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For episode #42 we are joined by author Moon Laramie who discusses his new publication Blavatsky Unveiled Vol I.  H. P. Blavatsky's original occult masterpiece, Isis Unveiled, covers a wide range of topics from ancient Egyptian Mystery schools and cosmogenesis to the conflict between science and spiritualism. But Blavatsky's elaborate Victorian prose presents a major stumbling block for the 21st-century reader.  In the book Moon Laramie addresses these linguistic challenges by rendering the original text, for the first time ever, into easily accessible modern English, with detailed notes and a comprehensive 'Who's Who' section. It’s a psychedelic ride through a world of seances, skeptical scientists, multiple earths, Atlantis, Lemuria, Giants and a vastly different view of human history. If you’re not familiar with Blavatsky, we have you covered and Moon gives an overview of her background and life story.   In the Plus section we get Perpetual lamps and Alkahest the universal solvent amongst lots interesting subjects.   Show notes: https://shop.theosophicalsociety.org.uk/ http:/shop.theosophicalsociety.org.uk/blavatsky-unveiled https://www.treadwells-london.com/product-page/blavatsky-unveiled-moon-laramie http://www.moonlaramie.com Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

For episode #41 we welcome Alchemist Phoenix Aurelius to talk about his research into Paracelsus' and Spagyrics. I really enjoyed this show there was so much interesting territory to explore and we got into Alchemy and its place in the modern world. We discuss the similarities between Holographic and Hermitic models of reality and how that plays out via the Cartesian Split.   We get into Spirit Afflictions and the spiritual impacts of living with and in nature as opposed to living in domination over nature.  All good stuff!   In the Plus show we get into how gardening and a magickal practice lead eventually to kitchen experimentation and talk the practicalities and benefits of fermentation. We also discuss the problems with modern beer. If that sounds appealing head on over to the Patreon and you know the rest. Show notes: https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ https://www.instagram.com/phoenixaurelius.alchemist/ https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAurelius/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qr4D7EGOknEgYNFzY66cA Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

For episode 40 we welcome American artist and photographer Shannon Taggart and her documentary work with the spiritualist community culminating in the magnificent photo book SÉANCE. Her project evolved into an eighteen-year journey that has taken her around the world in search of ‘ectoplasm’—the elusive substance that is said to be both spiritual and material. We discuss what inspired Shannon's journey as well as some of the strange experiences she had and how it changed her. With SÉANCE, Taggart offers haunting images exploring Spiritualist practices in the US, England and Europe: 150 of her original photographs, many of which have never been published, as well as rare historical photographs. Supported with a commentary on her experiences, a foreword by Dan Aykroyd, creator of Ghostbusters (1984) and fourth-generation Spiritualist, and illustrated essays from curator Andreas Fischer and artist Tony Oursler, SÉANCE examines Spiritualism’s relationship with human celebrity, its connections to art, science, and technology, and its intrinsic bond with the medium of photography. There were a few problems with the audio so apologies if its a bit up and down in places. Show notes: https://www.shannontaggart.com https://twitter.com/seance_book https://www.instagram.com/seance_book/ Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of twenty-six books and more than 100 articles about UFOs and the paranormal. In the show we get into onboard encounters, UFO and alien sightings over mines, what   the aliens want, the healing experiences some experiencers have. We talk about gifts given by the aliens. In the Plus show we talk the men in black and Bigfoot showing up directly after and during sightings. If that sounds like your bag head on over the podcast Patreon, for the extended show and month bonus content. Show notes: https://prestondennett.weebly.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOntTQrEbD94Gjfc0UXC46A Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

In honour of Halloween here is a witness account of seeing the Banshee from Mary, aged 70 who is from Dublin, Ireland.  She recollects for us, hearing about how the Banshee followed a friends family and when another death occurs in the family there is a ghostly appearance of the recently departed and Mary herself witnesses the Banshee which she recounts for us here. For more witness accounts like this, join the podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox 

