Early on in my occult career I was something of an adventurer. Spurred on by a love of television shows such as Urban Gothic and The X Files, I spent many an evening exploring abandoned and supposedly haunted sites all around London. Perhaps, in hindsight, it was inevitable that I would seek out urban legends in the … Continue reading The Bunk Of Berkeley Square
Demonology
Ave Lilith
Lilith. Oh, but how easily a name can conjure up such angst, especially with regards to the prevailing Judeo-Christian worldview that seeps its insidious way into even the hardest of agnostic’s hearts. Screech Owl. Queen of the succubi. For some, the first vampire, for others, the first woman. Since the Garden of Eden she has … Continue reading Ave Lilith
Shortcuts And Chainsaws
While I was a dedicated player of both Dungeons and Dragons and the World of Darkness tabletop role-playing games in my late teens, it was neither Ravenloft or Mage: The Ascension which fuelled my love for the mystical. Comics, anime and Warhammer also held my attention, though did little to make me who I am today. No, it is … Continue reading Shortcuts And Chainsaws
October Rust
I am always melancholy around my birthday. Perhaps it comes from edging past forty, but my thoughts inevitably turn to darker things as October rolls around. This year I am doubly troubled, as my natural nihilism coupled with the stresses and strains of already being unwell during the greatest modern pandemic since the Spanish Flu … Continue reading October Rust
My Vulpine Voice
Welcome to The Vulpine Voice, a subtly distinct area of my online portfolio that carries a vitally important purpose. The idea of this section is to provide a platform for all of the opinions and personal observations that might not make it into fully fledged essays. That means that I can post updates far more … Continue reading My Vulpine Voice
Approaching Lilith
The following article is the second of a two part series I penned on the dark goddess Lilith for Spiral Nature, seen by many as the premiere outlet for occulture in the digital age, which went live in September 2018. Approaching Lilith was presented for subscribers only, while the much more general prequel Understanding Lilith … Continue reading Approaching Lilith
Understanding Lilith
The following article is the first of a two part series I penned on the dark goddess Lilith for Spiral Nature, seen by many as the premiere outlet for occulture in the digital age, which went live in September of 2018. Understanding Lilith was presented free to view, while the much more in depth sequel, … Continue reading Understanding Lilith
Rebellious Kisses
The following article was first published in the winter 2016 edition of Pagan Dawn magazine, and is designed to be a short evaluation of the importance of the godform Lilith to the human psyche. It highlights the various social accretions that she has acquired over the last few thousand years, everything from feminist icon to transgender crusader, … Continue reading Rebellious Kisses
