

Arcanvm Podcast
Ike Baker
Arcanvm Podcast sets the table for real discussions with practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the fields of spirituality, ceremonial magic, occultism, and more. Practitioner and author Ike Baker hosts discussions spanning the spectrum of the occult, and esoteric. For more visit: ikebaker.com
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 8min
Italian Witchcraft, Cultural Exoticism & the ‘Herbal Fear’ Soul Retrieval w. Angela Puca
In S6E4 I sit down with lecturer, scholar, author, and content creator Dr. Angela Puca of Angela's Symposium YouTube channel to talk about her latest book: Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism: The Tradition of Segnature, Indigenous and Trans-Cultural Shamanic Traditions in Italy. Join us for a lively conversation!Dr. Puca:https://drangelapuca.com/https://www.youtube.com/@drangelapuca/featuredhttps://www.amazon.com/Italian-Witchcraft-Shamanism-Indigenous-Trans-cultural/dp/900469417XSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#witchcraft #shamanism #magic #magick

May 9, 2025 • 1h 9min
Myth-history, Immortality Machines & the Surreality of Egypt w. Dr. Justin Sledge
In S6E3 I sit down with scholar, professor, host of the ESOTERICA channel and returning guest Dr. Justin Sledge fresh off of his latest venture— an immersive educational tour through Egypt! Join us for a chat on what the good professor taught, as well as what he learned.Dr. Sledge: https://www.justinsledge.com/https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannelMissed Dr. Sledge's immersive field study? JOIN IKE FOR HIS: Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Theurgy will take place on-site in Egypt October 18-26th, 2025! REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REGISTER HERE:https://portal.argosdestinations.com/public/form/view/67450151a09985003a16ce1cVIEW THE ITINERARY: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqtfkbpsqz2a2sjhd9vvdl7f3taSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: http://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#esoteric #egypt #travel #occult

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 14min
Greek Folk Magic, Imaging the Idea & Holding the Same Things Sacred w. Sasha Chaitow
In E2S6 I sit down with British-Greek cultural historian, author, and artist Sasha Chaitow to discuss her past & upcoming work including a translation & commentary on Horappolon's Hieroglyphia, Greek identity and folk traditions, the role art in esotericism and scholarship, & much more.PRE-ORDER Horapollon's Hieroglyphica from Black Letter Press:https://www.blackletter-press.com/product-page/horapollo-hieroglyphica?fbclid=IwY2xjawJl8y1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjFb1jEYz_CXNTlsbvDORBaRoJd8iqgYqbWSoO0dRWRmkCYKQEL6AR0WX_D2_aem_nAUDxTG_zbzoMhGuXVYDJQDr. Sasha Chaitow:Website: https://sashachaitow.co.ukWriting: https://thyrathen.substack.comSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#greek #esoteric #history

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 15min
Noetic Perception, the Hallucination of the Soul & Altered States of Gnosis w. Wouter Hanegraaff
In the premiere episode of Season 6 of the podcast I sit down with Wouter J. Hanegraaff, professor of Hermetic Philosophy & related currents at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Hanegraaff is one of the leading voices in the academic study of hermetism, hermeticism, and esotericism at large. His written works include Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture, Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed, Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity, and the forthcoming Esotericism in Western Culture: Counter-Normativity and Rejected Knowledge.It was a pleasure to speak with the professor on Hermeticism, the concept of the soul in antiquity, esotericism in western culture, his native home of Amsterdam, the interplay between practitioner communities and the academy and much more.Professor Hanegraaff: https://www.wouterjhanegraaff.net/abouthttps://uva.academia.edu/WouterHanegraaffhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOKDBM?ccs_id=b0a98f09-1c45-4eac-b6b7-78b077337cb7ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvmFOLLOW on Facebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#hermeticphilosophy #hermeticism #esoteric

Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 6min
Magical Pragmatism, A Grand Mutation & the Astrology of Nations w. John Michael Greer
In S5 E14 I sit down with author & astrologer John Michael Greer to discuss his latest book The Astrology of Nations. Our conversation takes us from the practice of mundane astrology, to astrological magic, astrological forecasts for the future, and much more.
The Astrology of Nations:
https://redfeathermbs.com/collections/redfeather-astrology-others/products/the-astrology-of-nations#
JMG:
https://www.ecosophia.net/
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#astrology #astrologypodcast #magic

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 5min
Spirit Hierarchies, Claves Intelligentiarium & Conjuring the Devils of the Details w. David Rankine
IN S5 E13 I sit down with author, scholar, practitioner and editor in chief of Hadean Press, David Rankine. In his second appearance on the show, David and I discuss his latest work- Claves Intelligentiarium— a practical guide in the evocation of planetary intelligences.
Claves Intelligentiarium:
https://www.amazon.com/Claves-Intelligentiarum-David-Rankine/dp/1915933684
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Jan 24, 2025 • 50min
Dream Incubation, Imaginal Mythologies & Entering the Mirror Realm w. Sarah Janes
In S5 E12 I sit down with writer, researcher, curator, and facilitator of Dream Mysteries, Sarah Janes to talk about mythology, the mysteries of dream life, dream incubation, the multivalent imagination and much more.
Sarah: https://themysteries.org
https://www.innertraditions.com/author/sarah-janes
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 21min
The Self Here & Now, Future Sustainability & Lifting the Weight w. Mark Stavish
In S5 E11 I sit down with author, astrologer, alchemist, media personality and founder and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to discuss future sustainability for communities in esotericism, and the realities of administration, leadership, publishing, and preparation for the unfolding changing of the guard and globally shifting paradigms.
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Jan 11, 2025 • 1h 28min
Esoteric Archaeology, Coptic-Hermetic Hymns & Problems with Reading Plato w. Chris Cogger of MYSTAI
In S5E10 I sit down with scholar and content creator Chris Cogger, host of the MYSTAI channel and co-host of The Living Mysteries podcast. We discuss the theory and practice of theurgic ceremonial, philosophy, the value of hymns in practical magic, esoteric archaeology and much more.
Chris:
https://mystai.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/ @mystai
https://chrislyon.substack.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/5YpffE8BNg13Hg7bTPdIPO?si=c1dfbb7ee61c4bb7
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#philosophy #archaeology #magick #astrology

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
Esoteric Healing, Geometric Language & the Teleological Machine of the Universe w. Peter Mark Adams
In S5E9 I sit down with the incomparable Peter Mark Adams to discuss energy healing, visionary experiences, his work with sacred symbols and images, the Hagia Sophia and much more!
Peter:https://petermarkadams.com/
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