The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac
The division of the Zodiac into different signs dates from immemorial antiquity. It has acquired a world-wide celebrity and is… Read More »The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac
November 1881
The Grand Inquisitor
[Dedicated by the Translator to those sceptics who clamour so loudly, both in print and private letters—“Show us the wonder-working… Read More »The Grand Inquisitor
Western “Adepts” and Eastern Theosophists
[Note: for some background, see “Madame Blavatsky on ‘The Himalayan Brothers’”] Since the first appearance of The Occult World the… Read More »Western “Adepts” and Eastern Theosophists
[On the Salvation Army]
Poetry and profanity is the leading feature we find in this month’s otherwise sober English papers, we are sorry to… Read More »[On the Salvation Army]
Bright Spot of Light
MADAME,—In the last issue of your valuable journal, a member of the New York Theosophical Society seeks to be enlightened… Read More »Bright Spot of Light
The Six-Pointed and Five-Pointed Stars
Our authorities for representing the pentagram or the five-pointed star as the microcosm, and the six-pointed double triangle as the… Read More »The Six-Pointed and Five-Pointed Stars
[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia” [Note: the following comment by H.P.B.… Read More »[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
Dayanand Saraswati and his Followers
To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madam: The following is a very important notice received from Benares. Please publish it in… Read More »Dayanand Saraswati and his Followers
[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]
Oh, that mine adversary had written a Book! was the sad exclamation of the long-suffering Job. “Oh, that our adversaries… Read More »[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]
[Notes on Atman]
Article Selection from “Advice from a Swami” | Notes by H.P.B. I offer you a most valuable advice at the… Read More »[Notes on Atman]