of Part Two of Chapter Seven of this book on our 'Aspects of the Occult' CD, which should certainly help to explain why it was absolutely essential for me to discover so much more about this fascinating subject. Alternatively, the complete book is available on Amazon, where an image (despite what it says) is available -- click on it and see. It is probably worth mentioning that each highlighted link within the pages on this site performs one of three functions:
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What is the Occult?Our belief in some form of magic ran and still runs throughout human history. In fact, in this increasingly rational and scientific world, the idea that occult or arcane knowledge can give us access to another, hidden reality is as strong and widespread as ever. Despite this, the word 'occult' being a word in common usage nowadays, it is also a word which has become widely misused, and as a consequence has become associated with the Black Arts; hence it tends to instil revulsion and abject horror in the hearts and minds of many. It stems from the Latin word 'occultus', which, in its very basic translation, means 'hidden'. The modern meaning of the word occult is often translated incorrectly in that it is used as a term for secret knowledge or hidden knowledge, in the sense of meaning knowledge meant only for certain people or knowledge that must be kept hidden. For most practicing occultists, however, it is simply the study of a deeper spiritual ‘reality’ that cannot be understood using pure reason or any of the known physical sciences. Alternatively, it is the study of Truth, or rather the deeper truth that lies buried beneath the surface. Thus, the occult should be regarded and accepted as an 'interest' or 'activity' which relies upon and uses a 'knowledge', that knowledge normally being inaccessible to, or, at the very least, 'hidden' from the general public (you and I). Fortunately for all of us, this knowledge will never be lost, because it can be gleaned gradually through commitment and prayer by anyone who is prepared to put in the time and effort. These aspirants learn how to use their latent talents, talents which lie beyond our normal five senses, to engage with supernatural forces. A young child uses a sixth sense automatically, but children tend to lose this natural gift as they begin to mature and lose their basic spirituality -- or are their spirit guides (their 'strange imaginary friends with whom they converse for hours') simply a figment of their vivid imagination from which they eventually grow out of? Who knows? Not you or I, nor the poor child who has not yet learnt to tell the difference between fact and fiction, true spirituality and dogma. The majority of individuals involved in occult activities view such activities as both mysterious and harmless (unless they are in the minority who have ulterior motives). At the same time, they find it spiritually fascinating and uplifting, whilst gaining a tremendous source of knowledge and potential power. But opposing the occultist's view, modern Western religions (and others) tend to look upon occultism as being spiritually destructive, totally evil and predominately Satanic. Perhaps these Western religions with their subservient doctrines, and that other religion which stemmed from Judaism, and whose sole purpose is to dominate the world with its sadistic and even more submissive doctrines, should stop and consider that WE ARE ALL MADE IN GOD'S IMAGE. Our surgeons who are now repairing irreparable bodies, i.e., bringing people back from the ‘dead’, our scientists who are getting closer to understanding the meaning of ‘I exist, therefore I am’, and our brilliant occultists who have completed the Great Work and who are now communicating with the Divine, are actually carrying out our Creator’s wishes. Despite the churches' condemnation of the occult, there is an explosion of occultism in our modern world. In the USA, for example, there are more than 10,000 'Astrologers', and, according to statistics, well in excess of 40,000,000 people consult their horoscopes on a daily basis. The Satanic Church in San Francisco alone has 8,000 members! England boasts some 9,000 witches, although this is vastly outnumbered by the known 60,000 in France. In Latin America, there are literally millions of brujos, santeros and mediums. In Theosophy, a system frequently synonymous with the esoteric philosophy or secret doctrine, the study of genuine occultism signifies penetrating deep into the causal mysteries of universal being, whereas the occult arts, by contrast, include psychism, black magick, hypnotism, psychologisation, and similar uninstructed or even malevolent uses of astral and mental forces. So having attempted to provide a brief explanation of the true meaning of the word occult, I shall resort to taking the opening lines from Eliphas Lévi’s Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie, which says it all:
A Point of Interest: In his essay What is a Number or a Symbol?, published as part of Liber 777 and other Kabbalistic writings, Aleister Crowley described the way in which conventional science (as opposed to the occult) approaches things as "the process of measuring ten yards with a piece of wood about which we really know nothing but that it is one tenth of the ten yards in question. The impossibility of gaining a full description of the universe through this conventional scientific approach he demonstrated geometrically as follows. If A is defined as BC, where B is DE, C is FG and so onwards we must ultimately arrive at a point where the definition of Z involves the term A; there can therefore be no ultimate definition of any of the terms, but only a self-referential circle." You will find a reference to What is a Number or a Symbol? in later versions of Liber 777, but not the text. Return to top of page. |
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Some Societies/Organisations to be found in OccultismThe section you are now looking at was an afterthought since designing and publishing this site. Here you can find details relating to some of the more common and/or renowned occult societies. I have broken them down into three distinct groups as shown below. Simply click on one of the links to go to the group or organisation within that group you wish to read about. Aleister Crowley belonged to three of the organisations listed below, The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Astrum Argentum A![]() ![]()
Two other prominent societies not listed below are the Church of Satan and the Temple of Set as these are shown separately under Satanism.
