Jeffrey Groves, sometimes known as Satyr Magos, is a magical jeweler, public ritualist, novelist, and photographer. Xie joins me in this episode to discuss making astrological talismans, but our conversation also encompasses everything from magical origin stories to technology to the trials of being an artist in the 21st century. We also discuss Jeffrey's experiences as a queer and genderqueer person in the highly heteronormative spaces of witchcraft and ceremonial magic.Please enjoy Jeffrey's refreshing take on the life of a pagan and magician, and how our practices can be more fully integrated into our lives.LinksJeffrey's websiteThe Sorcerer's Workbench (magical jewelry!)Journey Through the Obsidian DreamSupport Arnemancy on PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Recently, I had the honor of joining my friends Dom and Janus on their podcast, The Magician and the Fool. We discussed dreams, dream magic, images, image magic, and the incredible power of the imagination. I didn't realize that we had talked for so long! I hope you enjoy this, and make sure to check out their podcast, where they feature tons of amazing occultists, magicians, and mystics.The Magician and the FoolE63: Erik Arneson on Image MagicSupport the Arnemancy podcast!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Joining me this episode to discuss artificial intelligence, theurgy, the art of memory, and the alphabet of human thought is my friend Jack Kausch.Jack is a PhD student in Information Science at Western University of Ontario. His project is to create a characteristica universalis which uses hieroglyphs to translate information between different languages and domains of knowledge. He has also written esoteric fiction, including the novel Aretalogy, the story of how the historical figure of Imhotep lies at the origins of the Hermetic Tradition.Our conversation explores linguistics and the ways in which language changes how we think. We discuss the idea of a natural semantic meta-language and whether or not such a thing is even possible! This is a crazy conversation, filled with ideas that are bound to give your personal ontology a bit of a shake-up. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!LinksThe Future of Text Vol 3AKHET, the play, on YouTubeJack Kausch on ObservableAretalogy: Lineage of a God by Jack KauschLatent space - WikipediaCharacteristica universalis - WikipediaHorapollo - WikipediaSupport this Podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Michael Sanborn joins me once more to discuss his new Rémi Boyer translation, The Rectified Scottish Rite: From the Doctrine of Reintegration to the Imago Templi. Michael is a book designer and translator specializing in contemporary European esoterica. He participates in several esoteric traditions, including Neoplatonism, and Templarism. He is also a gnostic bishop and a member of Azoth Temple in Portland, Oregon.Rémi Boyer has explored at length the world of the avant-garde, initiatory traditions, and philosophies of enlightenment. He works within the setting of the House of Surrealists in Cordes-sur-Ciel, for a new alliance between traditions, philosophies of awakening, and the artistic avant-garde. He is the author of some twenty specialized works, particularly on Western initiatory movements.In my conversation with Michael, we explore the Rectified Scottish Rite, the Doctrine of Reintegration, and the fascinating story of Martinez de Pasqually. This fascinating journey takes us from 18th century Freemasonry through the development of modern Illuminism. Along the way, Michael and I enjoy some kava!LinksMichael's lecture, "French Illuminism: A Modern Approach"The Rectified Scottish Rite by Bro. Jose Anes and Bro. Michael Sanborn at Sapere AudeRémi Boyer's home pageMichael's previous appearance on this podcastFind The Rectified Scottish Rite: From the Doctrine of Reintegration to the Imago Templi on Bookshop.org or on Amazon.Support Arnemancy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, I am joined by Marlene Seven Bremner. She is a self-taught oil painter, author, poet, and musician, exploring esoteric themes arising from her study and practice of Hermeticism, alchemy, magic, astrology, and mythology.Seven developed her painting career in the Pacific Northwest, showing her work in both group and solo exhibitions along the West Coast and internationally, and now resides in the desert of New Mexico. She is the author of Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy: The Emerald Tablet, the Corpus Hermeticum, and the Journey Through the Seven Spheres, and The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work.Marlene and I discuss her art, her magical practice, and her approach to Hermeticism and alchemy. We talk about her personal work with the planets and the interaction between her dreams and creativity. I