
Illuminating Our Culture of Light
In a world often shrouded in mystery and uncertainty, there exists a beacon of light — the Modern Mystery School, a spiritual lineage tracing its roots back (and even beyond), to the legendary King Salomon. Our school stands as a custodian of ancient wisdom and a proponent of a Culture of Light, promoting values that feed the soul and spirit…
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Winter warmth for the holidays
It was Mother Theresa who said, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.” And as Sovereign Ipsissimus…
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Chapter 4: Know Your Eternal Self
Psychic experiences, ghosts, angels, plant medicine and rock n’ roll. The Modern Mystery School has so many stories to share. In our fourth instalment, meet Yoko Maria from New York via Japan, and award-winning musician Philipp Schardt from Berlin as they navigate their experience of the unseen worlds. Chapter 4: Know Your Eternal Self Whether you believe in angels, entities, or…
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How the Journey with Axanar Began
“People have asked me, is this a dream come true? My answer is no. I would have had to believe I could dream it — I never in my wildest dreams believed it could be possible!” As a life-long Star Trek fan, Dave Lanyon, lineage holder for the Modern Mystery School, has gotten involved in a personal passion project, a…
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It’s that time of year again
It’s that time of year again. Where there is ambience in the air. The morning air feels a little crisp, the hot summer sun is weaving in and out. The summer holidays for children is coming to an end and the start of the new school year is fast approaching. A bittersweet moment. For many parents at this time of…
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Chapter 3: To Save the World
Available NOW on YouTube… the third instalment of the Modern Mystery School documentary series, Living in Full Empowerment L.I.F.E.! Chapter 3: To Save The World The world needs help. It’s easy to see. There is so much that needs fixing. But how? How can a single person create lasting change? Hear the stories of Jordan Bain and Logan Yonavjak as they share…
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Introducing LIFE: The Modern Mystery School Documentary
We are very pleased to announce the launch of a very special project. This is project that Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave believed in so much that he pushed it to be created for the MMS: A collaboratively produced docu-series created with the purpose of sharing YOUR stories. The authentic and heartfelt stories of initiates in the lineage of King Salomon. Available NOW on…
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Lineage milestone: 7 goddesses initiated as Ipsissimus
The path of initiation may appear finite to some, but those who serve the Light know that the journey is infinite. Initiates step on the path, and some choose to walk it as far as they can, through the gateways of initiation along the way. There’s a select few initiates who have walked this path a long way. To those…
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We are better together
April 1st was a day to remember! MMS initiates did something they never did before and achieved something they hadn’t done before. An event co-ordinated across 5 continents, under the inspiration and guidance of Divina Franca Lanyon, women of the Modern Mystery School have teamed and ran 8 km to support men, women and children. On April 1st in Canada, Brazil,…
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A healthy smile for men in need
Getting proper dental care is a challenge for many, but for aging people who are unhoused, that challenge is even greater. With this month of April recognized as Oral Health Care month, we are reminded of how important such care is to marginal populations like the men served by Haven Toronto, and at the Modern Mystery School we are doing…
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You Are Not Perfect The Way You Are
Introducing Ipsissimus Dave’s debut book! First copies available to those attending the MMS INT Fall Program in Toronto! …
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Joy is a Child’s Birthright
OCTOBER 27, 2022 ~ Families forced to leave their homes due to domestic violence are having a cheery Halloween season, thanks to contributions from the team at MMS HQ. Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke, which provides shelter and performs community outreach for those affected by domestic violence, hosted director of Administration and Charitable Contributions, Kathleen Petersen, who brought dozens of costumes, pumpkins…
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Video: What is True Success? with Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon
What is true success? Does money equate to success? How do you measure success? Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon speaks about success, money, joy and meaning in life. …
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Video: Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon on “Your most important relationship”
What is the most important relationship you have? Are you giving it the attention it deserves? Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon speaks about this relationships and how to foster and nurture it. …
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Video: Women of the Council in the MMS Movie
The Divinas of the Western World sit down and discuss what it means to be a leader in The Modern Mystery School and their passion for service. In this video they dive into a range of topics such as healing, archetypes, victimhood, masculine and feminine energies and so much more.…
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Video: Where are we heading to — Paradise or Apocalypse? Interview with Ipsissimus Dave
