Adept Initiates

05/31/2026

Flying Too Close To the Sun.•●

"An Elegy Of Icaros"

Icaros, I dare you
For I possess the wings of faith
Though, heavy on my shoulders
(No measurement can prove their weight)
Still, a burden are they not to me
I am the challenger of gravity

The fear is not the fate I seek
My destiny will build upon
The mighty turbulence beyond
If I fall I will rise again

Some of envy
Some of fear
Admonish by the graves of those who fell
Praise the fool that pure of heart
Leaps off your finger
Into grace

Icaros, your voice once melted
Into the choir of the fallen ones
I have heard, I have seen
The purity of their song

Icaros
Icaros
Icaros

Icaros
Your fate embrace
A manifold of angels
I summon thee
From shattered graves
And call upon the wind
Receive my bow of reverence
Then spread your wings
And fly into oblivion

Emperor • IX Equilibrium (1999)

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"Icarus"
Silver Jewelry by Áurea Nova
Rendering conjured by —RLR—

05/30/2026

The Conjunction of Antares...
...And the Scorpio Blue Moon • 31May2026.•●

"The churning
of a human mind is unpredictable,
as is the anatomy of the human heart."

—Rudy Rucker

"This full moon is perfectly conjunct the fixed star Antares, the star that sits at the very heart of the Scorpio constellation. Known to the Persians as the Watcher of the West, Antares is a special, powerful star, acknowledged through history by cultures the world over."

"Its name, Ant-ares literally means 'rival of Ares,' and was thus named because its bright red hue made it easy to confuse with the planet Mars. According the Ptolemy, Antares is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, and gives the effect of boastfulness, bravery, passion, and intensity. With the Moon conjoined Antares, these qualities are illuminated, expanding the emotional core of this lunation. We're meant to feel the churning heart of everything, right now, and in that way, be led to new discoveries."

—Cristina Farella @ eighthhouseastro

"So it can be for us as we allow the stirrings of hope to motivate us to action; and then as we act so that our hope becomes faith, that faith gives us power... Soon, we are lifted out of the state of hopelessness, and we begin to aid those around us by working to make the world a better place, rather than languishing in misery watching the world go by without us."

—David S. Baxter

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"...Scorpio Full Moon..."
Art credit: Samara Ribas Rodrigues

On the First Day of May,
we had a Full Moon
And on the Last Day of May,
we will have another... A Blue Moon

05/29/2026

The Alchemical Work.•●

"To know. To dare. To want. To keep silent."

"We are images, dreams, photographs.
We must not stay here. Prisoners.
We shall break the illusion. This is Maya.
Goodbye to the Holy Mountain.
Real life awaits us."

Alejandro Jodorowsky
as the Alchemist
"The Holy Mountain" (1973)

05/28/2026

Occam's Razor...
...the Law of Parsimony.•●

"Entia non sunt
multiplicanda praeter
necessitatem."

—Lex Parsimoniæ

"With all things being equal,
the simplest explanation
tends to be the right one."

—William of Ockham

The principle dictates that when presented with competing explanations or hypotheses, you should select the one that makes the fewest assumptions and introduces the least complexity.

The term "razor" is used as a metaphor for the process of "shaving away" unnecessary assumptions or hypotheses from a problem. Just as a physical razor cuts away what isn't needed, this principle suggests we should favor the explanation that requires the fewest entities or fewest unsupported claims.

05/27/2026

Nearly 500 miles north of Toronto in the remote wilderness you find the tracks of Aleister Crowley. But why ?

He could be in Egypt exploring Pyramids, or climbing to the top of Mount Everest. Or anywhere else in the world.

But instead he came to backcountry of Northern Canada where almost nobody is or ever was. Due to the extreme and hostile environment.

What was he looking for and what did he find ?

He was looking for the lost ancient frequency technology. Special metals forged with "magic" to enchant them with the ability to conduct and amplify these frequencies.

Our ancestors knew these seemingly holographic doors concealed in rock faces usually hid the entrance to portals or the Underworld.

Did Aleister find the Rock Demons or the entrance ? Nobody really knows.

