John Thomas (1826–1908) was a Welsh mystic and astrologist of the late 19th century. He used the professional name Charubel to practice, claiming to be an clairvoyant, occultist and herbalist. He was the co-author of Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised.[1]
Early years
editThomas was born in 1826 in Wales.[1] As a young man, he studied for the Christian ministry, but ultimately followed occult and psychic interests.[citation needed] He was a curative Mesmeraist.[1]
Writings
editAdopting the pseudonym "Charubel", he published numerous books and was editor of several esoteric periodicals. He published a monthly magazine called The Occultist.[2]
Thomas first met Alan Leo in person in 1889.[2] The symbols of the degrees of the Zodiac was first published as a series of articles in Leo's Astrologer's Magazine over a three-year period starting in December 1890.[2]
In 1906, he published The Psychology of Botany, Minerals and Precious Stones.[1]
His book, Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolised was co-authored with the much younger mystic and astrologer Sepharial (Dr Walter Gorn Old).[citation needed] It was published in 1907.[3]
Personal life and death
editHe became very ill in 1891.[1] Penniless, he relied on the care of others and was visited by occultists who traveled from all over the world to study with him.[1] He died in 1908 in Manchester.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Crowther, Patricia (2009). Covensense. Robert Hale. pp. 190–191. ISBN 978-0-7090-8720-5.
- ^ a b c Leo, Bessie (1919). The life and work of Alan Leo, theosophist, astrologer, mason. London: Modern Astrology Office. p. 37 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1912". The Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland. 23 (66). Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (RASSL): 15–20. JSTOR 43483077.
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