The Odyssey of the Daemon: Magick, Mind, and the Quest for Wholeness I. The Core Thesis: The Odyssey as Daemonic Quest Homer’s The Odyssey is far more than an epic poem; it is a universal allegory for the search for our Daemon, our essential spirit, true Self, or guiding genius. In this journey: Penelope, Odysseus’s wife, represents the externalised image of his daemon. She is the symbol of his wholeness, his kingdom, and his completed self. The unwavering goal that guides his entire path. The Odyssey itself is the “magical mythical path” of trials, purification, and transformation required to unite […]
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Sun in Taurus, Tarot Hierophant Sensation, Sun in Taurus and Tarot Hierophant represent a quality within ourselves that registers an awareness of the phenomenon. It is not the elucidation of the phenomenon but the bringing to our attention that there is something of which we are not cognizant. Admitting we are uninformed about a subject or situation is our door to exiting ourselves from the thralldom of what is holding us back. It is the first step to educating ourselves on how we resolve the influence. Overcoming fear of the dark is our next step on the path to cognition […]
Minneapolis Visual Artist: Capturing the Soul of Modern Romanticism Immerse yourself in the world of Minneapolis visual artist Roger Williamson, where the essence of Modern Romanticism comes alive. Known for his evocative and thought-provoking works, Williamson masterfully blends emotional depth with intricate symbolism to capture the spirit of both traditional and modern romantic eras. His art celebrates individualism, nature, and the sublime, echoing the core values of the Romantic movement. Emotional and Mystical Exploration Williamson’s art delves deeply into the emotional and mystical aspects of the human experience. With dark, intricate details, he explores universal themes of love, loss, and […]
Nudus, Circe Weaves Her Spell of Summoning, currently on display at NUDUS 2024. Nudus, Circe Weaves Her Spell of Summoning, oil on wood, 48 inches by 24 inches, 2020 To learn more, please visit: https://www.gallerium.art/nudus-2024?AW=AW127186882 This dreamlike painting illustrates the enchantress Circe using her mystical powers to summon Odysseus to her side. Circe’s adept manipulation of her supernatural abilities is portrayed as she conjures a spell, aided by her cephalopod familiar who secretes the essence needed for the enchantment. The painting captures the moment when Circe’s skilful gestures and the cephalopod’s pheromonic web combine to manifest her desire to bring […]
Third Decan Aries Tarot Four Fire, Four Wands, Perfected Work Planetary Correspondence Third decan Aries, tarot Four Fire, Four Wands, and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Four exhibit attributes of Chesed, the fourth sephira of the QBL. The planetary correspondence of Chesed is Jupiter, and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered “Four” expresses this planet’s character, individualised by their specific elemental quality. These four elemental qualities are Fire, Water, Air, and Earth, allocated to the tarot suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. The astrological attributes of Jupiter can be summed up as representing a beneficial, expansive […]
Second Decan Virgo Tarot Nine Earth, Pentacles, Material Gain Second decan Virgo Tarot Nine of Earth, also known as Nine of Pentacles and Nine of Coins. Each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Nine expresses attributes of Yesod, the ninth sphere on the QBL Tree of Life, whose title is Foundation. Sephirothic Number, Planetary Correspondence The planetary correspondence of Yesod is Moon, and each of the minor arcana cards, numbered “Nine”, exhibits this planet’s quality colored by their corresponding elemental suit of fire, water, air or earth. These four suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire: Atziluth, […]
Tarot Six Cups, Six Water Minor Arcana, Second Decan Scorpio Tarot Six Cups, Six Water, and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered “Six” express attributes of Tiphareth, the sixth sphere corresponding with the Sun on the QBL Tree of Life, whose title is Beauty. Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence The planetary correspondence of Tiphareth is the Sun, and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Six” exhibits this astrological body’s quality, colored by their corresponding elemental suit of fire, water, air or earth. These four suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire: Atziluth, Water: Briah, Air: Yetzirah and […]