Podcasts about western esoteric

"Mystic Maya: Journey of Initiation," is a cinematic masterwork that unveils the ancient wisdom of the Maya. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and forever changed by this extraordinary exploration of esoteric knowledge.Step into a hidden realm beyond the pyramids as this captivating documentary unravels the truth about these enigmatic structures, intertwining the sacred initiation rites of the Maya, Egypt, and modern Western Esoteric Mystery schools. Prepare for a mesmerizing journey that challenges your perception of history and illuminates profound connections between diverse esoteric traditions."Mystic Maya" unlocks the secrets of pyramids, revealing their purpose as catalysts for personal transformation and global change. Featuring intimate interviews with Mayan lineage holders, esteemed Western Esoteric authors, and renowned experts, "Mystic Maya" reveals the once-veiled knowledge and illuminates the hidden dimensions of world history. Experience a transcendent journey that awakens curiosity and invites you to embark on your own path of initiation.Douglas Beechwood is a filmmaker with extensive experience in Commercial/Documentary and Live event production. He studied Fine Art and Photography at the University of Colorado and has immersed himself in the study of world religions for over three decades.Notably, Douglas served as Editor for "Yangsi: Reincarnation is Just the Beginning," a documentary following the life of renowned Buddhist Lama Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche for close to twenty years, from his coronation at age three to his graduation as an empowered Tibetan teacher. Additionally, he served as Production Manager, TD, and finish editor for all three seasons of the New Mexico PBS series entitled "Ageless Living."Douglas worked for twelve years as the Technical Director and Production Manager for the prestigious Festival of Faiths in Louisville, KY, which brings together faith leaders from diverse backgrounds from Native America, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism for a multi-day theatrical livestream conference. His efforts helped grow the Festival of Faiths from a small local event into a world-renowned happening that continues to engage the viewership of many millions.His spiritual journey embraces practices in Christianity, Native American beliefs, Western Esoteric Mystery Schools, and the profound teachings of Dzogchen Buddhism. Douglas further works as the media coordinator for the worldwide outreach of Tsoknyi Rinpoche's humanitarian activities through the Pundarika Foundation USA, which involves producing Buddhist retreats and secular mindfulness programs, as well as the support of Buddhist schools and nunneries in Nepal and Tibet.Free viewing, https://www.mysticmayamovie.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Join our poetry Salon and Open Mic: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/5hSLvQW7bNszFGEo?utm_source=manual Tim Pickerill Tim is a Brooklyn-based Artist, Musician, Writer, and Vajrayana practitioner within the Karma Kagyu lineage under the Karmapa Thaye Dorje and Diamondway Buddhism, led by teacher Lama Ole Nydal. An Anthropologist and Artist by training, he spent 10 years studying extensively in Western Esoteric traditions, as well as Hatha Yoga, Kriya Yoga, and Sanskrit, before taking initiation into the Diamondway in 1998.

Zoey is joined by renowned professional intuitive, spiritual mentor, and witch,Dr. Kate Tomas to discuss her extraordinary journey. With a PhD in Theology from the University of Oxford, Dr. Kate has dedicated her career to the redistribution of power through magickal and spiritual work, which she views as inherently political. Her path began with a spiritual apprenticeship in the Western Esoteric tradition while studying Classics, eventually leading her to become a trusted advisor for multinational brands, TV networks, and hedge funds. Through her teachings and mentorship, she empowers individuals to master their energy, take control of their lives, and contribute to collective liberation. Topics discussed: Dr. Kate's path to becoming a professional witch and spiritual mentor Her experiences growing up with autism and how it shaped her abilities The importance of embracing authenticity despite societal pressures to conform Authentic seduction and the redistribution of power How magick and spirituality are intrinsically political in her work The challenges and rewards of living an unconventional, spiritually-driven life Her work as an advisor to global corporations and individuals seeking guidance How mastering energy can lead to personal empowerment and collective liberation.   Connect with Dr. Kate Tomas: https://www.drkatetomas.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drkatetomas https://www.instagram.com/katetomasphd/   Connect with Zoey: www.zoeygreco.com www.tiktok.com/@thezoeygreco www.instagram.com/thezoeygreco  

Writer and historian Christopher McIntosh returns to Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss his latest book, Occult Germany: Old Gods, Mystics, and Magicians. Christopher explains how Germany is the fountainhead of the Western Esoteric tradition and debunks much of the false ideas about Nazis and the occult. Christopher also explores topics such as the dance of the wild man, the Holy Grail, the Rosicrucians, and the spiritual importance of gardens. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https:// paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Christopher McIntosh https://ozgard.net/ Occult Germany InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/occult-germany Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/occult-germany-old-gods-mystics-and-magicians-christopher-mcintosh/20277612?ean=9781644117347 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio X: @RebelSpiritRad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #occult #occultgermany #rosicrucians #wildman #holygrail

