Occult of Personality podcast

Today's guest is Cyrus Ryan, author and teacher of the Northern Esoteric School of Wisdom. Cyrus has led quite an interesting life and has a lot to say about the esoteric path that is worth your time. Enjoy!Cyrus Ryan is the author of Living on the Inner Edge: A Practical Esoteric Tale (https://a.co/d/h1A4JBF) and the recently released Esoteric Writings: Teachings for the Aquarian the Age (https://a.co/d/hwIIFZj). "Creativity and spiritual experiences have marked Cyrus's life since a young age. In Cyrus' book he talks about his experiences as part of a Toronto based Esoteric Group for 30+ years. Cyrus spent time in India and Tibet, where he gained insights into the practices of Esoteric Buddhism. In addition to his books, Cyrus is also the Director of the Northern Esoteric School of Wisdom, which is a synthesis of varying esoteric traditions with an emphasis on esoteric meditation, group work and service." You can find Cyrus' school's website at https://www.northernschoolofesotericwisdom.com/Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality – https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

Ike Baker of ARCANVM Podcast joins us to talk about his work, including traveling to Egypt, his presentations, podcast, and books. Ike Baker is one of the most prolific and important voices in Western esotericism. I have respect and admiration for what this man does and is. He is, in my personal opinion, one of the most accurate and accessible authors / presenters of topics in the realm of Western esotericism. I also highly recommend Baker's first book, A Formless Fire as perhaps the single best tome about Western esotericism that I've ever read. I also owe Ike an apology because, due to my own negligence, I'm posting this interview many months after I'd intended to do so. I am sorry for that and also grateful to offer you this wonderful conversation, better late than never. https://ikebaker.com/Ike Baker's ARCANVM Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHRO82-ZxrsLmvupn8VkZG4Tj2xhSbtIHARCANVM Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gLl4Nu0yBfSVtggiDAPK2?si=cf668b763d064b5dA Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West by Ike Baker - https://a.co/d/g4FsVnzÆtheric Magic: A Complete System of Elemental, Celestial & Alchemical Magic by Ike Baker - https://a.co/d/iYbMerLBrief summary: In this episode, I converse with Ike Baker, a prominent figure in Western esotericism, discussing his contributions as an author and educator, and his high-quality podcast. We explore his transformative experiences in Egypt and his role in the Hermopolis symposium on Graeco-Egyptian Theurgy. Ike emphasizes the significance of community in the initiatory process and presents Western esotericism as a movement connecting consciousness and the cosmos. He shares his passion for esotericism and its potential for personal and collective healing, while highlighting his upcoming workshops, excursions, and publications. This dialogue invites listeners to engage with the deeper aspects of esoteric traditions.Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality podcast– https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

Healer, mage, and author Benton Ryer joins us to discuss his esoteric healing work through his practice of esoteric Shinto Japanese religion. This was an absolutely fascinating conversation! During the interview, Benton performed a healing prayer. Based on my own experience, I have no issue recommending it to you. Enjoy!You can find Benton's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtYQzqzVXE1m6PsBSm_oJQGreg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality – https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

In this second part of the interview with Lance Kennedy, he discusses The War of the Rose and Cross, his mentor J.P. Lund's esoteric thesis which Lance had published after J.P. made a deathbed request. This is a remarkable book and the story behind its publication is even juicier. Kennedy also discusses his involvement in the A. ' . A. ' . , his views on the state of the world, his spiritual path, and more. Enjoy!Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality – https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

