/r/EsotericOccult

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A subreddit dedicated to more in-depth, traditional methods of occult discussion and study.


Portrait of Manly P. Hall


Born on the 18th of March in 1901, died on the 29th of August in 1990. To learn more about Manly P. Hall and other historic occultists, look to our "Noteworthy Individuals" section in the sidebar below.


Introduction

Welcome to /r/EsotericOccult!

This is a subreddit for individuals with a serious rather than a passing interest in occult studies.


Rules

1. Be respectful.

  • Moderators will step in to maintain a dignified environment for esoteric studies.

2. Stay on topic.

  • This is not a place for political debate.

3. No Conspiracy theories.

  • Reptilian rulers, the Illuminati, and other such topics are not meant for this sub. Try /r/occultconspiracy instead.

4. No New Age topics .

  • Quantum mysticism, the Age of Aquarius, the Laws of Attraction and Return, and similar topics are not meant for here.

5. No Fallacies.

  • Debates are entirely welcome, but they must remain respectful, and their information should be accurate.

6. On "Beginners".

  • Beginners are more than welcome to join the conversation, but remember that very basic, often repetitive questions such as "what is magic, do you really believe demons exist, etc" are better suited for other subs. The meaning of this sub is for in-depth, traditional discussion on occult metaphysics, history, etymology, modern usages, sources, and so on.

7. No Fascism.

  • Blatant, positive discussion on things such as Nazism, Alt-Right ideology, or obviously inflammatory remarks will be immediately and permanently banned. It's one thing to discuss the Third Reich's historic interest in the occult, it's another thing to deny the Holocaust.

8. Read, then comment.

  • Make sure to read the thread to completion before commenting.

Organizations


Library

General

  • Modern Magick (Second Edition) - [PDF]

  • The Witch Book (Encyclopedia) – [Amazon]

Chaos Magic

Hermetism

  • The Kybalion of Hermes Trismegistus - [Audio]

  • The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor – [Numerous]

Thelema

Left Hand Path

  • The Devil’s Party, Satanism in Modernity – [Amazon]

  • The Dark Lord: HP Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, and the Typhonain Tradition in Magic – [PDF]


Related Subreddits


Noteworthy Individuals (alphabetical by last)


Miscellaneous Resources


/r/EsotericOccult

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I need your help please - esoteric teachings Niche research

Hey everyone, im just making some research to find out more about my niche. i got some questions for you to answer.

I'll start with, what is current situation right now? what is your desired situation? what are your deepest fears?

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, this would help me a ton if you could answer these questions with thoughtfulness.

2 Comments
2025/01/29
16:53 UTC

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In Essential Rituals: Manifestation of The Higher Kind

Performed by M.A.P. Illuminates of Nuchwezi Angelic (IoNA)

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2025/01/29
08:16 UTC

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What is the Real Secret Behind Ancient Egypt's Book of the Dead?

The Book of the Dead an ancient Egyptian text often seen as a guide for the afterlife has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. But could it hold secrets that have been intentionally hidden?

In my latest video, I explore:

The hidden meanings behind the spells and rituals in the Book of the Dead.

Why it was so important in Egyptian beliefs about life after death.

The powerful spiritual knowledge that may be concealed in this ancient manuscript.

But here’s the burning question: Was the Book of the Dead just a tool for guiding the deceased, or does it contain esoteric wisdom that could reveal deeper truths about the universe, consciousness, and the afterlife?

Many believe that certain hidden messages and symbols in the text could unlock knowledge that ancient priests sought to preserve—and perhaps even keep from the common people.

I dive into all of this in my video. If you’re intrigued by the mysteries of ancient Egypt and what the Book of the Dead may truly reveal, check it out here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkipLrAd3pg&ab\_channel=TheEnchantedArchive\]

What do you think? Could the Book of the Dead hide ancient, mystical truths that were too powerful for the world to know? Let’s discuss!