“Where are we heading to — Paradise or Apocalypse?” was the theme for Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon when interviewed by Romanian initiate and TV journalist Roxana Ioana MAI. They had a great discussion about the state of the world, the mind, the nature of relationships, communication, love, money, success and spirituality. Check out the interview (in English with Romanian subtitles)! …
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4 Holistic Approaches to Overcome Depression and Re-Ignite Passion for Life
Feelings of depression, anxiety, emotional imbalance, and the like, can drag us down into a dark cycle that drains our passion and joy. This makes creating a life we love seem out of reach. We might feel hope fading, doubts and fears dominating our thoughts, and the ability to stay positive seems like a burden. These heavier feelings lower our…
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Charitable holiday project featured in the news
“Toronto School Teams Up with Domestic Violence Shelter to Make for a Happier Holiday” — Business News This Week features the Modern Mystery School’s holiday project for Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke.…
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Video: MMS HQ Delivers Holiday Gifts to the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
There’s a delight in being able to make a difference in your community and the best part is when you get to hand over the finished product! While we did not get to meet the women and families these gift bags went to, we know that these items will bring relief, comfort, and a touch of joy to their holidays!…
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Video: MMS HQ Announces Charitable Projects for Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
It’s an exciting day at MMS HQ as we prepare personal care and kitchen items for mother’s in need at Women’s Habitat in Etobicoke. Due to the effects of the COVID pandemic, there’s been a 30% increase in need amongst women with young children who are fleeing abusive situations. At MMS, we believe in service to our local communities (and…
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Frequently Asked Questions of the Modern Mystery School
If you have questions around the concept and practices of Initiation, how to begin studying with us, and about our certification process, there’s lots of great information for you to delve into to get a feel for our Lineage and how we operate internationally.…
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Video: On Discernment with Dave Lanyon
In this video, Modern Mystery School lineage holder, Ipsisismus Dave Lanyon speaks on Discernment. Discernment is a key of understanding in the mystery school tradition. We see its importance stressed on the path of initiation, in studying the Kabbalah, Hermetics and Alchemy. Discernment is not only about spirituality, it is about making decisions in life that support goodness and joy. …
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Video interviews with Dr. Kate Bartram Brown
Did you know that Dr. Kate Bartram-Brown of the Modern Mystery School UK & Europe has tonnes of video interviews on the MMS UK & EU YouTube channel? Check out some amazing conversations with MMS teachers and students about their expertises and their experiences! Click like and subscribe to keep up to date on new videos being posted every week!…
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Learning to Control Your Mind
It is difficult to control our mind and our thoughts. It’s easier, and more popular, to believe that we don’t have that power or authority. But we do. For most of my life, I subscribed to the easier, more popular belief. I believed I couldn’t help what I was thinking, that I was powerless to change my thought patterns, and…
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About the Modern Mystery School: Questions and Answers with Dave Lanyon
These questions and answers come from a video interview of Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon. Discover the key beliefs and core concepts of the Modern Mystery School directly from one of the our lineage holders. There is plenty of wisdom for prospective and current students alike!…
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Celebrating the Beauty of Growth
We recently passed Lammas or Lughnasadh, a traditional Celtic holiday marked on August 1 celebrating the fruits of Summer and the beginning of harvest season. If you’re like me, you may be wondering where the Summer went – it can’t almost be over, can it? But it is, and so now we can seize the opportunity to reflect on the bounty of Summer – a powerful time of expansion in…
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Winning as a Team- Living Your 100%
Playing team sports when I was growing up served many valuable lessons for me. Something I cherish and is a cornerstone of how I operate in the world is teamwork. Being a part of team is a dynamic that echoes in all parts of your life whether you play sports or not. From the perspective of the Modern Mystery School…
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The Quest for Enlightenment
So much has been written about this concept “enlightenment” in every religion, tradition, culture, even philosophies on this planet and never more than at this present moment in time. What is enlightenment after all? Shifting to a higher consciousness of perception and becoming aware of self in a new way; awareness enfolding not just inclusive of your individual consciousness but,…
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Mystery Teachings with Dr. Theresa Bullard
Dr. Theresa Bullard is a Ph.D. physicist, international instructor for the Modern Mystery School, and host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia. Her teachings reveal the link between consciousness, quantum physics, and the world of metaphysics. Find the episodes of her show here!…
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Becoming an Alchemist in your everyday life
Alchemy represents purity itself. The art of Alchemy is about taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary. To honor this masterful art one should truly know themselves so as they yield their magick they do so with reverence and uncontaminated intention.…
