John Gilbert: A Significant Teacher in American Occultism

John Michael Greer discusses the life and teachings of John Gilbert, an important American occultist. Gilbert had a rich background in American alternative spirituality and was deeply influenced by various occult orders and teachers. He absorbed a vast amount of material from these sources and developed his own spiritual practices. Greer became acquainted with Gilbert in 2001 and studied with him for about a decade. After Gilbert's passing, Greer worked with his widow to publish some of his unpublished material, resulting in the books 'The Tree of Spirit' and 'The Doors of Tarot.' Gilbert's teachings emphasized old-fashioned American occultism, highlighting the overlooked and unique contributions of the American spiritual tradition.