ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult

By Dr Angela PucaReligion & Spirituality

ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult episodes

June 09, 2024 Ogham and the Celts: Ancient Script, Modern Pagan Divination
Discover the world of the Ogham script, an ancient form of writing
developed by the Celts in Ireland during the early centuries CE.
Characterized by linear strokes carved into stone and wood, Ogham is one
of Ireland's earliest known alphabets. In this video, we explore its
historical origins, cultural significance, and modern interpretations
within Paganism.
We'll tackle:
* The scholarly debate on Ogham's origins and its development.
* The significance of Ogham inscriptions found across Ireland and the
British Isles.
* The role of the Book of Ballymote in preserving Ogham knowledge.
* The modern neo-pagan practice of Ogham divination and its tree
associations.
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REFERENCES 📚
Eastwood, L. (2020) ‘A Re-evaluation Of The Ogham Tree List’. Order of
Bards, Ovates & Druids. Available at: (https://www.druidry.org).
Hutton, R. (1999) The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan
Witchcraft. Oxford University Press. Available at: [Oxford
Academic](https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/38633/chapter/335312577).
Irving, J. (2012) ‘Ogham’. World History Encyclopedia. Available at:
[https://www.worldhistory.org/Ogham/]
Mac Coitir, N. (2012) ‘The Ogham Alphabet—A Military Origin?’,
Archaeology Ireland, 26(1), pp. 22-25. Available at:
[JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/41483602).
MacSweeny, C. and Hitchcock, P. S. I. (1853) ‘The Ogham Inscriptions’,
Ulster Journal of Archaeology, 1, pp. 101-105. Available at:
[JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/20563450).
Magliocco, S. (2004) Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in
America. University of Pennsylvania Press. Available at: [Internet
Archive](https://archive.org/details/witchingculturef0000magl).
McManus, D. (1991) A Guide to Ogam. Maynooth. Available at:
[JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/41483602).
Raftery, B. (1969) ‘A Late Ogham Inscription from Co. Tipperary’, The
Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 99(2), pp.
161-164. Available at: [JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/25509718).
York, M. (2005) Pagan Theology: Paganism as a World Religion. NYU Press.
Available at: [Oxford
Academic](https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28248/chapter/213361203).
‘What is Ogham, and how is it used?’ (n.d.) Ogham Academy. Available at:
[https://www.ogham.academy](https://www.ogham.academy).
00:00 Introduction Ogham -pronunciation guide and explanation
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02:10 Origins of the Ogham writing system
02:52 Geographic extent of Ogham
03:33 Uses of Ogham – Ogham stones
04:19 Insights into Irish culture in the Middle Ages
05:45 Usage by Celts and Proto-Celts
06:56 Earliest inscriptions on Standing Stones
07:28 The Book of Ballymote – a key to reading Ogham
10:08 Other mediaeval manuscripts and archaeology
10:47 The Littleton Weaver's Sword
11:41 Ogham in contemporary Paganism and Divination
12:14 The Ogham Tree Alphabet
13:51 Historical vs. Modern Interpretations
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June 02, 2024 Is Thelema Left-Hand Path? Academic vs Practitioner Perspectives with Marco Visconti
Is Thelema Left-Hand Path? Academic vs Practitioner Perspectives.
Join us in exploring the left-hand path through academic and practitioner lenses in this detailed discussion with special guest Marco Visconti. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of emic and etic perspectives, comparing and contrasting the insider (emic) views held by practitioners with the outsider (etic) analyses conducted by scholars.

This dialogue bridges the gap between academic study and personal practice, highlighting the complexities and nuances that each perspective brings to understanding esoteric traditions. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a student of religious studies, or simply curious about alternative spiritual paths, this video promises to enrich your understanding of the Left-Hand Path and inspire deeper thought about the interplay between belief and scholarly interpretation.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Marco Visconti is a lifelong practitioner of the Western Esoteric Tradition, with a particular interest in Thelema and Crowleyana.

Between 2014 and 2018, he worked at Treadwell’s Books, a hub of international expertise on Western esotericism in London. Prior to that, he was a music professional with an international career spanning over 15 years with bands such as XP8 and Faderhead.

He translated numerous key esoteric texts from English to Italian, such as Michael Bertiaux’s Lucky Hoodoo. In recent years, he organised the online community Magick Without Tears, teaching magick online to over 300 students—and counting.

His first book, The Aleister Crowley Manual: Thelemic Magick in Modern Times, has been a commercial and critical success and has been translated into Italian and Polish. He's currently working on his second book, in which he will explore the next steps in the Thelemic Current and unveil the mysteries of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Thoth Tarot.

