Main Facts On the night of August 27 through the early morning of August 28, skywatchers across multiple continents will witness a rare atmospheric and astronomical event: a deep partial lunar eclipse reaching a maximum obscuration of approximately 96.2 percent. While technically falling short of a full total lunar eclipse, the event will obscure nearly…
For centuries, the academic study of medieval magic, occult traditions, and folk belief systems was confined to rare manuscript archives and elite university lecture halls. Today, a digital shift in higher education is breaking down those historical barriers. Through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), world-renowned institutions are opening their vault doors to a global audience,…
Main Facts August 2026 marks a rare intersection of significant celestial phenomena, critical public health advisories, and major cultural events. According to observational data released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), AccuWeather, and astronomical monitoring networks, the month features a dual celestial event: the annual peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower occurring simultaneously…
Main Facts In 2025, Weiser Books, one of the oldest and most prominent publishers of esoteric and occult literature, released Tarot Spreads: How to Read Them, Create Them & Revise Them by author, photographer, and tarot educator Meg Jones Wall. The 228-page work represents a structured approach to tarot card layouts, positioning spreads not as…
Main Facts Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the psychological and physical footprints of that tragic morning continue to resonate across the United States. While public memory often focuses on Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, the damaged ring of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the quiet field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania,…
As the Northern Hemisphere enters September, a multifaceted convergence of ancient seasonal observances, modern epidemiological research, and significant cultural shifts has come to the fore. Communities around the globe are adjusting to the physical and psychological transitions brought on by the approaching Autumn Equinox, known in esoteric and Neo-Pagan traditions as Mabon. Central to this…
Main Facts: A Comprehensive Tool for Nature-Based Spiritual Practice SYDNEY — Independent publisher Rockpool Publishing has formally announced the scheduled release of the 2027 Lunar & Seasonal Planner: Northern Hemisphere, authored by renowned Australian author, witch, and environmental advocate Stacey Demarco. Illustrated by artist Kinga Britschgi, the 216-page specialized datebook is set for official publication…
Main Facts In a newly published spiritual curriculum, Way of Arda’s Lore—a legally recognized Tolkien-based spiritual organization in the United States—has introduced a framework that applies J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium to modern personal hygiene. The framework centers on Tolkien’s cosmological distinction between the fëa (the spirit or soul) and the hröa (the physical body). Rather than…
Main Facts: An Overview of the Release Rockpool Publishing has officially announced the upcoming release of Nature Goddess Oracle: Protectors of the Planet, a comprehensive 44-card oracle deck and companion guidebook created by author Stacey Demarco and illustrated by fine artist Kinga Britschgi. Scheduled for global publication on September 8, 2026, the deck aims to…
LOS ANGELES — Rockpool Publishing has announced the upcoming release of the Venus Rising Oracle, a 36-card deck and comprehensive guidebook created by Finnish-born, Los Angeles-based artist and author Outi Harma. Scheduled for global publication on April 21, 2026, the deck is designed to offer users a transformative framework for personal empowerment, intuitive reflection, and…
