Tag Archives: Ritual

Concept for a “processional way” for new Auckland war memorial

Posted on August 8, 2016 by esotericnz

The project will see a “processional way” built down the grassy bank in front of the Auckland War Memorial Museum to Domain Drive. Photo / Supplied New war memorial designs questioned (Jan 9, 2016) Outside of this blogs usual chronological concerns … Continue reading →

Posted in War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Druidic Lore and Halloween Custom

Posted on March 21, 2016 by esotericnz

By John Pbnnell. Otago Witness , Issue 2227, 5 November 1896, Page 49 http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=OW18961105.2.226&srpos=47&e=——-100–1—-0occult+ritual– Interestingly “John Pennell” seems to be the pseudonym of a New Zealand author, suggesting that this is an original work rather than (as is typical of … Continue reading →

Posted in FolkLore, International, Magic, Nature Worship, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Masonic ritual applied to Scouting, the Empire Sentinels Handbook and Ritual 1918

Posted on September 23, 2013 by esotericnz

In New Zealand, another Boer war veteran and friend of B-P named Major David Cossgrove (probably not a Freemason) started something for older boys called the “Empire Sentinels.”  Sentinels were organized into “Towers” and the scheme had three degrees based … Continue reading →

Posted in Ritual Magic, Symbolism | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments