Lux Occult

77. The Fixed Gaze w/ Aidan Wachter

Mar 1, 2024

Aidan Wachter, an acclaimed author known for his works on magic and resilience, shares insights on navigating anxiety through somatic practices. He discusses the importance of aligning attention with intention and the transformative impact of personal experiences. Aidan reflects on his time away from the public eye and hints at an exciting new project. The conversation also touches on community engagement and the complexities of social media, emphasizing the value of connection in spiritual practices.

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Quick takeaways

Magic serves as a transformative tool for personal freedom, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity in esoteric practices for all individuals.

Resilience is cultivated through confronting fears, recognizing them as teachers, and adopting a proactive approach to overcome personal and societal challenges.

Community engagement in magical practices is vital, as platforms like Patreon and Discord foster connection, support, and the sharing of knowledge among practitioners.

Deep dives

Exploration of Magic and Chaos

The podcast delves into the idea that magic can serve as a transformative tool for personal and collective freedom, emphasizing that anyone can engage with esoteric practices regardless of prior knowledge. It highlights the importance of self-expression through magic, art, science, and philosophy, and frames chaos magic as an inclusive practice. The host encourages listeners to embrace their unique paths, acknowledging that everyone's experience is valid and worthy of exploration. By framing magic as accessible and adaptable, the discussion promotes a sense of community and shared engagement in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Intro

3min

Exploring Magic, Resilience, and Community Engagement

4min

Perception and Reality in Magic Practice

12min

Navigating Fear and Connection

24min

Awareness and Transformation: Navigating Danger and Technology

18min

Resilience in Supply Chains and Society

10min

Reflections on Technology, Government, and Community Engagement

4min

Crafting Connections and Healing

9min

Embracing Vulnerability in Magic and Creation

5min

Aidan Wachter https://www.patreon.com/aidanwachter, author of Changeling, Six Ways, and Weaving Fate, joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to discuss ways of cultivating resilience and focusing on the bigger picture by aligning one’s attention with one’s intention. Aidan shares about the somatic work he’s been conducting to move through anxiety, some thoughts about his time away from the public eye and much more! There is also a teaser about a new project he is working on. Luxa shares Book 19 of The Green Mushroom Project 23:Bibliomancy scripture, a poetry snack in the form of a psalm to Praxidice, a sound magick track for cleansing and banishing, and some musings about forging a knife. Much Love!

For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS1nIESTr2AHuwF9EmAJcUb_L3SIKus6jO64yg39IPHikGAtpSTuv5aq7EgZi0KfsWXRwmlnCAtrRx6/pub

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Find Aidan Wachter at https://www.aidanwachter.com/

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