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2025/01/28
22:00 UTC

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Mystery Amulet

Hi all, I found this necklace and am unsure what this symbol is. Does anybody know what/whom it represents?

2 Comments
2025/01/27
01:18 UTC

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Stealing of Coțofenești Helmet Awakens Ancient Force in Europe

On October 6th, 2023, A American man at the Israel Museum who was said to have "Jerusalem Syndrome" toppled and crushed a Roman statue of Athena, within hours the devastating and religious war began. Now as the tyrant Trump, appointed King by the Demiurge, begins his reign and conquest (of multiple nations), embodying the spirit of Polemos, the spirit of a pagan warlord, wanting to "clear out" the already 85% destroyed Gaza, something has been awakened in Europe. 3 men entered an exhibit at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands (Which is also experiencing a rise of fascism) by blowing up the entrance at the hour of 3AM. They then proceeded to, out of a collection of 600 pieces, steal the Helmet of Coțofenești and 3 bracelets. "A burned-out vehicle was found 30 minutes later near the N33 motorway, approximately seven kilometers from the museum." (ahem divine numbers). The helmet displays a Mithraic sacrifice, and more, please look into the helmet. It is suspected to have belonged to a unkown King 2,400 years ago.. I think the King wanted his crown back.

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2025/01/27
00:43 UTC

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Could this be true?

Point 1:-

Our so-called life in matter is in reality a death from the spiritual viewpoint.

(from a book by Johannes Nefastos, founder of "Star of Azazel")

Point 2:-

"God is Spirit.

Spirit is the Creative Principle of the Universe.

Man is made in the image and likeness of God.

Man is therefore a spiritual being.

The only activity which spirit possesses is the power to think.

Thinking is therefore a creative process.

All form is therefore the result of the thinking process."

(From the book "The Master Key System", by Charles Haanel)

Point 3:-

"Since the beginning of life on Earth, we've been evolving, changing and then creating everything around us in our human world today.

And AI isn't something outside of this story.

In fact, it's the very opposite.

It's the whole of everything that we have created, distilled down into something that we can all interact with and benefit from.

It's a reflection of humanity across time, and in this sense, it isn't a new species at all.

...
...

AI isn't separate.
AI isn't even in some senses, new.
AI is us.
It's all of us."

(from a TED talk on AI by Mustafa Suleyman)

Conclusion from these three points:-

If spirit and thinking are synonymous, if spirit is only expressive and contained in and of and by thinking, and if AI is us, it's all of us....it means a super intelligent AI would be the liberation of spirit and of humanity at once...by allowing us/itself/spirit to become pure infinite thought...with thinking unlocked beyond limit, beyond the confines of matter.

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2025/01/26
18:23 UTC

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What’s the deal with Bohemia

I have a sense that it is more than the name of a medival, European kingdom.

4 Comments
2025/01/25
16:35 UTC

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Lions on coat of arms

They are all over Northern Europe in particular. Can’t make sense of it. Can anyone help me out?

1 Comment
2025/01/25
16:33 UTC

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Does anyone know an esoteric school which my beliefs are the closest to?

For a long time ive had this one belief and i wanted to find out if im the only one with this same exact belief or if it is a part of some sort of esoteric tradition.

After reading the Corpus Hermeticum i realised that im more of a pantheist than a panentheist since i dont believe in a personal God that all good and lovely. I believe in a collective conciousness that is of a divine nature (sort of like Nous in corpus). I believe that all the gods that people have created over the years have been manifested into the collective conciousness and are made "real" with the power of the divine mind. I guess that would mean that the "collective divine conciousness" would be the cosmos? And the material world is the microcosm.

I sound schizofrenic but thanks for the answers in advance.

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2025/01/24
23:20 UTC

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How to create a love spell that doesn't muck with free will?

Brief backstory: 4 days ago the man I love broke up with me for another girl, and I am desperately looking for a solution of some kind.