But what we do know is likely someone did. Because we have new
reports of black ops programs using the same frequency tech to hide entrances to underground bases like S4 and Area 51.

If its true that lost frequency relics could be found and used to open hidden stone doorways. It would revolutionize exploring pyramids...

Most people believe Aleister was on a wild goose chase.

But I walked the Enchanted Spirit Trail to Devils rock . I witnessed the route he climbed. Every hair on my body stood on end like a spooked cat. Like I was standing next to a real Demon. I don't doubt this regions power for second. There is nothing else like it.

Devils Rock Canada
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Rock

05/27/2026

Jupiter and Venus... ..the Benefics Are Conjoined With the Twins.•●

With Jupiter and Venus currently flanking Gemini, we're looking at a powerful blend of expansive and harmonious energies centered on themes of communication, learning, and social connection. Jupiter brings its broad, visionary insight, while Venus adds a touch of grace, sociability, and an appreciation for intellectual beauty and communion.

Jupiter and Venus are often called the benefics. Venus represents love, beauty, and harmony in relationships, while Jupiter embodies expansion, wisdom, and luck. ​They are complementary energies, working together to bring about positivity and growth in different ways.

Venus focuses on the personal, the relational, and the aesthetic, while Jupiter expands horizons through philosophy, exploration, and higher understanding. It's like comparing the warmth of a close relationship to the thrill of a grand adventure.

When Jupiter and Venus come together in Gemini, we're looking at this beautiful blend of expansion and harmony, focused on communication, learning, and sharing ideas. Gemini is an airy, expressive sign, ruled by the neutral planet Mercury, so this pairing amplifies our curiosity, makes our thinking more optimistic, and encourages us to connect with others in a very positive, social way. It's a fantastic time for networking, picking up new skills, or expressing ourselves creatively through writing or speaking.

You might find yourself drawn to learning something entirely new or collaborating on an exciting project. This configuration suggests a time when our curiosity is heightened, and we might find it easier to express ourselves clearly and form meaningful bonds with others.

●•.Effortless ease be yours!

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Image conjured by —RLR—
Mobile Observatory Pro (AOS)

05/27/2026

Osteomancy...
...Throwing the Bones.•●

"We bones that are here, await yours"

Inscription at the entrance
of the Capela dos Ossos
in Évora, Portugal

"I am the last, unarguable fact. The framework on which your fleeting story is hung."

"The Pale Woman"
.zombie (2021)

"No modern engineering skill could fit a bridge or something similar together with such wisdom. Today such things are still beyond the reach of the most perfect human wisdom. The bone is constructed in this wise fashion so that, through the arrangement of the small beams, the necessary carrying capacity for the support of the human torso can be attained with the least amount of substance. The least amount of matter is used in order to achieve the greatest possible effect in terms of force. In face of such a 'masterwork of natural architecture,' one can only become lost in admiration."

Rudolf Steiner
Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner #11
"Cosmic Memory: ..." (1959)

"Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw it still."

Henry David Thoreau
Letter to his friend Harrison Blake (1848)

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"Robert"
Art by Tavares Strachan (2018)

"Robert" is a neon sculpture that depicts the skeleton of Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., who was the first African American astronaut selected for a national space program. Lawrence died during a training exercise in 1967. This work is part of Strachan's broader exploration of hidden histories and honoring figures who have been marginalized or forgotten in official narratives.

05/26/2026

Tracing the Esoteric...
...The Art of Lady Frieda Harris.•●

"May the passionate 'love under will' which she has stored in this Treasury of Truth and Beauty flow forth from the Splendor and Strength of her work to enlighten the world..."

—Aleister Crowley

"The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put his other foot somewhat higher."

Thomas Henry Huxley
"Collected Essays: Volume 3:
Science and Education" (1892)

"Its covering is no less than a clouded canopy or a starry-decked heaven. To this object the Mason's mind is continually directed, and thither he hopes at last to arrive, by the aid of the theological ladder, which Jacob, in his vision, saw ascending from earth to heaven; the three principal rounds of which are denominated faith, hope, and charity, and which admonish us to have faith in God, hope in immortality, and charity to all mankind."

