'But what is Beltane?''One of the most important anniversary dates in the witchcraft and black magic calendar, Kim. We call it May Day.' A Bride for Beltane by Vicki Page Between the mid-1960s and late 1970s, one of the most popular reading genres was the Gothic Romance. These cheap paperbacks featured beautifully illustrated covers, typically… Continue reading Gothic Romance: A Bride for Beltane
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Celebrating Walpurgis Night with Black Sabbath & Aleister Crowley
One of my favorite Black Sabbath songs is "War Pigs" and it was recorded in 1970 as an antiwar anthem that evokes the occult but its message is timeless and its origins are fascinating. The track was originally called "Walpurgis" and was inspired by the international festival known as Walpurgis Night (Walpurgisnacht) celebrated on April… Continue reading Celebrating Walpurgis Night with Black Sabbath & Aleister Crowley