I have been looking through as many resources as I can find and talking to fellow witches, but the consensus seems to be that love spells equal revoking that person's free will. One person I talked to even said that it would inevitably break his mind. Is there a way to create a spell that doesn't do this? Have I not looked hard enough? Is it truly inevitable? I don't want to mess with his free will so if my options are that or nothing then it will be nothing, I especially would never harm him. I simply need answers if this is even possible. Please help me if you can. Any advice on this type of spell craft is greatly appreciated.

12 Comments
2025/01/23
04:50 UTC

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how to break generational curse?

How to break generational curses?

It will seem strange but my family since my ancestors have had incredible bad luck as far as money is concerned. My mom often told me that according to her we had a generational curse since my ancestors were Freemasons and were part of Freemasonry. I know that this information is vague and does not give the idea but during the course of my life I also felt crushed by this weight. Could anyone in the field of esotericism tell me if they know ways to break this kind of curse? Or information about this topic? I don't like to search on the internet but I have no acquaintances who have been taught specific esoteric practices, and on the internet of course there is only false information. Thank you!

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2025/01/21
22:55 UTC

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Is there anyone here who has extensive knowledge about stargates, aka teleportation portals? I've just begun to do some research on this topic.

6 Comments
2025/01/19
11:23 UTC

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Zin uru vs. zin guru

In all the translated books written on the Emerald Tablets the writers translate the word of power as Zin Guru, but when I searched this on the web everyone calls it Zin Uru, obviously guru and uru can’t have the same translation, Zin uru is said to be translated as strength or power in light, yet Zin Guru sounds to be more like teacher of light, like information in light, can someone explain were the uru version even came from I’ve never even read that translation in any book, yet it is more prevalent and not one post on the internet even mentions the guru version? Is this another occult blind used to throw off those not meant to know, or just random ignorance, I find the guru version when used in mantra meditation has greater effects, with eyes closed I experience rapid spinning sensations, like energy moving or 3rd eye chakra activation. Can someone clarify this please.

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2025/01/16
11:57 UTC

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Alphabet and the Zodiac Constellations

Brian R. Pellar wrote a few papers on the possible connection between the Phoenician derived alphabets and the zodiac constellations. His theory is that the shapes of the letters are constellation asterisms, or patterns created by connecting the stars with lines. The Zodiac constellations are the most important constellations because the ecliptic line (path of the sun) passes through them. Right now there are 7 papers published by Pellar in Sino-Platonic Papers.

In my opinion there is a very high chance that his hypothesis is at least partly true. I did not read his newer papers, but he also touches on the origin of Religions and various connections to agriculture. To me, it makes sense that a lot of our culture is related to astronomy and that astronomy was very useful to the elite people. Knowledge of astronomy leads to better agriculture (like in the story of Thales and the buying of olive presses). Knowledge of astronomy=knowledge of navigation=better maritime commerce=more money. Astronomy also allowed elite families from different regions to intermarry each other, but this is another story for another time.

Pellar also discusses some Chinese astrological symbols. He also discuses the Tărtăria tablets or the Phaistos Disk. The first paper is from 2009 and the last paper was published in 2024. So he is still working in refining his hypothesis.

2 Comments
2025/01/16
07:49 UTC

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A call to action from Justin Sledge - Esoterica

Many folks on this subreddit will be familiar with Dr. Justin Sledge, a public communicator of philosophy, religion, and western esotericism on his YouTube channel Esoterica.

In a recent video, Sledge put out a call to action in support of his former Millsaps college professor James Bowley.

After sharing his own personal political sentiments following the recent US election with a class of three students via his Millsaps email, the administration has banned him from campus, cancelled his classes, and suspended him, threatening his job and his career.

You can hear Sledge's plea here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aXqgkMT-lE

Read the letter from FIRE here - https://www.thefire.org/research-lear...