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Video: Beliefs of the Modern Mystery School: Questions and Answers with Dave Lanyon
Many ask, “What does the Modern Mystery School believe?” The core beliefs of the Modern Mystery School stem from the concept that all humans have a divine origin. We believe that all people are gods and goddesses themselves. The Modern Mystery School believes that as divine beings, all humans have all the knowledge we need, and that whatever questions we…
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Never Give Up- Cultivating the Warrior Spirit
While never giving up doesn’t ensure your success, quitting guarantees your failure. The spirit of the warrior is required in this world now more than ever before. When you walk your personal path in this Life, challenges are not only inevitable, but abundant, always testing your resolve. Do you really want this? Is it worth it?…
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Podcasts with Dr. Kate Bartram Brown
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The Value of Struggle
Struggling isn’t bad. There is a time and place for struggling. In fact, struggling and being challenged often provide the perfect conditions for us to reach our next level of personal growth and learn some of life’s most valuable lessons. So why do we go to such great lengths to avoid it?…
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The Power of Purpose- The Weakness of Relying on Motivation
Motivation is overrated. Waiting on motivation is like waiting on a bus that never comes. At some point, you have a choice to make. Do you continue waiting for the bus? Or do you figure out another way to get to where you want to go? Either way, motivation is not a reliable method of transportation. A sense of purpose…
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The Art of Caring- The Ultimate Weapon Against Apathy
What would the world look like if everyone cared? In our current world, it can be easy to stop caring or to stop wanting to care. Once you’ve experienced your first heartbreak, your first disappointment, or a loss of innocence, it’s natural to build walls around your heart. In the hopes of protection from future pain, you can find yourself…
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Conquering Depression with Exercise- Secrets to Meditating Successfully
Allowing your car to sit stationary for long periods of time can lead to a variety of issues. It is not recommended to do if you care about driving a car that performs reliably. The human body is your personal vehicle. Moving your body is essential for living a life in which you perform at your personal best. Who knows? …
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I’ve Had a Spiritual Awakening! Now What? An Action Plan!
If you checked off the list of signs of spiritual awakening in my previous article, and you find yourself asking “What do I do now?” you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to share with you my best tips for how to go from confusion to clarity.…
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Flying Solo
I see a great movement amongst people in the so-called “conscious” movement at the moment and the theme seems to be all about “It’s all about me” or “I don’t need anyone to tell me what I must do”. And the list goes on. Truth be told, for the most part, I agree with all these statements in their essence, but I…
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Video: About the Modern Mystery School: Questions and Answers with Dave Lanyon
One of the Modern Mystery School lineage holders, Ipsisismus Dave Lanyon answers some commonly asked questions about the path of initiation.…
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Unmasking Illusions: My Journey with Universal Kabbalah
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make true transformation in life? Do you ever feel deeply burdened by your past or the patterns of your thoughts and mind? Do you ever wish you could transform into a higher version of yourself, purging what no longer feels like you?…
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Overcoming Atheism-My journey back home to God
As a small child, I was aware of the magick of the world. I remember looking up at the sky and seeing energy move. At night before bed, I would look into my dark bedroom and see energy. Early on, I understood there are unseen forces, a reality that exists beyond the physical and yet the physical seems to vibrate…
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The Search For Wisdom
In my personal search to improve my life and the life of others, I have taken many roads and explored many modalities. I went to medical school to learn everything about the physical body that is so frail and wrought with flaws; explored reiki, aromatherapy, journey therapy, shamanism, hypnotherapy and so much more to find ways of improving health. I…
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What I Wish I Learned in School: Sacred Geometry
We are surrounded by sacred geometric patterns in our everyday lives, but how often are we really aware of them? They create the fundamental structure and patterns of life within the entire Universe. In fact, the pattern of creation you went through to physically manifest into your earthly body moves in the same pattern of creation through which the Universe…
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3 Simple Ways to Start Controlling Your Mind
What if everyone could hear your thoughts? If you’re like most people – that would not be a pleasant experience. In fact, it would probably be a pointedly unpleasant experience. Most people have don’t have control of their mind and are constantly thinking about anything and everything……
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The Path to Knowing Thyself
The journey to knowing ourselves is like the game of hide & go seek. While it may seem that we know ourselves based on our personality, what we’ve achieved, what we own, and what’s on the surface, the truth of who we really are, why we are, and our Mission on Earth is always hidden below the surface. Thus why the…
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I used to be an Uber Driver, Now I’m a CEO.