Get the full 19 year ad-free archive, including all bonus presentations and lectures with the Chamber of Reflection (our membership website):Subscribe via our website and get the bonus second hour on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at chamberofreflection.com, orSubscribe via PatreonAbout Today's Guest: American gnostic, Lance Kennedy, talks about The Book of the Scribe (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Scribe-Lance-Kennedy/dp/1917646631). We also talk extensively about Lance’s spiritual journey that includes Christian Evangelism, Thelema, Islam, Freemasonry, and Scientology. We also spend time discussing the occult roots of Mormonism, and much, much more! Talking with Lance provided an incredible portrait of a truly American spiritual journey filled with longing, learning, magic, and mystery. It was a real pleasure to explore his journey with him."In The Book of the Scribe, a Western crisis meets a powerful scriptural vision for a cultural and spiritual resurgence. A sweeping cosmic myth forms the Foundation, weaving humanity’s fate into the eternal conflict between All – the creative source – and None – the force of negation. Emergent from these mythic vistas, the Key lays out a concise moral blueprint for forging disciplined communities, anchored in honor, self-reliance, and the relentless pursuit of higher purpose. Drawing on an archeofuturistic perspective, the text champions ancient heroism without discarding the promise of modern innovation. It exhorts readers to transcend mortal illusions through rigorous martial training and cosmic awareness, forging “Cities of the Scribe” where justice, merit, and unity prevail. At the center stands the Scribe: a prophet-warrior whose journeys into other realms illuminate the path to transcendence. Bold, mystic, and unapologetically militant in its call to personal mastery, The Book of the Scribe offers a new covenant for those seeking to rekindle the West’s heroic spirit and fulfill its cosmic destiny."This interview really is a fascinating and very personal journey into Lance Kennedy’s spiritual path, exploring one man’s search for meaning and divinity that has very immediate and accessible relevance to our own path(s). With the energy, exuberance, and fire that Lance brings to bear, you’ll certainly enjoy this wide-ranging conversation! "Lance Kennedy (b. 1987) is a seventh-generation Texan and American of colonial heritage. A former U.S. Army major and Assistant U.S. Attorney, he holds degrees from Harvard, UT Austin, and SMU, plus advanced training in Western esotericism. He merges spirituality, philosophy, and politics into a cohesive framework for civilizational renewal."I am immensely impressed by Kennedy’s work and vision in The Book of the Scribe. In what reads to me as a received or inspired text, the book conveys a sense of purification, discipline, purpose, renewal of spirit, and rededication that I feel is refreshing, clear, lucid, and beneficial. It recollects the majesty of ancient wisdom while still appreciating modernity and technology in its proper context. This is one of the first spiritual books I’ve read that made me feel like it’s possible to move forward into an age of wonder without abandoning the project of modernity altogether.The second part of this brilliant interview with Lance Kennedy, which is about J.P. Lund’s book, The War of the Rose and Cross, is available at https://chamberofreflection.com/. This is the story of a brilliant magical thesis, an occult mentorship, a dying man’s final request, and the controversy which surrounded its publication. Please subscribe to the Chamber of Reflection, or our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonality to support our endeavors to bring you more excellent esoteric interviews. For those who already subscribe and support the show, or have done so in the past, my heartfelt thanks, and I salute you!intro music – “Awakening” by Paul Avgerinos (http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/avgerinos-gnosis?song=3) outro music – “Of Silent Knowing” by Hans Christian (http://download.magnatune.com/artists/albums/hanschristian-heart?song=6)  Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality – https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

This is the second part of a two-part interview with Aki Cederberg about his brilliant book, Holy Europe (https://arcanaeuropamedia.com/products/holy-europe). You can find Aki online at https://www.akicederberg.com/.In this portion, we touch upon the correlation between the world-tree and the central channel of the human subtle body, the nature of paganism as religion, and talk more about Aki's wonderful book and future projects. Enjoy!Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