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May 23, 2024 Left-Hand Path Online Course
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May 20, 2024 How Magic Works: Path of Least Resistance and Energy Principles
This video delves into the fascinating principles underpinning magical
practices, focusing on the "path of least resistance" and the "principle
of proportional energy." Drawing from my extensive fieldwork in the
anthropology of religion, I will explain how practitioners from diverse
traditions optimise their rituals and spells to achieve desired
outcomes.
We’ll answer key questions such as:
* How does the path of least resistance manifest in magic?
* Why do improbable outcomes require more energy?
* How do practitioners break down complex goals into manageable steps?
* What role do group rituals play in amplifying magical potency?
You'll learn how the path of least resistance manifests in magical
contexts, allowing effects to occur with minimal opposition and energy
expenditure. We'll explore how this principle is analogous to natural
sciences, guiding practitioners to align their will with the most
accessible and receptive pathways. Additionally, I'll introduce the
principle of proportional energy, which posits that the more unlikely an
event, the greater the energy required to bring it about.
This principle explains why certain outcomes, like winning the lottery,
are deemed nearly impossible to achieve through magic. Through
real-world examples and field observations, we'll see how practitioners
break down complex goals into manageable steps and utilise group rituals
to amplify their efforts. These strategies not only enhance the potency
of their magic but also reflect a pragmatic, adaptive approach to
navigating the dynamics of resistance and possibility.
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01:20 The Path of Least Resistance in Magical Practice
02:03 The Principle of Proportional Energy
02:55 Fieldwork Insights: Stepwise Goals and Group Work
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May 12, 2024 The Fourth Way: Gurdjieff’s Path to Higher Awareness
Who is Georges Gurdjieff? What is the Fourth Way?
Explore with me the teachings of Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a mystic,
philosopher, and spiritual teacher. His unique approach challenges
conventional spirituality and guides followers toward profound personal
transformation.
What to Expect in This Video:
* Introduction to Georges Gurdjieff: Discover the life of Gurdjieff and
the formative experiences that led him to develop the Fourth Way.
* The Fourth Way Explained: Learn how the Fourth Way differs from
traditional spiritual paths by integrating spiritual growth with
ordinary life.
* Gurdjieff's Cosmology: Unravel the complex ideas about the universe's
structure, including the Ray of Creation and the Law of Three.
* Key Practices and Concepts: Gurdjieff's practices like
self-remembering, the Movements, his views on the mechanical nature of
'sleep,' and the vital role of intentional suffering and conscious labor
in personal transformation.
* Literary Contributions: Gurdjieff's key writings, including
"Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson" and "Meetings with Remarkable Men,"
which shape our understanding of his teachings.
* Discussion and Legacy: Reflect on how Gurdjieff’s methods are
perceived today and their impact on modern spiritual practices.
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REFERENCES 📚
Azize, J. (2012). Gurdjieff’s Sacred Dances and Movements. In Handbook
of New Religions and Cultural Production (pp. 297-330).
Azize, J. (2019). An overview of Gurdjieff’s ideas. In Gurdjieff:
Mysticism, Contemplation, and Exercises. Oxford Academic.
Nicholls-Parker, J. (2014). Self-remembering: Georges Ivanovitch
Gurdjieff (1870-1949) & his legacy. Victoria University of
Wellington.
Sutcliffe, S. J., & Willmett, J. P. (2020). 'The Work': The
teachings of G. I. Gurdjieff and P. D. Ouspensky in Russia and beyond.
In C. Emerson, G. Pattison, & R. A. Poole (Eds.), The Oxford
Handbook of Russian Religious Thought. Oxford University Press.
00:00 Introduction: Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way
02:35 Key Literary Works
04:58 The Nature of the Fourth Way
05:42 Self-Remembering
06:17 Gurdjieff’s Cosmology
07:09 Gurdjieff's Esoteric Practices
07:30 The Movements or Sacred Dances
08:23 Music and Its Esoteric Significance
09:02 Group Work and Meetings
09:51 Key Philosophical Concepts in Gurdjieff's Teachings
10:03 The Concept of 'Sleep' and Mechanical Living
10:41 Intentional Suffering and Conscious Labour
11:05 Legacy and Influence
11:57 Summary of Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff’s life and work
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May 08, 2024 From Chaos Magick to Tantra with Phil Hine
Phil Hine is renowned for his foundational role in popularising chaos magick, a paradigm that challenges conventional magical systems by advocating a highly individualistic and experimental approach. His seminal texts, such as "Condensed Chaos" and "Prime Chaos," have been pivotal in providing a framework that is both accessible and adaptable, urging practitioners to forge their own path in the magical landscape.