In this episode I am once again joined by Dr James Justin Sledge, a professor of philosophy and religion specialising in the Western Esoteric tradition and founder of the popular Esoterica Youtube channel. Dr Sledge begins by explaining his position on enlightenment, why he's not interested in becoming enlightened but still finds the concept interesting, and whether or not enlightenment claims are linked to traits of narcissistic personality disorder. Dr Sledge also reveals his own ethical orientation, considers various theories of morality, the role of tradition vs subjective experience, and what he calls the ”meaning famine”. Dr Sledge also takes aim at postmodernism and deconstructionism, retrieves the overlooked philosophers of antiquity and the Renaissance, and offers recommended reading lists for the autodidact interested in the esoteric. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep259-questioning-enlightenment-dr-justin-sledge-2 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Don't want to be enlightened 02:20 - Belief, practice, and tradition 04:17 - Magick and the quest for power 06:42 - Judaism without belief in God 09:34 - Origins of moral authority 12:43 - Is belief in God necessary? 14:44 - Natural law and utilitarianism 16:07 - Dr Sledge's personal ethics 16:40 - Virtue ethics 19:05 - The danger of existential questions 21:59 - Intellectual and spiritual hazing 22:31 - The meaning famine 25:35 - Dr Sledge on deconstruction and post-modernism 31:43 - Cancelling the canon 33:51 - Classics reading list for the autodidact 38:43 - Why get enlightened? 40:34 - Too lazy? 41:27 - Is enlightenment worth it? 44:48 - Enlightened narcissists 45:56 - Criticism of Dr Sledge 46:56 - Danger of unthinking fealty 50:05 - Questioning tradition and existential crisis 53:09 - Pros and cons of mystical experiences 57:27 - The mystic's mistake 58:24 - Hyperfixation on baseline consciousness 59:42 - Hallucinations of the recently deceased 01:02:13 - Upsetting both sides 01:04:19 - Truth and other epistemologies 01:10:02 - Overlooked philosophers 01:12:05 - Telling the whole story of philosophy 01:13:25 - Dishonesty of academic philosophy 01:14:06 - Spiritual Renaissance philosophy and depriving 01:15:49 - The loss of awe and beauty 01:18:59 - Chasing awe with psychedelics, astronomy, and community 01:23:39 - Tactical religion and joining communities of value 01:27:19 - Huge influx of new converts to Judaism 01:28:43 - Recommended reading for Western Esotericism and overlooked philosophy 01:34:59 - Dr Sledge's go-to book … Previous episode with Dr Justin Sledge: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep248-esoterica-academia-dr-justin-sledge To find out more about Dr Justin Sledge, visit: - https://www.justinsledge.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel … 
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Join us as we talk with Brother Ike Baker, host of the Arcanvm Podcast, as we discuss the Western Esoteric Tradition. We'll discuss what it is, how it relates to Freemasonry, and what people should gain from these practices.

In this episode I am joined by Dr James Justin Sledge, a professor of philosophy and religion specialising in the Western Esoteric tradition and founder of the popular Esoterica Youtube channel. Dr Sledge recounts how his working class upbringing profoundly influenced both his view of academia and his work ethic within it. He recounts his early fascination with philosophers and mystics, and recalls his studies in religion, philosophy, and the occult. Dr Sledge discusses the importance of language learning in academic study of religion and shares his own practical strategies for achieving competency in several ancient and modern languages including Latin, Hebrew, German, French, Akkadian, and more. Dr Sledge also shares his views on education, diagnoses its problems and offers solutions, gives advice to the self-learner, and reveals his surprising view on whether attaining enlightenment is worth the effort. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep248-esoterica-academia-dr-justin-sledge Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Working class upbringing in Misissipi 03:03 - Limited access to education 04:13 - Exploitation in academia 05:20 - Fascination with Aristotle 08:55 - Accidentally entering college 11:28 - Dr Sledge's experience in college 12:58 - Double majoring in religious studies and philosophy while working full time 1408 - Studying Western Esotericism in Amsterdam, Holland 15:44 - Bad reputation of Western Esotericism in academia 18:07 - Lessons learned studying in Amsterdam 20:37 - Distaste of punching down 21:44 - Surprising difference between USA and European education 24:47 - Toxicity in American academia 25:57 - How should we educate ourselves? 28:42 - Intellectual aristocracy or a cartel? 29:50 - Educating through Youtube 31:47 - How would Dr Sledge fix the American education system? 34:42 - The importance for scholars to read French and German 37:28 - Learning Latin and Hebrew, reading the Bible in the original language 39:50 - How to learn ancient languages 41:56 - Philology and the dirty secret of The Key of Solomon 43:56 - Copying out texts and scrolls 46:46 - Dr Sledge shows scrolls he has copied by hand 49:59 - Dr Sledge's highly structured work and study life 58:24 - Common mistakes when learning Latin and other languages 01:01:21 - Pedagogical data and living Latin 01:05:48 - Dr Sledge's advice for young students who wish to go to University 01:06:56 - Advice for the autodidacts 01:09:54 - The importance of education 01:13:30 - Why Dr Sledge doesn't want to become enlightened 01:15:10 - The horror of heaven 01:16:15 - How Dr Sledge wants to die 01:16:47 - Enlightenment isn't worth it … To find out more about Dr Justin Sledge, visit: - https://www.justinsledge.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel … 
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Today we welcome Phil Hine back to the show to discuss his new book; Wheels within wheels.Phil has been a practising Occultist for over forty-five years, with a career spanning Wicca, Ritual Magic, Chaos Magic and nondual Tantra. Together with Rodney Orpheus he co-created and edited the UK's first monthly Pagan magazine, Pagan News (1988-92). His books include: Condensed Chaos, Prime Chaos, The Pseudonomicon, Hine's Varieties: Chaos & Beyond, Acts of Magical Resistance and Queerying Occultures. In 2019 he founded Twisted Trunk, a small press specializing in publishing translations of rare Tantric texts.” Wheels within Wheels examines the passage of chakras into Western Esotericism. Beginning with an overview of how chakras were conceptualized in early tantric traditions, Phil Hine traces how chakras captured the imagination of both Indian and European Theosophists in the late 19th century. He explores their appearance in the early Western Esoteric imagination, from the Christian mysticism of James M. Pryse to the practical exercises of Aleister Crowley. He examines the influence of Sir John Woodroffe's The Serpent Power and the writings of Charles Webster Leadbeater, and how chakras were psychologized in the work of Jung, to their role in contemporary therapy culture. Show notes: Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheels-within-Chakras-Western-Esotericism/dp/1916236685/Info on book: https://enfolding.org/new-for-2024-wheels-within-wheels-chakras-and-western-esotericism/Newsletter: https://enfolding.org/unfoldings-a-substack-newsletter/Book Launch: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/phil-hine-chakra-book-launch-talk-and-partyLeadbeater Scandal: https://enfolding.org/tag/leadbeater/Phil's blog: http://enfolding.orgHands of Light: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18420.Hands_of_Light Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spirit-box/message