For episode #38 we are joined by author and astrologer Demian Allan and look back over the predictions in his book The Astrological Dynamics of the Universe 1970-2020. We also look back over 2020, the pandemic and what celestial events were pulling the cosmic strings around us.  We discuss predictions for the remainder of the year and on into 2021 and beyond. It's rich stuff and there's further change coming, quite a lot of it actually... Oh and as a footnote he called the 2016 US election correctly so naturally I asked… You have to listen through, no skipping! The Witches Gathering 2020 have kindly sponsored this episode of the podcast and link to the event is below in the show notes. Quick reminder, Spirit Box has been nominated for THREE Witchies 2020 awards: Best Podcast Best New Podcast Best Podcast Episode If you feel like throwing me a vote please do! Show notes: https://www.demianallan.com https://www.subscribepage.com/witchesvirtualgathering2020  http://witchessabbat.com/witchies/

For episode #37 we catch up with the proprietor of Treadwell's bookshop, Christina Oakley Harrington on her recent publication "The Treadwells Book of Plant Magic".   Treadwell's first ever guidebook has been two years in the making; Christina focused exclusively on actual magical powers attributed to the plants, so this book is full of the old ways plants have been used to achieve love, win competitions, open locks, become invisible, see fairies, gain good luck, achieve success, receive protection, and many more.  She consulted over 200 sources for the book, and every spell is footnoted discreetly at the back.   We also catch up on what's been going on at Treadwells since lockdown and how their famous lecture series is now online. Show notes:   Treadwell's: https://www.treadwells-london.com   On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treadwellsbooks/   On Twitter: https://twitter.com/treadwells Keep in touch?  TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3   SUPPORT - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox   Music by Obliqka

Well this was a lot of fun! The legend that is Joshua Cutchin is back on Spirit Box to talk Changelings and Fairy child abductions, the subject of his superb book 'Thieves in the Night'. Get out your fairy, jinn, ultraterrestrial bingo cards because we get into a lot here. We talk about the topic as a global phenomenon as Joshua presents in the book. We discuss the correlations with the Alien abduction experience and the reasons why these events were believed to take place. We discuss the reasons 'Iron' and 'Fire' are used as a defence against these beings and why calling on a higher power seems to work, irrespective of which higher power being invoked. I get a chance to play Joshua the ' Fairy Witness accounts' I've recorded and in the Plus show we get into the 'Man in Black' of fairy folklore, black eyed children, Santa Claus, Jinn and the ubiquitous 'Men in Black' of ufo folklore. UFO's, Fairy's, Men in Black, Jinn... why its a Fortean feast for your ears! Show notes: https://www.joshuacutchin.com Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

For episode 35 we are joined by Mark Stavish to talk Egregores. Get your Spirit Box bingo cards out, we have all the good themes covered in this one.  "the egregore, an autonomous psychic entity created by a collective group mind. An egregore is sustained by belief, ritual, and sacrifice and relies upon the devotion of a group of people, from a small coven to an entire nation, for its existence. An egregore that receives enough sustenance can take on a life of its own, becoming an independent deity with powers its believers can use to further their own spiritual advancement and material desires. "  In the show we discuss Mark's book, Egregores The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny were he examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, with detailed and documented examples, and explores how they are created, sustained, directed, and destroyed.   We discuss Saturn and its relationship to egregores, how reality is constantly manipulated both in a material and immaterial sense and the dark magickal practices which facilitate this. In the Plus show we talk parasites, obsession and possession, well it wouldn't be a Spirit Box podcast if didn't...  Enjoy!   Show notes:  Vox Hermes Blog: https://voxhermes.wordpress.com  Buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Egregores-Occult-Entities-Watch-Destiny/dp/1620555778/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=egregores&qid=1600618029&sr=8-1  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IHSLibraryandResearchCenter      Keep in touch?  TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  PLUS SHOW - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox  YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7wDjqjIVyFDS9bxm1esBA  Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

This weeks show is pulling out the more interesting and relevant elements of  Abderraouf Ben Halima's book, 'The Roqya: Treatment of sorcery, jinn and evil eye by the Quran and prophetic medicine'  It outlines the actual practices of Jinn and Sorcery removal, how Jinn enter the body and the tools used to negotiate with a Jinn to ensure its departure. It also covered Roohans, which are somewhere between a Jinn and an Angel:   "Roohans are jinns very close to angels by their light, because they worship Allah permanently. Some roohans occur in some people's lives to compel them to pious behavior or to bring them wealth in exchange of zikrs,"   The nature of Jinn, in terms of the essence is discuss and makes for some interesting food for thought. There is also a brief piece on the evil eye, how it occurs and its treatment. Keep in touch? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3 SUPPORT - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox PODCAST - https://anchor.fm/spirit-box Music by Obliqka