Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael M Hughes

Casey Zabala https://www.instagram.com/wandererstarot/?hl=en joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to discuss her grimoire oracle deck, Wyrd Sisters: A Deck of Spells and Rituals and about her process and rationale in crafting it. Also discussed are the Mushroom as a symbol, and how working with Saturn can teach us about forgiveness. We also talk about decolonizing witchcraft and Casey's educational offerings at Modern Witch.org. During the second act of the episode, Guérie https://www.instagram.com/meditationforscreenaddicts/ shares about his new e-book, Meditation for a Screen Addicts, which is aimed at helping those who feel they spend too much time looking at their phone turn that screen time towards more mindful purposes. Much Love! Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult . Or, Buy Me a Coffee.com is an option for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1 We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ and on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/luxastrata919.bsky.social Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ Ask for a link to our Discord server! Casey Zabala Website: https://www.wandererstarot.com/workwithcasey Substack: https://notesfromthehedge.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandererstarot/ Modern Witches: https://modernwitches.org/ Modern Witches Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/witchesconfluence/ Guérie's Mediation For Screen Addicts: https://a.co/d/2GwFtUI Full show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT_8nt9sBP4XlcK3befT9W9EBJA2nahrJ2lrUICu5rzNOSHeLE3TJjOvMa75Ey-fOlbqddUTvIdmfFO/pub CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS- Fuck Around and Find Out Pt. 3: Sorcerous Recipes for Resistance, Resilience, and More from The Green Mushroom Project https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSlzdwOAD04fb0SVTVnqLmoXU6Vj3fapeYa2w1ixiOQWJLEz8v5KrUU-P-aRfwgwhx6eqvGeCjO-IqT/pub Khaíre Enodia! A Hekatean Ceremony for Enchanting Items for Domestic Abuse Survivor Shelters https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSCbbSDiDsjhV0p12NVHN6DlMxDpjKpeSWfrEJr_3o42vuIx06v9E9-s0cuuyZukEihVatl7sgEv-lx/pub EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsgCheck out The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/ Find Luxa's work included in Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Ron Padrón https://revelore.press/product/serpents-of-circe-a-manual-to-magical-resilience/ Companion Episodes of Lux Occult:56. Entering Hekate's Garden & The Poison That Heals: Keeping Her Keys Hybrid Special w/ Dr. Cyndi Brannen https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x8buKJSgp9sCvN47mrjKU?si=R1g48X8bQ9OZTJUIbBC9ZQ 43. The Green Mushroom Project Audio Grimoire Pt. 2: Connecting with the Astral Temple ft. Aidan Wachterhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/43--The-Green-Mushroom-Project-Audio-Grimoire-Pt--2-Connecting-with-the-Astral-Temple-ft--Aidan-Wachter-e1gjj3u77. The Fixed Gaze w/ Aidan Wachterhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/77--The-Fixed-Gaze-w-Aidan-Wachter-e2gfb42 81. Magic for the Resistance and the History of Tarot w/ Michael M. Hugheshttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/81--Magic-for-the-Resistance-and-the-History-of-Tarot-w-Michael-M--Hughes-e2k15ok 88. Autonomy, Egregores, Magic & More w/ The Consent Academy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/88--Autonomy--Egregores--Magic--More-w-The-Consent-Academy-e2o0rp8

