In episode 149 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss the element of Spirit. Also known as quintessence, aether, or the fifth element, Spirit completes the elemental pentagram alongside Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. In this conversation, Kristin and Kate discuss the Greek God Aether and the Cult of the Holy Spirit. They consider spirit snakes, altars, miracles, and dreams as a way to connect with the spirit world.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Episode 32: Water Magick

Episode 61: Wind, Feathers, & Bird Lore

Episode 66: Fire Magick

Episode 124: The Power of Three

https://www.theoi.com/Protogenos/Aither.html

Hesiod’s Theogony

“Aether: Primordial God of the Bright Upper Sky,” Rachel Lockett

The Library of Esoterica’s Witchcraft 

"Developing Your Intuitive Senses with the Clairs," Kate Belew - Tamed Wild

Cult of the Holy Spirit - Wikipedia

“Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit,” Azoresguide.net 

The Four Elements of the Wise: Working with Magickal Power of Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Ivo Dominguez Jr. as quoted in Library of Esoterica’s Witchcraft

Judika Illes

Ramesside dream-book

Luna Luna Magazine, Lisa Marie Basile

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