A lodge refers to a community of brothers, often denoting the physical meeting place (or lodge temple) for a ritual assembly of a secret society. Several lodges, when united, form a Grand Lodge and are more or less autonomously governed by it. Lodges - Individual lodges are led [...]

The term "mystery" describes a secret, an unfathomable occurrence, something inexplicable to humans. Thus, a mystery cult is a spiritual teaching or ritual that remains hidden from outsiders. Admission to the community is usually through so-called initiation rites. Mystery cults Mystery cults spread, especially in Greece, under Oriental [...]

The positive effects of meditation on the brain and cognitive abilities are widely recognized today. Mental toughness, intuition, and creativity are other key benefits that result from consistent practice of meditative techniques. Meditation helps reduce stress and facilitates the experience of serenity and joy. In addition, it has been [...]

A chakra is an energy center. There are seven major energy centers in the body, also called chakras. They are described in both Western and Eastern mystery traditions. Chakras are also called stars or sacred planets; other names include wheels, energy vortices, or sacred metals. Each chakra is associated [...]

Akashic Records - the term "Akasha" comes from Hindu philosophy and means space or sky. It refers to the ethereal realm and is considered to be ether or the fifth element. In Vedic Hinduism, Akasha is the essence and foundation of all material things. Akashic Records - In [...]

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was originally a British order that was closed after its heyday due to scandals. The founders, who were also the first chiefs of the order, were William Robert Woodman, William Wynn Westcott and Samuel Liddell Mathers. The true origins of the Order [...]

In the biblical creation story, the Tree of Knowledge is mentioned and plays a significant role in the fall from the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge. As a result, humanity falls from paradisiacal [...]

Mental alchemy is not, as most people believe, the transformation of material metals that one performs in a chemical laboratory. It is a secret doctrine, protected and hidden from the profane. True Hermetic Alchemy is the true teaching of God - the teaching of transformation and transmutation, where the [...]

Secret schools are a fascinating and often misunderstood tradition that has existed for thousands of years. These secret schools have taught profound wisdom and principles that are thousands of years old, initiating students into the mysteries of existence. But what exactly is a secret school? What is taught and [...]

The adept is a high level of initiation within the mystical tradition. This level is not reached through meditation or aspiration, but rather through initiation. There are three levels of Adeptship and one level that combines Adeptship with Mastery. Just as there are different levels of adeptship, there are [...]