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The Spanish Alumbrados: Origin of the Term ‘Illuminati’

12 Apr 20181 Jul 20184 Comments

def. Illuminati Helena P. Blavatsky’s Theosophical Glossary (published in 1892), references the term “Illuminati” and defines it, from Latin, as a reference to the “Enlightened,” or the initiated adepts† (Lat. adeptus. “an expert”). The term is the past participle of illuminare, meaning to “light up,” or “illuminate.” The plural term, “Illuminati” (Lat. illuminatus; Ital. Illuminato) was originally applied to … Continue reading The Spanish Alumbrados: Origin of the Term ‘Illuminati’

Carl Orff’s Tempus es Iocundum and Dulcissime

15 Sep 201720 Apr 2018No Comments

Dulcissime Dulcissime, Sweetest one! Ah! totam tibi subdo me! I give myself to you totally! tempus est iocundum This is a joyful time Tempus es iocundum, This is the joyful time, o virgines, O maidens, modo congaudete rejoice with them, vos iuvenes. young men! (Baritone) Oh, oh, oh, Oh! Oh! Oh! totus floreo, I am … Continue reading Carl Orff’s Tempus es Iocundum and Dulcissime

John Tavener: “Hymn to the Mother of God”

17 Mar 201719 May 2018No Comments

“Hymn to the Mother of God” Lyrics “In You, O Woman full of Grace, the angelic choirs, and the human race, all creation rejoices. O sanctified Temple, mystical Paradise, and glory of Virgins. In You, O Woman full of Grace, all creation rejoices. all praise be to You.”

The Bavarian Illuminati, Weishaupt, and Illuminati Pop Lies

20 Dec 20164 Jul 20181 Comment

Illuminati Pop Lies vs. Secret Society Truth with Josef Wäges When we deny pop culture myths, and religious beliefs, such as goat demon-kings and Illuminati, it is not to deflect. We are trying to protect the actual history, and legacy of something from an evident wave of human stupidity. The Roman Catholic Church, the monarchy, and the … Continue reading The Bavarian Illuminati, Weishaupt, and Illuminati Pop Lies

John Tavener: “Lament of the Mother of God” | Winchester Choir with Solveig Kringelborn

28 Nov 201619 May 2018No Comments

“Lament of the Mother of God” Winchester Cathedral Choir with Solveig Kringelborn.

What Is Occultism | Epigraph from Agrippa’s Three Books on Occult Philosophy

5 Nov 201612 Jun 2018No Comments

OCCULTISM The term, occult dates to the 1530s from the Middle French, occulte (“secret, not divulged”), and the Latin occultus (“hidden, concealed, secret). The term occult, in the 1540s is used to mean, “not apprehended by the mind, beyond the range of ordinary understanding, or senses.” It is associated with astrology, magic, alchemy, etc., in the 1630s. In the … Continue reading What Is Occultism | Epigraph from Agrippa’s Three Books on Occult Philosophy

John Tavener: “Mother and Child”

9 Sep 201619 May 2018No Comments

“Mother and Child” “Hail Maria, Hail Sophia…” In our parlance: Hail Nature, Hail ‘Spirit of Nature,’ Wisdom of The God, Soul of the World.

The Illuminati of the Perfected: What is an ‘Adept’ and ‘Initiate’?

2 Jun 20165 Jun 2018No Comments

The term Adept defined in the Theosopedia. “Adeptus. Derived from the Latin word Adeptus — “he who has obtained.” The term refers to one who is an Initiate, and has become a master of the secret sciences, “men who have developed and perfected their physical, mental, psychic, and spiritual organisations to the utmost possible degree” … Continue reading The Illuminati of the Perfected: What is an ‘Adept’ and ‘Initiate’?