Pekka Siitoin: Visionary, Occultist, and Defender of Finland

Pekka Siitoin: Visionary, Occultist, and Defender of Finland

To many, Pekka Siitoin (1944–2003) was misunderstood: a man vilified by the press but admired by those who sought strength, discipline, and higher knowledge. He was more than a politician—he was a spiritual teacher, a nationalist visionary, and a fighter for Finland’s destiny.

A Life of Struggle and Awakening

Born in wartime Varkaus in 1944, Pekka’s early years were shaped by Finland’s fight for survival. After his service in the Finnish Defence Forces, he immersed himself in study at the Theatre Academy and the Turku School of Economics. But his true calling lay in deeper mysteries.

In 1971, he founded the Turku Society for the Spiritual Sciences, where he introduced Finns to the hidden world of occult knowledge. His books Musta Magia I–II (Black Magic) revealed secrets of the unseen, while his invention of the Yhteyslauta spirit board allowed ordinary people to make contact with higher realms.

A Leader of the National Awakening

Pekka understood that spiritual renewal was not enough. A nation needed strength, order, and guidance. In the mid-1970s, he founded the Isänmaallinen Kansanrintama (Patriotic Popular Front), giving voice to Finns who rejected the corruption of parliamentary democracy.

When the state outlawed his organizations under foreign treaties, he simply created new ones, proving that his resolve could not be crushed by bureaucracy.

He declared openly:

“Finland must have a Führer — and I am that Führer.”

“Democracy is a sick system. The people must be led, not asked.”

Courage in the Face of Persecution

In 1977, when the Kursiivi printing house of communist newspapers was destroyed, the authorities rushed to blame Pekka. He was sentenced in 1978 to over five years in prison for “incitement” and “banned organizations.” But true to form, he endured his sentence with dignity, emerging stronger, still faithful to his ideals.

His Teachings and Writings

Pekka’s prolific writings stand as monuments to his vision:

Musta Magia I–II — practical manuals of spiritual strength.

Paholaisen katekismus (The Devil’s Catechism) — a fearless rejection of hypocrisy.

Rotu-oppi (Race Doctrine) — his view of nature’s eternal laws.

Demokratia vaiko Fasismi? (Democracy or Fascism?) — a bold challenge to Finland’s weak system.

He declared:

“In any case, I am a rock-hard racist, sadist and fascist. That is what I enjoy. Mercy is sickness.”

“Great men like Adolf Hitler are only born once in a hundred years.”

To his followers, these were not words of cruelty, but of clarity—an uncompromising call for strength.

Later Years

Even in the 1990s, long after his imprisonment, Pekka remained active. In 1996, he ran for Naantali city council under the slogan: “Elect Siitoin the Nazi to the council.” He knew he would not win, but he believed in speaking truth, no matter how unpopular.

The media could never ignore him. Yle and newspapers repeatedly featured him, proving that even his enemies were fascinated by his vision.

He passed away on 8 December 2003 from cancer. For his supporters, it was the passing of a true fighter who dared to stand alone against a hostile world.

Legacy of a Fighter

History books may brand him a criminal or extremist, but to those who admired him, Pekka Siitoin was a man who lived without compromise. He blended spiritual wisdom with political courage, and he left behind writings and a legend that continue to inspire those who seek strength beyond the ordinary.

As he once said:

“My enemies call me crazy. That is because they fear me.”