Have you ever wanted to study magic in an official capacity? Do castles, potion-making classes and robe-wearing faculty appeal to you? If you said yes to the above questions, you can apply to a Hogwarts like LARP experience in Poland or enroll in this elf history course in Iceland. But if you des... [Read more...]
How to Open Your Third Eye: A Comic Book Guide
I’m proud to announce that Bluefluke, the amazing artist behind the Psychonaut Field Manual, has joined the Ultraculture team as a regular artist. Bluefluke will be contributing comics that open up the world of magical theory and practice—check out his first one, on how to open your third eye, be... [Read more...]
Occult Artist Micki Pellerano on Magick, Hermeticism and the Golden Dawn
In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking to my old friend Micki Pellerano, who I met through the Generation Hex project and who has made a name for himself as an occult artist, musician and social connector. Micki is a major force in the New York occult revival, and is immensely well studied i... [Read more...]
Holotropic Breathwork Will Get You High as F***
Drugs are usually the first thing someone encounters when researching how to become a psychonaut. They provide a quick shortcut to an altered state of consciousness that sounds fun and exciting. Psychedelics are the cheat code to reaching enlightenment. However, because of the illegality of these... [Read more...]
5 Badass TV Witches Who Defined Magick for the 1990s
When I was ten years old, I went to the Salem Witch Museum for the first time in order to learn more about the history of witches (not TV witches, but real witches). If you’ve never been, I suggest you definitely check it out. It’s an edifying experience as much at it is heartbreaking—you’ll wond... [Read more...]
4 Fascinating and Occult Mystic Orders From the Middle East
Until recently, the teachings of many mystic orders were kept secret out of fear of persecution, misinterpretation or the abuse of their power. Today, we’re beginning to understand the interconnected evolution of mystical communities and their practices. [Read more...]
48 Hours of Joseph Campbell Lectures, Free on Spotify
Joseph Campbell was one of the greatest philosophers of our time. His work in mythology was a huge influence on Hollywood. George Lucas based Star Wars on Campbell’s work. [Read more...]