Foster Cub of the Great Bear

B.A. in Anthropology of Mystery Religions|Ecstatic Witchcraft|Theurgy|Aquitanian Born to Green Mountains

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The Holy Mountain is a forthcoming zine of comparative religion, polytheistic theology, occult leftist theory and discourse. We are accepting submissions for visual elements, as well as poetry and prayers, until February 20th.

We are particularly interested in automatic forms of art and those heavily informed by leftist theory. Submit by emailing theholymountaincollective@gmail. All submission files should be PDF of .docx, please include titles of your pieces as well the name you wish to be credited by. You may also include a short artist statement to explain anything about your work you want us to know. Pieces not selected may be chosen for a future edition.

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Thank you for letting me know about the error, @thegodwhocums. We have changed the Instagram account to @holymountainmag, updated information below. 3 more days to submit!

[barncultus]

The Holy Mountain is a forthcoming zine of comparative religion, polytheistic theology, occult leftist theory and discourse. We are accepting submissions for visual elements, as well as poetry and prayers, until February 20th.

We are particularly interested in automatic forms of art and those heavily informed by leftist theory. Submit by emailing theholymountaincollective@gmail. All submission files should be PDF of .docx, please include titles of your pieces as well the name you wish to be credited by. You may also include a short artist statement to explain anything about your work you want us to know. Pieces not selected may be chosen for a future edition.

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SOLD Jupiter in Cancer Acorn Talisman

Strung on a set of prayer beads of blue labradorite and lapis, this acorn talisman of the Greater Benefic is an extremely potent ally, and my first public offering of this variety. The chain was constructed as Jupiter first entered his exaltation of cancer, but the talisman itself was crafted and made whole with the chain on December 8th during the Jupiter and Saturn trine (coincidentally the same day Sphere and Sundry released their newest Jupiter collection). The acorn itself has incubated in my Jupiter box for over a year, it was hallowed and stuffed with Rose of Jericho, Cedar, 24k gold, and my Reborn Sun Oil (which was made during the Grand Conjunction). The talisman was sealed with beeswax and inked, before waxing the whole exterior for durability.

This is a talisman for anyone looking to seed opportunities, open roads, and satisfy both the Jupiterian desire for expansion with the Saturnian demand for building sustainable patterns. This is a tool of lasting change and Grand Conjunction glories.

Due to the experimental nature of this talisman I have decided to sell it for an incredibly discounted price: $35 + shipping. This covers the cost of materials, with the caveat that whoever purchased it reports back in 6-12 months to discuss if and how the talisman has manifested itself for them.

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Hilma af Klint (Swedish, 1862-1944) The Ten Largest, No. 1, Childhood 1907

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Working with the Theosophists over the summer really gave me more appreciation for Hilma af Klint's expansive work. She pioneered western abstract art, she was expressing queer ideas in symbolic forms, and she kept her work hidden believing them to be above the developing consumerist attitude towards art.

But beyond that, despite the lack of name recognition until recently, her influence is still so profound within my spiritual community. In the Theosophists archives I found a plethora of paintings, done by several clairvoyant or sooth-seeing painters, and in each of them I found Hilma. A saint amongst the pastels and watercolors.

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Last night I acquired the bones of a bear who had been found and cleaned by a pair of friends. This morning I can't help but immediately begin to imagine what ritual tools I will create from them.

It is always devastating to lose an animal due to the contact with humans, yet I feel blessed being able to provide this sacred creature a second life.

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Recently, I was employed as an intern for a trusted name in the occult writing and publishing world. During this employment it came to light that my supervisor not only had historical relationships with Neo-Nazi and pro-eugenics individuals, but continued to promote these right wing ideas under a guise of free speech.

I have watched as my birth spiritual community has fallen more and more victim to the right wing and Neonazi serpents which have dug their holes to its roots. These beasts of red and black threaten constantly to poison our community before it can even take to full bloom.

I've begun a project, with the collaboration of some amazing individuals in our community, to combat this. An upcoming periodical which is openly and inherently leftist. Ministry, theory, scholarship and art able to find a home under one banner.

Currently we're looking for visual artists interesting in submitting their work to the first edition of this periodical. This art can be in any medium, and shared to me directly either through my Instagram (@househarpy) or my email, [email protected]. We're also interested in hearing from writers of any kind interested in submitting their work to future editions!

Deadline to Submit is December 1st, 2025

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New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

The exciting sequel:

Mystery solved: How an ancient Roman tombstone ended up behind a shotgun house in New Orleans

From WWII to the French Quarter: Meg Farris uncovers how the 2,000-year-old relic, linked to a Loyola voice coach, ended up in a New Orleans

Answering a pressing question raised by that last headline:

What, Exactly, is a Shotgun House?

Let’s bite the bullet and talk about these old-school Southern residences.

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Louis V. Aronson lamp from 1923 I will never stop thinking about you

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A really fascinating piece which decorates my place of employment. Depicting what I believe to be planetary intelligences, though if anyone has contrary insight I'd be most appreciative.

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laura benson

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Of course you post this the morning after I received pearls for a certain Venusian Heifer @satsuti

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Monas Hieroglyphica I stumbled upon at a trailhead in the North Cascades

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Kate Baylay

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At the Renaissance Fair (a wonderful return to form for me, as I was raised adjacent to the American circuit) I got myself a little treat. With my return to sunny New Orleans feeling imminent, I'm thrilled by this little tiered zodiac parasol.

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The unfortunate and less glamorous aspect of working in spiritual spaces IRL is that many people will break the social contract around you. They view this space, and you along with it, as "other", and therefore not protected by the same boundaries which exist in the real world.

Unfortunately I am dealing with that now, as I seem to have picked up a bit of a stalker who overheard my place of work in a private conversation held in a public space. They have since started showing up at my workplace, asking for me, etc. It is unfortunately too common and too often entertained in this area of work.

Like a fox slips a hunter, I'd like to remove myself from their senses and memory. If any mutuals have tips, I'm all ears.

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Rose petal beads I cannibalized from some purchases I made on my Vatican City visit last year.

Venusian materia goes into an old fig-spread jar, while Lunar materia goes into a smoked-out marijuana container.

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Currently working on a custom rosary for a dear friend and being absolutely hounded by his spirits since taking on the project- they have a lot to say about this piece.

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Reading a new acquisition from the Seattle Theosophical Lending Library, Stories of the Rose by Anne Winston-Allen, as I revisit some old WIP's.