In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Matthew Gindin, freelance writer, teacher, acupuncturist and author of the Philosophy as Therapy Substack. To say that Matthew's background is eclectic is an understatement. When he was 21, he lived as a monastic Forest Monk in the Thai Buddhist tradition for three years. Since then, he has continued to explore and examine, experimenting with observant Jewish practice, Advaita Vedanta, Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western Esoteric traditions while all along the way reading philosophy and science. He also taught meditation and yoga and has worked as an Ayurvedic counsellor and Chinese medical acupuncturist.Yah. It's a lot of stuff, and it's all informed his new writings on the Philosophy as Therapy Substack, which brings together his dynamic background with the philosophical teachings of the Buddha and Hellenic (particularly Stoic) philosophers-- all with the intent of offering relief from suffering through the cultivation of meaning. Rachel and Matthew also explore how true spiritual and intellectual exploration and growth will inevitably lead to ego death, the destruction of closely-held paradigms, and the exponential expansion of personal perspective, sharing their personal stories of evolution. In other words: tribalism and teams don't survive true spiritual growth OR intellectual honesty. And yes, it really pisses people off when you grow or, worse yet, "change your mind".The upshot? Your old, bad ideas and beliefs have to die so you don't have to suffer in ignorance. And, to do this, you must expand out beyond your limitations and explore new intellectual, existential and spiritual cultures and concepts. Regardless of what Becky at the lunch table has to say about it.Is it hard to face facts? Let go of your closely held beliefs? Sit in the "in between" of the messy middle?Yes. But it's also totally worth it.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachMatthew's Substack: https://matthewgindin.substack.comMatthew's Medium: https://matthewzgindin.medium.comPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126TOTEM Flower Essences on Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXPlease note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

In this interview I am once again joined by Ralph White holistic learning pioneer, international speaker on cultural transformation and the history of the Western esoteric tradition, and co-founder of the New York Open Centre. Ralph reflects on his decades at the centre of the American spirituality and human potential movements and discusses the life and works of figures such as poet Robert Bly, Ram Dass, Colin Wilson, RD Laing, and Rupert Sheldrake and tells personal anecdotes of his time spent with each. Ralph also reflects on today's psychedelic renaissance, the pros and cons of AI, and why he is more motivated than ever before to bring about an enlightened cultural shift. … https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep239-gurus-i-have-known-ralph-white-3 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include:
 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Ralph on Robert Bly 07:48 - Bly as a source of spiritual strength 08:35 - Where did Bly get his depth of insight? 09:48 - The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart 11:06 - Spiritual Athlete in an Orange Robe 13:29 - The mysterious Colin Wilson 18:49 - RD Laing's wildness 20:04 - RD Laing's alcoholism 22:53 - British vs USA approaches to the esoteric 24:27 - Rupert Sheldrake and the psychedelic renaissance 28:35 - Do psychedelics affect one's credibility? 31:05 - Ralph on Ram Dass and Timothy Leary 35:30 - Was the 60s psychedelic movement good or bad? 37:13 - Reconnecting to the earth and existential crisis 41:13 - Is civilisational utopia naive? 46:33 - The rise of the religious right in America 49:34 - Engage with society or withdraw into the ark? 54:14 - Ralph's work organising international conferences 56:29 - Indigenous Peoples' Resistance To Globalisation 57:56 - Techno utopian attitudes of Silicon Valley 01:00:39 - Revitalising the Western Esoteric tradition 01:04:09 - Ralph on the current frontiers of human potential and culture … Previous episodes with Ralph White: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep140-quest-for-a-life-of-meaning-ralph-white - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep202-mission-to-tibet-ralph-white To find out more about Ralph White, visit: - https://www.ralphwhite.net/ 
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Rachel Hazlett-Karr originally studied journalism and documentary filmmaking but gravitated toward social entrepreneurship as another avenue to create social change. She founded and ran several startups. As a CEO who had done a lot of inner work, she focused on creating a healthy culture at her companies. More recently Rachel moved into founding a spiritual or capacity building school called Magenta. Her school is devoted to sharing unconventional healing methods. After surviving a sexual assault and a national media storm in her teens, she tried to bury the wound and get on her with life. As soon as she became a single mom a few years later, the love for her baby forced some change in her. What she realized is that she would need to face her wounds and strengthen her Light. This led her to Zen Buddhism and then into Western Esoteric teachings. Her journalism and documentary work has come full circle as she now cohosts a podcast and a YouTube show called Magenta FM that teaches listeners how to take back their power in life and relationships and become a force for healing themselves and the world.https://www.youtube.com/@magentafm

The relations between the philosophy of Nietzsche and Western Esoteric and occult traditions. More specifically, Left-Hand Path and Chaos Magick / Magic. CONNECT & SUPPORT

