Robert Jay Lifton – Algol at its best

Robert Jay Lifton, the psychiatrist who shed light on the darkest chapters in modern history including Chinese brainwashing, Hiroshima, the Holocaust and the Vietnam War, has died aged 99.   His later investigations into war crimes and the experiences of Vietnam veterans in the early 1970s led him to formulate his theory of the “atrocity-producing…

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As Above, So Below Reading Notes: 16 November 2025

The reading notes for today’s reading are below. For the full reading, you’re welcome to watch the video here. Significator runes: Eihwaz (13th rune, connection between opposites, as above so below, link between realms, trance work, protection, drawing higher awareness into physical reality) and Via (way, path, active energy, intention) Cards: 10 of Wands, Knight…

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Correspondences: 16-22 November 2025

Below are the corresponding astrological and other energies for working magick, as well as the current transit charts for the week, followed by a a few spellcasting tips and recommendations. ~  et incipit magia Sunday, 16 November 2025 Magickal focus: clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership Universal Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism,…

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The Forecast: 16-22 November 2025

The Forecast is a look at the weekly planetary influences and a daily reading derived from various esoteric sources. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the week, while the daily reading is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark and geomancy, and the universal numerology…

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Glenn Close – grande dame of the silver screen

Glenn Close is the ‘standout role’ in the new Benoit Blanc Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery with Daniel Craig according to early reviews. She plays  a righteous woman quivering with religious fervour – or “a sad character with no life outside the church”, as Close puts it – with the creepy habit…

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BBC, Bashir & Diana – another sorry tale

The BBC already wilting under the Trump faked-misspeak brouhaha is facing another deluge of righteous criticism with the publication of Dianarama by Andy Webb, a former BBC TV reporter. Uncovering the truth about Martin Bashir’s tactics in persuading Princess Diana to speak out on Panorama in 1995 has taken decades. It triggered her divorce from…

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