ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM ๐Ÿ“– Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult

ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM ๐Ÿ“– Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult

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ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM ๐Ÿ“– Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult episodes

  • The Goddess Diana

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  • What is Weather Magick? Weather Witchcraft explained.

    For centuries, legends have spoken of sorcerers, witches, and mystical warriors who could summon storms, call forth rain, and battle for control over the elements. From the mysterious Benandanti of Italy to the feared tempestarii of medieval Europe, weather magic has long been shrouded in secrecy.


    In this video, we uncover the hidden history of magia tempestaria, explore the real-life witch trials that accused people of controlling the weather, and reveal the forgotten rituals used to summon or repel storms. Was weather magic ever real? Or was it merely a tool for persecution and power?


    Join me as we explore the dark and fascinating world of weather witchcraft, forbidden knowledge, and the supernatural battles fought in the skies.


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    REFERENCES ๐Ÿ“š

    Campion, N. (2009). A History of Western Astrology: Volume II: The Medieval and Modern Worlds. Bloomsbury Academic.

    Davies, O. (2007). Popular magic: Cunning-folk in English history. Bloomsbury Publishing.

    Ginzburg, C. (1983). The Night Battles: Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. Johns Hopkins University Press.

    Legoas, J. P. (2022). Performing Symmetry in Andean Weather Forecasting: The Practice of Cabaรฑuelas, Beyond Divination and Suffering. Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 90(4), 987โ€“1009. https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/lfad030

    Montesano, M. (2012). Il Papato e la stregoneria (secoli XI-XV). In Non lasciar vivere la malefica (pp. 133-150). Rome: Viella.

    Montesano, M. (2023). Con tuono, lampo o pioggia: Magia e stregoneria tempestarie fra antichitร  ed etร  moderna. Lucca: La Vela.

    Pรณcs, ร‰. (2005). Weather magic in the early modern period as reflected in the minutes of witchcraft trials. Historickรฝ รบstav SAV.


    Pรณcs, ร‰. (2020). Stoikheion, Stuha, Zduhaฤ: Guardian spirits, weather magicians, and talismanic magic in the Balkans. Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, 15(1), University of Pennsylvania Press.

    Thomas, K. (1971). Religion and the decline of magic: Studies in popular beliefs in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England. Oxford University Press.

    Verderame, L. (2014). The halo of the moon. In J. C. Fincke (Ed.), Divination in the ancient Near East: A workshop on divination conducted during the 54th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale, Wรผrzburg, 2008 (pp. 91โ€“102). Eisenbrauns.


    00:00 Introduction to Weather Magic

    06:00 Weather Magic in the Ancient World

    09:10 Andean Weather Forecasting and Ritual Practices

    11:03 Comparative Reflections on Ancient Weather Magic

    17:44 Magia Tempestaria Through the Ages

    23:04 The Benandanti: Guardians of Agrarian Fertility and Their Persecution

    27:37 The Use of Benedictions and Church-Instituted Weather Magic

    31:17 The Balkans: Weather Magicians and Guardian Spirits

    33:17 Talismanic Magic and Weather Protection

    37:27 The Resurgence of Weather Magic in Contemporary Paganism

    43:39 The Persistence of Weather Magic in the Modern Age

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    49 min
  • Q&A Birthday Celebration

    ๐ŸŽ‰ Birthday Q&A Livestream with Dr Angela Puca โ€“ Letโ€™s Celebrate Together! ๐ŸŽ‰


    Itโ€™s my birthday, and I want to celebrate it with YOU! ๐Ÿฅณ Join me for a special Q&A livestream where we chat about esotericism, witchcraft, Paganism, academia, and anything else youโ€™d like to ask!


    But thatโ€™s not allโ€”weโ€™re going to blow out candles together! ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจ So bring your own candle (or just make a wish in spirit), and letโ€™s share this moment as a magical community.


    ๐Ÿ”ฎ When? 2nd February

    ๐ŸŽฅ Where? on my YouTube channel Angelaโ€™s Symposium!


    Come hang out, ask your questions, and letโ€™s make this a birthday celebration to remember! Donโ€™t forget to bring cake if you fancy ๐Ÿฐ See you there! ๐Ÿ’ซ


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  • Minoan Brotherhood explained

    In this episode, we examine the Minoan Brotherhood, a contemporary Pagan tradition that reinterprets Minoan religious symbolism through the lens of LGBTQ+ spirituality. Founded in the late 1970s by Eddie Buczynski, the Brotherhood emerged as a response to the heteronormativity of mainstream Wicca, creating a sacred framework that centres homoerotic relationships within a reconstructed mythological and ritual structure. Drawing on the Labrys (double-headed axe) as a key symbol, the Brotherhood blends Arthur Evansโ€™ reconstructions of Minoan religion with adapted Gardnerian Wiccan ceremonial practices, emphasizing the sacralization of erotic energy, graded initiatory rites, and the role of the Minos as a spiritual leader.


