Are you interested in Orpheus and the Orphic Mysteries? I recently received some delightful feedback about the chapter of “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” on Orpheus.

Have I told you about the time I met the spirits of some of the Scottish witches that inspired the play Macbeth?

A sample of my new book "The Elucidations of Drake" has been made available. Check it out!

The Pre-sale for my book of occult themed short mystery stories ends next week with its official release on Tuesday September the 23rd! If you've ever wanted to read occult mystery stories from someone who actually knows something (ok, a lot) about the occult you should consider checking it out.

My new book from Hadean Press is now available for presale! I am so excited. Check it out. More details below. Learning from Legendary Practitioners: A Necromantic Journey into History, Myth, and the Practice of Magic is a masterclass in the practice of spirit summoning and necromancy.

I have two new books coming out this year, one about necromancy from Hadean Press that I will be sharing more information about soon, the other a collection of occult themed short mystery/detective stories under the pen name of Bill Koch called "The Elucidations of Drake" coming out from Sul Books.

“O mighty Typhon… I am he who joined you in the war with the gods I am he who closed heaven’s double gates and put To sleep the serpent which must not be seen, Who stopped the seas, the streams, the river currents Where’er you rule this realm. And as your soldier

Hey, have I told you recently about my upcoming class in Salem in August. It is also accessible online. Join me, won't you?

BREAKING: HE DID IT! HE DID IT! SENATOR @booker.senate.gov HAS BROKEN THE RECORD FOR LONGEST SENATE FLOOR SPEECH - BEATING RACIST STROM THURMOND'S 1957 SPEECH - 24 HOURS 18 MINUTES. "I'M NOT HERE BECAUSE OF HIS SPEECH, I'M HERE DESPITE HIS SPEECH!" THANK YOU, SENATOR!

Tangent, but I would also love to see more holy books. Not just books *about* witchcraft and the occult. Genuine holy books that have been channeled and consecrated. Folks often ask "where are the books for advanced practitioners?" Well, I think writing more holy books is the answer.

My vanity doubles as an altar for Aphrodite.

hi everyone. i'm saul. i'm a ceremonialist of some kind. you all know what's up. i wasn't sure what i could do, but now i am. i'm putting out my shingle as a cashless service magician--cashless in the sense that i'll do magic for you in exchange for screenshotted donations to trans mutual aid.

Unique to Sicily but very similar to fairies, doñas de fuera, the Ladies from Outside, are magical female spirits that dance in the wilds of Sicily. When the witch trials came to Sicily, they targeted those who consorted with the doñas. #FolkloreThursday 🖼️: H. Howard

Life loves stories because it is the primary image and has appeared outside of what is truy present.

We set up an account here and then forgot to use it! We'll start with our first title of 2025, 'The Black Raven: A Study in the Folk Necromancy of Early Modern Germany' by Alexander Cummins and Brian Johnson. Hardcover pre-order only at the moment. Read more: hadean.press/products/the...

Hello #magicalbazaar! I've just launched a new website. It has links to my book and reader responses. But what I am really excited about is that it features all of the classes and talks I have given over the recent years with links to view and purchase them. www.starandsystem.com

Mycenae, the Lion Gate as Seen from Grave Circle A. #archaeology

Just learned that 'gummi', as in 'Gummi Bears' is an ancient Egyptian loanword (via Latin and Greek).

Re-Haunting Astrology: Towards a Chthonic, Sub-Lunar, Astrological Spirit Work Sticking to the theme of working with others, here is an amazing round-table discussion that I had the honor of being part of with J. M. Hamade and Sasha Ravitch - two absolutely brilliant thinkers, practitioners,

“Panta Rhei/Everything Flows: Paradoxes and Pluralism within Astrology” Some of my favorite class or talk formats that I have been part of have involved co-teaching and panel discussions.

Signs of spring.

How tall are you? Well, I'm 6'4''. The most important part of that is that I am an inch taller than my husband 😆

So excited for this!

“Porter of Hellgate: The Historical Reality of the Witches of Macbeth” This class was SO MUCH FUN! Definitely one of my all time favorites.

“Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Medea” There are few spirits I have interacted with who have been as challenging, and at times down right terrifying, as Medea. Despite that, she had so very much to teach and has been an amazing mentor in many ways. Here is the class I gave on her.

Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Teiresias My focus on ancient figures and what we, as magicians and necromancers, can learn from them continued with Teiresias – an ancient shade with which I have had a long term alliance and from whom I have learned extensively.

"Pay attention to the whispers, so we won't have to listen to the screams." - Cherokee 🪶🪄 #hoodooalmanac

In 2020 I started a series of classes all focused on “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” which would go on to inspire and form the basis for my forthcoming book of the same title from Hadean Press.

No one invokes the dark forces like they used to, everyone nowadays is just rubbing crystals together, when we should be summoning typhoons to destroy incoming invading ships along our kingdoms coastline.

Come and listen to a story 'bout a frog named Chu and good fortune just might visit YOU! #chanchu #threeleggedfrog #thefrogoffortune #prosperity #abundance #folklore #bookblooger #booksky

“Ancient Tomb Cult: Lessons for Contemporary Magical Practice” The second class inspired by ancient cults of the dead dealt with the topic of Tomb Cult. This fascinating topic is one that has only recently gone through some major changes in how it is understood and approached,

"How convivial!"

“On Ancient Hero Worship: Lessons for Necromancy and Magic” Over the last few years I have engaged in a lot of research and teaching about ancient cults connected with the dead. Two classes arose from this research that were very well received and about which I am incredibly proud.

“Orpheus and Art as the Model of Magic” Can art change nature, harness the power of the stars, and even overcome death itself? This keynote address will focus on the history and myth of Orpheus, and the mysteries and hymns that bear his name,

How is my night of writing going? Well, you see, I'm writing about Nudd! You know, the father of Gwyn ap Nudd! But you see Nudd is really Nodens. And he's also Lludd. And, according to some, he might also be related to or connected to Llŷr...or maybe they're also the same person! And...ummm...

I have a new article out in "Antigone" magazine on one of the most baffling Greek mystical texts. "Poetry from the Gods: The Mysterious Chaldaean Oracles" antigonejournal.com/2025/02/chal...

"Living Stories: On Mythic Truth" Sticking to a bit of a theme from the discussion about divination I shared yesterday, this class focused on the role and nature of stories in understanding the cosmos and engaging in astrology and astrological magic. Here is the official description:

How about some philosophical reflections on the nature and practice of divination for -in my area- this icy gloomy Thursday? Not too long ago I had the amazing pleasure and honor of being part of a series of interviews with Diviners conducted by my good friend Dr. Alexander Cummins.

This place is a treasure and I go there frequently.

Just got my Salem Witch Fest tickets!!!

"this is your home, my friend, do not be driven from it; great men have done great things here, and will again, and we can make America what America must become.” -james baldwin's letter on american racism to his teen nephew.

Who is in the mood for some necromancy on this Wednesday morning? "Elements of the Practice of Ancient Necromancy" Here is the official description: "This workshop will focus on several elements of ritual and practice derived from ancient methods of necromancy.

Scrying mirrors - new and back in stock! . We have a selection of black obsidian and acrylic mirrors made by local and international artists. . Visit our Salem, MA location, or shop online at thecauldronblack.com

"And Upon Gaia He Lay: On the Embodiment of the Heavens" This talk was another step in the process of developing what I consider a High Pagan Astrology, this time focused on the idea of the heavens as embodied gods rather than energies, symbols, or (just) spirits.

Thank you to the community caretakers - from activists, mental health specialists, witches, diviners, rootworkers, lawyers - we see you, your hard work & know the burnout is real. If you are in need of any our spiritual consultations or services, we are offering a donation based 30-min session.

In Simon Pulleyn's "Prayer in Greek Religion", we find the claim that only *four* prayers from the cults of the gods survive to modern times (this is distinct from texts addressed to the gods outside the context of cult, such as the Homeric Hymns). These were as follows. /1

The Art and Practice of Acquiring a Necromantic Assistant This class is from this past summer and was mentioned yesterday. It was a major departure for me, focusing much more on practice and experience and less on the historical and philosophical analysis I find more comfortable.

If seeing this post inspires you to copy me and use your own talents to support mutual aid, please tag me and I'll boost it here! #witchsky #occultsky #pagansky

I have been sharing links and descriptions of my classes and talks, and will continue to do so. But if you think of a class you would like to have me create do let me know.

Anyway related to this, my own theory of the Wild Hunt goes like this: you've got you Herla-cyning, the king of hosts leading the Hunt. In France this name is rendered Hellequine, and he's adapted in the early medieval period in passion plays as