Thomas Smith
"Webb's Masonic Monitor" (1797)

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Masonic Tracing Board
Art by Lady Frieda Harris (1938)

05/26/2026

Trying To Have It Both Ways...
...the Warrior's Shield & the Victim's Crown.•●

Is it just me or does it seem like inconsistent logic when people want to empower themselves as the victim, or play the victim to empower themselves?

On the surface, it can seem contradictory because we often associate victimhood with passivity or suffering, while empowerment is all about agency and taking control. This touches on some complex psychological and sociological ideas.

What some people might be aiming for is reclaiming their story. By identifying as a victim of a circumstance, they're acknowledging the harm done to them, which can be a crucial step in the healing process. The empowerment comes from refusing to let that experience define their future or limit their potential, transforming the narrative from one of suffering to one of resilience and survival.

In reality and in practice though, when most people are playing the victim they're trying to use it as a crutch or an excuse or like there's some part of them that wants you to feel sorry for them. But at the same time they want to benefit from the empowerment, like having the things that people who are empowered receive such as admiration and so on and so forth. It feels inconsistent—like you can't be the "poor me" and be the "cool guy" at the same time.

This is a desire to have it both ways—seeking the sympathy and lack of accountability that come with playing the victim, while also wanting the admiration and respect that are earned through resilience and strength.

​This kind of inconsistency can definitely feel manipulative or illogical to others because it tries to bypass the hard work required for genuine empowerment. It often stems from a need for validation but without the willingness to take responsibility for personal growth.

Do you think this behavior comes from a place of insecurity, or is it more about a conscious strategy to gain advantages from others?

If you ask me, I think many people are like "damaged goods" and that they don't even think it through like this. They don't know any better. It's just a coping mechanism.

Many times, these patterns are rooted in past trauma or experiences where a person learned that this was the only way to get their needs met or to protect themselves. When someone hasn't developed healthy coping mechanisms or received the support they needed in the past, they might default to these more familiar, albeit less effective, ways of navigating the world. It's a survival strategy rather than a calculated attempt to deceive anyone.

Once there's some degree of awareness, someone might actually be able to approach this from a higher perspective and employ some good strategies for reconciliation and treating this properly so that it doesn't get the best of them.

When awareness is present, one of the most powerful strategies is to practice self-compassion, understanding that this was a learned survival response and not a personal failing. This opens the door to consciously developing new, healthier coping skills to meet their needs. Another key step is cultivating radical self-responsibility, learning to identify where they do have agency and making choices from that place of power, rather than from a place of powerless victimhood.

This gives somebody an opportunity not to have to resort to chopping off their own head just to save their own heart. The goal is to find a way to live authentically where both your mind and your heart are honored, rather than forcing a painful compromise where you have to sacrifice one to save the other. Developing these strategies allows for that integration, leading to a less contradictory and more wholly empowered way of being.

Imagine if you will: the individual setting down the victim's shield and claiming, once and for all, the warrior's crown.

—RLR—

"I am not what happened to me.
I am what I choose to become."

—Often attributed to Carl Jung

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Still shot from "Distorted Focus"
Teaser Video Project by the artist Muttlee

05/25/2026

Some of the First ancient people that migrated down from Mount Ararat .

They built the first cities in the holy land. They were skilled wood workers and metal smiths right out of the gate. No evidence exists of them learning the skills gradually. They were fluent in Cuneiform.

They also had some of the earliest Ley Line Maps. Besides the Sumerians.

They would later become known as the Canaanites and then the Phoenicians.

The holy land was theirs until it was invaded by Egypt and then by Israelites.

It was these people that were used as Hostages to build Solomon's First Temple. Oddly the name Ghislaine also means hostage in old German. Gisil (or gisal)

Ghassulian refers to a culture and an archaeological stage dating to the Middle and Late Chalcolithic period in the Southern Levant (c. 4400 – c. 3500 BC).[1] Its type-site, Teleilat el-Ghassul, is located in the eastern Jordan Valley near the northern edge of the Dead Sea, in modern Jordan. It wa...