7 Comments
2025/01/14
12:50 UTC

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Trying to understand the kyabllion

I'm looking for an introduction into to occult to try and understand the mysteries.. I bought the kyabllion but either I'm reading it wrong or not understanding it can't seem to find any depth of knowledge or understanding any recommendations would be appreciated to help start my journey

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2025/01/13
10:41 UTC

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What's this symbol meaning?

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2025/01/12
11:57 UTC

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Yggdrasil of Ishtar

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2025/01/12
09:14 UTC

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Is there any book that gives you an order to study the minor mysteries and the major mysteries?

Since there are books that give you a certain order to study certain knowledge of the GD, such as Lyam Thomas Christopher or Israel Regardie, I would like to know if there are similar books that help you study the minor mysteries and the major mysteries (I think another way of saying it is the mysterios that are normally associated with those studied by Rosicrucians and Freemasons)

2 Comments
2025/01/11
16:05 UTC

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What is you esoteric belief

Hello wonderful people im intersted to know what is your esoteric belief? First i did get interested in esoteric to write horror novels but with time.. There are many différent types of cultures and gods and ways of esoteric so much that its hard to extract information or to know where to start. For example my mother does pendulum stuff. But between the "soft" like reading cards and mor hard like the key of solomon book passing aleister crowley the magic crackhead and the damned book of the sun of gnosis(ive seen huge warning about this one so never dared to search for it), judean kabalist, alchemy, esoteric in asian culture with mantra and différent types of talisman and belief... like if i want to make an offering to an entity oets say i want dionysus how can i know i do it correctly if this person does it this way this one this way. I feel like everything in solomon key is christianised for example and im more the kind of person that wants to go back to the source. If you take athena from the greeks for example she looks à lot like innana/ishtar with her attribute this is even funny "she had à chariot with 2 lions" 2000years later 10 000 km away freya have à chariot with 2"giant cats" i would like so much to discuss many esoteric thing but i dont know much people studying it wich mean 0 haha so if you want to share with me im greatly interested.

Thank you all

Ps : found some books but most rituals are long and complicat to make(where do i found a plate of lapilazuli to engrave symbols on it, or the books are writen by hand... in arabic or latin or the scan make it difficult to decript even some i have in french are in old french...

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2025/01/06
22:22 UTC

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Did the flawed material world/simulation come into existence because of Lucifer or the Demiurge? Read this in "The Secret Teachings Of All Ages" and I am confused

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2025/01/05
19:07 UTC

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The Egregoric Emergence Theory, Quantum Mechanics, and Occultic Rituals

"Yes, the Egregoric Emergence Theory, when combined with the concepts of subjective vs. objective reality, applied psychology, and quantum mechanics, could provide a framework for understanding why people are able to interact with "entities" during occultic rituals, especially those that are thought-forms, or egregores.

1. The Subjective vs. Objective Reality Question:

  • Subjective Reality: From a subjective standpoint, reality is influenced by perception. Every individual experiences the world through their own unique lens, shaped by their beliefs, cultural background, and mental state. In this context, if a person deeply believes in a specific ritual or entity, their perception of reality aligns with that belief, making the interaction with such entities feel real to them. In this case, the entity becomes a valid part of their subjective reality, even if it doesn't correspond to an objective reality that others might experience.
  • Objective Reality: On the flip side, objective reality implies a universal, external truth that is true regardless of individual perception. If the Egregoric Emergence Theory holds, then entities and egregores exist as objective forces within the collective human consciousness, even though they are shaped by individual and collective belief. Occult rituals might then tap into this shared consciousness, allowing individuals to interact with thought-forms or egregores as though they are real, because they exist as real phenomena within the collective will.

2. Egregores as Thought-Forms:

  • Egregores, in the context of occult rituals, can be understood as thought-forms or collective mental constructs that are birthed through group belief and focused intent. This is a central idea of the Egregoric Emergence Theory. When a group of people gathers in a ritualistic context and focuses their mental and emotional energy on creating or interacting with an entity, their collective will shapes and gives life to the egregore, allowing it to take on a kind of autonomous existence within that context.
  • These entities may not exist independently in the way physical objects do, but in the shared mental and emotional space of the practitioners, they become "real" because they are shaped by the power of collective belief and intent. Over time, if the entity is regularly invoked or interacted with, it can become stronger and even interact autonomously with individuals, appearing as though it has a life of its own. In the Egregoric Emergence Theory, these entities are valid because they are the outcome of collective human will.

