Marion Adnams: The Surreal Visionary of Derby
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Marion Adnams: The Surreal Visionary of Derby

Marion Adnams (1898–1995) was a British surrealist painter, printmaker, and educator whose work, though not widely recognized during her lifetime, has since gained critical reappraisal for its imaginative strength and technical excellence. Known for her dreamlike, often eerie compositions, Adnams brought a distinctly personal and poetic voice to the Surrealist movement in mid-20th century Britain.

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Pierre Amédée Marcel-Béronneau: A Symbolist Visionary of Belle Époque France
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Pierre Amédée Marcel-Béronneau: A Symbolist Visionary of Belle Époque France

Pierre Amédée Marcel-Béronneau (1869–1937) was a French Symbolist painter whose ethereal and mythologically inspired works exemplify the mystical and allegorical currents of late 19th and early 20th-century French art. While not as widely recognized today as some of his contemporaries, Marcel-Béronneau played a significant role in the Symbolist movement and left behind a body of work that continues to captivate for its dreamlike atmosphere and refined aesthetic.

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Wales Visitation
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Wales Visitation

A wonderful poem by Allen Ginsberg, written whilst under the influence of LSD on a visit to Wales..

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The Focus Of Life by Austin Osman Spare
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The Focus Of Life by Austin Osman Spare

The Focus of Life, The Mutterings of AOS is a comprehensive treatise written and illustrated by Austin Osman Spare on key occult concepts he introduced in his previous writings.

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Wistman’s Woods
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Wistman’s Woods

We set off from the Two Bridges Hotel (where we had just checked in to) in a hail storm. The staff said that we must be mad. The storm passed as we left the car park. We got a real stomp on as Wistman’s was a few miles away and it wasn’t long until sunset.

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The Enchanting Art of Scrying Mirrors
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The Enchanting Art of Scrying Mirrors

Scrying, an ancient divination practice, beckons seekers into the mystical realms of insight and revelation. Among the diverse tools employed in this art, the scrying mirror stands as a captivating portal to the unseen.

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Green Man and Sacred Synthesis: Pagan Symbols in Christian England
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Green Man and Sacred Synthesis: Pagan Symbols in Christian England

The Green Man, a foliate-faced figure adorned with leaves and foliage, is an emblematic symbol deeply rooted in pagan traditions. In a fascinating tapestry of cultural synthesis, this ancient icon not only survived but thrived in Christian England, finding a home in ecclesiastical architecture, manuscripts, and folklore.

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The Mystical 'Melong': Insights into its Role in Tibetan Shamanism
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The Mystical 'Melong': Insights into its Role in Tibetan Shamanism

Tibetan shamanism, deeply intertwined with the spiritual fabric of the region, encompasses a rich tapestry of rituals, symbols, and tools. Among these, the 'Melong,' also known as the 'Tibetan Oracle Mirror,' emerges as a fascinating and potent instrument used by practitioners to access the realms of the divine and seek guidance from the spirit world.

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