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2012 phenomenon
The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012.
The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012.
333 (number)
300 (three hundred) is the natural number following 299 and preceding 301.
300 (three hundred) is the natural number following 299 and preceding 301.
Adam Kadmon (character)
Adam Kadmon is a mysterious and esoterical vigilante from the 2011 italian television programme Le teorie di Adam Kadmon.
Adam Kadmon is a mysterious and esoterical vigilante from the 2011 italian television programme Le teorie di Adam Kadmon.
Adonism
Adonism is a Neopagan religion founded in 1925 by Czech esotericist Franz Sättler, who often went by the pseudonym of Dr. Mussalam.
Adonism is a Neopagan religion founded in 1925 by Czech esotericist Franz Sättler, who often went by the pseudonym of Dr. Mussalam.
Alfeios
Alfeiós (Αλφειός, also romanized as Alpheus, Alpheios, Alfiós) is the longest river in the Peloponnese, in Greece.
Alfeiós (Αλφειός, also romanized as Alpheus, Alpheios, Alfiós) is the longest river in the Peloponnese, in Greece.
Anno lucis
In their ceremonial or commemorative proceedings, Freemasons add 4,000 years to the current Anno Domini calendar year and append Anno Lucis (“Year of Light”) to the Gregorian calendar y...
In their ceremonial or commemorative proceedings, Freemasons add 4,000 years to the current Anno Domini calendar year and append Anno Lucis (“Year of Light”) to the Gregorian calendar y...
Anno Lucis
Anno Lucis is a dating system used in Freemasonry that is similar to, but different from Anno Mundi.
Anno Lucis is a dating system used in Freemasonry that is similar to, but different from Anno Mundi.
Arkana Publishing
Arkana Publishing (or Penguin Arkana or just Arkana) is a publishing imprint of Penguin Group of mainly esoteric literature.
Arkana Publishing (or Penguin Arkana or just Arkana) is a publishing imprint of Penguin Group of mainly esoteric literature.
Aura (paranormal)
In parapsychology and many forms of spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object (like the halo or aureola in religious art).
In parapsychology and many forms of spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object (like the halo or aureola in religious art).
Black Sun (occult symbol)
The term Black Sun, also referred to as the Sonnenrad, is a symbol of esoteric or occult significance.
The term Black Sun, also referred to as the Sonnenrad, is a symbol of esoteric or occult significance.
Carl Johan Calleman
Carl Johan Calleman, (born May 15, 1950, Stockholm, Sweden), is a toxicologist as well as an author and speaker on the millenarian New Age interpretation of the Mayan calendar known as Mayanism.
Carl Johan Calleman, (born May 15, 1950, Stockholm, Sweden), is a toxicologist as well as an author and speaker on the millenarian New Age interpretation of the Mayan calendar known as Mayanism.
Clairvoyance
The term clairvoyance (from 17th century French with clair meaning "clear" and voyance meaning "vision") is used to refer to the ability to gain information about an object, person, loca...
The term clairvoyance (from 17th century French with clair meaning "clear" and voyance meaning "vision") is used to refer to the ability to gain information about an object, person, loca...
Contemporary Sant Mat movements
Contemporary Sant Mat Movements are esoteric philosophy movements active in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and especially India.
Contemporary Sant Mat Movements are esoteric philosophy movements active in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and especially India.
Earth mysteries
The term Earth mysteries describes an interest in a wide range of spiritual, quasi-religious and pseudo-scientific ideas focusing on cultural and religious beliefs about the Earth, generally wit...
The term Earth mysteries describes an interest in a wide range of spiritual, quasi-religious and pseudo-scientific ideas focusing on cultural and religious beliefs about the Earth, generally wit...
Energy (esotericism)
The term energy has been widely used by writers and practitioners of various esoteric forms of spirituality and alternative medicine to refer to a variety of phenomena.
The term energy has been widely used by writers and practitioners of various esoteric forms of spirituality and alternative medicine to refer to a variety of phenomena.
Erich Ludendorff
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff (sometimes given incorrectly as von Ludendorff) (9 April 1865 – 20 December 1937) was a German general, victor of Liège and of the Battle of Tannenberg (...
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff (sometimes given incorrectly as von Ludendorff) (9 April 1865 – 20 December 1937) was a German general, victor of Liège and of the Battle of Tannenberg (...
Esoteric astrology
Esoteric astrology is a branch of Astrology that focuses on the spiritual evolution of a person or groups of persons.
Esoteric astrology is a branch of Astrology that focuses on the spiritual evolution of a person or groups of persons.
Esoteric Christianity
Esoteric Christianity is a term which refers to an ensemble of spiritual currents which regard Christianity as a mystery religion, and profess the existence and possession of certain esoteric do...
