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One of my very favourite teachers returns after far too long a time.... David Chaim Smith has brought to us an old school of Kabbalah, the Fountain of Wisdom and new perspectives on what kabbalah seen through his esoteric cartography charts for us. THIS will be a very informal live podcast and hangout with David and will especially focus on Questions from YOU...my beautiful audience. I know it's bright and early 8am on the West Coast. BUT hopefully worth setting your alarm ;)

A fearless deep dive into mystical Kabbalah, visionary practice, contemplation, magic, consciousness, and the radical transformation demanded by the genuine spiritual path.

David’s work does not decorate the surface of mysticism. It tears open the architecture beneath it. David Chaim Smith is a practitioner of contemplative mysticism who documents his exploratory work in a rare visual form called Esoteric Cartography. This style of graphic notation arose in 2006 as an amalgamation of Hermetic Qabbalah, Hebrew Kabbalah, Spiritual Alchemy, and wisdom from a variety of non-dual sources. On the surface, the work lives exclusively within the symbolic language of the Western Esoteric Tradition, but below the surface it serves some rarely investigated elements. One of the main influences is a radical interpretation of the devotional Kabbalah of Chassidut, which quite naturally blends with Hermetic Qabbalah because both traditions share the same root axioms. 

This is quite an unusual synergy because the dominant view that characterizes the work is decidedly non-theistic.

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This took ages but was much requested, and it took a long time. Hope this helps clarify how Neogenesis by Morgue is not aligned with the Hermetic spirituality of the GD. Full unedited, you can also watch the video version on my yt.

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Topics: lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram, LBRP, Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, ceremonial magic, W.B. Yeats occult, western esotericism, hermeticism, ritual magick, esoteric spirituality, occult history

0:00 The Hermetic Renaissance

1:29 The Sage in the Dustbin

2:32 Many Ways of Hermes

4:14 The Basics of Hermes

5:44 Deep Dives and Attention

9:55 Hermes in the Renaissance

14:35 The Sage in the Crypt

20:13 The Academic Disconnect

26:02 Political Hermeticism

48:00 The Occult Revival

#GoldenDawn #LBRP #CeremonialMagic #Occult #Hermeticism #Esoteric #RitualMagick #WesternMysteryTradition

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Buckle up....The one and only Dr Terry Burns RETURNS TOMORROW for epic live podcast deep dive into the notorious and brilliant SIR EDWARD KELLEY/KELLY. If you didn't know, Dr Burns was the impetus to initiate EnochiaCon and our 3rd annual conference is this November 6-8th online AND live in Austin, Texas: www.EnochiaCon.com

Watch Dr Burns' full presentation now from the first annual EnochiaCon in 2024: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/p/courses/enochiacon-2024-presentations/2495307-enochiacon-2024-masterclass-presentations/8771413-dr-terry-burns-phd-the-hieroglyphic-monad-of-john-dee

Terry Burns, PhD is a professor of literature emeritus and teacher (editor & translator) of Dr John Dee's famous and mysterious opus, MONAS HIEROGLYPHICA OF JOHN DEE (Ouroboros Press). Her friend and mentor, Vincent Bridges, published a book on Sir Edward Kelley that has long been out of print and may soon, thanks to Dr Burns, be returned to us all soon. 

Tonight Terry and Frater RC deep dive into the life of Kelly/Kelley and will also review some highlights of Bridges' work on Kelly. Bring your questions and see you at 4pm PDT here on Youtube.

Edward Kelly remains one of the most enigmatic figures in occult history. Explore his mysterious life and work with Dr. Terry Burns and Frater R.C.

This discussion examines the historical and mystical accounts surrounding Edward Kelly. Dr. Terry Burns and Frater R.C. break down his complex legacy, providing context for those interested in the history of Enochian magic and hermetic studies. By analyzing the primary sources and historical narrative, viewers gain a clearer understanding of the forces that shaped his reputation.

The presentation also highlights the upcoming EnochiaCon event, scheduled for November 6th through 8th. Whether you plan to attend online or in person, this session offers a foundational look at the subject matter that will be covered during the conference. Understanding Edward Kelly is essential for anyone tracking the development of these traditions.

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The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) — the most foundational ritual in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn tradition — broken down step by step, and why most tutorials get it wrong.

Ceremonial magick isn't stage tricks or Hollywood spellcasting — it's a structured system of ritual, symbol, and self-development with roots in the Hermetic and Golden Dawn traditions. In this breakdown we cover the Kabbalistic Cross, pentagram banishing, divine names, visualization, vibration, and how the LBRP differs from the LIRP — with an honest look at historical accuracy and why it matters when studying these practices.

