The Dark Side of Lightwork

In the next few episodes of The Dark Side of Lightwork, I will offer a short series exploring some of the things from the paranormal world that piqued my curiosity, and scared me deeply at the same time.  

The first topic in this series is one that chilled me to the bones for decades.

Have you heard of the Black Eyed Children?

In Part Two of my three part exploration of the Scole Experimental Group, I will be sharing what I have learned about The Scole Report.

A lengthy case study documenting two years of sessions taking place within the Scole Hole. This report was complied and organized by members of one of the oldest paranormal investigative societies in the UK. The Society of Psychical Research.

Let’s dive into what this group had to say about whether or not The Foy’s, Bennett’s and other members in the Scole Group are 100% legit or just modern day charlatans.

In part one of a three part exploration, I am going to share what I have learned about The Scole Experimental Group. Toted as being one of the most successful investigations into the existence of life after death, The Scole Group has an intriguing case study into the world of physical mediumship that hadn’t openly been explored since the 1930’s. More than lights flickering or thumps on the walls, this group is said to have manifested a full bodied apparitions of the members of the spirit team they called the spirit scientists.

In today’s episode, I will be sharing the very basics of what you need to know about the tarot. I found it interesting how much illegitimate knowledge is still being spread about this style of cards.

In today’s episode, I am going to share what I have learned about the Codex Gigas. Over the last 800 years, this massive book has intrigued those who have had the chance to view it in person. Superstitious warnings and supernatural tales are linked to the Codex Gigas. It is even said that one of the books past owners had developed an unhealthy obsession with it.

According to legend, the monk who is credited for producing this massive text actually had help in its creation. It is said that when God wouldn’t answer the monks calls for help, he prayed for the assistance of another. And It was the Devil who stepped forward to answer his call.

In today’s episode, I will be exploring what I have found out about Garnet Montana. This historical mining town is a well known destination for ghost town enthusiasts. But it is also becoming well known in the circles of those attracted to the strange and unusual. There are some articles out there that claim it is challenging to get volunteers to commit to living in Garnet for one reason; and this is due to the reports of paranormal activity.

In Part 2 of my 3 part exploration on Mel’s Hole, I am going to share what I have learned about the strange events that took place after Mel Waters went live on Coast to Coast AM on February 21, 1997.

I will also share what Red Elk, an Heyoka medicine man, knows about this strange hole. And how the his community has been aware of its existence, and other holes like it, for a long time.

In Part 1 of my 3 part exploration of Mel’s Hole, I will be sharing what I have learned about Mel Waters and his first 2 of 5 interviews with Art Bell. Mel’s Hole is said to be a bottomless pit, and is often brushed off as being an urban myth. But the mystery surround this hole, and the person to publicly expose it’s existence on Coast to Coast AM, has caused many people to take a deeper look. There are sorted tales involving this crevasse, some of which include strange animal behavior, black beams of light, and the curious case of who Mel Water’s actually was.

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In today’s episode, I will be sharing what I have learned about Madame Marie Laveau. Madame Laveau has such a presence in our collective consciousness that even those who know very little about the mystical arts know her name. This exploration has taken me back into my studies on voodoo, and brought to light some of the truths about this powerful woman, and her spiritual practice, that can only be found if you dive below the surface of the head lines.

In this episode, I will be exploring the town of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Though Drumheller is known for the plethora of dinosaur fossils uncovered along the red deer river, this episode will be focusing on the darker side of the town. There seems to be a high occurrence of paranormal activity reported in this valley. Within the homes, businesses, and secret tunnels that are hidden beneath the original buildings that are part of this historical mining town.

In today’s episode, I am going to share what I have learned about the Georgia Guidestones. A modern day megalith that was commissioned by a man named RC Christian who was representing a group of concerned American citizens. The intention behind this massive project was to leave instructions to man kind on how to live within a new age of reason.

In Part 2 of my 2 part exploration of the Bamberg Witch trials, I will cover what went down in the torture chamber, the real reason behind the witch hunts and what Bamberg Germany looks like today.

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In the second part to my exploration of Aleister Crowley’s life and writings, I will be covering the years 1900 to Crowley’s death in 1947. This will take us through his creation of his own magick society, his failed relationships and what would become of the most notorious occult practitioner of the 20th century.

And...Kangchenjunga is sure challenging to say multiple times in a row.

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Books for you to consider:

The Devil's Dominion; The Complete Story of Hell and Satanism in the Modern World, by Anthony Master

Demons & Demonology, by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Ancient Wisdom and Secret Sects, Mysteries of the Unknown Series by Time-Life Books

Witches and Witchcraft, Mysteries of the Unknown Series by Time-Life Books

Dictionary of Demons, by Michelle Belanger

Movie and video you can find on YouTube:

Aleister Crowley is one of the most documented occult practitioners in all of history. Many consider Crowley a powerful visionary and gifted magician of ceremonial and sexual magic, Others consider Aleister Crowley one of the most vile and perverse humans to walk the earth.

