In episode 167 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew return to the realm of sacred numbers in search of 666, the Number of the Beast. In this conversation, Kate and Kristin share lore and superstitions surrounding this number, highlighting its connection to mystery and solar magick. They consider pre-Christian mythologies, in which 666 was not a symbol of sin but a symbol of the sun. They contemplate 666 in art and magical communities and its evolution through pop culture.

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Beltane Retreat

The Moon in Carolina podcast

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Tenth House Rising - Ritualizing Demeter

Oracle of the Hecatean Path Oracle

The Moon in Carolina, Episode 35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin Lisenby

Episode 155: Sacred Numbers

Episode 93: Types of Magick, pt. 2

Episode 88: An Interview with Chaweon Koo

Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, John Ayto

“666, the Beast, and the Sun-King: An Esoteric Biblical Exploration,” Michelle Hayman

“The number of the beast is 666,” William Blake

Iron Maiden, Number of the Beast

Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock & Roll, Peter Bebergal 

Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Atlas Obscura

“Why are we so fascinated by the number 666?” Mike Rampton

“What Is Hexakosioihexeko

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