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December MMXX Pamphlet from Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA)

December MMXX Pamphlet from Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA)

I’m delighted to share with you today the second of the new bi-annual pamphlets being produced by the Fratres of the Province of Greater London, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA). Continue Reading

On the Practical Paths of Rosicrucianism

On the Practical Paths of Rosicrucianism

This long-read piece follows on from my previous essay on 21st Century Rosicrucianism and was originally presented to the September 2020 virtual study group meeting of Metropolitan College, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia. I’m pleased to share it here now, understanding that it is by no means a comprehensive view of early Rosicrucian texts; nor isContinue ReadingContinue Reading

Hypnagogia Album Release

Hypnagogia Album Release

Today marks the release of my debut album Hypnagogia! A minimalist psybient album created on a eurorack modular system, it explores concepts of isolation, contemplation and realisation through music that straddles the worlds of generative and performative composition.   The concept running throughout the album speaks to our eternal capacity for spiritual liberation and abilityContinue Reading

Esoteric Review: The Hermetic Art of Memory

Esoteric Review: The Hermetic Art of Memory

This is the first review in a new series that will focus on esoteric texts modern and old, predominately from what is collectively known as the Western Mystery Tradition. The Art of Memory (Ars Memoriae) is an esoteric practice that I had heard reference to in various places both specialist and mainstream, from the scholarlyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

Musings Along the Way: 40 Spiritual Aphorisms

Spiritual aphorisms are intended to speak directly to the intuitive side of us, and as such they will be placed here without comment. They are as true as they are true, and as false as they are false. I hope that you find value of some kind in one or more of these, my musings along the way.Continue Reading

The Rabbi & the Golem: A Parable on Synthetic Life

There was a very exciting announcement recently that synthetic life had been created in a laboratory through the wonderful applications of scientific advancement. Rather than my usual commentary on the ethics of this situation, I thought I would try something different and provide a spiritual parable of sorts about synthetic life. I hope that you enjoy it.Continue Reading