What Magic Is This? Unverified Personal Gnosis with Aidan Wachter
Aug 16, 2024
Aidan Wachter is an author and animist sorcerer whose practice revolves around Unverified Personal Gnosis (UPG). He discusses the importance of subjective experiences in spirituality, advocating for personal insights over traditional beliefs. Wachter highlights the fluidity of magical narratives and the impact of skepticism within the community. He shares his creative process, emphasizing the role of personal experiences in his writing. The conversation also touches on fostering community through platforms like Patreon and the significance of kindness in the magical realm.
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Defining Gnosis
- Gnosis is knowledge gained through personal experience, specifically in spiritual contexts.
- It doesn't rely on external proof or logic.
UPG Examples
- Aidan Wachter's spirit communication in trance states is an example of UPG.
- A card reader developing personal meanings for tarot cards, differing from traditional interpretations, is also UPG.
UPG vs. Opinion
- UPG isn't simply opinion, but a deeper, experiential knowing.
- Opinions are mutable and based on thoughts and feelings, while gnosis is rooted in personal experience.