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Jo Hedesan is currently studying a MA in Western Esotericism at University of Exeter. She is a member of the European Society for the Study of Esotericism (ESSWE) and American Association for Study of Esotericism (ASE). She has published several journal articles and has presented papers at scholarly conferences on the topic of esotericism and history. She is writing a blog on esoteric topics and research at http://www.esotericoffeehouse.com
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Tarot as the Book of Thoth: the Power of Fascination With Ancient EgyptThe article addresses the birth of the 'modern' tarot from Court de Gebelin's belief that Tarot originated in Ancient Egypt. While this was not true historically, Tarot is shown to be born in an era when scholars were keen on 'hieroglyphs' and Egyptian religion. 2012, 1484 and Other Apocalypses: the Dynamics of SocietyThis article addresses the topic of apocalyptic - millennial movements from a historical perspective. It looks in particular at Renaissance apocalyptic thought and draws conclusions as to the impact prophecies and millennial perspectives have on society. Barack Obama's Mythic Hero Image: an AppraisalThis article investigates the image of Barack Obama as a mythical hero, in light of Joseph Campbell's famous Hero's Journey pattern. The article takes a look at Obama's life story and its reflection in popular culture and compares it with the Campbell's monomyth. Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Mystery of the God ThothThis article investigates the mysterious figure of the Egyptian god Thoth and his subsequent incarnation Hermes Trismegistus. Thoth was a moon god of the night, magic, writing, divine law and the dead. The Origin of Halloween: Samhain, the Celtic Festival of Darkness and Mystical LightThis article analyzes the origins of Halloween in the Celtic Festival of Samhain, and the latter's meanings and practices.
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