The Living Mysteries Podcast
by Anthony Powell and Chris Lyon
The Living Mysteries is a roundtable discussion podcast on occultism, esotericism, philosophy and the Mysteries, with a focus on practitioners’ lived experiences and engagement with the numinous. Each week we discuss topics on Late Antique philosophy, folk witchcraft and contemporary occulture and how these ideas have shaped wider Western Culture.
Episodes
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#10 - Talismanic Magick and Context in History
Anthony and Chris talk about talismanic magick in the western tradition of magick. The Greek Magical Papyri, grimoire magick, and planetary magick are covered. There were different kinds of talismans. The prevailing theories of how talismans world are crucial. Then the discussion of keeping the...
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#9 - Divination, Spirit Pacts, and The Celestial Rays
Chris and Anthony explore the idea of divination and how it works. They also go into the differences between divination and magick. The celestial rays and fate are explored and compared to the modern system of chance and method. The pacts with spirits were a key component to divination.
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#8 - Practical Magick in a Busy Life, Plotinus' Inner Ritual, The Astral Temple, Contemplation
In this episode Chris and Anthony focus on practical magick in a busy life. Chris goes deeper into Plotinus and Iamblichus. Contemplation is a topic that is dived into depth. Both magicians also go into the art of magick into the astral temple.
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#7 - The Astrological Classic Planets, Intelligences, & Remedial Astrology
Chris and Anthony cover the basics of the seven visible planets used in pre-modern magick. Planetary association and how to use them in praxis remedial, magick, and planning are especially covered in this episode. Building relationships with planetary intelligences is a key part of this practice.
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#6 - Traditional Western Astrology Cosmology and World Picture
In this episode Chris and Anthony discuss traditional western astrology worldview and cosmology. Spiritual in intelligences are important as focus world of astrology is a form of emanationism and animism. Several types of astrology are discussed and their function. The information here pertains...
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#5 - Traditional Astrology, Nature of the Soul, and Platonism with Ike Baker
In this episode Chris and Anthony Interview Ike Baker, author of A Formless Fire:The Magical Traditions of the West. In this discussion we cover the topics of traditional astrology, nature of the soul, Hermetism, Platonism, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and several theurgic themes.
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#4 - The Four Elements, Neopythagoreanism, Platonism, Alchemy
In episode number 4 Chris and Anthony have a discussion on the 4 elements from Greek philosophy to the more refined Renaissance era. We also discuss Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy" and it becomes a topic about the elements. There is a discussion on the four elements in Hellenistic...
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#3 - Accessing the Living Mysteries of the Gods and Spirits through Mythology and Intuition
In this episode Chris and Anthony explore the living mysteries of the gods and spirits. They set a method and tell their experiences to indulge in the essence of the gods.
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#2 - Folk Magick and Initiation featuring Sonny
In this podcast episode we feature our good friend, Sonny. He discusses his own trad craft practice, initiatiom, and practical magick. Christian folk magick is discussed in portions of this episode too. Enjoy.
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#1 - The Occult Mysteries and Early Online Occultism
Anthony Powell and Chris Lyon discuss online occultism. How it was different in comparison to the modern online communities today. we also discuss what is a mystery and how it is experienced.
About this show
The Living Mysteries is a roundtable discussion podcast on occultism, esotericism, philosophy and the Mysteries, with a focus on practitioners’ lived experiences and engagement with the numinous. Each week we discuss topics on Late Antique philosophy, folk witchcraft and contemporary occulture and how these ideas have shaped wider Western Culture.
Hosted by
Anthony Powell and Chris Lyon
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