In 2014 I was coming out of a relationship where I had lost my way. It wasn’t working for me. I wasn’t being fulfilled. I went back to school to pursue my engineering degree thinking it would give me a sense of purpose. I have served in the military and missed that sense of purpose, I had lost that in my civilian…
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Help! I’ve Had a Spiritual Awakening! Now What? (Part 2)
If you find yourself experiencing any of the following list of symptoms, you are likely to be having a spiritual awakening. You’re realizing and waking up to the reality that there is more to life than just your physicality, your physical body, your job, your social life and the things of the worldly experience. As I mentioned in my previous article on spiritual…
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A Shared Goal: Empowering Women
JULY 7, 2021 ~ As you may know, for many years the Modern Mystery School has been supporting various local women’s shelters and children’s organizations. Community outreach, charity and service to those in need has always been a part of the MMS mandate, on a local level as well as internationally, funding relief efforts all over the world. Modern Mystery…
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A Conversation with Women: Weightlifting and Inner Strength
I’ve been on a journey of health and healing since I was 18. While studying massage therapy, I ran daily on the beach in Southern California. At night, I walked to a set of wooden stairs that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. I sipped on warm tea and gazed up at the stars. I often wondered what my purpose was and…
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Video/Music: Eternal Being featuring Founder Gudni Gudnason
Sink and sync into this musical soundscape which was created using the vibration of 528hz and sacred knowledge and words of power spoken by MMS Founder Gudni Gudnason, produced by Philipp Schardt, Certified Guide and Ritual Master in the lineage of King Salomon.…
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Self-Responsibility
It is the nature of the mind to resist the Light coming in. To blame, to justify, to rationalize, to project rather than stand in the noon day sun that casts no shadow.…
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Today I am wise, so I’m changing myself – 4 Ways to Level Up your Life
Making changes in our lives can be difficult. The coziness and familiarity of the comfort zone are a slippery place to be, because once you succumb to it, it can take twice the amount of energy to get out of it. Just like stagnant water breeds bacteria, our comfort zone creates this same type of energy in our lives. No…
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Perspectives on the MMS from a former cult deprogrammer
I have heard that at times Modern Mystery School has been called a cult. I’d like to share my perspective on this topic from of my own experience with deprogramming and helping individuals get out of real cults such as multi-generational fertility cults, generational Satanism, and death and domination cults, to name a few. My background as a deprogrammer I…
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Video: Divina Franca Lanyon’s top tips on feminine energy and balance
Live question and answer time with Divina Franca, president of the Modern Mystery School. Divina Kate interviews Divina Franca as she shares tips on communication between men and women, balancing your life as a woman, and more… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB5TpXKp718…
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Healing Or Holding On? Progression is a consistent choice
Everything is in a state of motion including you. It may seem at times like something is staying still. Even then, molecules are always moving so quickly that the reality is, nothing stays still. Everything follows this Hermetic law. Knowing this can help you like a magick decoder ring, translating the language of the universe. This Hermetic knowledge can free…
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Video: Interview with the Council of 12 – Living an Empowered Life as a Woman
The Divine Feminine is a vast and beautiful topic, and something that I’ve spent a long time trying to understand. What does it mean to be an empowered woman? How do I handle the pressures of home and work? What is a sisterhood? How does a path of Initiation heal the divine feminine? These are only some of the questions…
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Keep it Simple: 3 Keys to New Moon Magick
When the new moon appears, that first slice of light reflected into the night sky, it brings with it a new beginning. It is the start of a new cycle. It is an opportunity for a fresh start. Just as the sun rises and is reborn each morning, the moon is reborn at the new moon. The first few days of…
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Dreams to Destiny-The blueprint for your life
While imagination is the tool for shaping reality, dreams are the blueprint to creating your life. Without dreams, you can be swayed by the currents of the external world, the Matrix. It’s like being lost out at sea without a compass giving you direction, without the stars guiding you, without a map leading you to where you want to go. …
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What is Spirituality? The interplay of Religion, Spirituality & Philosophy