John Myrdhin Reynolds, also known as Lama Vajranatha, is a writer, teacher, translator, and scholar/practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. In this episode I am once again joined by John Myrdhin Reynolds, also known as Lama Vajranatha: writer, teacher, translator, and scholar/practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism.  John explains his own involvement with Western occult systems, including ordination into the OTO and as a Wiccan priest, and traces the history of the Western Esoteric tradition from the Italian Renaissance to the present day. John describes how to accumulate magickal power, explains the workings of the spirit world from the perspectives of both Western occultism and Himalayan shamanism, and comments on subjects such as Aleister Crowley, John Dee, Enochian magick, and more. John also gives a detailed step-by-step description of tantric guardian spirit pujas, compares them to the spirit invocation rituals of Western esoteric systems, and warns against the dangers of working with occult forces without proper protection. … Video version: 
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Early Christian experiences 04:14 - Zen vs Tibetan Buddhism 05:24 - The power of Catholic ceremony and ritual 06:24 - Childhood encounters with nature spirits 10:07 - Pagan symbolism and Greek mythology 12:45 - Fascination with science fiction 14:53 - Columbia University and an interest in Asia 16:01 - Meeting esoteric groups in California and India 20:14 - Return to USA and association with various Tibetan lamas 23:08 - Initiation into Wicca and the OTO 27:00 - History of Wicca in the USA 32:17 - History of Western Esotericism from the Renaissance to the present day 39:22 - John Dee and Enochian Magick 43:03 - Magickal workings with spirits 47:34 - Comments on Aleister Crowley 49:18 - How to develop magickal capacity in Vajrayana Buddhism 52:42 - Comparing Western magick invocations to tantric spirit pujas 55:02 - Essential steps in tantric guardian spirit rituals 01:15:42 - Inside the sacred space of the mandala 01:17:29 - Invocation vs channelling 01:25:43 - Propitiating local spirits 01:27:23 - The tantric feast 01:32:00 - Signs of psychic and magickal capacity 01:38:59 - The psychic power of the 16th Karmapa 01:40:11 - Developing siddhi … Previous episode with John Myrdhin Reynolds visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep200-lama-vajranatha-professor-john-myrdhin-reynolds To find our more about John Myrdhin Reynolds visit: - https://vajranatha.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In this interview I am once again joined by Ralph White holistic learning pioneer, international speaker on cultural transformation and the history of the Western esoteric tradition, and co-founder of the New York Open Centre. Ralph recounts his clandestine mission into Tibet in 1989 on behalf of the Nechung Oracle: hiking solo across the border, evading commissars, escaping from bandit villages, enlisting the aid of Khampa horsemen, and encountering a UFO high in the Himalayas. Ralph recalls founding the Art of Dying Conference, reflects on his own relationship with his father, and describes the religious genius of Rudolf Steiner on death and what lies beyond. Ralph also discusses the Western Esoteric tradition, tells stories of Robert Bly's Rosicrucian poetry, and critiques logical positivism and the limitations of academia. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep202-mission-to-tibet-ralph-white 
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include:
 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Arriving at Nechung Monastery, Dharamsala 03:17 - Mission into Tibet 05:11 - Finding a secret route into Tibet via Kham 10:07 - Aftermath of Tiananmen Square 12:06 - High risk adventure 13:04 - Ralph's daily routine in the mountains 16:34 - Encountering a UFO 20:23 - Evading a Chinese commissar 21:46 - Escaping a bandit village 23:56 - Entering into deep meditation in a crisis 27:12 - Old enough to know better 28:32 - Provisions 29:48 - Further travels in Asia 35:03 - Reflections on the UFO sighting 37:33 - Founding the Art of Dying Conference 43:17 - Rudolph Steiner on karma and reincarnation 44:45 - Multi-cultural views on death 46:19 - Death denial in Western culture 51:21 - The death of Ralph's father 57:16 - Dealing with emotional residue 01:01:22 - Engaging with the profound issues of life 01:02:29 - Logical positivism and the limitations of academia 01:04:39 - Rudolf Steiner's genius 01:07:00 - Advice for entering the Western Esoteric tradition 01:10:34 - Founding the Esoteric Quest conference 01:11:32 - Robert Bly's Rosicrucian poetry 01:12:54 - The rogue's gallery 01:14:08 - The esoteric side of Robert Bly … Previous episode with Ralph White: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep140-quest-for-a-life-of-meaning-ralph-white To find out more about Ralph White, visit: - https://www.ralphwhite.net/ … 
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Brandon Spain, the host of Unrefined Podcast, and co-host Lindsay Waters welcome investigative journalist and author William Ramsey to the show. They have a mutual friend from the Fringe Radio Network, Johnny McMahon, who sent his greetings. William is the host of one of the top 0.5% podcasts in the world and the conversation between the three of them is rooted in a Christian perspective. They start the conversation by discussing Aleister Crowley, a modern magician and artist who has attracted people in Hollywood. The conversations then moves on to discussing occult practices, the supernatural and how they can be seen through a Christian lens. They discuss the dangers of such practices and the importance of understanding the spiritual realm. They close the conversation with William sharing why he believes it's important to continue to explore and research the topics he covers. The speaker was a fringe researcher who had lost faith in corporate media in the 90s. After 9/11, he was researching independently online and noticed the number 11 popping up everywhere. He then found out that eleven was a very important number in the Western Esoteric tradition, which led him to Aleister Crowley. He then realized that Crowley was writing things from 77 to 93 and 175, so he decided to research him further and learn more about magic and the occult. The conversation is about Aleister Crowley and how he is viewed as a cultural and historical figure. Crowley wrote a 500-page autobiography called Confessions which he called a hagiography, but it was the opposite as he divulged a lot of information about himself and his activities. The speaker then talks about how Crowley's ideas overlap with the New World Order and what happened on 9/11, which is still happening today. Crowley was an elitist and an occultist, and his ideas are being copied by those in power. William introduces the book, Prophet of Evil, which is on its third edition. It is a biography of Crowley and covers his life, his ideas and beliefs, and the impact he had on the world.Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates/id1388815042?mt=2Website:www.williamramseyinvestigates.comVimeo documentaries:https://vimeo.com/williamramseyunrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps0:00:07Interview with Investigative Journalist and Author William Ramsey0:02:54Investigating Alastair Crowley: A Conversation with a Fringe Researcher0:05:02Exploring Crowley's Influence on the New World Order0:06:43Summary of Crowley's Early Life0:08:30Summary of Crowley's Life and Occult Studies0:11:16Analysis of Crowley's Involvement in World War I and II0:13:31Summary of Aleister Crowley's Life and Influence on Modern Occultism0:15:41Exploring the Significance of the Number Eleven in Esoteric Traditions0:17:10Exploring the Occult Connections /Stranger Things0:23:37The West Memphis Three: A Discussion on the Case and Its Future0:26:26Discussion on the West Memphis Three and the Order of the Nine Angles0:27:58Overview of the Order of Nine Angles (ONA)0:30:03Exploring the Ideology of the ONA and its Connection to Modern National Socialism0:31:46Exploring the Influence of ONA and Druidism on Pop Culture and Modern Society0:38:05Exploring the Occult: A Discussion on Far-Right Groups and Their Practices0:39:16Awareness of Radical Ethnically Influenced Groups Growing in Law Enforcement0:41:25Conversation on Socialism, Civil Rights, and the Smiley Face Killings0:43:22Interview with William Ramsay on the Smiley Face Killer Phenomenon0:49:42Conversation on QAnon0:54:24Analysis of the Q Phenomenon and its Impact on Followers

