We are once again joined by international man of mystery and polymath Mr. Nikolas Schreck. Nikolas helps us celebrate the Halloween holiday with a deep discussion on the liminality of the season and the transience of life itself. We talk about the fear of death, bardo the transition between states of being, the absolute reality of karma, and even undead zombie sorcerers.  Nikolas on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ov13kbPxeJttTzaN0F3jX        

      In this episode we speak to traditional witchcraft practitioner Kerry Wisner. This was a far reaching conversation which delved into the praxis of authentic witchcraft from someone who has been living this lifestyle for many years. We touched on numerous important topics such as working with the spirits of nature, the tools employed by the traditional practitioner, working with the shadow, ethics in practice and much more.....   Kerry's books https://www.troybooks.co.uk/kerry-wisner/   Kerry's website https://www.akhetservices.com/    

Join Jeffrey Kupperman, a scholar in Theurgy and Platonic theology, as he dives into the fascinating world of divine practice. He discusses the rich philosophical roots of Theurgy, contrasting it with Kabbalah and Neoplatonism. Kupperman explores the soul's connection to deities and the significance of purification for spiritual growth. He also examines the allegory of the cave, emphasizing the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Lastly, he highlights the importance of self-care in spiritual traditions and the vibrant cross-cultural exchanges enriching Theurgical practices.

    In this episode we speak to the always eloquent and interesting Jack Grayle. We explored ideas surrounding the nature of the gods, and daimonic emanations as avatars and representatives of them. We also looked at divine epiphanies as a reflection of the unseen world, and the dense and syncretic praxis of antiquity.      Jack Grayle https://jackgrayle.com/   his class on the Homeric epics https://grayle-lore.teachable.com/p/godsong   his PGM class https://www.theblackthorneschool.com/courses/pgm-praxis/?fbclid=IwAR3j-T64pK31rWP_wGm4KErpAyNZifNF3Wly2CFpdkSvrSm5llnCk6HPVqk  

  T Susan Chang joins us today for a wonderful discussion on Divination. We talked about the inherent nature and practice of divination, and the tarot specifically. We touched on fate, sacrifice, and meaning. Susie also talks with us about her new book which explores the intersection of Astrology and Tarot in the journey of the Decan walk.    https://www.tsusanchang.com/      

  Sorite D'este joins us today to discuss the multifaceted Titan Hekate. Sorita educates us on the history and background of this remarkable and truly complex deity. Her traditional role, her functions, her jurisdiction  and  her associations. We also tackle some common misconceptions and wrong thinking associated with this goddess, fueled in large part by marketing and pop-culture perceptions.  Sorita: https://sorita.co.uk/ http://hekatecovenant.com/about-the-coh/our-members/coh-keybearer/ https://www.avaloniabooks.com/  

     Traditional Astrologer, author, practitioner of Lucumi, Mr Eric Purdue joins us in this episode. We talk about his new, and very anticipated translation of the monumental work of polymath Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. It was a true pleasure to have him on the show. https://www.ericpurdue.com/ https://www.innertraditions.com/books/three-books-of-occult-philosophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWoparZ1xqg        

  In this episode we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Dr Justin Sledge about the complex matrix of Judaisms in classical antiquity. Out of this matrix we get movements such as Gnosticism, Christianity, Samaritanism, the Essenes and the Mandeans  to name just a few. To say the Jewish impact on religious belief and spiritual practice in antiquity was significant would be a huge understatement.   Dr Sledge https://www.justinsledge.com/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoydhtfFSk1fZXNRnkGnneQ    

Join brilliant thinkers Gregory Shaw, a renowned philosopher, and Edward Butler, an acclaimed scholar, as they dive deep into Plato's challenging dialog, the Parmenides. They unpack the intriguing concept of 'the One that is not' and explore the dynamics of polytheism versus monotheism. The discussion covers the intricate nature of henads, the philosophical critiques of monotheism, and the spiritual implications of ancient practices like theurgy. Their engaging conversation bridges philosophical theory and practical spirituality, offering fresh insights into divine experience.

     This episode is all about praxis. Practically working the PGM from the perspective of veteran magician Pedro F. Pedro was kind enough to walk us through his syncretic approach of conjure and ceremonial magic and how it applies to his work with the Greek magical papyri.    Follow Pedro on his blog  https://pentamegistus.blogspot.com/