Occult London (Pocket Essentials (Paperback))

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And, of course, Arthur fought twelve battles and there were twelve knights of the ‘round’ table; one for each of the twelve constellations perhaps?

In hidden corners of this city, 21st century witches are working their magic, and it's more likely to involve crystals and shrines than the black cat and broomstick cliches. Behind the official façade promoted by the heritage industry, lies a city of esoteric traditions, obscure institutions, and forgotten locations.

She found us a great place last minute for afternoon tea that was amazing and even helped up with other sites and restaurants for our trip to Paris later that week. Across town, the Knights Templar established a base in High Holborn, in a Roman temple once revered by Hugues de Payens. Valery was a pleasure to work with and without any reservation, I recommend Valery and her company, Pigeon tours, to plan your adventure in London. Instead of doing things as if they are written in stone, the tour was malleable and changed with the frequency of our energy . Also included is a section entitled Walking Occult London, detailing a series of four walks covering features of occult significance for the Elizabethan, Eighteenth Century, Fin de Siecle and contemporary periods - and an Occult Gazetteer: An A-Z of London's most resonant Occult Locations, from Abney Park cemetery to Wellclose Square, with a series of short descriptive entries including postcode, nearest tube, and map.

London’s cemeteries are home to ghosts and spirits, along with imposing monuments, tombs and the invading wildlife and plants. In this episode we will explore some of the theories behind ancient prehistoric Talismans and Amulets. The personalised birth charts can deepen your own astrological knowledge or make for a thoughtful present for that friend who’s obsessed with her horoscope. The Victorians were obsessive about all matters of the supernatural and the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack, the Bogeyman of London, persisted throughout the reign of Queen Victoria.Valery went above and beyond not only during the tour, but in providing lots of information and recommendations for my entire stay in London.