    We critically engage with both the historical inspirations and academic critiques surrounding the Brotherhoodโ€™s theology, particularly the challenges of romanticized Minoan reconstructions in contemporary Pagan practice. The episode also situates the Brotherhood within LGBTQ+ religious history, considering its significance during the AIDS crisis, its intersections with feminist spirituality, and its broader role in modern queer identity formation within esoteric traditions. As a case study in myth-making, ritual adaptation, and cultural reclamation, the Minoan Brotherhood offers valuable insights into how marginalized communities engage with ancient religious frameworks to construct meaningful spiritual identities in the present.


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    REFERENCES ๐Ÿ“š

    Christ, C. P. (2017)(1999). Rebirth of the Goddess: Finding Meaning in Feminist Spirituality. Routledge.

    Eller, C. (1993). Living in the Lap of the Goddess: The Feminist Spirituality Movement in America. Beacon Press.

    Evans, A. (1921โ€“1936). The Palace of Minos: A Comparative Account of the Successive Stages of the Early Cretan Civilization as Illustrated by the Discoveries at Knossos (Vols. 1โ€“4). Macmillan.

    Gimbutas, M. (1991). The Civilization of the Goddess: The World of Old Europe. HarperSanFrancisco.

    Lloyd, M. G. (2012). Bull of Heaven: The Mythic Life of Eddie Buczynski and the Rise of the New York Pagan. Asphodel Press.

    Marinatos, N. (2015). Sir Arthur Evans and Minoan Crete: Creating the Vision of Knossos. I.B. Tauris.

    Rountree, K. (2004). Embracing the Witch and the Goddess: Feminist Ritual-Makers in New Zealand. Routledge.

    Tully, C. J. (2017). The artifice of Daidalos: Modern Minoica as religious focus in contemporary Paganism. International Journal for the Study of New Religions, 8(2), 183โ€“212. https://doi.org/10.1558/ijsnr.37403

    Tully, C. J. (2018). The Artifice of Daidalos: Modern Minoica as Religious Focus in Contemporary Paganism. In New Antiquities: Transformations of the Past in the New Age and Beyond. Equinox Publishing. pp 76โ€“102

    Walker, B. G. (1988). The Womanโ€™s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects. Harper & Row.


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  • Multimind & Gnosis in Chaos Magick

    Explore the transformative interplay of Gnosis and the Multimind in Chaos Magic, where altered states of consciousness and the plurality of the self converge. This video delves into the historical evolution of Gnosis, from its mystical roots in ancient traditions to its pragmatic reimagining by figures like Peter Carroll, and examines the Multimind as a postmodern lens on identity. Discover how these concepts empower Chaos Magicians to transcend mental limitations, harness internal complexity, and reshape reality. Through a mix of historical insight, theoretical exploration, and practical applications, this discussion highlights the profound adaptability of Chaos Magic in navigating the fragmented self and the challenges of modern consciousness.


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    Carroll, P. J. (1987). Liber Null & Psychonaut. Weiser Books.

    Carroll, P. J. (1992). PsyberMagick: Advanced ideas in Chaos Magic. Weiser Books.

    Carroll, P. J. (2011). The Octavo: A sorcerer-scientist's grimoire. Mandrake of Oxford.

    Greenwood, S. (2000). The Anthropology of Magic. Berg.

    Hine, P. (1995). Condensed Chaos: An introduction to chaos magic. New Falcon Publications.

    Hine, P. (1996). Prime Chaos: Adventures in chaos magic. New Falcon Publications.

    Spare, A. O. (1913). The Book of Pleasure (Self-love): The psychology of ecstasy. Self-published.

    Secondary Sources:ย 

    Mrugalla, I. (n.d.). What is Chaos Magic? In S. Owen, A. Puca (Eds.), Pagan Religions in 5 Minutes. Sheffield, UK: Equinox Publishing Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1558/isbn.9781800505261

    Otto, B.-C. (2019) The Illuminates of Thanateros and the institutionalisation of religious individualisation. In: M. Fuchs, A. Linkenbach, M. Mulsow, B.-C. Otto, R. B. Parson, & J. Rรผpke eds. Religious Individualisation. De Gruyter, pp.759โ€“796.ย 

    Woodman, J. (2001). Modernity, Selfhood, and the Demonic: Anthropological perspectives on Chaos Magick in the United Kingdom (PhD thesis). Goldsmiths College, University of London.


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    35 min
  • Is Magic Evil?

    Is magic inherently evil, or is this a cultural construct shaped by power, religion, and philosophy? In this video, we explore the historical and theological framing of magic as 'evil,' from ancient texts like The Book of Enoch to the European witch trials and the controversial ideas of Aleister Crowley. We'll examine the concept of evil itself, from Augustineโ€™s privatio boni to Nietzsche's critique of moral binaries, and explore how magic has been interpreted in monotheistic, polytheistic, and modern esoteric traditions. Join us as we challenge the assumptions surrounding magic and evil and uncover their complex interplay across cultures and time.