Michael M Hughes https://www.michaelmhughes.com/ joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share about experiences surrounding the ritual he created to bind the reality TV star the US elected as president in 2016 and which ended up being propelled to viral fame, becoming the largest magical working in history. There's some great stuff about the history of the Tarot and Micheal's courses in the subject, with some debunking of popular myths (spoiler alert, it's not from Ancient Egypt, but that doesn't make it any less cool or interesting). Also explored are the intersections of the Trickster, the and the Magician archetypes, and what this might have to do with the stage magician, the “sacred trap” and more.  During a break Luxa shares about The Green Sphere https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsi-sqCg1RgxZWbePZ7-boZ1k0Xknnpgbzof31_KNtfegkMgLXcqGK1pZQfNm4m35xmOXKhNPm_S3t/pub, a protection and healing ritual you can take part in on June 8th, 2024; as well as a few books from The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project's 23:Bibliomancy scripture https://greenmushroomproject.com/category/23bibliomancy/, Mushroom updates, listener mail and more! Much Love.  Find Micheal M. Hughes Tarot courses at https://www.theartofmagicalliving.com/ For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQKXnALo5UAUxLjnvyIMNUrF0MYij3ZKNrk6XvRg7qcjVc2dpcW_vGla6TAMmlZRpnv5Xm2iuUZusLz/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ This episode features tracks from “Fuck Around and Find Out pt. 2”, the We the Hallowed and Green Mushroom Project digital mixtape. Big thanks to the following creators, and to everyone who contributed to the project. Check out the entire mix here! https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/album/fuck-around-find-out-2-the-green-mushroom-project-and-we-the-hallowed-digital-mixtape?from=embed Reality Tunnels: by GNYVE ⁠https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/track/reality-tunnels-by-gnyve Companion Episodes of Lux Occult:  10. Ritual, Performance and Theatre with Dr. Rob C. Thompson from Occult Confessions and The Dark Pool ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/10--Ritual--Performance-and-Theatre-with-Dr--Rob-C--Thompson-from-Occult-Confessions-and-The-Dark-Pool-embqem⁠ 12. Dirt Sorcery, Hypersigils, and Claiming Your Power with Aidan Wachter ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/12--Dirt-Sorcery--Hypersigils--and-Claiming-Your-Power-with-Aidan-Wachter-enavk0⁠ 27. Conspiracy Thought and the "Occult Conspiracy" with Dr. Rob C. Thompson ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/27--Conspiracy-Thought-and-the-Occult-Conspiracy-with-Dr--Rob-C--Thompson-e141qeb⁠ 75. Psychoanalysis and the Cut-up Technique w/ Dr. Vanessa Sinclair & Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists w/ Derek Hunter ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/75--Psychoanalysis-and-the-Cut-up-Technique-w-Dr--Vanessa-Sinclair--Anonymous-Agnostic-Antichrists-w-Derek-Hunter-e2erbui⁠