If you've been searching for where to study ceremonial magick beyond scattered clips and forum threads, I run structured Hermetic and Golden Dawn training — online and in person: GoldenDawnSelfInitiation.com

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Let's find out together!! Did W.B. Yeats Invent the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot? Roger Parisious on Waite’s Hidden Code: An introduction presents Roger Parisious, an archivist of Yeats materials, who delivers a talk making two major claims about the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot and A.E. Waite’s writings. Roger Parisious argues Waite’s 1909–1915 tarot-related publications form a deliberate coded scheme, including distinctions between The Key to the Tarot and The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, the pseudonymous Manual of Cartomancy, Waite’s December 1909 article “The Tarot of Wheel of Fortune,” and The Book of Destiny. He claims W.B. Yeats was a hidden collaborator and co-creator of the tarot pack, and that the deck functions as a rotating “great wheel” and a Grail/Arthurian memorial system, with court and trump correspondences and dance-like geometric patterns (circles, squares, chessboard, knight’s moves) traced through sources such as Charles Williams and John O’Neill’s The Night of the Gods.

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From the Golden Dawn Underhill took her hermetic training and used it to resuscitate Christian Mysticism in the Church of England. Let's see what Golden Dawn practices she smuggled into Anglo-Catholic Spirituality! What happened when one of Christianity's greatest mystics immersed herself in the world of ceremonial magic?

Long before Evelyn Underhill became famous for Mysticism and Practical Mysticism, she moved within London's occult revival and wrote one of the most extraordinary esoteric novels of the twentieth century: The Column of Dust (1909).

In this livestream we'll journey through both The Column of Dust and Practical Mysticism, tracing Underhill's remarkable transformation from the language of ritual circles, Pentagrams, Hebrew Divine Names, grimoires, and ceremonial evocation toward the interior path of contemplation, union with Reality, and the spiritual life.

We'll read directly from both books, explore Underhill's descriptions of ceremonial magic, compare them with historical Golden Dawn practice, and ask:

• How much authentic Golden Dawn symbolism appears in The Column of Dust?

• Did Underhill reject ceremonial magic...or transcend it?

• How did ritual become contemplation?

• What remained unchanged throughout her entire spiritual journey?

We'll also examine Underhill's timeless teaching that:

"Mysticism is the art of union with Reality."

Topics include:

🔹 Evelyn Underhill and the Golden Dawn

🔹 The Column of Dust

🔹 Practical Mysticism

🔹 Ritual circles, Pentagrams & Words of Power

🔹 Eliphas Lévi and ceremonial magic

🔹 Mysticism versus occultism

🔹 Contemplation and spiritual transformation

🔹 The evolution of one of the twentieth century's greatest mystical thinkers

Whether you're interested in Hermeticism, the Golden Dawn, Christian mysticism, Western esotericism, or the contemplative life, this livestream explores one of the most fascinating spiritual journeys in modern history.

Important note: The Column of Dust is a novel, not Evelyn Underhill's autobiography. However, it was written during her early involvement with the occult revival and contains remarkably authentic descriptions of ceremonial magic, making it an invaluable window into the spiritual and esoteric atmosphere that preceded her later works such as Mysticism and Practical Mysticism.

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Frater RC Versus The Golden Dawn: Where I review the latest viral video on the Golden Dawn that came out on YouTube this week to see if it takes history seriously or is continues the propaganda campaign against magical orders and their work.

Explore the history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and its influence on esoteric traditions. Learn how figures like Aleister Crowley and WB Yeats shaped this influential society.

This presentation examines the origins and core practices of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. By reviewing historical texts and symbolic diagrams, we clarify the specific rituals and beliefs that defined the group. Whether you are researching occult history or curious about the Gnosis Academy archives, this overview provides a clear look at the figures who defined this era.

We also analyze the concept of the Ethereal Plane as understood by these practitioners. This breakdown connects the primary teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to the broader context of Western esotericism. If you are interested in the legacy of Aleister Crowley or the literary contributions of WB Yeats, this analysis offers a grounded perspective on their involvement.

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Reacting to Golden Dawn ‘Wizard Duel’ Lore, Announcing a Hermetic Book Club, and Promoting Upcoming Austin Events

The host begins by realizing an earlier false live start, shares a sunny-day check-in, and announces a forthcoming book club to read one page a day and discuss monthly on Zoom while comparing translations of the Hermetica for spiritual formation. They react to a comedic history video about Aleister Crowley, W.B. Yeats, and the Golden Dawn “wizard duel,” repeatedly correcting what they describe as major inaccuracies about Golden Dawn history, structure, sources, and John Dee/Enochian material, noting the incident ended with police rather than magical combat. The stream then plays and critiques a “cringe” Golden Dawn 101 video by Georgina Rose, disputing claims about Golden Dawn lineage, self-initiation, Thelema, tools, and curriculum, while adding commentary on publishing, scholarship, and esoteric history. The host promotes Dr. M. David Litwa’s Gnosis Academy and Hermetic Bible, mentions upcoming Arcane Research Society events (In Enochia Con and spring workshops) in Austin, and invites viewers to register and participate.

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