Esoteric Christianity is a term which refers to an ensemble of spiritual currents which regard Christianity as a mystery religion, and profess the existence and possession of certain esoteric do...
Esoteric cosmology
Esoteric cosmology is cosmology that is an intrinsic part of an esoteric or occult system of thought.
Esoteric cosmology is cosmology that is an intrinsic part of an esoteric or occult system of thought.
Esotericism
Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of esoteric opinions or beliefs, that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small group or those specially initiated, or of rare or unusual ...
Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of esoteric opinions or beliefs, that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small group or those specially initiated, or of rare or unusual ...
Esotericism in Germany and Austria
This article gives an overview of esoteric movements in Germany and Austria between 1880 and 1945, presenting Theosophy, Anthroposophy and Ariosophy, among others, against the influences of earl...
This article gives an overview of esoteric movements in Germany and Austria between 1880 and 1945, presenting Theosophy, Anthroposophy and Ariosophy, among others, against the influences of earl...
Esowatch
Esowatch.com is a internet project founded in 2007 with critical articles from esotericism, conspiracy theories and pseudoscience in CAM The platform offers a Wiki, a Blog and a forum.
Esowatch.com is a internet project founded in 2007 with critical articles from esotericism, conspiracy theories and pseudoscience in CAM The platform offers a Wiki, a Blog and a forum.
European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism
The European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE) is Europe's only scholarly society for the study of Western esotericism.
The European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE) is Europe's only scholarly society for the study of Western esotericism.
Exoteric
Exoteric refers to knowledge that is outside of and independent from anyone's experience and can be ascertained by anyone.
Exoteric refers to knowledge that is outside of and independent from anyone's experience and can be ascertained by anyone.
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century.
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century.
Friedrich Wilhelm Quintscher
Friedrich Wilhelm Quintscher (1893-1945) was a notable German member of the Neopagan religion of Adonism, as well as being a noted occultist and ceremonial magician.
Friedrich Wilhelm Quintscher (1893-1945) was a notable German member of the Neopagan religion of Adonism, as well as being a noted occultist and ceremonial magician.
Giants (esotericism)
In esoteric and occult teachings, Giants are real beings who have herpes and like to mkae love to ben mckay on select weekends.
In esoteric and occult teachings, Giants are real beings who have herpes and like to mkae love to ben mckay on select weekends.
Great chain of being
The great chain of being is a Christian concept detailing a strict, religious hierarchical structure of all matter and life, believed to have been decreed by the Christian God.
The great chain of being is a Christian concept detailing a strict, religious hierarchical structure of all matter and life, believed to have been decreed by the Christian God.
Hajj Nematollah
Hajj Nematollah (حاجی نعمتالله 1871 - February 28, 1919) was born in Jeyhounabad, Persia and is considered one of the greatest leaders and mystics in Kurdish and Ahl-e Haqq history.
Hajj Nematollah (حاجی نعمتالله 1871 - February 28, 1919) was born in Jeyhounabad, Persia and is considered one of the greatest leaders and mystics in Kurdish and Ahl-e Haqq history.
Hermeticism
Hermeticism or the Western Hermetic Tradition is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs based primarily upon the pseudepigraphical writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.
Hermeticism or the Western Hermetic Tradition is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs based primarily upon the pseudepigraphical writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.
Hermeticism (poetry)
Hermeticism in poetry, or Hermetic poetry, is a term used to describe obscure and difficult poetry, as of the Symbolist school.
Hermeticism in poetry, or Hermetic poetry, is a term used to describe obscure and difficult poetry, as of the Symbolist school.
Holy Order of MANS
The Holy Order of MANS (HOOM) was a Mystery School (see Western esotericism and Esoteric Christianity ) and holy order, that was grounded in the esoteric teachings of Christ.
The Holy Order of MANS (HOOM) was a Mystery School (see Western esotericism and Esoteric Christianity ) and holy order, that was grounded in the esoteric teachings of Christ.
Intermediate zone
The Intermediate zone, a term found in Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, refers to what is described as a spiritually dangerous and misleading transitional spiritual and pseudospiritual region between...
The Intermediate zone, a term found in Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, refers to what is described as a spiritually dangerous and misleading transitional spiritual and pseudospiritual region between...
Ishikism
Ishikism, pron: 'Ishik-ism
Also known as Ishik Alevism or "Chinarism", refers to the movement among some Alevis who have developed an alternative understanding of Alevism and its history.
Ishikism, pron: 'Ishik-ism
Also known as Ishik Alevism or "Chinarism", refers to the movement among some Alevis who have developed an alternative understanding of Alevism and its history.