This week's guest is Greg Kaminsky, accomplished author and godfather of occult podcasting. His highly popular and celebrated show Occult of Personality has been running for over 16 years and explores a wide range of esoteric subjects through conversation with experts and figureheads of the occult. In this episode, Greg and Jason get to dive deep into achieving nondual awareness, the Western Esoteric tradition, the hurdles and lessons of their own spiritual paths, and much, much more. This epic conversation unpacks many facets of serious magick practice and the reality of its outcome from two of the most seasoned practitioners you'll find! Get access to our extensive list of courses at Magick.Me, including the brand new mega-course MASTERING MEDITATION, right here: https://www.magick.me/ Just starting out? Get our FREE 7-minute Guided Meditation and Introductory Course here: https://start.magick.me/

A gathering of scholars to hear about the Mithras Liturgy for an hour, then a Q&A session/discussion afterword. This was with the Esoteric Mormonism Group from Facebook.

Today's episode is a dialogue between Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and Wendy Garling, moderated by Vicki Mackenzie. In this dialogue, they will discuss the role of two inspiring women in buddhism and christianity – Mahaprajapati, the woman who raised the Buddha, and Mary Magdalene – and reflect upon archetypal and symbolic figures of womanhood in contemplative traditions.This dialogue was produced in collaboration with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre to celebrate International Women's Day 2022.About our guests:Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeaultis a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader. She is also a longstanding member of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). She divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine and tending to a global network of students and practitioners. Her signature contribution to the Christian contemplative reawakening has focused on four main areas: 1) Centering Prayer; 2) The Christian Wisdom Tradition; 3) The Western Esoteric and Fourth Way traditions; 4) The Path of Conscious Love.She has worked closely with fellow teachers and colleagues including Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, and Richard Rohr, and is an emeritus faculty member of the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Cynthia has actively participated in numerous inter-spiritual dialogues and events with luminaries and leaders such as A.H. Almaas, Kabir Helminski, Swami Atmarupananda, and Rami Shapiro.Cynthia Bourgeault is a longstanding member of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). For Cynthia's most current writings, offerings, and her calendar of upcoming events please refer to her personal website: CynthiaBourgeault.orgWendy Garling is a writer, mother, gardener, independent scholar, Tibetan Buddhist practitioner and authorized dharma teacher with a BA from Wellesley College and MA in Sanskrit language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of "Stars at Dawn: Forgotten Stories of Women in the Buddha's Life", a ground-breaking new biography of the Buddha that relates his journey to awakening through the stories of Buddhism's first women and The Woman Who Raised the Buddha. Her dream is to bring back the stories of Buddhism's first women, reawaken their voices, and ensure that they are not just remembered, but valorised as integral to the roots of Buddhism.Vicki Mackenzie is a British national journalist and author. In 1976, while working on The Daily Mail, she stumbled into her first Buddhist meditation course at Kopan, Nepal. This lead to an ongoing journey into Buddhism resulting in many articles for The Sunday Times, The Observer, Sunday Telegraph and many national magazines. She has written six internationally best-selling books including Cave in the Snow (Bloomsbury), featuring Tenzin Palmo; Reincarnation – the Boy Lama (Bloomsbury), featuring Lama Thubten Yeshe and Osel Hita Torres; and recently, The Revolutionary Life of Freda Bedi – British Feminist, Indian Nationalist, Buddhist Nun (Shambhala).About Science & Wisdom LIVE:Science & Wisdom LIVE is a project of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.Each dialogue explores the middle ground between science and contemplative wisdom, focusing on themes such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, gender equality, climate change, and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for mental health.Find Out More: www.sciwizlive.com

The concept of "Magic" within the Jewish world is a complex and fascinating one. Many people when they look at the Western Esoteric and Magical tradition will say that many of the elements of it take much from the Hebrew alphabet and Jewish Mysticism like Kabbalah. But what of the Jewish people themselves, how did magic and mysticism play a role in their lives throughout time? Joining me on this episode is the one and only Dr. Justin Sledge.

Evangelicals and other Christians often express concern and fear over "the occult," and the analysis can be very superficial. In this podcast noted scholar of new religions, Massimo Introvigne, provides an overview of the Western Esoteric tradition. Introvigne is an Italian sociologist of religions. He is the founder and managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), an international network of scholars who study new religious movements. Introvigne is the author of some 70 books and more than 100 articles in the field of sociology of religion. He was the main author of the Enciclopedia delle religioni in Italia (Encyclopedia of Religions in Italy). He is a member of the editorial board for the Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion and of the executive board of University of California Press' Nova Religio. From January 5 to December 31, 2011, he has served as the “Representative on combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination, with a special focus on discrimination against Christians and members of other religions” of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). From 2012 to 2015 he served as chairperson of the Observatory of Religious Liberty, instituted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to monitor problems of religious liberty on a worldwide scale. For more on Western Esotericism: Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wouter Hanegraaff https://www.amazon.com/Western-Esotericism-Guide-Perplexed-Guides/dp/1441136460/ Access to Western Esotericism by Antoine Faivre https://www.amazon.com/Access-Western-Esotericism-Esoteric-Traditions/dp/0791421783/ Learn more about our work at https://www.multifaithmatters.org. Support this work: One-time donation: https://multifaithmatters.org/donate Become my patron: https://patron.podbean.com/johnwmorehead #MassimoIntrovigne #WesternEsotericism #occult

Hello and welcome back to the Startup Geometry Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Windcastle Press, where a new pair of hardbacks of my translation of Giordano Bruno's On The Shadows Of Ideas will soon be available. We're back after a long break to talk to Greg Kaminsky, host of the Occult of Personality Podcast, and author of two new books: Pronaos, dealing with the ngondro or preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism, and Celestial Intelligences, dealing with the esoteric writings of Renaissance philosopher and magus Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, best known for his manifesto Oration on the Dignity of Man.   Download the episode here, or find us on your favorite podcatcher.