Welcome to Occult of Personality podcast, now, in episode number 231, I’m thrilled to bring you a brilliant interview with author Aki Cederberg about his recent book, Holy Europe (https://arcanaeuropamedia.com/products/holy-europe). You can find Aki online at https://www.akicederberg.com/.“Part travelogue, part memoir, and part spiritual autobiography, Holy Europe is the story of one man’s quest in search of the holiness that still abides in the land of his birth: in sacrificial groves and grottoes, sacred trees and ancient monuments, runestones, and inspired works of art and architecture created by the visionaries of recent centuries. These are the reservoirs of an age-old tradition of holiness that could rejuvenate European culture, opening the hearts and enlivening the spirits of her wayward sons and daughters.”I am really quite impressed by Cederberg’s work in Holy Europe. Through his travels and writing, he has delivered a spellbinding tome that documents his pilgrimage to pre-Christian holy sites. This activity serves as a way to recollect, remember, perhaps resurrect even, the traditional spirituality and religion of Europe prior to the advent of Christianity. Most of all, I was touched by Cederberg’s sincere spirituality and efforts to cultivate moments of sacred participation through offering, prayer, sacrifice, and presence. He records these sublime moments in the book and allows readers to share in the beauty and sacredness with subtlety and brilliance. Even if you don’t identify as a pagan, this book is so unique and beautiful that all who appreciate the sacred will enjoy it.“A true pagan spiritual tradition is not a written collection of dogma. It is not a creedal religion or ideology, which one can choose, adopt, or purchase. It is a whole world in which one lives. It expresses a people’s relationship to nature, the holy, and its own self. A spiritual tradition is remembering and knowing… In the end, what separates our native traditions from others is love. Contrary to other religious and magical traditions, where action is often based on some kind of antagonistic dualism, we approach the holy with devotion, generosity, and sacrifice… The holy powers are not strangers to us. They are our kin, our ancestors, or divine progenitors.”The second part of this brilliant interview with Aki Cederberg about his book, Holy Europe is available at https://chamberofreflection.com/ right now, but it will be released publicly later this month. Please subscribe there at the Chamber of Reflection, or our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonality to support our endeavors to bring you more excellent esoteric interviews. For those who already subscribe and support the show, or have done so in the past, my heartfelt thanks, and I salute you!Aki first appeared on the podcast in 2018 to discuss his book, Journeys in the Kali Yuga. https://occultofpersonality.net/aki-cederberg/intro music – “Awakening” by Paul Avgerinos (http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/avgerinos-gnosis?song=3)outro music – “Madre de Deus” by Dayazell http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/dayazell-dayazell?song=4  Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergregOccult of Personality – https://open.spotify.com/show/1dioFRsV25Hj3SDKR3dDmxChamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityemail – brothergreg@protonmail.comTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonality

In an engaging conversation, Masonic historian Josef Wäges shares his multi-generational Masonic heritage and how it shaped his passion for history. He discusses the differences between ancient and modern Freemasonry, arguing that modern rituals often provide a more impactful initiation experience. Josef provides practical advice for newcomers seeking a lodge and clarifies the significance of Grand Lodge lineages today. He also teases upcoming works, delving into the Marin Manuscript and the origins of the 33rd degree, all while reflecting on Freemasonry as a spiritual path.

In this captivating discussion, Alan Chapman, author of Advanced Magic for Beginners and founder of a magical discipline, joins fellow seekers to explore the transformative power of magic in achieving spiritual enlightenment. They delve into Aleister Crowley’s legacy and the intricate relationship between magical rites and gnosis. The conversation reveals enchanting tales of mystical encounters and the personal journeys of those in the occult. With insights on chaos magic and the evolving nature of spiritual disciplines, this dialogue ignites a deeper understanding of the paths toward wisdom.

Welcome to Occult of Personality podcast, now, in episode number 228, The Thai Occult! This is the full episode.Peter Jenx, author of the wonderful and must-read The Thai Occult series of books is our guide to the magic of Thailand in an extraordinarily lit interview. To say that Peter deserves credit for sharing the amazing magic of Thailand with us in the West would be a massive understatement as his books and interviews allow a glimpse into a magical realm that we are blessed to have access to. https://www.thethaioccult.com/I find Peter Jenx’s The Thai Occult series of books (3 so far) are some of the most interesting, most useful, and most extraordinary magical books that I have ever read. The reasons include the fact that it’s lore and knowledge from a vital living magical tradition, that magical tradition is rooted in Buddhist religion and its practitioners are accomplished meditators, and their magic can be practical or spiritual, and sometimes both simultaneously. I find the conceptual framework within which Thai magic is accomplished to be quite interesting and worthy of deeper investigation. Furthermore, this entire body of work is just more evidence to me of the efficacy of authentic spiritual practice with regard to invoking magic. I highly recommend all three The Thai Occult books by Peter Jenx. In my opinion, anyone who practices or is interested in magic would benefit from these books.Greg Kaminsky Linktree – https://www.linktr.ee/brothergreg Chamber of Reflection (Occult of Personality membership section) – https://chamberofreflection.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonalityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OccultofPersonalityTelegram - https://t.me/occultofpersonalityX - https://www.x.com/occultofprsnlty