Watch WItch Hunt on YouTube Now! Michael M. Hughes is an author, speaker, and magical thinker. He is the creator of the internationally viral Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him, the largest magical working in history. He speaks on magic, pop culture, psychedelics, the paranormal, and teaches popular tarot and magic courses. http://theartofmagicalliving.comMatthew Venus is an artist, folk magician, and traditional witch based in Salem, Massachusetts whose practice is informed by a deep heart of animism and a dedication to ancestral traditions. Additionally he is a an Aborisha in the Lucumí Orisha tradition and a Tata Ndenge in a lineage of Quimbanda de raíz. Matthew is co-founder of Salem Witch Fest @SalemWitchFest as well as the owner and lead apothecary of Spiritus Arcanum @spiritus_arcanum an online and brick and mortar shop which specializes in handcrafted ritual incenses and oils,talismanic art, and a diversity of occult wares. Over the past two decades Matthew has been sharing teachings on various aspects of magic with students around the world through classes and courses which explore elements and approaches towards traditional witchcraft and folk magical traditions. https://spiritusarcanum.com/en-caNick Dickinson (he/she/they/fae) is Headmistress of Circe Academy of queer feral witchcraft through The Cauldron Black in Salem MA, and a professional witch and witchcraft educator with over 35 years of experience working with clients and students in both public and private settings. Ordained and initiated in a variety of tantric yoga traditions (Mahayana Buddhism), and a teacher of 1,000s yoga teachers and psychics, his classes and workshops are deeply influenced by the intersection of classical yoga theory and modern witchcraft practice. Operating through a multidimensional animist lens with a focus on Greek folklore, Nick's content welcomes all traditions at all levels and can be approached in a purely secular way. https://linktr.ee/UrbanWizardMelissa James is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Vancouver. Recently, she produced the feature documentary "Satan Wants You," chronicling the untold story of the Satanic Panic, which premiered at SXSW in 2023. Additionally, she co-directed the short documentary "Witch Hunt" with Sarah Sharkey Pearce, exploring the connection between magic and politics. This documentary premiered at Salem Horror Fest and won Best Documentary at the Denver Underground Documentary Film Festival. Prior to this, she directed and produced the cult music documentary "No Fun City," examining the effects of gentrification on local punk and DIY music venues. Melissa strives to bring a personal and authentic perspective to her work; she also practices witchcraft and has spent several years researching the occult through a diverse community of witches across North America and beyond.Sarah Sharkey Pearce, an award-winning Executive Producer, Writer, and Director based in Toronto, is directing her feature documentary debut, "Resident Orca," with her boutique studio Everyday Films for Crave Originals. Her 2023 short doc, "Witch Hunt," co-directed with Melissa James, premiered at Salem Horror Fest and recently won Best Documentary at the Denver Underground Documentary Film Festival.  Currently, she is show-running a 3-part premium doc series for BBC Arts and Blue Ant Studios, delving into the rise and fall of art fraudster Inigo Philbrick. Previously, she served as an Executive Producer on "Evil by Design: Surviving Nygård" for Blue Ant Studios, a 3-part investigative series that aired on CBC and Starz. She also was the showrunner for "The Devil You Know," a 6-part premium limited documentary series produced by Vice Studios, exploring a murder-suicide that reveals a far-right conspiracy for VICE TV. Additionally, she worked as the Creative Director for Academy Award-nominated Paperny Entertainment. Sarah holds an M.F.A. in Documentary Media from Toronto Metropolitan University (2010) and a B.F.A. in Film and Video from York University (2001). About Missing WitchesAmy Torok and Risa Dickens produce the Missing Witches Podcast. We do every aspect from research to recording, it is a DIY labour of love and craft. Missing Witches is entirely member-supported, and getting to know the members of our Coven has been the most fun, electrifying, unexpectedly radical part of the project. These days the Missing Witches Coven gathers in our private, online coven circle to offer each other collaborative courses in ritual, weaving, divination, and more; we organize writing groups and witchy book clubs; and we gather on the Full and New Moon from all over the world. Our coven includes solitary practitioners, community leaders, techno pagans, crones, baby witches, neuroqueers, and folks who hug trees and have just been looking for their people. Our coven is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, feminist, pro-science, anti-ableist, and full of love. If that sounds like your people, come find out more. Please know that we've been missing YOU. https://www.missingwitches.com/join-the-coven/

This week I interview writer and occult scholar (and creator of the Bind Trump ritual) Michael M. Hughes. We discuss how he got interested in magick as a kid, ghosts, the nature of reality, his love of Tarot and how he started teaching and eventually created an online Tarot class (which is great!), why magick is making a comeback, his own approach to magick, synchronicities. thje importance of a dream journal and lots more! Another really great talk and super fun episode! Also, a short art life update and this month's Skull Shoppe skull winner! Michael's links: https://linktr.ee/michaelmhughes Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

Michael M. Hughes is the creator of the “Spell to Bind Donald Trump,” the largest international magical spell in history. He shares with us how magick can be used to achieve social justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey! We're back from a 6 month break. This week Tomas Prower is with us to talk about his new book "Warrior Magic - Justice Spirituality and culture from around the world. Joining me for Co-hosting is long time friend of the show Michael M Hughes. We discuss magical practices from around the world and different cultures. We take a look at how these cultures have used magic to resist oppression and be a force of change. 