In part one of this two part exploration of Aleister Crowley’s life, I am going to cover the years 1875-1900. Who was Crowley before he was known as The Wickedest Man in the world? Part One will cover Crowley’s upbringing, his collage years and eventual initiation into his first occult society known as The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

Links and books to consider:

The Devil's Dominion; The Complete Story of Hell and Satanism in the Modern World, by Anthony Master

Demons & Demonology, by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Ancient Wisdom and Secret Sects, Mysteries of the Unknown Series by Time-Life Books

Witches and Witchcraft, Mysteries of the Unknown Series by Time-Life Books

Dictionary of Demons, by Michelle Belanger

Movie and video you can find on YouTube:

Back in 1946, The Dr. Charles Camsell Indian Hospital opened up in the capitol city of Edmonton, Alberta. 

Today, an empty building is all that stands. Local urban legends say the halls of the old Camsell hospital are haunted with the wandering souls of the patients the doctors and staff at Camsell were supposed to heal. 

Some haunted places on this earth are created due to human intervention and crimes against humanity. Today's episode covers just such a place. I will be covering a dark time in Canada's history, and how the Camsell segregated hospital played a role in the attempted sterilization and genocide of the aboriginal cultures of the Canadian Inuk, Inuit, other First Nations Peoples. 

Links to Consider:

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line for former Residential School students: 1-866-925-4419.

Santa Clause is finalizing his list, and he’s checking it twice as we approach the end of December. This list is well known to children of all ages. As the days get closer and closer to the 25th, children around the globe pray they end up being rewarded with gifts and sweets for all their good deeds preformed through the year. A child who lands on the infamous Naughty list is said to receive nothing but a lump of coal in their stocking; this being the common westernized belief of today. 

It was not always like this. Did you know that in many parts of the world, Santa Claus is known as Saint Nicolas. And, Saint Nicolas travels with a companion spirit. This companion spirit is much darker, and is known as the one who takes care of the children who find themselves on St. Nick’s naughty list. The origins of this spirit pre dates Christianity, and is still celebrated today in the alpine villages of central Europe. They call this spirit Krampus, and he comes armed with birch reeds, and an empty sack to fill up with the wicked children of the world. 

In this episode, I will share with you what I have learned about the Krampus’ ancient origins, what Hollywood has to say and how this anthropomorphic being is celebrated in the 21 century.

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In this episode, I explore the ancient Tibetan belief of the Sprul Pa; the ability to conjuring spirits with the mind. This ancient belief inspired a Canadian mathematician to form a parapsychology group designed to test this theory. The documentation of this group is now known as The Philip Experiment. 

Links to consider:

In this episode, I explore the lives of world renown investigators of the paranormal and demonic; Ed and Lorraine Warren. This is a content dense episode. I talk about who Ed and Lorraine were in life, and I revisit two of my favorite cases from the The True Case Files of the Warren's. Settle in. I am going to share what I have learned about Annabelle and The Amityville Horror over the last 25 years of my personal research. 

Official Links to the Warrens;

Salt has a long and interesting history in our collective consciousness. Superstitions began appearing as early as the text of the Sumerians, and are connected to bad luck and demons. Many varieties of salt are use today, including one that has a strong connection to magic and protection. Have you ever heard of Black Witches Salt??

In today's episode of The Dark Side of Lightwork I will explore salt! The superstitions, health benefits and magical properties of a common ingredient that we take for granted in today's click and deliver lifestyle. 

Just a quick side note: I am not benefiting in anyway from providing these links below. These are my go to's for my own DIY home and body care, or where I sourced information for this episode. 

Link to what is now a YouTube video about the Khwera Salt Mine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F10RfU9NjU&feature=youtu.be

Witchy Salt information:

https://www.inkedgoddesscreations.com/blogs/the-inked-grimoire/salt-magick

DIY Bath and Body, one of my most trusted sources online:

https://www.humblebeeandme.com/

DIY EVERYTHING! Love this website and podcast:

https://wellnessmama.com/

Intro, body and outro music credits:

Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor

Have you heard about Nome, Alaska?  In a quick google search you will find information about the Iditarod Race, gold rush history and bird watching opportunities. In a deeper search, you will see article about ufo's, missing people and alien command bases.  In this episode, I share my interest in Nome, Alaska. where it began, and what I have learned since diving deep into the interwebs and my intuition on this fascinating, sub artic town.   

Related Links that I used in my research: 

https://www.visitnomealaska.com/    

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-nome-ak/

https://www.visitnomealaska.com/nome-cam

https://iditarod.com/

https://www.roadsnacks.net/most-dangerous-cities-in-alaska/

https://www.researchingaliensandufos.com/2014/08/ufo-sighting-in-nome-alaska.html?m=1 

https://www.ibtimes.com/nasa-covers-cloaked-alien-spacecraft-meteor-fireball-explosion-report-blog-claims-2779025

https://www.ufosightingsdaily.com/2019/03/nasa-tries-to-hide-3-5-mile-ufo-by.html  http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/ndxlAK.html

Intro and outro music credit:

Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor