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    miseries and disasters with the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain.” – Colin Wilson. Colin Wilson is a well-known English non-fiction writer who focuses on the human potential, psychology, existentialism, criminality, literary criticism, and the occult. One of his most renowned pieces of work is his book, The Outsider. In this book, Colin introduces his thesis that the health of a society can be measured by how it treats its outsiders, or people who don’t fit in. All of Wilson’s work is…

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    King James Bible No space here James VI and I was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603. King James is known for his version of the bible, he started on it in 1604 and completed it in 1611. The King James Bible or the authorized version, is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. James is also known for his book on demonology which he wrote…

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    consists of the doctor inserting conducting a colonoscopy or in some cases inserts a lubricated gloved finger in the rectum in order to detect of feel for lumps or anything that seems unusual. Finally, the last test that a patient undergoes is fecal occult blood test, which consists of sampling solid stool using a microscope in order to detect blood, and as a result the blood informs the medical team whether or not the patient has colorectal cancer…

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    Wicca is the second-fastest-growing religion in the United States with the first being Islam. When we here Wicca we usually think of straight up black magic but there is much more to Wicca then magic. Wicca means “wise ones” or “to bend or shape”. Wicca is a predominantly Western movement whose followers practice witchcraft and nature worship. The people involved in Wicca see themselves as a religion of pre-Christian traditions of Northern and Western Europe. The origins of the ancient Wicca…

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    specific set of symbols associated with secret societies and the occult elite, which we call the Illuminati. While some might argue that these signs are inserted to add “mystery” to the show, we must also consider the fact that popular culture in general is being permeated with the exact same set of symbols. This show plays it part by exposing young children to the symbolism, which normalizes it and ultimately accomplishes what the occult elite has been doing for centuries Hiding in plain sight.…

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    of March in 1834,leaving no inheritance for Poe (Silverman “American National Biography Outline”5). Poe got a job at Burtons and later quit June of 1840 (“Edgar Allan Poe.” Britannica 4). “Poe’s work owes much to the concern of romanticism with the occult and the satanic”(“Edgar Allan Poe.” Britannica 4). Poe’s first book “Tamerlane and other poems” was published in 1827 (“Edgar Allen Poe Biography” 1). Some of his other works include “The Goldbug”,”Tell Tale Heart”, and “The Raven “. “Edgar…

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    Many people even believe Bowie was a practicing magician that would attempt to cast spells and summon demons, while this sounds ridiculous many of his lyrics can be interpreted to have occult meanings and messages. He even said in an interview that took place in 1976 "My overriding interest was in cabbala and Crowleyism. That whole dark and rather fearsome nether–world of the wrong side of the brain”(Koenig, P. R.,2014). The reason that…

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    Analyzing the West Memphis Three On May 5, 1993, three eight-year-old boys, Micheal Moore, Christopher Byers, and Steve Branch were reported missing. Shortly afterward, their bodies were found in the woods of West Memphis, Arkansas. Not only, but all three of the bodies were naked, bloodied, and mangled. It was not the average murder case, all three of the bodies appeared to have been tortured prior to their death. As a result, the grieving and horrified West Memphis community, quickly and…

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    The dramatized words “blood-dimmed tide,” (Stanza 1, line 5) shows the perspective of the animals which didn’t get to the ark. This represents the fall of religion and how the story differs from the Book of Revelations. Yeats shows his connection to occult in the second stanza. He refers to “Spiritus Mundi,” (stanza 2, line 12) a spirit of the world. He shows how the spirit of the world is no longer entirely sane and is now troubled. Line 6 stanza 2 is: “A shape with lion body and head of a…

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    Astrological Sign Spotlight For Imbolc and Ostara Candle Colours for Seasonal Festivals ~ By Dorthy Workman IMBOLC- February 1st or 2nd. Candle colors are- Lavender, and White. These colors represent the divine (White) rebirth and preparations for one’s spirituality (the Lavender). OSTARA- (Vernal Equinox) Around March 20th..Candle colors are-Light Green, Yellow, and Pale Pink. This is the colors of the beginning of maturing plants and flowers. Zodiac Candles ~ By Dorthy Workman When…

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