There’s a lot of stereotypes that come with being a “Spiritual Person”; that you have to be vegan, listen to trance-y, flute or gong music, burn incense, and always have a positive attitude, etc. These, like all stereotypes, are limiting because they not only pigeon hole us, they also lock us out.…
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Warrior Culture: Vision, Consistency and Will
The crowd began to cheer as the curtains parted, slowly revealing the path towards the ring. I was immediately engulfed in smoke from the cigarettes, the room became hazy as I was barely able to see my teammates standing next to me. The haze thickened and the ring now looked to be a misty mirage in the far distance. In…
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Thriving: Life Beyond Abuse
The narrative I told myself about my abuse in the early days was harmful and distorted. I thought: “It was my fault.” “What happened to me was not as bad as I was making it out to be.” “I will never be able to regain a semblance of order.” The past consumed my thoughts. I was addicted to quieting the…
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Let’s Talk about Empowerment Today
Empowerment enables people and communities to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. This is equally important to every man, woman and child in todays’ life.…
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My Journey of Liberation through Service
“You were meant for more than this” it said. I looked around, in shock. Who was that and what the heck did that mean?? This was the beginning of my awakening……
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The Winds of Change are Always Blowing
I’ve never understood why certain people choose to stand still in their lives, frightened by change, paralyzed by a fear so deep and dark in their psyches that they can’t even name it. Now, don’t get me wrong, there have been times in my life where I too stood still, afraid of what was coming next, afraid that I wouldn’t…
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Highlighting Heroes- Resurrecting our Archetypes
Growing up playing sports taught me many valuable lessons. I learned the importance of hard work. I understood what meant to lose with dignity and win with humility. I realized my strengths and weaknesses. While I was never the fastest or the strongest, I was the one cheering the loudest for my teammates.…
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An Eternal Being on a Mission
What would our life look and feel like if we took responsibility as a god within? God is Eternal. Let that sink in…and wash over you like a cool breeze, filled with the scent of passionflower on a hot summer afternoon. If we can externalize our true Eternal self as a God (not the God) we can then start finding…
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4 Ways to Level Up Your Life
Rumi is one of my favorite poets; I love the deep wisdom he shares within his writings. One quote that I’ve been sitting with recently is, “Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.” – Rumi. Making changes in our lives can be difficult.…
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7 Ways to Have a Magickal Life
What does it mean to have a magickal life? I thought I was living a fabulous life. It seemed like the quintessential life. I was making a six-figure salary at a Fortune 500 corporation, received annual bonuses, owned a beautiful home, traveled the world, drove a luxury sedan, and had a loving husband. Life was great! In the material world…
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The Warrior Way
Throughout history, society has always held a special place for its warriors. There is a certain allure about the bravery and chivalry required to selflessly charge into deadly situations in service to another. Every civilization has seen the manifestation of the warrior culture, and despite differing methods of self-expression, many underlying qualities and practices have withstood the test of time.…
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Transcending Victimhood
It’s been quite a year already, hasn’t it? Not even 6 months in, and so much has changed, so many circumstances have swung from one extreme to the other, so much has been shed, and new perspectives and possibilities are emerging into the light. Does this resonate with you?…
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I’ve Had a Spiritual Awakening. Help! Now What? Part 1 – The Catalyst
Have you had a spiritual awakening? You’re not alone! Whatever the circumstances of your spiritual awakening, I can help you navigate your experiences and give you a plan of steps for what to do next.…
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The Reality of a Truthful Existence
Have you ever watched someone make such an obvious mistake or bad decision; and the whole time you’re watching, you think to yourself, how could they not see what’s really happening? This is an interesting phenomenon.…
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Where did Feminism Miss the Mark? Reclaiming the Sisterhood
Modern day feminism has become the very thing that women fought so hard against: victimhood. Helping women is a noble and just cause. The Me Too movement had good intentions. As you know, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.…
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What is a Mystery School?