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Phil Hine has been a practicing occultist for over forty-five years, with a career spanning Wicca, ritual Magic, Chaos Magic and nondual Tantra. Together with Rodney Orpheus, he co-created and edited the UK’s first monthly Pagan magazine, Pagan News (1988-92). His books include: Condensed Chaos, Prime Chaos, The Pseudonomicon, Hine’s Varieties: Chaos & Beyond, Acts of Magical Resistance, Queerying Occultures and Wheels within Wheels: Chakras and Western Esotericism. In 2019, he founded Twisted Trunk, a small press specializing in publishing translations of rare Tantric texts. Forthcoming publications are Delinquent Elementals, co-edited with Rodney Orpheus (Strange Attractor, 2024) and Yoginis: Sex, Death and Possession in Early Tantra (Original Falcon Press).

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blog https://enfolding.org/

Twisted Trunk Releases https://enfolding.org/books/

Wheels within Wheels: Chakras and Western Esotericism

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00:00:00 Introduction: Disclaimer
00:03:00 Phil Hine and his Start in Chaos Magick
00:007:21 AMOOKOS and Early Chaos Magick
00:09:09 Phil Hine’s Initiation into Wicca
00:10:21 The Northern English Occult Scene
00:12:28 What is Chaos Magick?
00:15:46 What makes Chaos Magick effective?
00:18:06 When Magick does not work.
00:19:43 Phil Hine’s Current Relationship with Chaos Magick.
00:21:46 "Queering" Chaos Magick
00:23:17 Phil Hine’s Interest in Tantra
00:25:19 What Type of Tantra does Phil Hine Practice
00:28:15 Tantra Reframed for a Western Audience
00:30:50 Tantra Versus Left-Hand Path
00:35:48 Phil Hine’s Favourite Book
00:37:51 Politics in Magikal Practice and Discussion
00:38:33 Examples of magical political resistance in the UK
00:42:18 The Mundane Versus the Spiritual
00:43:33 Phil Hine and Summoning Demons
00:48:04 Phil Hine using Aleister Crowley’s Goetia
00:52:19 Did Julius Evola have an effect on Chaos Magick
00:53:37 Crowley, Liber Al and Hitler
00:56:00 Magick Intersects will all Aspects of Life
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April 28, 2024 The 9 Satanic Statements Explained - LaVeyan Philosophy & Religion
Explore the Nine Satanic Statements from "The Satanic Bible" by Anton
LaVey, a text that stands as a cornerstone of LaVeyan Satanism. We
examine these statements, each presenting a bold contrast to traditional
Christian values, and discuss their implications on moral and
philosophical grounds.
We will dissect the significance of indulgence over abstinence, the
preference for vital existence rather than spiritual aspirations, and
the emphasis on seeking undefiled wisdom over self-deceit. The episode
will also analyse the controversial standpoints on kindness, vengeance,
and responsibility, all pivoting away from conventional religious
teachings.
Key questions addressed in this episode include: What does LaVeyan
Satanism say about human nature and the concept of sin? How does it
redefine notions of kindness and justice? What commentary does it offer
on human superiority and the role of Satan in Christian theology?
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00:00 Introduction: The Nine Satanic Statements from LaVey’s Satanic Bible
00:35 1. Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!
01:04 2. Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams!
01:30 3. Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit!
01:55 4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!
02:27 5. Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek!
02:53 6. Satan represents responsibility to the responsible instead of concern for psychic vampires!
03:23 7. Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse...
03:58 8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to ... gratification!
04:28 9. Satan has been the best friend the Church has ever had...
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April 19, 2024 The Liber Juratus and the (Golden) Dawn of Grimoire Traditionalism
#grimoire #liberjuratus #swornbookofhonorius
The sworn book of Honorius explained. What's the Liber Juratus Honorii?
Who's Honorius of Thebes? What's the content of this medieval grimoire?
How has it been rediscovered by Grimoire Traditionalism?
This legendary tome, steeped in the magical lore of the Middle Ages, not
only influenced the practices of contemporary magicians but also laid
the foundations for iconic texts like the Key of Solomon. Discover how
its blend of spiritual aspirations and magical methodologies has
transcended centuries to become a cornerstone of modern esotericism.
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REFERENCES 📚
📖Primary Source
📜 Hedegård, Gösta, ed. and trans. Liber Iuratus Honorii: A Critical
Edition of the Latin Version of the Sworn Book of Honorius. Stockholm:
Almqvist & Wiksell International, 2002.
This critical edition provides the Latin text and an English
translation, offering an essential foundation for scholarly study.
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📖Secondary Sources
📚 Historical Context and Analysis
📜 Kieckhefer, Richard. Magic in the Middle Ages. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 2011. https://amzn.to/43Q6uae
Kieckhefer's work is pivotal for understanding the broader context of
magical practices in medieval Europe, including an analysis of grimoires
like the Liber Juratus.
📜 Fanger, Claire, ed. Invoking Angels: Theurgic Ideas and Practices,
Thirteenth to Sixteenth Centuries. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania
State University Press, 2012. https://amzn.to/3TNsC0t
This collection includes essays that explore the role of angelic
conjuration in the Liber Juratus and related texts.
📚 Influence and Adaptation in Contemporary Practice
📜Skinner, Stephen, and David Rankine. The Veritable Key of Solomon.
London: Golden Hoard Press, 2008. https://amzn.to/3vV5N2N
While not exclusively about the Liber Juratus, this work provides
insights into the tradition of Solomonic magic, of which the Liber
Juratus is a part, and its influence on contemporary practice.
📜Greer, John Michael. The Encyclopedia of the Occult, 2003.
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📚 Grimoire Traditionalism
📜 Davies, Owen. Grimoires: A History of Magic Books. Oxford: Oxford
University Press, 2009. https://amzn.to/43TQggh
📚 Theoretical and Philosophical Considerations
📜 Hanegraaff, Wouter J. Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge
in Western Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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📜 Brach, Jean-Pierre. La Symbolique des nombres dans la tradition de
l'occident médiéval et renaissant. Paris: Presses Universitaires De France, 1994.
into the symbolic systems that underpin texts like the Liber Juratus.
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April 15, 2024 The Legacy of Islamicate Occult Sciences in Europe with Dr Liana Saif
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr Liana Saif, a luminary in the field of esoteric studies, as we delve into the profound Arabic roots of Western esotericism. Dr. Saif's distinguished academic journey has positioned her at the forefront of research into the cross-cultural exchange of esoteric and occult knowledge between the Islamicate and European worlds. In this exclusive interview, we uncover the historical connections and influences that Arabic scholars and texts have had on developing Western esoteric traditions.