really enjoyed my chat with Marlene, and I think you will, too!LinksMarlene Seven Bremner on Patreon@MSevenBremner on TwitterMarlene Seven Bremner on Facebook@m7artist on InstagramThe Artwork of Marlene Seven BremnerHermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy by Marlene Seven BremnerThe Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy by Marlene Seven BremnerSupport Arnemancy on PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Melissa Madara joins me to discuss cooking and magic. This is not your typical kitchen witchcraft, either, but recipes and foods drawn from grimoires, Renaissance magic, the PGM, and other ancient traditions. Melissa is a witch, chef, storyteller, botanist, and co-owner at Catland Books. Their work deals with the healing power of myth, divination, and immersion in the natural world. They are a teacher at Catland Books and numerous other metaphysical spaces around the country, and the author of the magical cookbook, The Witch’s Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire. Links @saint.jayne on Instagram The Witch's Feast by Melissa Madara Melissa's Linktree Catland Books Save the birds! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Denny Sargent returns to the podcast with more howling fun! Denny is a Seattle writer, artist, and university instructor whose extensive global travels and esoteric studies informed the backbone to numerous published books. He is the author of Werewolf Magick and Werewolf Pack Magick, and the upcoming Feral Magick. In this episode, we discuss his new and upcoming books, including topics like the difference between normal old werewolf magic, and werewolf pack magic. We explore topics like animal spirits, comparing rituals, chasing squirrels, and Denny's experience at The Starwood Festival. It's always a pleasure to talk to Denny, and I hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as I enjoyed recording it. Links Denny Sargent's home page Denny Sargent on Instagram Denny Sargent on Facebook Werewolf Pack Magick by Denny Sargent Denny's author page on Amazon Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to part two of the 2023 Forecast featuring T. Susan Chang and Andrew B. Watt. Did you miss part one? You can find it here! Remember to check out our 2023 special deals! In this episode, we will look at charts and cards for July through December of 2023. Andrew will be handling the astrology, Susie the Tarot, and I will be moderating to make sure things stay on track. If you would like to download a PDF with all of the astrological charts that Andrew used for this forecast, you can sign up to Andrew B. Watt's Patreon or to the Arnemancy Patreon. 2023 Forecast Specials The three of us are all offering a special discount. This year, you can use the code 23ANDYOU to get a 23% discount off of various services and classes from our respective websites. Andrew B. Watt is offering 23% off all of his services until January 31st! A new class: Names and Signs: From Election to Talisman with Reverend Erik Your Own Private Tarot Lesson with T. Susan Chang (scroll down to "One-on-one tarot mentorship) through January 23rd Remember, use the code 23ANDYOU for 23% off! Get the full details here. Links T. Susan Chang's website and Tarotista Etsy shop Andrew B. Watt's website Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to part one of the 2023 Forecast featuring Andrew B. Watt and T. Susan Chang. As in previous years, we will look at charts and cards for each month of the coming year. Andrew will be handling the astrology, Susie the Tarot, and I will be moderating to make sure things stay on track. Part one covers the year chart, and the months January through June. In this episode, we learn that Venus is the Queen of the Year, and the card of the year is the Queen of Swords. What does that mean? You will have to listen to learn more! If you would like to download a PDF with all of the astrological charts that Andrew used for this forecast, you can sign up to Andrew B. Watt's Patreon or to the Arnemancy Patreon. Note that because I'm going to be traveling and away from both the log cabin basement and my normal recording setup, part 2 of this forecast won't be available until the end of the first week of January, 2023. 