Two contemporary deck creators, Balthazar Blacke and Natalia Lee, join the show this week for a round table on fortune telling and the role oracle cards specifically should have in your cartomantic practice. We explore: The things oracle cards can do that tarot cannot. (And vice versa!) Which situations call for which type of deck. Some historic resistance to using oracle cards among western practitioners. Some advice on different spreads and the role of significators. A super fun chat with some some fun people! Show Notes Balthazar's website. Divine Gypsy Mother. Balthazar's YouTube channel. Natalia's website. Saint Cyprian's Deck of Cards.  

Legendary cultural curator, media theorist and provocateur Richard Metzger joins the show this week. Richard, of course, co-founded The Disinformation Company, founded Dangerous Minds and has spent decades observing and participating in the changing media landscape. He is with us now to talk about his latest project, Magick Show, an extended documentary project featuring discussions with Grant Morrison Douglas Rushkoff Mitch Horowitz Gary Lachman Bri Luna Geraldine Beskine And many more -including the last-ever interview with Kenneth Anger! We cover magic, the failed promises of the internet, mind wars, propaganda and the perennial Rune Soup question: what is ours to do? Find out more about Magick Show here, including ways in which you can support the project. Enjoy!

Explore the origins and impact of magical thinking, its relation to magical realism, and ways to incorporate it into daily life. Dive into anthropology, literature, creative projects, ancient astrology, tarot readings, connecting with spirits, and discussions on premium members and American stressors.

Chance Gardner and Vanese McNeil, producers of the legendary documentary series Magical Egypt, join the show this week. We discuss Getting history right and wrong. The legacy of John Anthony West and R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz. Materialism and its impact on studying history. The latest series of Magical Egypt -which Gordon is in! I mention at the outset that this episode was actually recorded six months ago. The plan was to release it at the same time as a video on hermeticism that I was going to shoot at an Ancient Egypt exhibition in Canberra (which is mentioned in my animism series). But that didn't happen, and then I thought I would do it at the Island of the Sun in Bolivia, and so on. Anyway, it's not six months later and I am choosing to blame the curse of the mummy, lol. A super fun chat, nonetheless. And a real high point in my own life to actually be in the legendary Magical Egypt series myself. Show Notes   Watch the latest series of Magical Egypt here. Follow Magical Egypt on YouTube.

Astrologer Austin Coppock dives into the astrological forecast for the latter half of 2024 and early 2025, discussing Mars retrogrades, eclipses, and geopolitical implications. The conversation also touches on TV recommendations and the impact of Neptune's influence on societal patterns.

The legendary Christopher Knowles of the Secret Sun joins us this week to explain how to be a synchromystic. We learn ✅ What is synchronicity? ✅ What role synchronicity plays in modern mysticism. ✅ The importance of symbol sets in this pursuit. ✅ How this modern practice is really an ancient one described. Whilst it's always a pleasure to have Chris back on the show, this particular episode happens on the occasion of the release of his latest book. The Secret Sun Synchromystic Handbook! Get it here. Follow Chris here.    

Professor Gregory Shaw, religious studies professor, discusses Iamblichus, theurgy, and the body. Topics include the descent to gods, theurgic imagination, divination for soul development, cross-cultural comparisons, and the necessity of ceremony. Shaw's latest book, Hellenic Tantra, is highlighted as a must-read.

Let's make the most of my jet lag and jump right back into regular live streams the morning after I arrive back on the farm! In this episode, we discuss How and why Wade Davis is my hero. The definition of adventure and why that matters for magicians. How adventuring creates reality. Sacred travel, how it is and isn't different from adventure. Tips and advice for your own adventures. Then I also share some stories from the High Andes, from Lake Titicaca, from the steamy cities of Paraguay and the mountains of Southern Brazil. Note: As this was a live stream episode, and the Q&A starts around the 92 minute mark. And it's May, so don't forget to contribute to the Missing Witches fundraising and reparations drive!

Erzebet Barthold and Jake Stratton-Kent discuss goetia, sublunar, and English Qaballa in relation to Jake's final volume. They reminisce about Jake's ideas, influences, and contributions to the occult world. The conversation provides insights into Jake's legacy and the impact of his work on future generations.

Learn how to master magic through sigils in Bolivia, incorporating desire, Oracle cards, and the power of forgetting spells. Explore co-creation, overcoming obstacles, and supporting indigenous women's shelters in Canada and Montreal.