Five of Swords Esoteric Magazine, a free to view digital project that explored the more abstract ideas at the bleeding edge of modern occultism, has recently been put on permanent hold. While this passing may be generally ignored, those who either contributed or devoured the articles held within the three published issues will no doubt … Continue reading These Viral Gods
Paganism
Of Blood And Titles
Originally created back in March of 2019, this particular article never found a home. That is perhaps unsurprising, as it definitely lacks the sweeping range and sour narrative of my successfully published pieces. Its tighter focus on a single magickal operation may still prove of some use to those who are looking to escape from … Continue reading Of Blood And Titles
Esoteric Accelerationist Manifesto
This unapologetically adversarial article will no doubt prove highly divisive, and Five of Swords Esoteric Magazine should be applauded for accepting a submission that larger publications would likely never touch. As for why this manifesto even exists, it is the result of witnessing decades of both stagnation and cannibalisation within the Occult and Neopagan movements. … Continue reading Esoteric Accelerationist Manifesto
Remembering David Farrant
In truth I take no pleasure in writing obituaries despite my more necromantic interests placing me in the perfect position to do so. To my mind every death among the pitifully few people who fully embody the heart and soul of modern magick stands as a massive loss to our wider movement, as well as … Continue reading Remembering David Farrant
A Current Meme
Five of Swords Esoteric Magazine is a passion project created by a small group of bleeding edge magickians, offered free in PDF format via drop box links posted on various social media platforms. Designed to showcase some of the more advanced ideas within the modern occult diaspora, this article was actually right at the front … Continue reading A Current Meme
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
Pagan Spirits
This short but interesting little article marks my third successful submission to Pagan Dawn magazine, after Rebellious Kisses and Highgate Hindsight. Not only did this project give me free reign to discuss my interest in ghosts away from the graveyards that seem to dominate my more recent interactions with the discarnate, but also had the … Continue reading Pagan Spirits
Highgate Hindsight
This particular article is sure to generate more than its fair share of controversy. Indeed, Pagan Dawn deserves a lot of praise for publishing my take on what remains a very divisive topic relatively unedited in their Beltane 2018 edition. It had been a long term ambition of mine to have work featured in what … Continue reading Highgate Hindsight
