I wanted to send out a special Astral Happy Birthday to my friend, the late John Balance, (aka Jhonn). He would have been 45 in earth years.

John was a founding member of the remarkable musical group, Coil, with his life partner, Peter Christopherson. I’ve been an avid listener and fan since he first began putting out his music. During the 1980’s, we began a correspondence which lasted a few years.

John was an extraordinarily talented Magician who worked with soundwaves. We shared an insatiable interest in Magick and the works of such men as Aleister Crowley.

John, wherever you are, may you have accomplished your True Will, continuing to play the music of the spheres as you shine your lovely light upon us all.

Find out more about the works of Aleister Crowley and Austin Osman Spare thru the links provided.

Artwork by Austin Osman Spare, reprinted with kind permission of Fulgur, Ltd.