We surface from the subterranean passages into what Dwight D. Eisenhower referred to as "darkest America," and journey through the long night of traditionalism and fascism that has taken root. Staying on the path, we find places like David Southwell's Hookland where magic is being used as a light against the darkness, and "walking" the road may reveal more than we ever expected.Special guests featured in this episode are Samuel Corwin, Josh Cutchin, Steven Snider, Marco Visconti, Delainey Bowers, Darragh Mason, Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, Serfiel Stevenson, Adam Gorightly and Michael M. Hughes. Penny Royal is produced and written by its host, Nathan Paul Isaac. Associate producers are Darian West and Kyle Kadel. Edited by Boone Williams. Soundtrack by Phillip Claunch. Sponsored by Jarfly Brewing Company and the International Paranormal Museum and Research Center.If you'd like to support Penny Royal and join the mystery, become a member of the Liminal Lodge at www.patreon.com/pennyroyal.For more information, please visit our contact page at www.pennyroyalpodcast.com.

Michael M. Hughes is a highly sought speaker on a large variety of topics including magic, activism, cannabis and psychedelics, tarot, consciousness, creativity, writing, the paranormal, UFOs, pop culture, esotericism, and numerous other subjects. He has appeared before clients as diverse as the American Red Cross, Maryland Public Television, the International Fortean Organization, The Big Read (Baltimore and Attleboro), Ignite Baltimore, Stoop Storytelling Series, Sacred Space Conference, Mushroom City Art Festival, among many others. Michael M. Hughes is a highly sought speaker on a wide variety of topics including magic, tarot, activism, psychedelics, writing, the paranormal, UFOs, pop culture, esotericism, and numerous other subjects. He teaches popular online and in-person tarot and divination classes.For booking information, contact michaelmhughes@gmail.comMichael M. Hughes (michaelmhughes.com)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author, Magical Practitioner, Activist and Speaker, Michael M. Hughes joins all three hosts (Kendra's back!) to talk about all facets of growing up weird, synchronicities, signs and portents, the UFO phenomena, and magical practice.

The resistance is growing, and it needs your help. This book provides spells and rituals designed to help you put your magical will to work to create a more just and equitable world. These magical workings can be used by activists of any spiritual or religious background. With ideas for altars, meditations, community organizing, self-care, and more, Magic for the Resistance offers a toolkit for magical people or first-time spellcasters who want to manifest social justice, equality, and peace.If you've ever felt disillusioned or burned out because of the slow progress of social change, this magical work can nurture and support you, sharpening your focus and resolve for more sustained, long-term activism. In addition to influencing the outside world, these rituals bring you in closer alignment with your higher spiritual consciousness—because transforming your society begins with transforming yourself.Includes spells for:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  And we’re back from our spring hiatus! Today we are talking about The Craft: Legacy. Our expectations bar was on the floor for this movie! However it did more than surprise us -it enchanted us (insert pun groan). We loved it! This addition to The Craft universe was a clever omage that is absolutely “woke” as the kids say. And if representation is your thing, then this movie has you covered. The cast is diverse, funny, engaging and endearing. Almost as endearing as Gerad waxing poetic about the inherent strength of feminine energy common in magical work. For once, Cassy was rendered speechless. We hope you enjoy this modern contribution to an occult classic as much as we did. References: Tiktok/booktok content creator: hana_bob Manacled by Senlinyu, hosted on Archive of Our Own House of Vipers by K.A. Knight Magic For The Resistance Michael M. Hughes