For more than three hundred years the practice of Masonic rituals of initiation has been part of Western culture, spreading far beyond the boundaries of traditional Freemasonry. Western Esotericism began to coalesce in the Renaissance through the writings of philosophers that perceived a deep interconnection between Jewish, Hellenistic, and Christian philosophy. WB Milosz Jerziorski examines the roots of these traditions and how they intersect with Freemasonry.>>> Show Links:Listen to Brother Milosz as MJ Dorian on the Creative Codex Podcast... https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607Ready to do some reading into Western Esotericism? Get started here... https://medium.com/@joerez/what-is-western-esotericism-24fe60e1fd6f

Note: This version contains an introduction and discussion of the exercise. A version with just the meditation will also be available for convenience. This meditation was written by The Green Mushroom Council member S Shane Thomas with Narration by Dave Ardrey, Amy Ardrey & Chad, and Production and Sound Design by Luxa Strata. S Shane Thomas blogs about discovering and learning magic at https://buildingthephilosophersstone.wordpress.com. This meditation is intended to guide you through the positive and negative traits of the thinking, feeling, intuitive, and sensory parts of the self. It can be used for personal reflection and growth, acquainting yourself with the four esoteric directions, and learning not to be a dick. Shane's experience with Franz Bardon's Black Mirror and White Mirror exercise in Initiation Into Hermetics and his practical work in the first two Apprentice modules of Quareia.com, a free self study school of magic in the Western Esoteric tradition, have inspired this writing. Much Love to everyone who has been participating in the project, however that looks in your individual practice. Notes and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQtLrj7vyQFI28m5XKLRnaoOnSUtDfoXEww0s1zSmf2GJ_eb17s6xvddOpO9cUOf8iY61EMB7rw5sw7/pub Thank you for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! If you'd like to support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, consider giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult Check out the new Lux Occult YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlB 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/ Check out Luxa's ongoing sigil and art project, The Memetic Disease: https://www.instagram.com/the_memetic_disease/ Watch the informational video about The Green Mushroom Project on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlBQ Follow The Green Mushroom project on Instagram @hyphosigil https://www.instagram.com/hyphosigil/

Note: This version does not contain the introduction and discussion of the exercise. A version with the introduction as well as the meditation will also be available for convenience. This meditation was written by The Green Mushroom Council member S Shane Thomas with Narration by Dave Ardrey, Amy Ardrey & Chad, and Production and Sound Design by Luxa Strata. S Shane Thomas blogs about discovering and learning magic at https://buildingthephilosophersstone.wordpress.com. This meditation is intended to guide you through the positive and negative traits of the thinking, feeling, intuitive, and sensory parts of the self. It can be used for personal reflection and growth, acquainting yourself with the four esoteric directions, and learning not to be a dick. Shane's experience with Franz Bardon's Black Mirror and White Mirror exercise in Initiation Into Hermetics and his practical work in the first two Apprentice modules of Quareia.com, a free self study school of magic in the Western Esoteric tradition, have inspired this writing. Much Love to everyone who has been participating in the project, however that looks in your individual practice. Notes and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQtLrj7vyQFI28m5XKLRnaoOnSUtDfoXEww0s1zSmf2GJ_eb17s6xvddOpO9cUOf8iY61EMB7rw5sw7/pub Thank you for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! If you'd like to support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, consider giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult Check out the new Lux Occult YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlB 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/ Check out Luxa's ongoing sigil and art project, The Memetic Disease: https://www.instagram.com/the_memetic_disease/ Watch the informational video about The Green Mushroom Project on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlBQ Follow The Green Mushroom project on Instagram @hyphosigil https://www.instagram.com/hyphosigil/

This meditation was written by The Green Mushroom Council member S Shane Thomas, who blogs about discovering and learning magic at https://buildingthephilosophersstone.wordpress.com.  This meditation is intended to guide you through the positive and negative traits of the thinking, feeling, intuitive, and sensory parts of the self. It can be used for personal reflection and growth, acquainting yourself with the four esoteric directions, and learning not to be a dick. Shane's experience with Franz Bardon's Black Mirror and White Mirror exercise in Initiation Into Hermetics and his practical work in the first two Apprentice modules of Quareia.com, a free self study school of magic in the Western Esoteric tradition, have inspired this writing. Much Love to everyone who has been participating in the project, however that looks in your individual practice. Listen to the meditation:With Introduction:Youtube: https://youtu.be/igyH7DU7hrkMeditation Only:SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/j-street-390/light-and-dark-elements-in-the-well-below-the-green-mushroom-a-guided-meditation-cut-5Youtube: https://youtu.be/y_K5jIg7q0kFull List of Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQtLrj7vyQFI28m5XKLRnaoOnSUtDfoXEww0s1zSmf2GJ_eb17s6xvddOpO9cUOf8iY61EMB7rw5sw7/pubCheck out our websitehttps://www.unpnormalcy.com/ Smuts Up,  Faith Blind Council, Lux Occult, Ad Hoc History, Administrism, Unearthing Paranormalcy, The Green Podcast Network Also don't forget our other linksDiscordhttps://discord.gg/NhZxdPfdEdFollow us on Facebook and Join our Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/unpnormalcyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2147778561941881/Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/unpnormalcy/ Resist. Resist by maintaining Sovereignty of the Self. Resist by maintaining Love of the Self. Resist by maintaining fierce Loyalty to Love and Pleasure. Resist with acts of Radical Kindness.Focus on the Path to Better Times.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/unpnormalcy)

