Richard Kaczynski
@richardkaczynski.bsky.social
Globe-trotting author, scholar, speaker, statistician, prog rock keyboardist, pumpkin carver & research scientist.
I was a guest on @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social and just learned the episode dropped. It’s about my critical edition of Aleister Crowley’s “Sword of Song” plus all things Crowley! 🙏 The interview is available wherever you get your podcasts, and the book is available from your favorite bookseller.
The Sword of Song: Richard Kaczynski's Insights on Crowley's Early Works
YouTube video by Rebel Spirit Radio
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I was a guest on @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social and just learned the episode dropped. It’s about my critical edition of Aleister Crowley’s “Sword of Song” plus all things Crowley! 🙏 The interview is available wherever you get your podcasts, and the book is available from your favorite bookseller.
Went to an estate sale over the weekend and came home with this beautiful antique brass candle snuffer for $18. I’m a sucker for implements 😄
While checking out…
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social: I wonder if it was used in ritual?
Me (doing my best Yoda impression): It will be. It … will … be.
While checking out…
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social: I wonder if it was used in ritual?
Me (doing my best Yoda impression): It will be. It … will … be.
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Went to an estate sale over the weekend and came home with this beautiful antique brass candle snuffer for $18. I’m a sucker for implements 😄
While checking out…
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social: I wonder if it was used in ritual?
Me (doing my best Yoda impression): It will be. It … will … be.
While checking out…
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social: I wonder if it was used in ritual?
Me (doing my best Yoda impression): It will be. It … will … be.
Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
Encountered this psychedelic/mystical sculpture at the entrance to North Carolina Botanical Garden’s 37th Sculpture in the Garden show.
The installations are impressive, from small to towering
🪑: “Unfathomable Trust Throne” by Theresa Arico
📷: @maeviuslynn.bsky.social
Encountered this psychedelic/mystical sculpture at the entrance to North Carolina Botanical Garden’s 37th Sculpture in the Garden show.
The installations are impressive, from small to towering
🪑: “Unfathomable Trust Throne” by Theresa Arico
📷: @maeviuslynn.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
Encountered this psychedelic/mystical sculpture at the entrance to North Carolina Botanical Garden’s 37th Sculpture in the Garden show.
The installations are impressive, from small to towering
🪑: “Unfathomable Trust Throne” by Theresa Arico
📷: @maeviuslynn.bsky.social
Encountered this psychedelic/mystical sculpture at the entrance to North Carolina Botanical Garden’s 37th Sculpture in the Garden show.
The installations are impressive, from small to towering
🪑: “Unfathomable Trust Throne” by Theresa Arico
📷: @maeviuslynn.bsky.social
Congratulations to Blue Equinox Oasis on 30 years of representing OTO in the Valley of Detroit. The celebration last weekend drew friends old & new—and members past & present—from across MI, OH & IN for a heartwarming evening of connection. Bonus: beautifully etched commemorative wine glasses. /1
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Congratulations to Blue Equinox Oasis on 30 years of representing OTO in the Valley of Detroit. The celebration last weekend drew friends old & new—and members past & present—from across MI, OH & IN for a heartwarming evening of connection. Bonus: beautifully etched commemorative wine glasses. /1
Gratefully received a gift of this ca 1952 printing of Aleister Crowley’s “Hymn to Pan” by Alexander Watt of Ontario, Canada.
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Gratefully received a gift of this ca 1952 printing of Aleister Crowley’s “Hymn to Pan” by Alexander Watt of Ontario, Canada.
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I recently had the opportunity to frolic amongst some very-late-season sunflowers.
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I recently had the opportunity to frolic amongst some very-late-season sunflowers.
Éliphas Lévi’s “Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum,” translated and edited by William Wynn Westcott in 1896, has just been beautifully reprinted by Troy Books (London) in a foil-stamped hardcover with rubricated text and color images…all at a great price.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Éliphas Lévi’s “Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum,” translated and edited by William Wynn Westcott in 1896, has just been beautifully reprinted by Troy Books (London) in a foil-stamped hardcover with rubricated text and color images…all at a great price.
“The Battle of Blythe Road” is single #3 from The Telephone Numbers’ new release, Scarecrow II. Its title comes from one of the biggest fish stories in occulture, but the lyrics don’t explicitly reference Aleister Crowley & SL Mathers’ skirmish with WB Yeats & EA Hunter over the Isis-Urania Temple.🧵
Battle of Blythe Road, by The Telephone Numbers
from the album Scarecrow II
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November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“The Battle of Blythe Road” is single #3 from The Telephone Numbers’ new release, Scarecrow II. Its title comes from one of the biggest fish stories in occulture, but the lyrics don’t explicitly reference Aleister Crowley & SL Mathers’ skirmish with WB Yeats & EA Hunter over the Isis-Urania Temple.🧵
Surreal airport moment: “Lick It Up” by KISS blasting throughout the main terminal.