Stephanie Quick, misogyny, Ufology, New Age, paraweird, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Robert Anton Wilson, Carlos Castaneda, sexual harassment, stalking, David Emory, sex magick, Allen Greenfield, Jacques Vallee, Diana Walsh-Pasulka, Society for Creative Anachronism, Playboy, Hustler, Larry Flynt, Hugh Hefner, Chester the Molester, cons   Resources Mentioned on the Show; Resources for Learning about Misogyny in the Paraweird:   Occultism With a Side of Salt podcast episode “Why Women Leave The Occult” - very worthwhile, frank discussion on this topic with lots of overlap on issues in the paraweird community.   “Sorceror's Apprentice: My Life with Carlos Cataneda” by Amy Wallace   Author, Speaker and “Bind Trump” magician Michael M. Hughes   A Path With Heart: Sex, Eros and Mystical Union with the Divine featuring WHAM   Sex Magic Interview with Allen Greenfield   The Paranormally Erotic: My Story   An Example of Misogyny on the Mysterious Universe podcast   Energy Predation and Emotional Manipulation at a Tibetan Meditation Centre Some Woman Produced and Woman Positive ParaWeird Content: Caludroncast - paranormal meets true crime with hosts of color Two Witches Podcast - psychic questing in the Pacific Northwest Six Degrees of John Keel - one stop shop for paraweirdness viewed thru a rigorous yet Keelian lens   The Q Files - all things paraweird from a queer perspective. They cover unusual topics, too.   Crimelines - woman produced true crime. The white host has been featuring cases of missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girls monthly, including research on issues of history, cultural sensitivity, and economic/legal issues.    Shattered Reality podcast - host Fahrusha interviews a number of women with an emphasis on academic research.   Anomaly Archives - their recent fundraising streamathon had a number of women presenters, check for past/future monthly live streams on various topics including neglected women researchers such as Eugenia Macer-Story   The Church of Mabus Radio Show - Jeffrey Prichett has consistently featured women as guests on this long running festival of weirdness! Check the voluminous archives for inspiration. Long-time cohost Professor WHAM is a woman, experiencer, academic, and esotericist - and author of “Mysterious Beauty: Living with the Paranormal in the Hudson Valley”.   Paranormal Researcher Allison Jornlin - her You tube channel on women in the paranormal focuses on the founding mothers of paranormal research.    Parallax Views with J.G. Michaels consistently interviews women as guests on all topics - from retired scream queens, to academics, journalists, activists, and more! No token women here.    

  Consulting Writers: Wicca 101 (2:21:27)Consulting Fans: Alexxphoenix42, Amythe3lder, Vulgarweed, Producer/Editor: Alexx This month, a few practicing Pagans -- Alexxphoenix42, Amythe3lder, and Vulgarweed -- give info and tips for writing Pagan characters in stories. ADF: A Druid Fellowship Bind Trump Spell Reclaiming Collective Stations of the Moon by Ronald Hutton An Ye Harm None by Rabinovitch and Macdonald Magic for the Resistance by Michael M. Hughes This segment was first released on October 1, 2020 in Episode 1.09: Just a Magic Trick. Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Consulting Writers – Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Punch the Clock: Every Day I Write the Book, Donovan, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Deluxe: Season of the Witch Production CreditsSegment Producer/Editor: AlexxPhoenix42 Banner Art: Fox EstacadoDistribution funded by fans! Contact Email: bored@three-patch.comWebsite: https://www.three-patch.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/threepatchpodcastSkype: threepatch.podcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/threepatchTumblr: http://threepatchpodcast.tumblr.com/ How to CiteAPABy Three Patch Productions. (2020, October 1). Consulting Writers: Wicca 101 Three Patch Podcast Episode 109 Just a Magic Trick . Podcast segment retrieved from https://www.three-patch.com/casefiles//109-CW-Wicca