Chaweon Koo is easily the most original, innovative, and provocative voice in modern magic. Her YouTube channel Witches and Wine has become one of the most valuable resources for modern occultism. She has interviewed some of the best scholars and practitioners alive today. But she is not just a passive interviewer. Chaweon has a white hot intellect and an artistic spirit which has synthesized the vast amount of occult perspectives into a unique magical philosophy that I was privileged to hear in this interview.As a Korean American following the Western Esoteric path, she embodies the true liminal spirit of magic itself. And as a vocal crypto enthusiast, she is pushing the boundaries of financial sorcery well into the 21st century and beyond. And through her ability to synthesize high and low, pop and art, East and West, she is a postmodern alchemist par excellence.To speak with Chaweon is to encounter effortless brilliance, good humor and a truly Hermetic spirit. Our talk skips lightly through the cosmos, touching on the occult power of K-pop, ancestral veneration, cultural syncretism, cryptocurrency, financial sorcery, and decentralization in the Aquarian Age to come.As a former student of mine, I am truly humbled by the achievements Chaweon has made as a magician and philosopher—and I was honored to spend TWO HOURS speaking with her. I have decided not to edit out a moment of our conversation because I know you will all benefit greatly from our EPIC flow.Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

https://www.lightingthevoid.comLive Weeknights Mon-Fri 9 pm, PacificOn The Fringe FMhttps://thefringe.fmAllen Greenfield is a long-time student of esoteric spirituality and Gnosticism, a study he began in 1960. A past (elected) member of the British Society for Psychical Research, the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) (from 1960), etc., he has twice been the recipient of the "UFOlogist of the Year Award" of the National UFO Conference (1972 and 1992), which has run continuously on an annual basis for 41 years. He is a Borderland Science Research Associate (BSRA).He has personally conducted on-site UFO abduction investigations in Brooksville, FL; Pascagoula, MS; and Brown Mountain, NC. He considers the UFO phenomenon to be a "signal" from the Collective Unconscious that the neglect of a magical spirituality by society as a whole is a cause of the emotional plague and social disaster.http://thesecretcipher.com/https://www.facebook.com/allengreenfieldauthorhttps://wordpress.com/view/greenfieldsimowitz.wordpress.comDJ Steezy Stevie https://www.steezymusic.com/Music by Chronox at https://www.chronoxofficial.com

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Rock Your Purpose Podcast! This episode features an interview with my friend Anya Grace of The Elevated Woman. Get ready to be inspired to live in your essence and your power! About our guest: Anya Grace is the Founder of the Elevated Woman movement. She's a spiritual mentor, energy healer, and feminine energy coach. She has a background in Eastern non-dual tantric and Western Esoteric philosophies and traditions. Anya works with Divine Feminine Wisdom to help women become activators and initiators for a higher potential on the planet. Inside this episode: Why the way we orient ourselves internally is important. The Divine Feminine Archetypes and how they might appear in your life. The differences in the energy between the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine. Seeing where your conditioning is holding you back. We mentioned the book Tantra Illuminated by Christopher Wallis. Here's the Ganesha Mantra version by Deva Premal I mentioned in the interview. And a version of a Ganesha mantra I have on Youtube. Learn more about her and her work: eastwestinterviews.com, and grab your free gift: your free Elevated Woman activation & training at elevatedwomantraining.com. You can find her on Instagram at @theelevatedwoman. Today's podcast is sponsored by Activate Your Magic! Activate Your Magic is a super-charged masterclass all about activating your essence & stepping into your magic! This course is a two-part experience designed to light you up & inspire you to connect with your essence and your magic! Learn more here.

We are moving with astral ineluctability toward the birth of true astrology in the Hellenistic period. But first we need to get from Mesopotamian astronomy to the Greek world. This episode bridges the gap between middle-eastern astral science and the Hellenistic flourishing of Greek astronomy.

This year at the Changing Times Changing Worlds conference Kathryn will be presenting Kabbalah: Concepts and Historical Overview The Kabbalah, borrowed originally from Jewish mysticism, has become a fundamental building block of Western Esoteric studies. With mysterious diagrams, Hebrew letters, and often Hebrew terminology, it can seem impenetrable to the new student. Most of us are not going to go into the decades of study the Kabballah requires, but would like to know a bit more, so I'll be asking some basic questions of Kathryn about the major texts and schools, both Jewish and Christian, as well as history, concepts, and terminology. This is not the same as the coming workshop, but me asking questions on what modern magick users should know about the Kabbalah. If you've wondered about the Kabbalah and want to find out a bit more without being overwhelmed, this hour may provide just the right introduction. Kathryn Smith has been a student of the esoteric in various forms since the mid 1980's, and began studying with R. J. Stewart in 1996. Since then she been exploring both the Western esoteric traditions and fairy lore. She's currently pursuing advanced studies in teaching esoteric topics with R. J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt. If you've wondered about the Kabbalah and want to find out a bit more without being overwhelmed, this hour may provide just the right introduction. Kathryn has been a student of the esoteric in various forms since the mid 1980's, and began studying with R. J. Stewart in 1996. Since then she been exploring both the Western esoteric traditions and fairy lore. She's currently pursuing advanced studies in teaching esoteric topics with R. J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt.

This year at the Changing Times Changing Worlds conference Kathryn  will be presenting Kabbalah: Concepts and Historical Overview The Kabbalah, borrowed originally from Jewish mysticism, has become a fundamental building block of Western Esoteric studies. With mysterious diagrams, Hebrew letters, and often Hebrew terminology, it can seem impenetrable to the new student. Most of us are not going to go into the decades of study the Kabballah requires, but would like to know a bit more, so I'll be asking some basic questions of Kathryn about the major texts and schools, both Jewish and Christian, as well as history, concepts, and terminology. If you've wondered about the Kabbalah and want to find out a bit more without being overwhelmed, this hour may provide just the right introduction.   Kathryn Smith has been a student of the esoteric in various forms since the mid 1980's, and began studying with R. J. Stewart in 1996. Since then she been exploring both the Western esoteric traditions and fairy lore. She's currently pursuing advanced studies in teaching esoteric topics with R. J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt. If you've wondered about the Kabbalah and want to find out a bit more without being overwhelmed, this hour may provide just the right introduction. Kathryn has been a student of the esoteric in various forms since the mid 1980's, and began studying with R. J. Stewart in 1996. Since then she been exploring both the Western esoteric traditions and fairy lore. She's currently pursuing advanced studies in teaching esoteric topics with R. J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt. We'd love you to phone in with questions: 619-639-4606 (live only). If you know you're going to listen later but have a question, look on the facebook events page and leave a question there. We'll try to answer it during the show.  