2023 Forecast Specials The three of us are all offering a special discount. This year, you can use the code 23ANDYOU to get a 23% discount off of various services and classes from our respective websites. Your Own Private Tarot Lesson with T. Susan Chang (scroll down to "One-on-one tarot mentorship) through January 23rd Andrew B. Watt is offering 23% off all of his services until January 31st! A new class: Names and Signs: From Election to Talisman with Reverend Erik Remember, use the code 23ANDYOU for 23% off! Get the full details here. Links T. Susan Chang's website and Tarotista Etsy shop Andrew B. Watt's website Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Chaos magic! What is it? Well, in this episode, I am joined by Luxa Strata. Luxa is an artist and magician and is host of the Lux Occult Podcast as well as the organizer for The Green Mushroom Project, an ongoing large-scale group magical working. We not only discuss chaos magic, but Luxa's musical endeavors, her work creating the Green Mushroom project and its associated hyphosigil, and also what the heck a hyphosigil is. Hint: it is not a hypersigil! Please enjoy a little holiday chaos with Luxa Strata and the Arnemancy Podcast! By the way, this episode includes both colorful language and some sexual content, so keep that in mind before letting your youngsters and impressionable family members listen. Bonus: Make sure to check out my appearance on the Lux Occult Podcast, which is going to be available about the same time that this episode is released! Links Luxa Strata's Linktree Gratus Animus: a Sound and Identity Magick Experiment by Luxa Strata Magic, Power, Language, Symbol by Patrick Dunn Wiz Biz with Alexx and Erik (not really part of the episode but we sure talked about it a lot) Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Among the many different paths for reading and interpretive Tarot, you'll frequently hear mention of intuitive interpretation. While this might sound as if the reader ignores established symbolism and meaning for the cards, this is not really the case. In this episode, I am joined by SaturnVox's McCalla Ann to discuss her approach to intuitive Tarot. McCalla Ann is a podcaster, student of Bridal Mysticism, and professional diviner. She runs SaturnVox, a multimedia occult education and divination platform based out of New Orleans. I think you will find that what McCalla means by "intuitive" is more complex and nuanced than you might expect. This episode is also the first part of a collaboration that this podcast is having with the SaturnVox podcast. On November 12th—my birthday!—McCalla will be releasing her interview with me on the SaturnVox podcast, where I will go into my model of Tarot divination using the art of memory. Be sure to check it out! Links Learn more about McCalla's method at Cauldron Black @saturnvox on Twitter and Instagram Book a Tarot reading with McCalla Ann Listen to the SaturnVox podcast Support SaturnVox and join the bookclub Credits The episode art features a photo from Wikimedia titled simply "Best Butterfly picture of the day". I think I agree. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It has been over 400 years since the first Rosicrucian pamphlets were published, on the eve of the Thirty Years' War. Now, in the 21st century, Rosicrucianism continues to thrive and remain relevant. Frater Robert Gordon joins me in the first episode of season five to discuss his new book, 21st Century Rosicrucianism. Frater Robert received a B.A. (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Melbourne and an M.A. in Museum Studies from University College London. His vast experience includes professionally managing the St Paul's Institute (an ethics think tank run by St Paul's Cathedral in London), working for the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, and working for the Garden Museum (an independent museum devoted to the legacy of John Tradescant and the final resting place of Elias Ashmole). He has been practicing Rosicrucianism for over 20 years and is an active member of the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia, the Order of the Rose and Cross, and A.E. Waite's Fellowship of the Rosy Cross. 21st Century Rosicrucianism is now available from Lewis Masonic in the UK and Macoy Publishing in the USA. Links Frater Robert's website Connect with Frater Robert on Twitter 21st Century Rosicrucianism on Lewis Masonic 21st Century Rosicrucianism on Macoy Publishing Credits The episode art uses an 1886 photograph of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, downloaded from PICRYL. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to the final episode of our in-depth exploration of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Since this is the final episode of the series, don't start listening here. Catch up on all of the episodes in this series on the podcast's website. We have been all over Occult Philosophy, and explored everything from its historical context to its complex cosmology and fascinating theories on divine light. We will look at the influences that Occult Philosophy has had in the nearly 500 years since its original publication. In all of the previous episodes, I have suggested chapters in Occult Philosophy that could be read to accompany your listening experience. But not this time! My guests and I will be mentioning quite a few books that have resulted from Agrippa's influence, however, and