Do you feel powerless to create political change? The resistance is growing, and it needs your help! Michael M. Hughes, author, activist, and creator of the largest mass magical working in history, joins Lifemancy to talk about his Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him and the importance of magical activism. His book, Magic for the Resistance, teaches us how to use magic to make the world a better place.  He shares his personal experiences, successes in activism, and offers advice on how to get started. If you've ever felt disillusioned because of the slow progress of social change, this magical work can nurture and support you, sharpening your focus and resolve for more sustained, long-term activism. Sign up for the Lifemancy Scryer, a bi-weekly newsletter, at www.lifemancy.com or join the community on Patreon to be signed up automatically. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lifemancy SHARE THE SHOW: www.lifemancypodcast.com INSTAGRAM: @lifemancymagick  [www.instagram.com/lifemancymagick/]    ABOUT THE PODCAST  Lifemancy reveals the true history behind supernatural stories, the science of paranormal abilities, and how to use the tools of divination to discover your best self. Join host, Rachel Wilkinson, as she shares a laugh about her own dumpster fire life, and why she’s turned to witchcraft to make it better. Candid, quirky, and sometimes marvelously strange, this educational podcast welcomes all first-timers translating mystical esoterica into relatable content. From charting your horoscope to reading your palm, from casting spells to predicting your future, learn the skills behind spirituality and make your life magical. Hear about mythology, folklore, and psychical powers. Discover how to tell fortunes for yourself or others. Practice letting intuition be your guide. Lifemancy is perfect for the naturally curious, the wonderfully witchy, and anyone who likes to be a hit at parties.  Podcasting from Houston, Texas, new episodes release on the new moon and full moon of each month.

This week, Michael M. Hughes returns to talk Golden Dawn and All things Magic. We discuss a short history of Golden Dawn, A few different styles of magic, Witch which is which with Wicca and a whole slew of other topics. Closing Music for the show:  1000Mods- Into the Spell

Ken Pfeifer brings us a UFO sightings reports with an emphasis on military encounters and we’ll discuss the Navy’s new stance on UFO reporting. Michael M. Hughes shares spell-casting techniques against unfair treatment and lackluster government.http://parabnormalradio.com/2019/05/11/ep-310-ken-pfeifer-michael-m-hughes/

After the 2016 Presidential Election in the US, Michael M. Hughes created a spell to bind Donald Trump. Witches and magic practitioners jumped on board, the mass media took notice, and it went viral internationally. Michael has a new book, "Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change." Visit BigSeance.com/141 for more info.  Other Android OptionsListen in Spotify Listen in Stitcher Listen in iHeart Radio Direct Download Link   In this episode: A heads up and an explanation of what’s coming in this episode :00 Intro  :45 Here’s why Patrick decided to move forward with an episode about the occult that is also political. 1:29 Michael M. Hughes’ Bio 3:15 “Soul Ache” - The day after the 2016 Presidential Election 4:50 Who was Michael M. Hughes before Trump? 10:28 Magic came into Michael’s life at an early age. 14:15 Pyramid Power 16:44 The inspiration for the Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him 22:29 Putting the spell together 25:12 The “Yippies” and the Pentagon in 1968 29:35 Mass media takes notice of Michael and his ritual 32:15 The Bind Trump Facebook Community 37:00 Trump is still in power, so what is the plan looking forward? Looking back, what has worked and what has failed? 42:16 Keeping the movement going when it’s easy to feel burned out 49:31 Spells for the LGBT community and other progressive causes 56:32 Binding and Hexing 1:01:20 “Magic for the Resistance” and who this book is for 1:13:43 Can we screw up magic? 1:18:37 Michael’s Final Thoughts 1:22:35 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:29:05 Outro 1:30:38   For More on Michael M. Hughes MichaelMHughes.com Magic for the Resistance on Amazon The very first Bind Trump Ritual Michael M. Hughes on Facebook Twitter: @MichaelMHughes   The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!    

This week, One of our best interviews in a while, Michael M. Hughes returns to talk Magic for the resistance, Why  Millennials are embracing Magic and a deep look at the history of The Tarot. Slightly longer show than normal but we cover a lot of ground. Closing Music: Hole - Gold Dust Woman

Join us as we welcome author, speaker, magical thinker, and activist, Michael M. Hughes. Michael is the creator of the internationally viral Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him, the largest magical working in history. He speaks on politics, magic, pop culture, psychedelics, the paranormal, and tarot.  

On this edition of Parallax Views, from the unreleased back-catalogue and just in time for the midterm elections, author and occultist Michael M. Hughes joins me to discuss his book Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change and the history of anarchic and egalitarian tendencies in the occult.

Michael M. Hughes, author of the upcoming "Magic for the Resistance" and mastermind of the "Bind Trump" mass magical working, stops by the show to talk about magical resistance to the darkest timeline.

