Collected Articles

by Ida Craddock

"Collected Articles" by Ida Craddock is a compilation of writings by the American author and occultist, Ida Craddock. This collection brings together a selection of Craddock's essays, articles, and pamphlets, covering a wide range of topics related to spirituality, sexuality, mysticism, and occultism. Craddock was known for her progressive views on sexual freedom, spirituality, and the esoteric, and her writings often challenged conventional Victorian-era attitudes towards these subjects.

In "Collected Articles," readers can expect to find Craddock's insightful commentary on topics such as sacred sexuality, metaphysics, theosophy, and the occult. Her works often blend elements of mysticism, religious symbolism, and practical advice for spiritual seekers. Craddock's writings are characterized by their clarity, depth, and sincerity, making them valuable resources for anyone interested in exploring alternative perspectives on spirituality and personal liberation.

Overall, "Collected Articles" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of Ida Craddock, a pioneering figure in the fields of occultism and sexual liberation, and provides valuable insights into her unique worldview and philosophy.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2024

About the author

Ida C. Craddock was a forceful public exponent of women's rights and sexual freedom whose interest in Theosophy and Spiritualism led her into a profound involvement with the occult. Attacked by conservatives as promoting obscenity and immorality on account of her reforming activities, Craddock became the focus of an organised campaign of persecution. Facing a lengthy prison sentence that she did not expect to survive, she instead took her own life, at age forty-five.

After her death, Craddock's work on sexuality and occultism attracted the interest of a small number of well-known figures, including Aleister Crowley, who wrote that she possessed "...initiated knowledge of extraordinary depth. She seems to have had access to certain most concealed sanctuaries.... She has put down statements in plain English which are positively staggering."