This is a continuation of posts on Clement’s Journal, found (in obscurity) in the Ante Nicene Fathers. Peter has been initiating Clement, so we see the “inner workings” of this process, which really amounts to a sort of personal spiritual apprenticeship, which is governed by affectionate command and proud … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
A True Couple from among Mankind
Rabbi John said: to bring together a true couple from among mankind is more difficult than Moses’ miracle in parting the Red Sea. So says the rather odd Mr. Egyolk, a Russian Hasidic Jew, in Gustav Meyrink‘s The Green Face. One of the subplots in the book involves a group … Continue reading
Bridge of Life
There is a certain risk in misunderstanding a text by commenting on it half way through. Nevertheless, like sending a postcard on a trip, a could time could be had even before reaching the final destination. In the most recent comment to The Scent of a Woman, some readers may … Continue reading
Letters from Guenon to Guido de Giorgio (III)
Looking back from 1949 to 1927, I wonder about some things. De Giorgio and Guenon often complain about health problems. In this case, there is no implication that De Giorgio’s illness is the result of sorcery. Actually, Guenon brings up that topic only after having relocated to Cairo. Something was … Continue reading
Orientations: Point 9
⇐ Point 8 Point 10 ⇒ In Point 9, Julius Evola rejects the “solutions” offered by the modern world. First of all, it is not simply a matter of preserving a certain “culture”, which is the superficial, but rather of developing an entire “worldview”, in the heart of man’s being, from … Continue reading
The Scent of a Woman
This is why it is important to read older books, since it is easy to forget how quickly customs change, at least for those inhabiting the far West. In Gustav Meyer’s The Green Face, we find this description of the seductive salesgirl in the magic shop:
The Evil Eye
Cologero’s Cornu Handed down from his father. It is nice to know that once upon a time in Europe, Emperors, Kings, Knights, Templars, Hermetists, Saints, Mystics, Troubadours and so much more were abounding. Now we know there were also Sorcerers and probably there still are. I don’t recall Rene Guenon … Continue reading
Letters from Guenon to Evola (X)
Guenon explains more about impeccability Guenon expands on the powers of sorcerers and that no one is safe from their spells Guenon offers opinions on Thomas Palamidessi, Carl Jung, Meher Baba, the Golden Dawn, and Aleister Crowley 29 October 1949 Cairo, Egypt I received your letter of 4 September about … Continue reading