A mystery school studies and teaches on the mysteries of life, the mysteries of who we are, the mysteries of the universe, the mysteries of the spirit. There are many mysteries such as: Who Am I? What is my essence? What is our purpose? What is the nature of the spirit? Why are we here? What is the meaning of…
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Total Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius: Remembering the Humanity of Others
On Wednesday, May 26th, the Total Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius will occur on a day known as World Invocation Day in Esoteric Astrology. Known to be the Full Moon of the Christos energy, this is a special day marked on the calendar of every Esoteric Astrologer worldwide. The Total Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius will be challenging us to heal the internal…
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Video: Part 2: Wielding the Goddess Energy with Franca Lanyon and Kate Bartram Brown
The greatness of the Goddess needs to return. It needs to show itself once again in its purest essence. Now more than ever the children of the world are suffering. They are in need of great nurturing and love. The potential of men is dying. It needs the vessel of light to receive. Women are dying, we need to love…
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Video: Part 1: Wielding the Goddess Energy with Franca Lanyon and Kate Bartram Brown
The greatness of the Goddess needs to return. It needs to show itself once again in its purest essence. Now more than ever the children of the world are suffering. They are in need of great nurturing and love. The potential of men is dying. It needs the vessel of light to receive. Women are dying, we need to love…
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Video: What it means to be a Warrior with Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon and Jordan Bain
Join Jordan Bain as he interviews Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon of the Modern Mystery School and delves into the self-work, spirit and purpose of a warrior.…
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How to use the 4 Elements to overcome stagnation
Tired of lockdowns, hibernation and stagnation? Here’s a look at how to work with the 4 elements to keep growing – even when you think you can’t!…
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Video: The Importance of Administration in Metaphysics with Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon
The concept of administration seems like the complete antithesis to metaphysics and magick, doesn’t it? In this video, Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon shares why structure and organization are important to magick on a global level with the Modern Mystery School, but also how administering the energy in your life will produce fruits and abundance!…
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Video: Understanding Compassion and Galactic Energies with Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome
In this interview with Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome, take some time to explore your galactic roots and the true nature of humanity! Explore the meaning and practice of compassion and why it’s so necessary to have a joyful life on Earth!…
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Video: To be Born with Magick with Founder Gudni Gudnason
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be born with magick? To live with the spiritual realms your entire life? The Modern Mystery School’s Founder Gudni Gudnason shares his experiences growing up in the world of magick and metaphysics and unveils traditions and concepts of the metaphysical world.…
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How to Embrace your Inner Magician
Do you feel a call to return magick to your life? Are you ready for some spark again? Here are a few tips to help you embrace your inner magician and open up the realm of possibilities again!…
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Continuing charitable work during the toughest of times
MARCH 24, 2021 ~ The past year has been a pivotal year for many across the globe. With the need for social distancing, the importance of maintaining a connection with one another has become noticeably clear for so many people. The need for support on many levels including charity work has become elevated to another level for many around the…
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4 Tips to stay in the Light during tough times!
One of the most beautiful things about magick is its ability to renew and restore your sense of self – even when your life and environment are pressing down upon you. The qualities and energies that you need are always available and when you find yourself depleted; you need only call upon the beneficent forces of the universe to help restore that…
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Leading with Love: Wielding the inner force
Love… movies, media and society all have their opinions about it. What love should look like, what we should be aiming for- #relationshipsgoals. Romantic comedies paint an illusion that love is an emotion that you feel for another person. The Mystery School tradition and thousands of years of ancient lineage teachings define love as a force.…
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Optimize health and immunity with Qigong
As COVID-19 continues to spread globally at an exponential rate, now more than ever, it is important that your health and immune system stay at optimal function. First and foremost, we need to accept that the process is a marathon and not a sprint. There is no “quick fix”, no single magical supplement, superfood or exercise that can ensure you will…
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Feeling sensitive? The Moon could be your culprit…
Ever have one of those days where you’re inexplicably emotional? No reason for it, no justification – your emotions are going, and you just don’t understand what prompted them. The Moon symbolizes the reflective, emotive qualities that are part of the human psyche and so it’s no surprise her changeability and cycles are reflected in your own moods at times…
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4 Pillars of Immunity
I am a firm advocate that disease comes from no one thing. Our world is so polluted from our environment, our conditioning, our thoughts & the genetic codes we have been dealt BUT remember! We are a Mystery School. We take what we have & we find the tools to create change.…
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The Great Conjunction – the start of a new era!
