Journal

Essays & notes

Writing from Troy Spreeuw and guests on Masonic history, symbolism, and practice.

Navigating the Masonic Path: A Modern Journey Rooted in Ancient Tradition
April 11, 2024 · 4 min read

Navigating the Masonic Path: A Modern Journey Rooted in Ancient Tradition

This exploration into the heart of contemporary Freemasonry reflects the profound discussions and reflections shared by Masons today.

Welcome To The Mystic Tye
March 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Welcome To The Mystic Tye

Part of what I have envisioned for The Mystic Tye is a single space for Freemasons and our allies to engage each other

Does Group Work Matter?
August 31, 2023 · 3 min read

Does Group Work Matter?

After being involved with groups that practice some form of ceremonial magick for more than 25 years I am absolutely convinced of two things. Number one, group work is absolutely critical to maintain some perspective on whatever magical work you are doing in your personal practice and two, group work will never replace the (more important) study and practice on your own

Getting Started
August 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Getting Started

Don’t have a goal? That’s easy! Keeping a journal is always a good first step and plenty hard enough. It’s been my experience that what is important to you will reveal itself as you reflect on what you put in your journal.

Arthur Conan Doyle: Reason vs. Occult?
August 27, 2023 · 2 min read

Arthur Conan Doyle: Reason vs. Occult?

The archetype of “The Sword” in the Tarot represents Intellect as the rational faculty can only create meaning by division and measurement, cutting the Whole of the manifest universe into smaller and smaller pieces in order to measure and quantify.

Mind your own business
August 22, 2023 · 4 min read

Mind your own business

As a general piece of advice to any Thelemite it serves as a very important reminder. We all have SO MUCH to do, not just to maintain our chosen professions and relationships, but to discover and then advance our True Will. In an effort to TAKE this advice to heart, I am going to give several instances from my own life.