On this episode, Into the Dark talks using magic in politics with Michael M. Hughes who led a mass ritual to bind Donald Trump. We then talk with Douglas Lucas about his record label Arcana Machine which features releases from two occult-inspired musical acts, Kenneth Anger and Brian Butler's Technicolor Skull and Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson's Cut to Fit the Mouth. Douglas also talks about his magical journey, chaos magic, sonic sigils, ritual magic, and more. You can learn more about what Michael M. Hughes is doing here: http://michaelmhughes.com/ And learn more about Arcana Machine here: http://arcanamachine.tumblr.com/releases and contact Douglas at Douglasglucas@Gmail.com Resources to check out include: Liber Null by Peter J. Caroll http://www.philhine.org.uk/ As always, send questions to IntoTheDarkRFB@gmail.com #Trump #Witchcraft #KennethAnger #Brian Butler #VanessaSinclair #CarlAbrahamsson #ChaosMagic #SigilMagic

This week we chat to novelist and Fortean researcher, Michael M. Hughes, about one of my absolute favourite subjects -the tarot. We also chat about a few other favourite topics, too -including UFO encounters and quality weird fiction. It's a splendid, splendid chat. Show Notes Michael's website and blog Michael on twitter Michael's book and deck recommendations: This week's guest has been gracious enough to share some suggestions and pointers for the listeners, which you can find below:   The Way of Tarot: The Spiritual Teacher in the Cards 
 by Alejandro Jodorowsky One of the best books about Tarot ever written. Deep, philosophical, yet incredibly practical teachings from a true visionary. Jodo’s “rebuilt” deck that he produced with Phillipe Camoin includes details that are iffy (the Papesse’s “egg” being a prime example), but those are minor points in an otherwise essential text. Jodo’s numerology system is brilliant and the one I use for working with the minor arcana. Favorite quote: “To comprehend the Arcana, we have to enter inside them stripped of words. Better, we should allow ourselves to be possessed by them.”   Meditations on the Tarot by Anonymous (Valentin Tomberg) A profoundly spiritual work that uses the Tarot as introduction to esoteric Christian Hermeticism filtered via an unorthodox Roman Catholic lens. Definitely not for everyone, but if the description piques your interest, pick it up—its insights are revelatory. There is an intriguing photo that shows this book on Pope John Paul II’s desk. http://corjesusacratissimum.org/2013/12/meditations-on-the-tarot-and-the-vatican/   The Inner Guide Meditation: A Spiritual Technology for the 21st Century by Edwin C. Steinbrecher A carefully constructed program to contact and work with one’s inner guide (HGA, daemon, genius) via the tarot archetypes, Jungian active imagination, and astrology. Israel Regardie called this book “One of the most significant contributions to occult history in modern times” and he was not exaggerating. This is true tarot magic, and, if you follow the program, the results may astound you.   Tarot—The Open Reading by Yoav-Ben Dov Another must-have if you decide to explore the Tarot de Marseille, it is especially useful for free-form spreads and readings “outside the box” with any deck. Ben Dov’s “open reading” style, an elaboration of methods he learned while studying with Jodorowsky, is very similar to the process I teach.   The Magical World of the Tarot: Fourfold Mirror of the Universe by Gareth Knight All of Knight’s books on the tarot are worth reading, but this is my favorite. It teaches you to approach the cards as spiritual beings through meditations and visualizations. If your interests lie in the magical use of Tarot and using the cards as a spiritual practice, grab everything Gareth Knight writes.   Tarot Magic: The Treasure House of Images (Second Edition) by Gareth Knight Another superb book by Knight. It complements The Magical World of Tarot and elaborate on his Fourfold Structure of the major arcana that is well worth studying in depth. The book also includes pathworkings as well as a number of rituals.   