Believe it or not, the Great Conjunction (the union of Jupiter and Saturn in the skies) coming on December 21st is a great thing! Don’t worry about the doom and gloom some people would have you believe. The Great Conjunction has typically heralded stabilizing energies, and in the wake of a highly unstable year, I’m sure we could all do…
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How to tell when you are being manipulated by media
Fake news is not new. Scandals have been the bread and butter since the orator shouted sensational stories about Caesar and Marc Antony in the forum of ancient Rome. Fear mongering and propaganda is still the way political parties drum up election votes to assert themselves into power. Conspiracies theories went from the man wearing a sandwich board on the…
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Creating consistency and comfort for kids in uncertain times
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 ~ As many of you know Ipsissimus Dave and Divina Franca Lanyon and the staff at the Modern Mystery School Western World Head Quarters have been long time, year-round supporters of the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke located close to the MMS Centre just outside of Toronto Canada. This organization assists Women and their children that have been…
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Supporting at-risk boys and empowering the male archetype
OCTOBER 23, 2020 ~ The lineage of King Salomon has always taught the value of unity between the divine masculine and divine feminine. We need these two archetypes in our world more than ever. As initiates, we understand that the balance of the two in our world is currently distorted and manifesting in many unhealthy ways. In many shelter and outreach…
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Boosting your Vitality: Mars Retrograde in Aries – September 2020
Mars governs over your physical health, sexuality, desires, and your ability to take initiative in life. When he moves into retrograde motion, he likes to put you through a Bootcamp in these areas of your life – making demands for improvement and results like the true drill sergeant he is!…
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Helpful tips from the Galactic Federation
Today we live in a world that has suddenly shifted to operating at a much slower pace than we have previously experienced. Worldwide we have been asked to stay home and isolate as much as possible to ensure that we do not pass on or contract the current SARS-CoV-2 virus. In the tradition of the Modern Mystery School and since…
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Enhancing Health and Vitality with Chi
Would you like a simple way of increasing your vitality and health? The key rests in cultivating an internal life-force energy called ‘Chi’. We are all born with this life force energy, if you observe children they are energetic, active, and expressive because they have an immense resource and connection to their life force energy. As we get older our…
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Covid-19 Protocols for MMS Practitioners and Teachers
We are living in interesting times and COVID-19 has changed the way in which we live our lives and conduct our business worldwide. At the Modern Mystery School, we take everyone’s safety very seriously. As each area reopens always take into consideration your local government policies. The MMS has provided the following general recommendations to assist all its practitioners and teachers. These…
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A Message of Inspiration
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Capricorn Lunar Eclipse: Small Actions Equal Big Results – July 4th, 2020
Capricorn is the sign that teaches us how everything we do adds up to the results that we receive. This partial lunar eclipse in Capricorn is asking us to look at how the small actions we take add up to create big results – for better or worse!…
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Clear your Aura for better Communication: Mercury Retrograde in Cancer – June/July 2020
Mercury will be in retrograde motion from June 18th to July 12th in the sign Cancer – and if you’ve been feeling touchy or sensitive, you want to read on to find out more about how he is impacting your energy field and the effect that has on your communication.…
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How to Maximize Manifestation: Cancer Solar Eclipse – June 21, 2020
A solar eclipse on the summer solstice – what an interesting concept! And yet, that’s what we get to experience soon! What does it all mean? Is it a sign of impending doom? Or maybe a signal from the heavens that things are going to change? Let’s look at this Solar Eclipse in Cancer and distill its essence!…
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How do you use your power? Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius
Have you ever felt the energy of an oncoming astrological event before it happens? Have you ever watched society react to the impulses just ahead of their appearance? Right now, is just one of those times where the energy of an upcoming influence is so potent, it reveals itself in all its grandeur. What is the event that’s making such a…
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Heal Your Wounded Heart Chakra
Lately, I felt the calling to connect to Venus and as I sat tuning in to her energy, it came to me that there are a great many right now who are finally in the space that they need to begin the work of self-healing. And since Venus is the Goddess of Love, she concerns herself with the matters of…
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Introduction to Max Meditation
When I studied for my masters in Kinesiology 15 years ago I was fascinated by cortisol and the stress response. Cortisol is a hormone that’s released when we experience stress. Stress can come in a short burst – like having to swerve quickly in traffic to avoid being hit, to long periods of exercise, working out early in the morning,…
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A Special Message
MAY 2020 ~ During this unprecedented time in our world, as initiates we must hold onto to the Light. The six goddesses from the western world of the Modern Mystery School Council of 12 share their messages of hope and joy below: Dear Gods and Goddesses, I hope you are keeping well during this time of your life. Remember the…
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Where did your sense of fun go?!?! Venus Retrograde in Gemini – May/June 2020
I know you’re just itching to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature in full bloom! And I can’t blame you one bit! Not only is the beauty of Mother Earth so obvious right now, but Venus is also going to be retrograde in Gemini on May 13th and that light-hearted desire to wander and explore and have joy…
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The 5 Steps I Use To Find Inner Peace
I have talked a lot lately about the effect of stress right now, and how our anxieties are being triggered. When I was younger, I was a sea of emotions. It was hard for me to even make choices in the day because I was drowning in thoughts and feelings. While that doesn’t happen to me anymore (maybe an hour…
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Are all Spiritual Businesses Scams?