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Magical Societies & Organisations
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Rosicrucians
As publicly documented in the early 17th century, the Rosicrucian Order is a legendary and secretive Order, viewed among earlier, and also many modern Rosicrucianists, as an 'Inner Worlds Order', composed of great Adepts. When compared with human beings, the awareness or consciousness of these Adepts is reputed to be like that of demi-gods. This so-called College of Invisibles is regarded as the source permanently behind all development of the Rosicrucian movement. Rosicrucianism has led to several modern societies studying both Rosicrucianism and allied subjects. However, many researchers on the history of Rosicrucianism argue that modern Rosicrucianists are in no sense directly derived from the 'Brethren of the Rose Cross' of the 17th century, but considered only to be keen followers. Some have even viewed the 17th century order as a literary hoax or prank, rather than an operative society, while others argue that history shows them to be the genesis of later operative and functional societies. Rosicrucianism is generally associated with the symbol of the Rose Cross, which is also found in certain rituals beyond 'Craft' or 'Blue Lodge' Freemasonry. In the 17th century three Rosicrucian Manifestos were published anonymously: Fama Fraternitatis in 1614, Confessio Fraternitatis in 1615 and the Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz in 1616. Together they presented a legend related to a German pilgrim named C.R.C., who was later, in the third Manifesto, introduced as Christian Rosenkreuz. The legend tells us that this pilgrim studied in the Middle East under various occult masters and founded the Rosicrucian Order, aiming to bring about a 'universal reformation of mankind'. During his lifetime, the Order was alleged to be very small, consisting of no more than eight members, then after his death, apparently in the 15th century, the Order disappeared, only to be 'reborn' in the early 17th century, at about the time the manifestos were published. These documents, which like all hermetic and alchemical texts of those times, were full of symbolism and have been interpreted in various ways since their publication. Although not directly stating Christian Rosenkreuz's year of birth and death, two subtle sentences in the second Manifesto refer to the year 1378 as being the birth year of 'our Christian Father', and they could describe the 106 years of his life, which, by implication, means he died in 1484. The foundation of the Order can be calculated as having occurred in the year 1407. However, these numbers (and deduced years) are not taken literally by many students of occultism, and are considered as allegorical and symbolic statements for the understanding of the initiated, the reason for which relies on the Manifestos themselves. On the one hand, the Rosicrucians clearly adopted, through the Manifestos, the Pythagorean tradition of seeing objects and ideas in terms of their numeric aspects, and, on the other hand, they directly state in the second Manifesto, "We speak unto you by parables, but would willingly bring you to the right, simple, easy and ingenuous exposition, understanding, declaration, and knowledge of all secrets." Return to top of page.
The purpose of the Servants of the Light is to assist in spreading esoteric knowledge in an ethical manner to all who want to receive it, irrespective of religious denomination, gender, nationality, race, age, social position or income -- all who desire to do so should be able to study the Mysteries. The primary method for teaching is Hermetic Kabbalah (very difficult to put an actual definition to, but basically non-Jewish Kabbalah). Return to top of page.
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Other Societies & Organisations
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Four Secret Societies that really DO control the world?Many conspiracy theories are absolutely ridiculous, but there are some genuine secret societies which have existed for centuries, and which have exerted, and continue to exert, a mysterious influence on the world. Here we list the five most influential. We are not including much detail, but we are providing a link to each society which will provide such detail.
Skull and Bones
Conspiracy TheoriesSkull and Bones is featured in several conspiracy theories, which claim that the society plays a significant role in a global conspiracy for world control. Theorists such as Alexandra Robbins (born in 1976, a journalist, lecturer, and author. Her books focus on young adults, education, and modern college life. Three of her five books have been New York Times Best Sellers) suggest that Skull and Bones is a branch of the Illuminati, having been founded by German university alumni following the order's suppression in their native land by Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria with the support of Frederick the Great of Prussia. This, of course, is very dubious as is the one claiming that Skull and Bones controls the Central Intelligence Agency.
Most Famous Members
George Herbert Walker, Jr. (1927), financier and co-founder of the New York Mets; uncle to President George Herbert Walker Bush. For further information relating to this organisation click HERE. Illuminati
The Illuminati, along with Freemasonry and other secret societies, were outlawed by the Bavarian ruler, Charles Theodore, encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church, in 1784, 1785, 1787 and 1790. In the several years following, the group was vilified by conservative and religious critics who claimed that they continued underground and were responsible for the French Revolution.
Conspiracy Theories
The group was broken up by the German authorities after the French Revolution, but modern conspiracy theorists assert the group survived and now operates as a sinister shadow government, directing world industry and politics as it sees fit.
Most Famous Alleged MembersUS President Barack Obama, Jay Z, Madonna, and Beyonce For further information relating to this organisation click HERE. Bohemian Grove
The club is feared because even though the attendees claim they are there for social reasons, many believe they use the meetings for more sinister motives.
Conspiracy TheoriesPlanning for the Manhattan Project (the world's first nuclear bomb) took place there. This turned out to be true.
Most Famous Alleged MembersUS Presidents Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon. For further information relating to this organisation click HERE. Bilderberg Group
The first conference was held at the Hotel de Bilderberg in Oosterbeek, Netherlands, from 29 to 31 May 1954. It was initiated by several people, including Polish politician-in-exile Józef Retinger who, concerned about the growth of anti-Americanism in Western Europe, proposed an international conference at which leaders from European countries and the United States would be brought together with the aim of promoting Atlanticism, i.e. better understanding between the cultures of the United States and Western Europe to foster co-operation on political, economic, and defence issues. However, the group is feared because things discussed at its annual meetings are not made public and journalists who have tried to interview participants have been arrested.
Conspiracy TheoriesThe group is run by the Nazis. It is trying to impose one world government and it runs the US Republican party.
Most Famous Alleged MembersHenry Kissinger, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, David Cameron and Angela Merkel. For further information relating to this organisation click HERE. Return to top of page. |
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