Lucifer Magazine

[On Living the Life]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. Several questions have of late occurred to me at the entry of the subject of… Read More »[On Living the Life]

Practical Occultism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Important To Students As some of the letters in the Correspondence of this month show, there are many people who… Read More »Practical Occultism

A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Letter to the Editor by Gerald Massey | Notes by H.P.B. I would much rather suffer an unintentional misrepresentation of… Read More »A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]

Occultism Versus the Occult Arts

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

“I oft have heard, but ne’er believed till now,There are, who can by potent spellsBend to their crooked purpose Nature’s… Read More »Occultism Versus the Occult Arts

From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

I am Sternly Rebuked for some remarks made in the last number. My reflections with regard to the respective value… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)

Why Do Animals Suffer?

Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

Q. Is it possible for me who love the animals to learn how to get more power than I… Read More »Why Do Animals Suffer?

[Notes on The Life Principle]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Article selections by N. D. Khandalavala | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . Protoplasm in its substance… Read More »[Notes on The Life Principle]

The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Obituary We have this month to record with the deepest regret the passing away from this physical world of one… Read More »The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.

The Crucifixion of Man

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

“Prometheus is the impersonated representative of Idea, or of the same power as Jove, but contemplated as independent, and not… Read More »The Crucifixion of Man

Psychology—The Science of the Soul

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1896 [Posthumously Published]

Ethics and law are, so far, only in the phases where there are as yet no theories, and barely systems,… Read More »Psychology—The Science of the Soul

Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”

Editorial/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

Under the head of Correspondence in the present number, two remarkable letters are published. (See Text.) Both come from fervent… Read More »Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”

[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections from “Ultimate Philosophy” by Herbert L. Courtney | Notes by H.P.B. Ultimate Philsophy1 1. The “last,” however, are not… Read More »[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]

[On Kama-Loka]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. As you invite questions, I take the liberty of submitting one to your consideration. Is… Read More »[On Kama-Loka]

[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Article selections by M. L. Brainard | Notes by H.P.B. We have now discovered a triangular key—light, music, form—which will… Read More »[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]

[Review:] The Gnostics and Their Remains

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

THE GNOSTICS AND THEIR REMAINS, ANCIENT AND MEDIÆVAL. By C. W. King, M.A. Second Edition. David Nutt, 270 Strand, London,… Read More »[Review:] The Gnostics and Their Remains

From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Scientific Notes De Profundis! [out of the depths] The world of science has just sustained a heavy loss, an irreparable… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)

What Good has Theosophy done in India?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

“The race of mankind would perish, did they cease to aid each other. From the time that the mother binds… Read More »What Good has Theosophy done in India?

Is This An Error?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1888

LTTE by “Euphrates” | Reply by J. Ralston Skinner | Note by H.P.B. In the Editors’ notes to the article… Read More »Is This An Error?

[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

THE JEWISH WORLD enters bravely enough (in its issue of the 11th November 1887) on its new character of professor… Read More »[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”

To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

The editors have received the two following letters—one from the learned Founder of Hylo-Idealism, the other from a gentleman, a… Read More »To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large

The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

[Rev. T. G. Headley of the Church of England, in a letter to the Editor of Lucifer, describes how he… Read More »The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement

From Lucifer to a Few Readers

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

After waiting vainly for three months for a reply to the article “Lucifer to the Archbishop of Canterbury,” during which… Read More »From Lucifer to a Few Readers

[On the Absolute and God]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. In the last issue of Lucifer is a paper “Self-Evident Truths and Logical Deductions.” The… Read More »[On the Absolute and God]

[Review:] Absolute Monism

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Absolute Monism; or, Mind is Matter and Matter is Mind. By Sundaram Iyer, F.T.S. Madras, 1887. Under the above title… Read More »[Review:] Absolute Monism

[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Poem selection by Wm. C. Eldon Serjeant | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . .All hail! thou glorious… Read More »[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]

Sunday Devotion to Pleasure

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

The following is an extract from the Daily Telegraph of March 1st, and may speak for itself:— “At yesterday’s sitting… Read More »Sunday Devotion to Pleasure

[On Truth and the Absolute]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. Absolute Truth is self-evident.1 It is recognized by all who are in possession of… Read More »[On Truth and the Absolute]

[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. We may hence alone assume that no second subsance is intelligible or logically thinkable,… Read More »[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]

[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections by Rev. Joseph Edkins | Notes by H.P.B. On the interest attaching to the hope of a future… Read More »[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]

[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections from “The Tide of Life,” by Charles Johnston | Notes by H.P.B. [The book of Genesis] splits off… Read More »[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]

[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte [Elementary Treatise of Occult Science], par Papus [Gérard Encausse]. Published by Georges Carré, 58, Rue… Read More »[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

Correspondence question by “N.D.” | Reply by H.P.B. “As the Editors of Lucifer kindly invite questions concerning Theosophy and kindred… Read More »[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]

[On Karma, Law, etc.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

Selections from Correspondence by Mr Beatty & Replies from A. Keightley | Notes by H.P.B. The following letter has been… Read More »[On Karma, Law, etc.]

Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Letter to the Editor by Robert Lewins | Notes by H.P.B. Kindly permit me to direct attention to the Adversary’s… Read More »Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe

The Life Principle

Article/ by Navroji Dorabji Khandalavala, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

A few years back a very interesting controversy raged between several scientists of reputation. Some of these held that spontaneous… Read More »The Life Principle

Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

“Then spake Jesus . . . saying: The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. . . but do not… Read More »Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists

[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

A lady writes from America: In the fourth number of Lucifer on page 328 are the words: “Enough has been… Read More »[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]

[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Article selections by A.J.C. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I (Âtman) have crossed the sea—I have reached the… Read More »[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]

“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Our magazine is only four numbers old, and already its young life is full of cares and trouble. This is… Read More »“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”

1888

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

People usually wish that their friends shall have a happy new year, and sometimes “prosperous” is added to “happy.” It… Read More »1888

The Substantial Nature of Magnetism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1891 [Posthumously Published]

Materialists who arraign the Occultists and Theosophists for believing that every Force (so called) in Nature has at its origin… Read More »The Substantial Nature of Magnetism

[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April & September, 1888

[Review of Volume 1] The title of the above work is scarcely suggestive of Anti-Christian polemics, despite the fact that… Read More »[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God

[On the Śraddha ritual]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May-July, 1888 [Serialized]

Article selections by Andrew T. Sibbald | Notes by H.P.B. Śrāddha1 1. Śrāddha” is a Brahmanical rite, of which there are… Read More »[On the Śraddha ritual]

What of Phenomena?

Article/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer: I avail myself of your invitation to correspondents, in order to ask a question. “How… Read More »What of Phenomena?

“God Speaks for Law and Order.”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

The readers of the curious article which follows are requested to remember that the writers of signed papers in Lucifer,… Read More »“God Speaks for Law and Order.”

[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Article selections by Rev. T. G. Headley. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Jephthah is mockingly told that he… Read More »[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

Letter to the Editors | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of Lucifer. Since the two Editors repeatedly assert… Read More »A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”

The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

Article/Lecture/ by Maud R. Brainerd, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888 [A paper read before the Chicago Branch of the Theosophical Society]

Colour registers grades of vibration. Vibration registers grades of life. Life, esoterically considered, is ascent towards its source—the great First… Read More »The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

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