Spirituality is an emerging world in our modern times. From the eyes of the economist, it is an emerging industry and like all forms of business, spirituality comes with its own pitfalls and trappings – even though it’s all about love and light! Imagine that! I have spent my entire adult life dealing with the spirituality and health industries and…
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Access, Activate & Amplify Innate Healing
As I embarked on my advanced training in the Modern Mystery School one of the first international programs I attended was called Healer’s Academy. I remember being very excited about learning alternative methods of healing. This training lived up to the hype and was life-changing for me. Even though I’ve always known that I am here to support the world to heal, I didn’t…
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Breaking through blocks: Taurus New Moon – April 22nd, 2020
The Taurus New Moon starts in a few days on April 22nd and it’s got a bit of a different vibe from its usual foundational, stabilizing and fertilizing functions. Mind you, those qualities are always available at any Taurus New Moon if you need them.…
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Living Life Alive
At this moment in time most people are engrossed in the hardship and suffering going on all around the planet. It is easy to be swept away by the tidal wave of panic and fear. The media is keeping us well informed about the infection rate of populations all over the globe; the death rate is updated moment by moment…
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Are you experiencing COVID-19 related life changes? 3 things to do when the world is against you!
There is no doubt about it, right here (or wherever you are) and right now, it is a tough situation. And everyone feels it to varying degrees. COVID-19 has put a pause on life, both in the societal and personal spheres.…
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The Freedom of Self-Forgiveness: Libra Full Moon, April 2020
The Libra Full Moon is coming up on April 7th and becomes exact at 10:35pm (Eastern time). The energy of this Libra Full Moon will pass by the evening of April 10th and in the absence of other activity, some of you may feel it quite keenly.…
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3 Tips to Master Mercury Retrograde and Avoid Mercurial Mess-ups!
I’ve seen, heard and read it all…Mercury Retrograde is a time of near disaster. In the spirit of true Hermetic philosophy, here are 3 tips to help you begin mastering the powers of Mercury – the planet of the mind!…
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Is Dependence on Technology your Downfall – Mercury Retrograde February/March 2020
With a title like that above, I know what’s happening in your imaginations right now… So yes, Mercury is going into retrograde motion as of February 16th! From February 16th to March 9th, this is once again a trial ground where you get to look at the strengths and weakness of your communication and cognitive capabilities and most especially with…
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Empower Thyself Initiation
Many people wait for permission to be their greatest selves. What if all they were waiting for was the inner-initiation and knowledge of how to access higher wisdom? The Empower Thyself Initiation is a course that reveals deeper knowledge and tools of personal empowerment, while also initiating a person into a greater connection to their sense of purpose.…
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The Truth about the Modern Mystery School: Cult or Community of Lightworkers?
“How do I know the Modern Mystery School is not a cult?” Once in a while, we hear this question. Religious and spiritual organizations will often have this label bantered about to describe them. However it is not as simple as that. The word cult has come to mean something so negative and destructive, as we have seen in recent…
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3 Tips for Building New Habits
Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning, finding a new exercise routine, or just feeling like a change is needed, how we integrate these changes into our life can support us in making a more sustainable shift. This article explores how you can build a solid foundation to support you through phases of transformation.…
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The Anti-Comfort Zone
Let’s examine your “personal comfort zone.” The comfort zone is different for each person. It’s based on experiences, successes, positive reinforcement and anything that helps us feel safe within your bubble. Everyone has a comfort zone, but how aware of it are you?…
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