We talk with Tria Prima author Ike Baker, host of Arcanvm about his new book A Formless Fire- Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West. 

A Formless fire is a full-scale examination of the history, theory, and practice of the Western Esoteric Traditions. From astrology and alchemy, to divination and ceremonial magic, A Formless Fire takes the reader on a tour of little-known yet significant histories and arcane arts both ancient and modern, with an initiate in the Western traditions as their guide. Blending scholarship with practical insight, Baker weaves history, theory, and practice into a contextual tapestry providing vivid and vibrant form to the often obscure subjects of esotericism and occultism.

With original cover art by artist Travis Lawrence, a Forewords by renowned Masonic author, presenter, and astrologer Jaime Paul Lamb, and eight appendixes serving as practical guidelines to ceremonial operations, alchemical tinctures, and more, A Formless Fire is a go-to guide for the seasoned occultist, serious enthusiast, and newly interested alike.

A formless fire is on sale at Tria Prima Press: https://triaprimapress.com/products/a-formless-fire

UPDATE: This episode’s audio has been updated to fix a issue where Jaime’s sounds dropped out the second half of the episoide. It should now play as intended. Thanks to the listners who pointed out the issue.

The Tria Prima guys are joined by author Nathan Schick to talk about his new book The Grand Communication: Freemasonry’s Alchemical Quest for Divine Communication. Published by Tria Prima Press.

Direct book link: https://triaprimapress.com/products/the-grand-communication-by-nathan-schick

The Grand Communication provides a fresh look at Freemasonry’s ritual and symbols by journeying back into history to trace the wars, global exploration, scientific discoveries, monarchs and ideas that led to Freemasonry as we know it. He touches on everything from Noah and the Book of Genisis to Alchemy, Hermeticism, beer brewing, early stone mason guilds and the Philosophers Stone. Nate delivers all of this in a conversational and accessible style.

Schick is a professor at Arizona State University in the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies. He’s an master mason and active member of Glendale Lodge #23. He is a master ritualist and master lecturer under the Grand Lodge of Arizona.

This episode is a special treat. It’s the Triarcanuminds episode where Jake and Jaime of Tria Prima are joined by Ike Baker of the ARCANVM Podcast and Skyler Mathis of the Philosophical Minds Podcast to talk about Demiurges and Daemons.

In philosophical and religious contexts, a demiurge usually talks about a divine being or craftsman responsible for making the physical world. The concept of a demiurge is mentioned in Neoplatonism, Gnosticism, and in Plato’s writings.

Daemons, sometimes spelled daimon, refers to a guiding inner spirit or divine sign that Socrates believed guided him through his life. Not to be confused with the modern concept of a demons what are usually thought to be evil supernatural beings. Socrates daemons served as a source of guidance and moral insight.

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We recently chatted with Troy of The Scholomance Project about this year’s Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference. 

Our own Jaime Paul Lamb will be a featured performer on Friday, September 29 where he will be improvising on the harmonium for each of the planetary spheres. Jaime plays modal scales associated with each planet while burning fumigation appropriate for each planet and projecting a large photograph of the planet being highlighted. It’s a projecting experience. Afterwards there will be a conversation with Jaime about the performance and it’s significance. 

Past audiences have enjoyed the experience leading to a great back-and-forth conversation afterwards. 

Also speaking at the conference will be P.D. Newman, author of Angels in Vermillion (Tria Prima Press).

This conference is a great opportunity to meet other esoteric minded Freemasons and dive deeper into The Craft.

September 29, 2023- October 1, 2023

Occidental Lodge • Seattle, Washington.

In this episode of the Tria Prima Podcast Jaime, Jake and Pat talk about the Masonic Renaissance that is taking place accross Freemasonry. We discuss the Masonic Restoration Foundation and what’s it’s like to attend asn observant lodge.

The long awaited part two of or series on Astrology. In this episode the Trio Prima guys go deeper into Astrology and talk about natal charts and how to start studying astrology. We get into the weeds in this one. If you are new to the subject make sure to check out our previous episode to get caught up.

In this episode of the Tria Prima Podcast we discuss a passion of Jaime and Jake: Astrology. This topic is going to be a two part episode so buckle up.

In part one Jake and Jaime give us a high level view of the ideas around astrology and how studying astrology has changed their world view.

Part two will be about learning to decipher a birth chart and the methods for interpreting the stars.

If you are interested in learning more about how studying astrology is influencing his world view he’s written a detailed article on on website about developing an astrological world view. 

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In our latest episode of Tria Prima Podcast Jake and Pat talk with guest Troy Spreeuw of The Scholomance Project podcast about the upcoming Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference being held in Seattle, WA, October 1, 2022 and October 2, 2022. Tria Prima founding member Jaime Paul Lamb will be a guest speaker at the event.

Troy Spreeuw is an occultist and aspirant to the Great Work with a particular interest in the intersection between Freemasonry, hermeticism and traditional Craft. He is Past Master of Duke of Connaught Lodge # 64 and Immediate Past Master of Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research, both within the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon.

In this episode we chat about the conference, Troy’s journey into studying the esoteric and his podcast where he interviews practitioners of esotericism and the occult.

Referenced in the podcast was this article by Arthur McCalla calles “Antoine Faivre and the Study of Esotericism.”

In this bonus episode of Tria Prima we go off the rails and get weird with the brothers from the Keepers of the Word Podcast. We discuss conspiracy theories some Masonic, some not. In this sarcastic filled episode we look at the out-there and dark things said by Masonic detractors.

Make sure to check out the Keepers of the Word Podcast. They are a great group of guys and their podcast is great. Make sure to give them a listen!