Astrology Verified
Writing in the Theosophist upon the subject of Astrology, C.C.Massey says that he thinks at present we are not fully… Read More »Astrology Verified
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
About “Spirit” Materializations
An examination of the records of the past forty years of what is known as the spiritualistic movement discloses a… Read More »About “Spirit” Materializations
Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration
A number of correspondents have propounded questions growing out of a recent article on “Evolution” and relating to the great… Read More »Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration
The Astral Light
A natural preliminary question is: “What is the Astral Light?” It is a difficult question to answer; as difficult as… Read More »The Astral Light
Are the “Arabian Nights” All Fiction?
For many years it has been customary to regard that collection of interesting stories called “The Arabian Nights,” as pure… Read More »Are the “Arabian Nights” All Fiction?
Devachan
A letter to the editor from Holland upon this subject deserves reply, as is must give utterance to the questions… Read More »Devachan
Aphorisms on Karma
The following, among others not yet used, were given to me by teachers, among them being H. P. Blavatsky. Some… Read More »Aphorisms on Karma
[On Common Doctrines]
Mr. Chairman; brothers and sisters; men and women; members of the Parliament of Religions: The Theosophical Society has been presenting… Read More »[On Common Doctrines]
Our Sun and the True Sun
Considering how little is known of the sun of this system, it is not to be wondered at that still… Read More »Our Sun and the True Sun
A Word On Pronouns
Article by Frances Ellen Burr | Note by W. Q. Judge It is claimed that civilization cannot alter the nature… Read More »A Word On Pronouns
H. P. Blavatsky
We have inserted in this issue a picture of H. P. Blavatsky, who is—whether from the standpoint of her enemies… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky
Mesmerism and the Higher Self
Recently a book on the subject of the “Rationale of Mesmerism” having been published in London, written by Mr. A.… Read More »Mesmerism and the Higher Self
Points of Agreement in All Religions
[Note:] The Midwinter Fair at San Francisco had annexed to it a Religious parliament modeled after the first great one… Read More »Points of Agreement in All Religions
Contemporary Literature and Theosophy
There is growing every day among contemporary writers a strong disposition to take up theosophic doctrine, and especially in those… Read More »Contemporary Literature and Theosophy
H.P.B. —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes
“On the shore stood Hiawatha, Turned and waved his hand at parting; On the clear and luminous water Launched his… Read More »H.P.B. —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes
Theosophical Symbolism
The number 7 has, ever since the Theosophical Society was founded November 17th, 1875, played a prominent part in all… Read More »Theosophical Symbolism
Theosophy and Epidemics
[Note: the following article appeared almost word-for-word in at least two newspapers on the same day. The version given here… Read More »Theosophy and Epidemics
Studies in the Upanishads
[I.] Many American theosophists are asking, “What are the Upanishads?” They are a portion of the ancient Aryan literature which… Read More »Studies in the Upanishads
Practical Theosophy
The ethics of life propounded by Jesus are not different from those found in theosophy, but the latter holds in… Read More »Practical Theosophy
Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times
Will you permit me to correct the statement of Mr. J. R. Perry in your issue of the 3rd that… Read More »Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times
Rounds and Races
A fundamental axiom in Theosophy is that no one should accept as unquestionably true any statement of fact, principle, or… Read More »Rounds and Races
The Second Year
The first number of this magazine naturally appealed to the future, to show whether there was any need for its… Read More »The Second Year
Occultism for Barter
When Jesus of Nazareth went to the Temple in Jerusalem he, it is said, drove money changers out of the… Read More »Occultism for Barter
A Weird Tale
Part I. The readers of this magazine have read in its pages, narratives far more curious and taxing to belief… Read More »A Weird Tale
“The Brotherhood of the New Life”
This is one of the many enterprises gotten up to catch the unwary who seek after spiritual things, and the… Read More »“The Brotherhood of the New Life”
Karma and Ethics
Last evening William Q. Judge delivered a lecture in Odd Fellows’ Hall, on “Karma and Ethics,” before another large audience.… Read More »Karma and Ethics
Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow
The great Buddha referred to two systems for the government of life which he said were each ignoble, and one… Read More »Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow
What is the Udgitha?
JAMESTOWN April 16th, 1886 DEAR BROTHER:—Will you kindly explain, through THE PATH, what is to be understood by the Udgitha,… Read More »What is the Udgitha?
A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott
A Pioneer in a great movement, such as that represented by the Theosophical Society, should be known to the contemporary… Read More »A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott
Theosophic Diet
The question “whether to eat meat or not to eat it” is one which is uppermost in the minds of… Read More »Theosophic Diet
The Adepts
In this I purpose to give but the condensed form of some objections made to the theory of the existence… Read More »The Adepts
Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine
From Pages 1 to 67, Vol. I. A PROPHECY. In the 20th century—1900—the scholars of our era will begin to… Read More »Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine
The Earth Chain of Globes
[No. I.] Although H.P.B. gave out to several of those who met her during the period from 1875 to 1878… Read More »The Earth Chain of Globes
The Kali Yuga
A correspondent is confused on this subject from the statement in What is Theosophy by Mr. Old, that we are… Read More »The Kali Yuga
Cycles and Cyclic Law
Ladies and gentlemen: This is our last meeting; it is the last impulse of the Cycle which we began when… Read More »Cycles and Cyclic Law
Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]
The Kali Yuga—The Present Age Student.—I am very much puzzled about the present age. Some theosophists seem to abhor it… Read More »Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]
Considerations on Magic
We hear a good deal nowadays and are likely to hear still more of occult science. In this regard we… Read More »Considerations on Magic
The Theosophical Congress and the Parliament of Religions
The Congress of the Theosophical Society in September as a part of the Great Parliament of Religions was a significant… Read More »The Theosophical Congress and the Parliament of Religions
The Path
This magazine is not intended either to replace or to rival in America The Theosophist, nor any other journal now… Read More »The Path
The Headquarters at Adyar
Having shown our readers in February Path the counterfeit presentment of H. P. Blavatsky, to whom the Theosophical Society owes… Read More »The Headquarters at Adyar
Mechanical Theosophy
The earnest, devoted student can hardly believe that there exist any theosophists sincerely holding a belief in theosophical doctrines but… Read More »Mechanical Theosophy
Theosophical Studies
Study all scriptures written near and far; Worship all images and saints of earth; But if you do not study… Read More »Theosophical Studies
Regarding Islamism
The conversion to the religion of the Prophet Mohammed of Alexander Russell Webb, F.T.S., and his establishing in New York… Read More »Regarding Islamism
Reincarnation of Animals
Very little has been said on the question whether or not the theory of Reincarnation applies to animals in the… Read More »Reincarnation of Animals
The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism
The only fault I have to find with Mr. Sinnett’s book is that he too often says that: “this knowledge… Read More »The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism
Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
That view of one’s Karma which leads to a bewailing of the unkind fate which has kept advantages in life… Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
Chirognomy and Palmistry
Chirognomy is the art of delineating character by means of the hand. One of the arts of the Gypsies of… Read More »Chirognomy and Palmistry