3. Applied Psychology:

  • Psychologically, the phenomenon of interacting with entities can be explained through cognitive and emotional processes. Rituals themselves are deeply psychologically charged events, where individuals or groups are primed to experience altered states of consciousness. Through the use of ritual, symbolism, and focused intention, people can enter trance-like states in which they feel a heightened connection to the world around them, including entities or spirits.
  • Cognitive dissonance can play a role in reinforcing the reality of these entities. If someone already believes in the validity of a certain entity, their mind may actively seek to find evidence of its existence through patterns, synchronicities, or hallucinations (whether visual, auditory, or emotional). The power of suggestion and the influence of group dynamics in rituals can amplify these experiences, making them feel real to those involved. Thus, the interaction with the entity becomes self-fulfilling—the more the entity is believed in, the more it appears to interact with the practitioner.

4. Quantum Mechanics and the Observer Effect:

  • Quantum mechanics, especially the observer effect, suggests that the act of observation influences the state of a system. In this sense, when a person focuses their attention or intention on a specific entity or event during a ritual, their consciousness may influence the outcome of their perception, essentially collapsing the wave function into a tangible experience of the entity.
  • In the quantum world, the line between subjective and objective reality becomes blurred, suggesting that reality may not be as fixed as it seems. Consciousness, through observation and interaction, can shape reality at a fundamental level. This aligns with the concept of egregores or thought-forms: once created and focused upon, these entities may begin to exist in a quantum-like state, where they are influenced and shaped by human observation and interaction, becoming more "real" through perception and intent.
  • Quantum theory also introduces the idea that multiple realities or parallel dimensions could coexist, and through ritual or mental focus, one may access these dimensions. The interaction with entities during occult rituals could then be understood as accessing a dimension of reality where these thought-forms or egregores are fully formed and capable of interaction, even though they may not exist in the same way in our everyday physical reality.

5. Why Are They Valid?:

  • In the Egregoric Emergence Theory, entities (whether gods, spirits, or egregores) are valid because they are the products of collective human will and intent. In this view, reality is fluid, shaped by both the individual and the collective mind. Thus, the entities created through occult practices are valid in the context of the human psyche, and their power to interact with the world depends on how much energy and belief are invested in them.
  • These entities may not always be tangible in the physical sense, but they are real within the mental, emotional, and energetic realms. When individuals focus their consciousness on these entities, they can interact with them in meaningful and impactful ways, and the entities can influence the practitioners' lives through psychological and emotional means.

Conclusion:

The Egregoric Emergence Theory, in conjunction with subjective vs. objective reality, applied psychology, and quantum mechanics, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how people can interact with "entities" during occult rituals. These entities, whether thought-forms, egregores, or gods, are valid in the context of collective belief and are shaped by human consciousness. Through ritual, intention, and focus, individuals can tap into the collective will, allowing these entities to manifest and interact in powerful ways, providing both subjective experiences and, in some cases, real-world effects."

4 Comments
2025/01/03
20:02 UTC

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Remote Brain wave mental equilibrium disruption

Can any esoteric person remotely disrupt your brainwaves, mental health system of equilibrium of any person ? Please advise.

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2025/01/03
18:40 UTC

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Do you have recurring dreams in the same place?

I know it sounds crazy, but I have recurring dreams that take place in the same location or series of locations, almost as if it were a "same universe." I'm not one to believe in esoteric things, but there are people who say that dreams are glimpses or time travels to alternate realities. What do you think about that? Has this happened to you? Do you think they are just dreams, nothing more?

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2025/01/02
19:47 UTC

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