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Surreal airport moment: “Lick It Up” by KISS blasting throughout the main terminal.
So many people asked about wearing gloves while handling rare books like the ones I posted pictures of yesterday that I thought it worth sharing that archivists recommend against gloves, which reduce tactile sensitivity and can lead to unintentional damage. Clean and dry hands are preferred.
Are gloves required for handling rare books? - Ask a Librarian
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November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So many people asked about wearing gloves while handling rare books like the ones I posted pictures of yesterday that I thought it worth sharing that archivists recommend against gloves, which reduce tactile sensitivity and can lead to unintentional damage. Clean and dry hands are preferred.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #5 of 5:
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #5 of 5:
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #4 of 5:
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #4 of 5:
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #3 of 5:
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #3 of 5:
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #2 of 5:
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #2 of 5:
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #1 of 5:
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #1 of 5:
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
We’ve lived in the same city and taught at the same university, just at different times …so it was inevitable that Justin Sledge and I would meet in real life. I’m delighted that today was finally that day. What a great time talking about both old and new things in esoterica!
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We’ve lived in the same city and taught at the same university, just at different times …so it was inevitable that Justin Sledge and I would meet in real life. I’m delighted that today was finally that day. What a great time talking about both old and new things in esoterica!
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I did the Durham Pottery Tour November 8-9 and wound up adopting an adorable pair of devils by Garet Bullard (Dogboy Ceramics).
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I did the Durham Pottery Tour November 8-9 and wound up adopting an adorable pair of devils by Garet Bullard (Dogboy Ceramics).
A new pickup from the Occult Press: Max Theon’s psychic novella “The Occultist” in a lovely limited sailcloth binding.
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A new pickup from the Occult Press: Max Theon’s psychic novella “The Occultist” in a lovely limited sailcloth binding.
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
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The normalcy of Paranormal Experiences.
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The normalcy of Paranormal Experiences.
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
➡️ youtube.com/live/1JX5una...
#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
➡️ youtube.com/live/1JX5una...
#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
I had a fun time chatting with @drangelapuca.bsky.social, diving into research in psychology and its relationship to some tough questions about the practice and meaning of ritual magick.
Watch my interview on the Psychology of magick with Dr Dr Richard Kaczynski
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
The Psychology of Magic with Dr Richard Kaczynski
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I had a fun time chatting with @drangelapuca.bsky.social, diving into research in psychology and its relationship to some tough questions about the practice and meaning of ritual magick.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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When the Secret Conclave of Spooky Magicians®️ met for a p̶l̶o̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ er, *planning* meeting, we were so excited that Fiction Kitchen’s Halloween Tarot cocktail was still available that we all ordered one…
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When the Secret Conclave of Spooky Magicians®️ met for a p̶l̶o̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ er, *planning* meeting, we were so excited that Fiction Kitchen’s Halloween Tarot cocktail was still available that we all ordered one…
What in the Mandela effect is this???
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What in the Mandela effect is this???
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
I had the pleasure of materializing on Aeon Byte to discuss “Mind over Magick.” Originally a livestream, the first part of the interview is now available at the link in the comments; the remainder is an exclusive for Aeon Byte’s supporters.
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The Psychology of Magick - Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio
I’m very excited as Richard Kaczynski materializes at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his excellent new book, Mind Over Magick. We’ll delve into the scientific examination of ritual magical practice...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I had the pleasure of materializing on Aeon Byte to discuss “Mind over Magick.” Originally a livestream, the first part of the interview is now available at the link in the comments; the remainder is an exclusive for Aeon Byte’s supporters.
thegodabovegod.com/the-psycholo...
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This Sunday, 9 November, at 1:00 pm EST (6:00 pm GMT) I’ll be joining Angela’s Symposium for a livestream with Dr. Angela Puca to discuss my new release, “Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick” plus my ongoing work on British occultist Aleister Crowley. I hope to see you there!
The Psychology of Magic with Dr Richard Kaczynski
For over thirty years, Richard Kaczynski has been a scholar, speaker and writer on Western esotericism, particularly the life and work of British occultist Aleister Crowley. His publications include P...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This Sunday, 9 November, at 1:00 pm EST (6:00 pm GMT) I’ll be joining Angela’s Symposium for a livestream with Dr. Angela Puca to discuss my new release, “Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick” plus my ongoing work on British occultist Aleister Crowley. I hope to see you there!