Arcanvm Podcast Ancient Magicks, Informed Practice & the Theurgic-Goetic Axis w. Alison Chicosky & Monte Plaisance
Nov 28, 2025
Join Alison Chicosky, a practitioner of Solomonic magic focused on medical applications, and Monte Plaisance, a Hellenic theurgist with roots in ancient Greek practices, as they explore the intricate dance between ancient magic and modern practice. They delve into the nuances of theurgy versus goetia, emphasizing how intent shapes magical outcomes. Discover the stages of ritual, their personal experiences with divine possession, and the tangible benefits of using ancient techniques today, including effective medical spells that have stood the test of time.
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Emanationist Framework For Hellenic Practice
- Monte Plaisance ties Greek magical papyri practice to Hellenistic theurgy, combining ritual techniques with soul ascent.
- He frames gods as emanations from a single One, allowing polytheism and Neoplatonic unity to coexist.
Same Tools, Different Direction
- Both guests argue theurgy and practical magic share techniques and only differ in directional intent.
- Monte summarizes them as vertical (theurgy) versus horizontal (practical) uses of the same system.
Four-Stage Ritual Structure
- Use a four-stage process for transformative ritual: adoration, absorption, assimilation, apotheosis.
- Structure rituals to progressively call in, absorb, embody, and finally unite with the divine energy.
