What's the Buzz

“What’s the Buzz” is a compilation of all the reports of activities of The Theosophical Society from around the world, published in Lucifer magazine during the years Blavatsky was the Editor. It also contains three appendices: the first one, features obituaries published in the magazine, such as the one of Anna Kingsford and Subba Row, to name a few; the second appendix, presents notes on the Theosophical work in India and the third one Joma Sipe explanation of the frontispiece he created for the Lucifer Collection. From September of 1887 until August of 1891, it is possible to see how the Theosophical Society developed and expanded at a very fast pace. For instance, in September of 1887, there are only five entries on Theosophical work, while in August of 1891 there are 18 entries. The work and dissolution of Lodges across the world was also highlighted in Lucifer. For instance, the staff of the French branch named “L’ISIS” was dismissed. There are also controversies related to The Gnostic Theosophical Society of Washington, as apparently, its founder Dr Elliot Coues declared himself “the perpetual President of the Esoteric Theosophical Society of America.” Blavatsky reacted negatively to the announcement as you will read, as she had already founded the Esoteric School. Much more could be said, but it will be up to you to discover what was going on, who was doing what, where and when, and how Theosophical works around the world come together recorded and highlighted in the pages of Lucifer magazine.