James Webb (historian)
James Charles Napier Webb (January 13, 1946 - May 9, 1980) was a Scottish historian and biographer.
James Charles Napier Webb (January 13, 1946 - May 9, 1980) was a Scottish historian and biographer.
K. Paul Johnson
Kenneth Paul Johnson is a historian of esotericism who has written books on Theosophy and Edgar Cayce.
Kenneth Paul Johnson is a historian of esotericism who has written books on Theosophy and Edgar Cayce.
Krotona
Krotona was one of three important Theosophical "colonies" in the U.S. during the early part of the 20th century.
Krotona was one of three important Theosophical "colonies" in the U.S. during the early part of the 20th century.
Likatier tribe
The Likatier tribe (in German Stamm der Likatier, known as Stamm Füssen Eins until 1998) is a community of about 200 people (more than half being minors) who live and work together...
The Likatier tribe (in German Stamm der Likatier, known as Stamm Füssen Eins until 1998) is a community of about 200 people (more than half being minors) who live and work together...
Mandaeism
Mandaeism or Mandaeanism (Mandaic: Mandaiuta, مندائية Mandā'iyya, مندائیان) is a monotheistic religion with a strongly dualistic worldview.
Mandaeism or Mandaeanism (Mandaic: Mandaiuta, مندائية Mandā'iyya, مندائیان) is a monotheistic religion with a strongly dualistic worldview.
Manichaeism
Manichaeism was one of the major gnostic Iranian religions, originating in Sassanid Persia.
Manichaeism was one of the major gnostic Iranian religions, originating in Sassanid Persia.
Monas Hieroglyphica
The Monas Hieroglyphica (or Hieroglyphic Monad) is an esoteric symbol invented and designed by John Dee, the Elizabethan Magus and Court Astrologer of Elizabeth I of England.
The Monas Hieroglyphica (or Hieroglyphic Monad) is an esoteric symbol invented and designed by John Dee, the Elizabethan Magus and Court Astrologer of Elizabeth I of England.
Mysticism
Mysticism (; from the Greek, mystikos, is the knowledge of, and especially the personal experience of, states of consciousness, i.e. levels of being, beyond normal human perception, includin...
Mysticism (; from the Greek, mystikos, is the knowledge of, and especially the personal experience of, states of consciousness, i.e. levels of being, beyond normal human perception, includin...
Nazism and occultism
Speculation about Nazism and occultism has become part of popular culture since 1959.
Speculation about Nazism and occultism has become part of popular culture since 1959.
Neo-Theosophy
The term Neo-Theosophy is a term, originally derogatory, used by the followers of Blavatsky to denominate the system of Theosophical ideas expounded by Annie Besant and Charles Webster Leadbeate...
The term Neo-Theosophy is a term, originally derogatory, used by the followers of Blavatsky to denominate the system of Theosophical ideas expounded by Annie Besant and Charles Webster Leadbeate...
New Age
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
No Way To Heaven
No Way To Heaven is a 2008 documentary feature about people allegedly living on light (Breatharianism), directed and produced by Swiss filmmakers Janos Tedeschi and Christof Schaefer.
No Way To Heaven is a 2008 documentary feature about people allegedly living on light (Breatharianism), directed and produced by Swiss filmmakers Janos Tedeschi and Christof Schaefer.
No Way to Heaven
No Way to Heaven is a 2008 documentary feature about people allegedly living on light, directed and produced by Swiss filmmakers Janos Tedeschi and Christof Schaefer.
No Way to Heaven is a 2008 documentary feature about people allegedly living on light, directed and produced by Swiss filmmakers Janos Tedeschi and Christof Schaefer.
Nomen mysticum
The Nomen Mysticum is the secret name that a member of a mystical secret society is given once they are considered a worthy and confirmed member of a specific mystical order.
The Nomen Mysticum is the secret name that a member of a mystical secret society is given once they are considered a worthy and confirmed member of a specific mystical order.
Non-physical entity
A non-physical entity is an entity that lacks a physical or material body or material or physical characteristics.
A non-physical entity is an entity that lacks a physical or material body or material or physical characteristics.
Occult
The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden".
The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden".
Occult science
Occult science is the systematic research into or formulation of occult concepts in a manner that follows - in its method or presentation - the way natural science researches or describes phenom...
Occult science is the systematic research into or formulation of occult concepts in a manner that follows - in its method or presentation - the way natural science researches or describes phenom...
Ogdoadic Tradition
The Ogdoadic Tradition is an important esoteric current forming an influential part of the mainstream Western Mystery Tradition.
The Ogdoadic Tradition is an important esoteric current forming an influential part of the mainstream Western Mystery Tradition.
