In this episode we welcome back Mr Nikolas Schreck for our annual Halloween tradition. We discussed some terrifying topics of existential dread such as impermanence and lack of self, as well as death, ghosts, and much more.  

  In this episode we speak again to author, researcher, and professional dreamer Sarah Janes. We catch up with what Sarah has been up to the last few years since we last talked, which has been a lot.  We discuss Sarah's dream retreats which she hosts in Greece, Egypt and the UK, and analyze the nature of dream healing, the power of images, language, symbols, and much more.   Sarah Janes website: https://themysteries.org/    

  In this episode we speak to author, researcher, and practitioner Solomon Pakal to discuss the extraordinary religious and spiritual practices of the Mesoamericans. We cover a lot of ground in this episode with an emphasis on the Maya, but touch on topics of ancestor veneration, narco saints, and much more. Enjoy!   Solomon Pakal https://www.instagram.com/Solomon_pakal/?__d=1 https://www.facebook.com/SolomonPakal?_rdr     

  In this episode we are joined by Greg Shaw, PD Newman, Ronnie Pontiac, and Diane Zingale in a roundtable dialog to discuss our thoughts on the fundamental nature of Theurgy, and what could be unraveled regarding a living practice for the modern aspirant   P.D Newman https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/P-D-Newman/210654539 Ronnie Pontiac https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ronnie-Pontiac/195479184 Greg Shaw https://stonehill.academia.edu/GregoryShaw Diane Zingale https://lvx.org/                

    Today we spoke to author, practitioner, scholar, podcaster Mogg Morgan to discuss his occult background as well as his interests in the esoteric practices of East and West. Many interesting insights were shared during this deep discussion. https://mandrake.uk.net/moggmorgan/ https://www.youtube.com/@EgyptianMagick        

  In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with author and esoteric practitioner, Mike Magee. We discussed Mr Magee's time studying under Kenneth Grant as well as his thoughts on tantric practice, Kali, folk sorcery and more.

  In this episode we welcome back Professor Greg Shaw to discuss his new book "Hellenic Tantra". This was a truly fascinating conversation which explored the ideas of embodied enlightenment from the perspective of the neoplationic theurgists and compared the practices with parallel tantric traditions.   https://angelicopress.com/products/hellenic-tantra-the-gregory-shaw   https://www.academia.edu/11755166/Platonic_Siddhas_Supernatural_Philosophers_of_Neoplatonism     outro music by Lolomis

    In this episode we speak with musician, author, and researcher Ronnie Pontiac to discuss all things Orphic. Mr Pontiac has released a new book with co-author Tamra Lucid "The Magic of the Orphic Hymns; A new translation for the modern mystic" which is a detailed survey into the history and practice of Orphism and provides valuable context and commentary for this extremely influential and important tradition.   https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ronnie-Pontiac/195479184   https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/lucidnation     Outro by LOLOMIS        

  We had an extremely interesting discussion with author PD Newman pertaining to theurgic history, theory and practice spanning topics such as the pre-Socratics, the Homeric epics, Hermetism, Alchemy, Chaldean Hekate, Gnosticism, and much more.https://www.innertraditions.com/author/p-d-newmanhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Theurgy-Theory-and-Practice/P-D-Newman/9781644118368   Outro by LOLOMIS  

  In this episode we explore the mysterious topic of the Yogini with author and practitioner Gregory Peters. We discuss Gregory's journey and experience with these entities as well as their general nature and the possibility for individuals to potentially experience communion with them on a practical level.   http://gregorypetersauthor.com/   The Original Falcon Press https://originalfalcon.com/yogini-magic.php   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ophidianvibrations/?hl=en     Outro by LOLOMIS            

   Our Halloween tradition continues with the always ghastly Mr Nikolas Schreck.  In this episode we discussed the importance of spiritual lineage, the dangers with demons, the god Abrasax, synchronicity, dakini, and much more.   https://www.instagram.com/nikolas_schreck_official/?hl=en        

  In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ike Baker of the Arcanvm podcast and YouTube channel. Just hanging out and discussing the Western esoteric tradition.    Ike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a.r.c.a.n.v.m/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNTK70AOAOi9zMqOZFdvjeA   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Arcanvvm/     outro by LOLOMIS

  In this episode we speak with author, tarot reader, podcaster, and ceremonial magician, Reverend Erik Arneson. Our discussion was far ranging and covered image magic, the imaginal, the imagination, the art of memory and much more. It was a blast!   The Arnemancy website: https://arnemancy.com/     outro by LOLOMIS  

    In this episode we speak with Arun Joseph Ragan who is a mystic, artist, and a practitioner of antique spiritual traditions. We get to pick Arun's brain and get his unique insight on the Greek Magical Papyri, voces magicae, and the communion with the divine through artistic acts of devotion. This and much more.  Arun on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/aruniverse/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/890249298837668?locale=lt_LT   Arun's Etsy shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/arun77nagar Arun's paetron https://www.patreon.com/user?u=30768533      

    In this episode we talk with independent scholar, author, translator.....Mr David Pantano, about his new release "The Hermetic Physician".This fascinating discussion focuses on the Italian hermetic tradition, specifically its later expression as taught by such luminaries as Giuliano M. Kremmerz (1861–1930) . We will discuss the Fratellanza Terapeutica Magica di Miriam and the metaphysics which define how it operates, the role of faith and the personal numan.   https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano       outro by lolomis  

    In this episode we speak to translator and acquisitions editor for Inner Traditions Jon Graham to discuss the intriguiging intersection of Surrealism and magic.            outro by LOLOMIS

        In this episode we spoke to scholar Paulina Gruffman to discuss her work surrounding the occult juggernaut George Robert Stow Mead. This was a truly illuminating conversation about one of our all time favorite authors. enjoy!   https://lu.academia.edu/PaulinaGruffman      

In this episode we speak to author, performer, musician, and practitioner Shea Bile. We discuss his new book on the occult philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and its relationship to the Left hand path.  We also tackle the topics of Satanism, Luciferianism, Western tantra and much more.   https://www.atramentouspress.com/nietzsche   https://soundcloud.com/sheabile   https://www.instagram.com/sheabile/?hl=en     outro by LOLOMIS    

  In this episode we speak to author, scholar, practitioner Samuel David to discuss his area of expertise, Mesopotamian Polytheism. This was a wide ranging discussion which highlighted an extremely influential and important pantheon of gods and spiritual practice, which can still be tapped into today.   https://www.youtube.com/@rodandring https://www.anathemapublishing.com/rod-and-ring        outro by LOLOMIS

  In this episode we welcome back Eric Purdue, this time to speak about Lucumi/Santeria. Eric is an initiated santero, and is able to give us a good introduction to this practice.   https://www.ericpurdue.com/       outro by Lolomis