Table-turning is a divinatory practice that emerged in the 19th century whereby participants place hands on a lightweight table which then moves or tilts to convey messages. Reports from 1854 in the United States describe counting knocks or letters to spell answers, leading to widespread interest and publications such as M. de Mirville’s Des Esprits. … Read more
Mallebranche was a Parisian tennis court marker who, on December 11, 1618, claimed to have been visited by the ghost of his wife, who had died five years earlier. Although she remained invisible, her voice offered him advice that led him to reform his life. This event was documented in a 1618 pamphlet titled Histoire … Read more
Hermes (Ἑρμῆς) is a major figure in Greek mythology, associated with communication, travel, and commerce. In esoteric traditions, he is also credited with numerous writings on demons and astrology. He is associated with the seven holes in the head and the seven planets: Saturn and Jupiter to the ears, Mars and Venus to the nostrils, … Read more