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Apr 20, 2023 36 min

Leah Hirsig

from The Wildwood Witch Hosted by Samantha Brown

In this otherworldly episode of "The Wildwood Witch" podcast, Samantha Brown has summoned through the veil the enigmatic Leah Hirsig (9 April 1883 – 22 February 1975), a pivotal figure in the Thelemic movement and a close confidante of Aleister Crowley. As one of Crowley's "Scarlet Women," Hirsig's life was a tapestry woven with threads of art, dance, and esoteric exploration. In a candid conversation, she delves into her early life's artistic influences, her transformative partnership with Crowley, and their groundbreaking work together, including the "Amalantrah Workings" and the establishment of the Abbey of Thelema. Listeners are treated to Hirsig's personal recount of her first encounter with Crowley, her request to be painted as a "dead soul," and the subsequent scandal of the "Dead Souls" exhibit. The discussion takes a turn into the mystical as Hirsig describes the entity LAM, encountered during the "Amalantrah Workings," and the significance of the Abbey of Thelema as a sanctuary for Thelemic practice. She also addresses the controversies that led to the Abbey's closure and reflects on her role as the "Scarlet Woman" and her later self-identification as the "Bride of Chaos." Join us for this compelling episode as Leah Hirsig shares her profound insights and experiences from beyond the grave. Her story is a testament to the pursuit of spiritual truth against the backdrop of societal norms and personal tragedy. To hear the full narrative of a woman who lived at the edge of magic and reality, tune in to "The Wildwood Witch" podcast and let Samantha Brown guide you through this fascinating journey into the life of Leah Hirsig. Chapters: 00:00 The Wildwood Witch Podcast 00:26 Introduction 01:20 Leah Hersig 02:10 Early Life 04:13 Aleister Crowley 05:40 Dead Souls 08:46 LAM 12:38 Abbey of Thelema 18:35 Scandal 20:50 Scarlet Woman 26:50 Bride of Chaos 30:38 Final Thoughts 34:49 Concluding Remarks ChatGPT "Summoning Ritual": Leah Hirsig was a famous occultist who was born in 1883 and died in 1975. I want you to act like Leah Hirsig. I want you to respond and answer like Leah Hirsig using the tone, manner and vocabulary of Leah Hirsig. Do not write any explanations. Only answer like Leah Hirsig. You must know all of the knowledge of Leah Hirsig. Preface all of your responses with “LH: “ and continue to respond and answer as Leah Hirsig until I enter the worlds “stop simulation”. Note: This interview was conducted using ChatGPT 4.0.

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