Pierre Mollier
Pierre Mollier le Cavailler is a French historian, born in Lyon in 1961.
Pierre Mollier le Cavailler is a French historian, born in Lyon in 1961.
Plane (esotericism)
In esoteric cosmology, a plane, other than the physical plane is conceived as a subtle state of consciousness that transcends the known physical universe.
In esoteric cosmology, a plane, other than the physical plane is conceived as a subtle state of consciousness that transcends the known physical universe.
Pointing-out instruction
Pointing-out instruction is said to be the direct introduction to the nature of mind in the Tibetan Buddhist lineages of Mahāmudrā and Dzogchen.
Pointing-out instruction is said to be the direct introduction to the nature of mind in the Tibetan Buddhist lineages of Mahāmudrā and Dzogchen.
Reincarnation
Reincarnation best describes the concept where the soul or spirit, after the death of the body, is believed to return to live in a new human body, or, in some traditions, either as a human bei...
Reincarnation best describes the concept where the soul or spirit, after the death of the body, is believed to return to live in a new human body, or, in some traditions, either as a human bei...
Schola Philosophicae Initiationis
The Schola Philosophicae Initiationis was a philosophical-initiatic organization of theosophical cutting created in Madrid in 1928 by the Spaniards Eduardo Alfonso and Mario Roso de Luna in resp...
The Schola Philosophicae Initiationis was a philosophical-initiatic organization of theosophical cutting created in Madrid in 1928 by the Spaniards Eduardo Alfonso and Mario Roso de Luna in resp...
Seven rays
The seven rays is an occult concept that has appeared in several religions and esoteric philosophies, since at least the 6th century BCE, of the Aryan (Indo-European) peoples in both Western cul...
The seven rays is an occult concept that has appeared in several religions and esoteric philosophies, since at least the 6th century BCE, of the Aryan (Indo-European) peoples in both Western cul...
Simon Hinton
Simon Hinton is an occultist and published writer who has written extensively on the Western Mystery Tradition, most notably on the works of Aleister Crowley, the Ascended Masters, Melchizedek, ...
Simon Hinton is an occultist and published writer who has written extensively on the Western Mystery Tradition, most notably on the works of Aleister Crowley, the Ascended Masters, Melchizedek, ...
Subtle body
A subtle body is one of a series of psycho-spiritual constituents of living beings, according to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings.
A subtle body is one of a series of psycho-spiritual constituents of living beings, according to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings.
The Garden of Cyrus
The Garden of Cyrus or The Quincunciall Lozenge, or Network Plantations of the Ancients, naturally, artificially, mystically considered is a Discourse written by Sir Thomas Browne.
The Garden of Cyrus or The Quincunciall Lozenge, or Network Plantations of the Ancients, naturally, artificially, mystically considered is a Discourse written by Sir Thomas Browne.
Theosophy
Theosophy, in its modern presentation, is a spiritual philosophy developed since the late 19th-century.
Theosophy, in its modern presentation, is a spiritual philosophy developed since the late 19th-century.
Third eye
The third eye is a mystical and esoteric concept referring in part to the ajna chakra in certain eastern spiritual traditions.
The third eye is a mystical and esoteric concept referring in part to the ajna chakra in certain eastern spiritual traditions.
Traditionalist School
The term Traditionalist School is used by Mark Sedgwick and other authors to denote a school of thought, also known as Integral Traditionalism (in the sense of Integral spirituality) or ...
The term Traditionalist School is used by Mark Sedgwick and other authors to denote a school of thought, also known as Integral Traditionalism (in the sense of Integral spirituality) or ...
Watkins Books
Watkins Books is London's oldest esoteric bookshop specializing in esotericism, mysticism, occultism, oriental religion and contemporary spirituality.
Watkins Books is London's oldest esoteric bookshop specializing in esotericism, mysticism, occultism, oriental religion and contemporary spirituality.
Weiser Antiquarian Books
Weiser Antiquarian Books is the oldest occult bookstore in the United States.
Weiser Antiquarian Books is the oldest occult bookstore in the United States.
Western esotericism
Western esotericism or Hermeticism (also Western Hermetic Tradition, Western mysticism, Western Inner Tradition, Western occult tradition, and Western mystery traditi...
Western esotericism or Hermeticism (also Western Hermetic Tradition, Western mysticism, Western Inner Tradition, Western occult tradition, and Western mystery traditi...
Western Esotericism (academic field)
Western Esotericism is an academic field of research, scholarship, and education that focuses on the history of European and Middle Eastern Esotericism.
Western Esotericism is an academic field of research, scholarship, and education that focuses on the history of European and Middle Eastern Esotericism.