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In this episode we talk to Sasha Chaitow PhD about the intriguing French Occultist Josephin Peladan and the symbolist movement of the late 1800s.We discussed the power of art in esotericism, the neo-Platonic roots of Christian iconography, and much more.

Lots of fascinating information to digest!

Sasha:

http://www.sashachaitow.co.uk

Marcus shows us how his bio-regional animism and plant spiritism is a viable and functional approach for Western Esotericism. He brings together a multifaceted practice of alchemy, herbal-ism, blacksmithing, and folk magic for a well rounded perspective on the occult arts. 

Botany of the Dead:https://www.etsy.com/listing/267289655/recording-of-the-class-botany-of-the?fbclid=IwAR1s7B7ArmhI-0pF2sa1c1R2d_Qux8V5dvbAdoIUMCZrpzfEucOCLHDv_nc

House of Orpheus:

https://www.houseoforpheus.com

Viridis Genii Symposium:

https://www.viridisgenii.com

Troll Cunning Forge:

https://www.instagram.com/trollcunningforge_/

We were fortunate enough to be joined by Dr Shannon Grimes to discuss her new book: Becoming Gold. Zosimos of Panopolis and the alchemical arts in Roman Egypt.We discussed the historical Egyptian backdrop of the book, the views of Zosimos on magic, astronomy, daimons and of course, the visions of Zosimos. She helped define Alchemy during the early 4th century and really brings Zosimos to life.

Find the book from Rubedo Press here:http://rubedo.press/becoming-gold

In this episode we speak with Rev Kosho Finch of the Hosshinji Shingon Buddhist Temple. Kosho sensei talks to us about Kobo Daishi, 3 secrets practice, connections to Zoroastrianism, the importance of ritual, the symbolism of Mikkyo, Buddhist astrology and much more....Rev. Kosho Finch:

https://www.shingonbuddhism.org/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_MS0HqdL34o8D-AncPThqw

In this episode we spoke with Jeffrey Kotyk PhD of McMaster University on the topic of East Asian astrology and astral magic. Jeffrey walks us from West to East and explains the heavy Greco-Egyptian and Persian influences on the development of Chinese and Japanese esoteric practice.

Jeffrey's Blog:

https://huayanzang.blogspot.com/

Jeffrey's papers:

https://archive.org/details/@jeffrey_kotyk

In this episode we had the good fortune to be able to chat with Christopher Warnock of https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to talk with one of the great pioneers in the field of astrological magic.

We discussed the great chain of being and its association with platonic thought, astrological remediation, Chris' formula for making talismans, the influence of the moon, working with the malifics, as well as Chris' experience with the Eastern esoteric traditions of Zen and Shingon Buddhism. We also discussed Chris' upcoming book on the fixed stars and the philosophy of working with them.And a whole lot more.

 

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