In 2021, Liana Saif (PhD, 2012) joined the Centre for the Study of Hermetic Philosophy and Related Currents at the University of Amsterdam as an Assistant Professor in the History of Esotericism in the Middle Ages. Prior to this, she was a research associate at the Warburg Institute and the Université Catholique de Louvain, and she held a post-doctoral fellowship at the British Academy at the University of Oxford (St Cross). Saif’s work focuses on Islamic esotericism and the occult sciences, with a special interest in the exchange of esoteric and occult knowledge between the medieval and early modern Islamicate and European contexts. Her book *The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy* was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2015. She is currently preparing a long-awaited critical translation from Arabic into English of Maslama b. Qāsim al-Qurṭubī’s (d. 964) *Ghāyat al-ḥakīm*, known in its Latin translation as the *Picatrix*. She has conducted research on the tenth-century secret brotherhood Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʾ (The Brethren of Purity), the pseudo-Aristotelian Hermetica, and Jābir ibn Ḥayyān (Geber in Latin). She is also active as a curator and exhibition consultant (British Museum, Ashmolean, Jeddah Dome, Museum of San Diego) deepening her interest in the material and artistic manifestations of the occult and the esoteric. Saif is a founding member of the European Network for the Study of Islam and Esotericism (ENSIE).

Dr. Saif's role in translating and interpreting essential Arabic texts for a modern audience is pivotal. Her work bridges centuries of knowledge, uncovering the shared heritage of Islamicate and European esoteric traditions. Throughout this dialogue, she shares her insights into the seminal works and figures that have shaped the esoteric landscape, from the Hermetic corpus to the alchemical treatises of Jābir ibn ḥayyān.

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April 07, 2024 Anton LaVey's Satanic Bible Explained
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Venture into the shadowy corridors of "The Satanic Bible" with Angela's
Symposium and unravel the mystique of Anton LaVey's defining work.
Published in 1969, this text is a cornerstone of Satanism, shaping the
movement and its principles. This episode delves into each of the four
pivotal books—Satan, Belial, Lucifer, and Leviathan—that compile LaVey's
Satanic philosophy, magic practices, and ritualistic approach,
providing a window into a materialistic, hedonistic lifestyle contrasted
sharply with conventional religious doctrines.
In this in-depth analysis, we answer pressing questions such as:
- What makes "The Satanic Bible" a foundational text for Satanists?
- How does Anton LaVey's bricolage of ideas challenge traditional
esotericism?
- What are the core principles in the provocative "Book of Satan"?
- How does "The Book of Lucifer" advocate for a new rationality within
Satanist philosophy?
- In what ways does "The Book of Belial" approach the subject of magic
and its practical applications?
- What role do the "Enochian keys" in "The Book of Leviathan" play in
Satanic rituals?
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Dyrendal, A., Lewis, J.R. and Petersen, J.A. 2015. The Invention of
Satanism. Oxford University Press.
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As an academic and university lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, I'll share peer-reviewed research on MAGIC, ESOTERICISM, WITCHCRAFT, PAGANISM, SHAMANISM and related currents.