• #10 - Talismanic Magick and Context in History
    Nov 14 2024
    Anthony and Chris talk about talismanic magick in the western tradition of magick. The Greek Magical Papyri, grimoire magick, and planetary magick are covered. There were different kinds of talismans. The prevailing theories of how talismans world are crucial. Then the discussion of keeping the context of history crops up in the podcast.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • #9 - Divination, Spirit Pacts, and The Celestial Rays
    Oct 23 2024
    Chris and Anthony explore the idea of divination and how it works. They also go into the differences between divination and magick. The celestial rays and fate are explored and compared to the modern system of chance and method. The pacts with spirits were a key component to divination.
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    59 mins
  • #8 - Practical Magick in a Busy Life, Plotinus' Inner Ritual, The Astral Temple, Contemplation
    Oct 15 2024
    In this episode Chris and Anthony focus on practical magick in a busy life. Chris goes deeper into Plotinus and Iamblichus. Contemplation is a topic that is dived into depth. Both magicians also go into the art of magick into the astral temple.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #7 - The Astrological Classic Planets, Intelligences, & Remedial Astrology
    Sep 30 2024
    Chris and Anthony cover the basics of the seven visible planets used in pre-modern magick. Planetary association and how to use them in praxis remedial, magick, and planning are especially covered in this episode. Building relationships with planetary intelligences is a key part of this practice.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • #6 - Traditional Western Astrology Cosmology and World Picture
    Sep 20 2024
    In this episode Chris and Anthony discuss traditional western astrology worldview and cosmology. Spiritual in intelligences are important as focus world of astrology is a form of emanationism and animism. Several types of astrology are discussed and their function. The information here pertains from ancient Greek to Renaissance. The discussion of the world soul and how the universe manifests is taken into consideration.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #5 - Traditional Astrology, Nature of the Soul, and Platonism with Ike Baker
    Sep 11 2024
    In this episode Chris and Anthony Interview Ike Baker, author of A Formless Fire:The Magical Traditions of the West. In this discussion we cover the topics of traditional astrology, nature of the soul, Hermetism, Platonism, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and several theurgic themes.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • #4 - The Four Elements, Neopythagoreanism, Platonism, Alchemy
    Sep 5 2024

    In episode number 4 Chris and Anthony have a discussion on the 4 elements from Greek philosophy to the more refined Renaissance era. We also discuss Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy" and it becomes a topic about the elements. There is a discussion on the four elements in Hellenistic Alchemy and theology that Paracelsus placed on it. This is a bit of a wild one folks. Enjoy.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #3 - Accessing the Living Mysteries of the Gods and Spirits through Mythology and Intuition
    Aug 27 2024
    In this episode Chris and Anthony explore the living mysteries of the gods and spirits. They set a method and tell their experiences to indulge in the essence of the gods.
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    1 hr