Yes, it’s our anniversary special! We celebrate with a new and remarkable work of fiction that covers many of the themes of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio. We also reflect on the past and speculate on the future of this podcast in these Gnostic times. Beyond this, we address some of the main incarnations of modern Gnosticism including the works of David Lynch, Philip K. Dick, Cormac McCarthy, and more.

Astral Guest — Eric G. Wilson, author of Polaris Ghost and Professor of English at Wake Forest University

Two chief Gnostic revealers of modern times are Philip K. Dick and CG Jung. We parallel and contrast their lives, visions, cosmologies, and prophecies. Above these two giants of mystic heresy, we encounter the sanity-destroying figure of Abraxas. By delving into Dick’s The Exegesis and Jung’s The Red Book, the labyrinth that is existence opens up to the discovery of the soul and the truth of sensible reality.

Astral Guest — Stuart Douglas, author of The Apocalypse of the Reluctant Gnostics.

Cannabis and other psychoactive plants held a vital role in the Occult arts of Alchemy and Magic — and were employed in ritual initiations of secret societies. Cannabis also played a pivotal role in medieval and Renaissance magic, appearing in many grimoire recipes. Earlier in history, magical herbs were a cornerstone of shamanism, Jewish & Persian mysticism, and Classic Gnosticism (later surviving in the Knights Templar and Assassin traditions).

Astral Guest — Chris Bennett, author of Liber 420.

Behind the unlikely rise of Donald Trump lie occult forces that still shape his rule. We take an expansive look at these various movements and ideologies: New Thought, Meme Magic, Julius Evola & Traditionalism, Chaos Magic, and more. This exploration faces the rise of chaos gods from ancient Egypt, postmodern mysticism, and Randian superheroes. What’s more, we find that radical magical thinking informs today Russian and other European politics.

Astral Guest — Gary Lachman, author of Dark Star Rising

Visionary art is a prime tool to harness higher consciousness and draw revelations from the imaginal realms. It is a form of Gnosis or “visionary seeing.” We discover the approaches and history of visionary seeing, from William Blake to HR Giger, from ancient Egyptian Mysticism to Renaissance magic (and much more). This exploration includes the maps to the divine found in Gnostic texts, Neoplatonic theurgy, and Eastern ecstatic meditation.

Astral Guest— Laurence Caruana, author of Sacred Codes.

Get ready for a comprehensive overview of John Dee’s life and work— including the sage’s scientific achievements, intelligence and spy work, imperial strategizing, and Enochian Magick. This establishes John Dee as a singular force and driver of Western history, as well as a profound influence on modern occultism. Our exploration of Dee’s legacy includes the magical innovations of Aleister Crowley and the manic genius of Jack Parsons.

Astral Guest — Jason Louv, author of John Dee & the Empire o

We face the disturbing truths about the Demiurge and his Archons. Could the battle between man and Archon transpire not just across history but the universe itself? Could the Archons be more mechanistic than ever thought of before, surging in today’s technocracy for one final conquest? We find this and more out, with innovations to the concepts of karma, UFOs, Egyptian mysticism, and more. Ultimately, we find how to defeat the Archons.

Astral Guest — Frank Divita, author of Voice of the Angel.

Despite these times of ignorance and anger, alternative spiritualities are surging in America. People are increasingly seeking the benefits of Gnosis and engaging heavily with New Age. Can Gnostic philosophy work in modern times? What are the benefits and challenges of the New Age movement as a whole – like appropriation and merchandising? Lastly, we recap the Gnostic America Conference and esoteric exemplars like Nevil Goddard.

Astral Guest — Mitch Horowitz, author of Occult America.

Imagination is a core aspect of being human — allowing us to create, innovate, and enter higher states of consciousness. However, modernity has have sidelined imagination, removing our ability to experience greater truths. For a better future, we must once again leverage imagination. The benefits of tapping into the imaginal are supported by both ancient philosophies and the latest developments in neuroscience

Astral Guess — Gary Lachman, author of The Lost Knowledge of the Imagination.

We understand the doctrine of karma, including its many misunderstandings and parallels to other ideologies. This exploration includes accessible ways to overcome and master the karmic forces in your life: ethics, spirit guides, mindfulness, soul-purification, past-lives work, and more. From ancient Gnostic praxis to novel insights on Hinduism, we face instant and non-instant karma to find liberation.

Astral Guest – Edward Pandemonium, author of The Karma Sutra.