Mark Certo is the creator of The Triad Mind. With over 30 years experience in the recording arts and sciences, he has perfected the art of creating tools for transformation. Since 1977, his studies in meditation have provided him with insight to the workings of the mind and the nature of consciousness. As a professional musician and composer, he obtained a unique understanding of the power of music to effect consciousness and mood. As a professional broadcaster and voice talent, he has learned to use his voice effectively to provide guidance and assurance to those who listen to his recordings. In 1988 he joined the lab team at the Monroe Institute where he received additional training from the Institute’s founder Robert Monroe, in the art of reverse engineering EEG readings into tangible binaural beat matrices to effect consciousness. During his years at TMI he continued his studies in consciousness from the many disciplines available and produced most of the recorded material in the Institute’s catalog. He has participated as a consultant in various clinical studies, testing the effectiveness of binaural beats to invoke brainwave responses. He has written several articles on the topics of meditation and transformative states of consciousness. As host of the Gateway Radio program, he has interviewed many noted authors and consciousness researchers including: Dr. Charles Tart (author of Altered States of Consciousness,) Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14 astronaut and author of The Way of the Explorer), and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross M.D. (author of On Death and Dying). In addition to the more scientific aspects of consciousness studies, he is also a passionate student of Kabalah, from the Lurianic, Toledano and Western Esoteric traditions. His studies in comparative religion have helped him integrate a more cohesive understanding of the unified themes of most religious practices, giving him a unique perspective and respect for all. Integrating his life long studies, knowledge and experience, his intention is to empower people through The Triad Mind. Creating a shift in awareness which will help lead to a more peaceful evolution for humanity. To find out more about The Triad Mind, visit Mark's website at: http://thetriadmind.com   ____________________________________________ About Path 11 Productions: You can find DVDs of our films on our website at thepathseries.com or by streaming on vimeo.com, gaia.com & itunes find us on facebook and follow us on twitter, @thepathseries    

Andrew Aloha with Spiritual Image Productions is my guest. Andrew’s website: http://www.spiritualimageproductions.com Andrew Aloha is Executive Producer of Spiritual Image Productions who’s mission, goal, purpose is to “Establish & Maintain Right Relationships Thru Human Values”, or to exemplify to others right healthy relations with ourselves and with each other. He has been counseling, coaching, mentoring for over 15 years.  The astrology readings he does are a Western& Esoteric style of tradition. Western astrology readings are more personality or lower ego based, while esoteric readings are more Soul or True Life purpose based, with the date for the latter being psychically derived. Past, present, and future are covered in both styles, while the whole reading is done with a psychic intuitive emphasis as well.   What is an Ascended Entrepreneur? We will define the ascension process and what it takes to lead and do business from an enlightened stand point of view. You will be given tools and techniques to take your business to the next level, to the level of mastery, to the level of the visionary.......Don’t miss out on what could be in the Here and Now.    

This is my favorite episode we've done so far. We have three amazing interviews. The first is an interview with Jonathan Talat Phillips interviewing Gary Lachman the rockstar (Guitarist for Blondie) turned occult author. The focus of this interview is to discuss Gary's new book Jung the Mystic. The next interview is a conversation between me and Baza Novic, one of the regional coordinators from Evolver LA. We talked about his involvement with Evolver and how it has been driven by his esoteric practice. The Interview is opened with a meditation from Baza. Last we have an interview with Raymond Wiley, that was conducted by Jennifer Palmer. This was a real treat for me. A couple years ago when I first got into the counter culture and the occult my sort of crash course was Raymond's podcast Out There Radio, which I was introduced to from the first Disinformation podcast that he did, and it's been a crazy ride every since. It was awesome to be able to do a podcast with Raymond. This interview is a fantastic conversation between Jennifer and Raymond about the "occult" in a very broad way. Raymond also discusses the importance he feels there is in us recognizing the rich history of the Western Esoteric practice. If you would like to listen to more of Raymond like I mentioned he has a 50 episode series called "Out There Radio" and he is also doing the Disinformation podcasts. Check them out! I hope you all enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed making it. It was definitely an adventure getting this one made. If anyone would like to contact me you can message me on Evolver as Chris Hopkins, message me on Facebook as Evolver Sacramento, or just email me Chris@Barbelithlives.com. Below are all the links to websites relative to the show and the Guests. Gary Lachman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Valentine_Lachman http://www.realitysandwich.com/user/gary_lachman http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=759867845&ref=ts Baza Novic: prosiousness.weebly.com http://www.evolver.net/user/post_historic_heretic Evolver Global Map Raymond Wiley: http://www.disinfo.com/tag/disinformation-the-podcast/ http://outthereradio.net/ http://www.facebook.com/#!/raymondwiley?v=info&ref=ts www.evolver.net www.realitysandwich.com http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Evolver-Social-Movement/309517367730?ref=ts

On this episode of TWOIS, Ray & Jason discuss the Hermetic Occult Society with Scoot Lowther. Scott Lowther is the founder and manager of the Hermetic Society of Appalachia, an organization dedicated to spirituality, occult studies, and ritual Western Esoteric practices. The Society's secondary mission is to actively support and promote its; artist, writer, musician, and scholar members and contributors in pursuit of their creative goals. Scott is and has been a practicing Hermetic and Western Esoteric Occultist for the last 17 years. He resides in Clarksburg, West Virginia with his wife and two children where he works in Oil and Gas traffic control and as a Paranormal Guide for the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.