Recommended Decks  CBD Tarot de Marseille This is a high quality reproduction of the traditional Tarot de Marseille published by Nicholas Conver in 1760, with the expressions on the faces of the characters somewhat softened. The creator and artist is Yoav Ben-Dov, who wrote an excellent book on reading the TdM, Tarot – The Open Reading. Ben-Dov has also released the images of the cards under a Creative Commons license for personal use. It’s a great first TdM.   TdMs from Tarot of Marseilles Heritage Yves Reynaud and Wilfried Houdin are master card designers who produce stunning facsimiles of historical decks that contain all the ink smudges, color mismatches, and paper imperfections of the originals. The decks include TdMs by Pierre Madenie (1709), François Chosson (1736), François Heri (1718), and Claude Burdel (1751). You can’t go wrong with any of them, and it feels like you are holding a historic relic in your hands. They come in a solid, telescoping box with a reproduction of the original packing sheet and are printed on very sturdy stock.   Tarot de Marseille de Jean Noblet The oldest known Marseille tarot (c. 1650), restored and reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, and one of my favorites. It is weirdly phallocentric, with the Fool’s fully exposed genitalia about to be shredded by the dog/cat/lynx and the Magician’s forefinger transformed into a penis. The cards are sturdy but smaller than average and easy to shuffle. This deck has a unique, iconoclastic charm and remains a favorite among many TdM loyalists.   Ancient Italian Tarot (also known as Soprafino) A traditional Marseille design embellished in the 19th century with luxurious, richly detailed art. Hands-down one of the most beautiful tarots ever, with my favorite Star card of any deck. It has a warm, inviting feel and is one of my go-to decks for professional readings as well as personal use. Il Meneghello has a typically well-produced Soprafino that is essentially the same as the Lo Scarabeo version but on heavier stock and fancier packaging.   Minchiate Florentine Not a traditional tarot, as it has 97 cards, with 41 major arcana cards instead of the usual 22. This facsimile deck from 19th century Florence has special relevance for magicians as it contains cards for each of the four elements and signs of the zodiac, which I find much more useful than the shoehorned Golden Dawn and Thelemic astrological correspondences. The gorgeous, limited printing of 1500 is available from Il Meneghello, and comes in a handcrafted box with a wax seal. http://www.arnellart.com/osvaldo/taro-no-minchiate-fl.htm   Mantegna Tarot A fifty-card deck from the middle of the 15th century, based upon a series of engraved prints by an unknown Italian artist. This deck is essentially a treatise on late Medieval/early Renaissance society and spirituality, and is decidedly Neoplatonic, with the nine muses and Apollo, seven traditional planets, fixed stars, the Primum Mobile, and Prima Causa. Another non-traditional deck, like the Minchiate, that can be put to specific magical purposes, especially for those working with Hermetic and Neoplatonic systems. The Lo Scarabeo edition is embossed with silver foil and looks truly magical in candlelight.   The Alchemical Tarot: Renewed 4th Edition One of the only modern decks I use with my clients. Robert M. Place is a tarot scholar and artist, and this deck is based in the alchemical tradition, with art drawn from historical manuscripts and integrated into the traditional tarot (with some similarities, especially among the minors, with the Rider-Waite-Smith, making it an easy transition deck for RWS aficionados). Place’s artistic style is appropriately ancient, and this deck feels and performs like an object out of time. This is a deck you can read with right of the box, and if you’re drawn to alchemy, it’s a must-have.   Sola-Busca Tarot The Sola-Busca is the oldest complete tarot, and the first to use scenic art on the pip (minor) cards. The imagery is grotesque and oddly modern, at times resembling the work of the surrealists and H. R. Giger. It is a symbolically elusive deck and I have yet to crack its mysteries, but with the upcoming book by Scarlet Imprint, there is sure to be renewed interest in its enigmatic (and allegedly alchemical) imagery. The only available deck I am aware of is the lovely (but pricey) limited edition version printed by Wolfgang Mayer in 1998 and distributed by Giordano Berti. https://solabuscatarot1998mayer.wordpress.com