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    Andrews, C., & Faulkner, R. O. (1990). The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. University of Texas Press.

    Augustine of Hippo. (397โ€“426). On Christian Doctrine.

    Crowley, A. (1904). The book of the law.

    Crowley, A. (1929). Magick in theory and practice. Castle Books.

    Dodds, E. R. (1951). The Greeks and the irrational (2nd ed., Vol. 25). University of California Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.8501105

    Douglas, M. (1966). Purity and danger: An analysis of concepts of pollution and taboo (1st ed.). Routledge.

    Federici, S. (2004). Caliban and the witch. Autonomedia.

    Lopez, D. S., Jr. (2009). Buddhism and science: A guide for the perplexed. University of Chicago Press.

    Nietzsche, F. (2013). On the genealogy of morals: A polemic. C.G. Neumann

    Oomen, B. (2006, November). Witchcraft, violence, and democracy in South Africa. PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review, 29(2), 305โ€“310. https://doi.org/10.1525/pol.2006.29.2.305

    Pinch, G. (1994). Magic in ancient Egypt. University of Texas Press.

    Ricoeur, P. (1985). Evil, a challenge to philosophy and theology. Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 53(4), 635โ€“650. https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/LIII.4.635

    Stuckenbruck, L. T. (2017). The myth of rebellious angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament texts. Eerdmans Publishing.

    The Book of Enoch.

    Yates, F. A. (1964). Giordano Bruno & Hermetic tradition (1st ed.). Routledge.


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    00:00 Introduction

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    04:13 Conceptualising Evil

    10:31The Historical Association of Magic with Evil

    17:25 Magic and the Relative Nature of Evil

    22:53 Case Studies

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    24:56 2. The Witch Trials of Early Modern Europe

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  • Hermetic Healing: Giuliano Kremmerz's Myriam Tradition

    Explore the enigmatic world of Giuliano Kremmerz, one of Italy's most influential Hermeticists, and his esoteric order, the Fratellanza Terapeutica Magica di Miriam. This video delves into Kremmerz's philosophy, the role of the divine feminine symbolised by Miriam, and the blend of ancient Hermetic wisdom with therapeutic magic. Discover his key texts, including La Scienza dei Magi and La Medicina Ermetica, and uncover how his teachings continue to inspire scholars and practitioners of Western esotericism today.


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    REFERENCES ๐Ÿ“š

    Brunelli, F. (1971). Lโ€™Ermetismo Italiano nel Novecento. Rome, Italy: Mediterranee.

    Corpus Hermeticum. (2001). (Trans. G. Festa). Milan, Italy: Adelphi.

    Di Simone, G. (1973). Giuliano Kremmerz: Lโ€™uomo e lโ€™opera. Rome, Italy: Atanor.

    Faivre, A. (1994). Access to Western Esotericism. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

    Ficino, M. (1981). The Letters of Marsilio Ficino (Trans. Members of the School of Economic Science). London, UK: Shepheard-Walwyn.

    Hanegraaff, W. J. (2022). Hermetic spirituality and the historical imagination: Altered states of knowledge in late antiquity. Cambridge University Press.

    Il Mondo Secreto (1898โ€“1905). Periodical published by the Fratellanza Terapeutica Magica di Myriam. Naples, Italy: Private circulation.

    Kremmerz, G. (1897). La Scienza dei Magi. Naples, Italy: Fratellanza Terapeutica di Myriam.

    Kremmerz, G. (1901). La Medicina Ermetica. Naples, Italy: Fratellanza Terapeutica di Myriam.

    Marrache-Gouraud, M. (2019). La Tradizione Ermetica Italiana. Florence, Italy: Le Lettere.

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    00:00 Introduction:ย  Giuliano Kremmerz Italian Hermeticist

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  • The Impossible is Real with Dr Jeffrey J. Kripal

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    I sat down with renowned esoteric scholar Dr Stephen Skinner to explore the nature of magic, the role of spirits, and the intricate dynamics of angelic and demonic entities as presented in Western esoteric traditions. With decades of expertise in both scholarly study and practical application, Dr Skinner provides profound insights into what makes magic effective, examining the interplay between ritual precision, practitioner intent, and the often-overlooked subtleties of spiritual interaction.


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  • Munich Handbook of Necromancy CLM849 Explained

    Explore the fascinating and transgressive world of the Munich Handbook of Necromancy (Clm 849), a unique medieval text that unveils the complex interplay between magic, religion, and ritual power in late medieval Europe. This video delves into the handbook's systematic approach to necromantic practices, its reliance on Christian liturgical elements, and its deep roots in clerical culture. Discover how this manuscript reflects the tensions between orthodoxy and heresy, sacred and profane while revealing the medieval worldview's intricate cosmology and its enduring intrigue with the arcane.


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    Kieckhefer, R. (1997). Forbidden Rites: A Necromancerโ€™s Manual of the Fifteenth Century. Penn State University Press. (Clm 849)

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About ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM ๐Ÿ“– Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult

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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.

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