Exploration Arcanum

Why Witches Are Turning to Chaos Magic

In this episode, I'm joined by author, teacher, and chaos witch Mandi Em, who shares her journey into chaos magic and insights on shadow work, archetypes, thought-forms, and feral self-care.

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Mandi Em's links

https://www.healingforhotmesses.com/

https://www.instagram.com/healingforhotmesses/

https://www.tiktok.com/@healingforhotmesses

Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum.

In this very special episode, we explore the lives, work, and legacy of Marjorie Cameron, better known as Cameron—artist, actress, occultist, and visionary—and Cameron's first husband, John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons, rocket scientist, occultist, and founding member of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

Joining me are Scott Hobbs, MaggyGrace Howe, and Victoria Ballesteros, members of the board of trustees of the Cameron Parsons Foundation. In this far-reaching conversation, we'll discuss Jack Parsons' mysterious death and Cameron's visionary work, their appearance in various media forms, including books, documentaries, and the short-lived TV series Strange Angel, as well as the foundation's efforts to preserve their stories and work for future generations.

I want to thank Scott, MaggyGrace, and Victoria for coming on the show. I'll include links to the Cameron Parsons Foundation in the description below.

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Disclaimer: All guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Exploration Arcanum.

Cameron Parsons Foundation links

https://cameron-parsons.org/

https://www.almostforgottenwomenartists.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Cameron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Parsons

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Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum.

My guest this week is Dee Norman, author of the new book The Seeker's Guide to Grimoire Magic. In this episode, Dee shares her journey into the occult, explores the history and significance of grimoires, and discusses modern approaches to magical texts.

Dee also shares her insights into the nature of magical books, their historical context, and practical advice for practitioners. I want to thank Dee for coming on the show; I'll put links to her social media and website in the description below.
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Thank you.

Links

Dee Norman Official Website: https://www.blackcandlecottage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deenormanauthor/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackcandlecottage

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Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum.

My guest today is Maggygrace Howe, mystic, herbalist, editor, and teacher. In this episode, we discuss Maggygrace's background, her work with the Cameron Parsons Foundation, why your thoughts are creating your reality, and the Almost Forgotten Women Artists project, which is rescuing mid-century female artists from obscurity.

I'll put links to all of Maggygrace's work in the description below.

Let's get into it.

Links:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/maggygracehowe/

https://www.instagram.com/staytrueworld/

Official website: staytrueworld.com

For information on sessions: https://www.staytrueworld.com/grace-shared
https://www.staytrueworld.com/shop
https://www.staytrueworld.com/writing

Do occultists make better paranormal investigators? Hi guys, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. Today, I’m joined by paranormal investigator and occult researcher Bob Freeman, better known as the Occult Detective.

In this episode, we explore how occultists approach paranormal phenomena differently from skeptics and traditional investigators. We also discuss Bob’s early years as an occult detective, how belief in the paranormal can manifest, and his new Occult Detective role-playing game.

I’ll put links to all of Bob’s work in the description below. Let’s get into it.The Occult Detective links:

Occult Detective website: https://occultdetective.com

Bordermen Games website: https://bordermengames.com

X (Twitter): https://x.com/OccultDetective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/occultdetective/

The Occult Detective Roleplaying Game:  https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Roleplaying-Game/dp/B0GSV3WGVR

Occult Detective: Misadventures in High Strangeness:  https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Misadventures-High-Strangeness/dp/B0FBWR6FGZ

Landon Connors: Occult Detective, Vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/Landon-Connors-Occult-Detective-One/dp/B0B6XX8T2F

Vampirella: Dead Flowers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFX4CZTX

Hello everyone, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum, my name is Jason, and today I'm sitting down again with Maevius Lynn — this time to talk about her new book, The Holy Year of Thelema.

In this discussion, we're going to talk about what those holy days are, how they compare to things like the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, and the women whose contributions helped build the tradition of Thelema. I want to thank Lynn for coming on the show.

Maevius Lynn's Links

https://maeviuslynn.com/

https://www.instagram.com/maeviuslynn/

https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn

https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynn

Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Raven Digitalis, an award-winning author and longtime practitioner in the modern occult tradition. He is best known for books on empathy, such as The Empath’s Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as works on shadow work and magical practice, including Shadow Magick Spellbook, A Witch’s Shadow Magick Compendium, A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, and Goth Craft. In this conversation, Raven and I explore what the shadow is, how it functions within magical practice, how it shows up in everyday life, and how someone might begin approaching shadow work in a thoughtful and grounded way.

If you enjoy the conversation, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more discussions on esoteric practice and spiritual traditions.Raven Digitalis' Links

www.ravendigitalis.com

social media: @ravendigitalis

YouTube: @raven-digitalis

Shadow Magic by Raven Digitalis - https://a.co/d/039IAnDX

Raven Digitalis on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ravendigitalis/

The Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium - https://a.co/d/0ihya5Pd

Goth Craft - https://a.co/d/0jfRZK1d

In this episode, I speak with teacher and philosopher Oren Ben Yosef about the films of Keanu Reeves, and the deeper questions they raise about freedom and control. Drawing from his forthcoming book Demonology as Devourment Without a Devourer, Ben-Yosef explains how films like The Matrix, Constantine, and John Wick explore the tension between human agency, the structures that try to contain it, and our notion of the demonic.

Website: https://orenbenyosef.com/

Amazon Pre-Order: https://a.co/d/00PUR9ge

6th Books: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/6th-books/our-books/demonology-devourment-without-devourer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/or777en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oren.ben.yosef/

Welcome to Exploration Arcanum. I’m your host, Jason.

In this episode, we explore the mystical world of spirit and the elements with Phoenix LeFae, looking at how spirit interacts with nature, magic, and personal practice. Together, we discuss ways to connect with spirit, work with mythological figures, and integrate spirit magic into everyday life through practical, accessible approaches. Whether you’re new to elemental magic or deepening an existing path, this conversation offers insight into how spirit shapes both magical traditions and personal experience.

Phoenix LeFae's website: www.phoenixlefae.com

Instagram: PhoenixLeFae

Store Website: www.milk-and-honey.com

Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. I’m Jason.

In this interview, I speak with Emrys Abner about his book on Solomonic Pentacles and the wider tradition of Solomonic magic. We discuss his background, the role of talismans, the distinction between esoteric and exoteric religion, and why Solomonic magic remains a living, cross-religious tradition.

We also touch on the connection between music and magic as tools for spiritual engagement.

My thanks to Emrys for joining the show. A link to his work is in the description below. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and subscribe for more esoteric conversations. Thank you.

Emrys' Links

https://linktr.ee/acousticalchemist