I will make sure to list them in the show notes. They will make excellent additions to your winter reading list! Links Agrippa's Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy with Douglas Batchelor (on this podcast!) Priddle's Rare Books and Antiques (R.A. Priddle's website) The Magus with R.A. Priddle (on this podcast!) The Great Book of Magical Art, Hindoo Magic and East Indian Occultism by L.W. de Laurence The Theosophical Enlightenment by Joscelyn Godwin Grimoires: A History of Magic Books by Owen Davies "The Conjuror's Toolkit 1400-1800: Ciphers, Images, and Magical Cultures of Power Within the Solomonic Grimoires" by Travis W. Shores Windcastle Press bottlerocketscience (Scott Gosnell's blog and podcast) Emergence Benefactors My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Many thanks to R.A. Priddle and Scott Gosnell for their insights into the influence of Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Finally, after a short hiatus, here is part eight of our exploration of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. The previous episodes of this podcast dealt primarily with material from books 1 and 2, but now it's time to dive into book 3, The Divine World. Joining me for this discussion is Dr. Justin Sledge of the Esoterica YouTube channel! We will specifically be discussing the Cabala of Occult Philosophy and Agrippa's place in the birth and propagation of Christian Cabala. If you would like to do some reading before listening to this episode, I think you can get a pretty good overview of Agrippa's take on this topic by reading book 3, chapters 10 through 25. However, note that references to Cabala, the Hebrew language and alphabet, and Jewish mysticism crop up throughout book 3. You can't really deny that Kabbalah is one of the cornerstones of Western occultism. It crops up everywhere from Solomonic magic to Tarot to the Golden Dawn. If you've looked into it at all, you've probably come across the concept that Kabbalah is usually split into three main branches, differentiated in the way they are transliterated into English. Christian Cabala, spelled with a C, is our main topic in this episode. Hermetic Qabalah, spelled with a Q, is the variety used by modern ceremonial magicians. Jewish Kabbalah, spelled with a K, is the original strain of Jewish mysticism that the others pull from. And always remember, if you want to catch up with the rest of the Agrippa series, you can visit the home page for the series. Links Esoterica on YouTube About Dr. Justin Sledge Dr. Sledge's list of Kabbalah sources Dr. Sledge's Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Dan Attrell's video on the Reuchlin-Pfefferkorn Affair (The Modern Hermeticist) On the Art of the Kabbalah by Johann Reuchlin (De arte cabalistica trans. by Sarah and Martin Goodman) The Occult Philosophy in the Elizabethan Age by Frances Yates Matt and Erik discuss Kabbalah on My Alchemical Bromance (Be kind, it was the second podcast episode I'd ever made!) My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Many thanks to Dr. Justin Sledge for giving us so much incredible information on the history, philosophy, and influence of Christian Cabala. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on PodcryptThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's finally time for part seven of our exploration of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. In previous episodes, we have examined both the structure of Occult Philosophy and the worldview it attempts to explain. We are finally ready to take a closer look at one of the topics that this massive work is best known for: planetary and astrological magic! This episode will cover a lot of material from across book 2 of Occult Philosophy. If you are looking for sections to read before listening to this episode, I would suggest starting with book 2, chapter 29, and reading through chapter 50. You'll also want to read chapters 58 and 59, as I reference them specifically. However, after this episode, I believe you will want to spend some serious time studying all of book 2, especially going back over the parts about planets and spirits from earlier on. As we will discover, both planetary and astrological magic cover a wide range of practices that occultists of all varieties are likely familiar with. You will find sigils, prayers, petitions, spirits, and hymns. In fact, this type of magic also leans heavily on occult correspondences, which can include metals, stones, crystals, herbs, foods, and animals. And always remember, if you want to catch up with the rest of the Agrippa series, you can visit the home page for the series. Links Astral Magic by ɔ. Martiana at SARTRIX 36 Secrets with T. Susan Chang (more on Decans) Astrological Magic with Josh Proto J Swofford's Picatrix Decans Andrew B. Watt's Decan articles The Moon and Stars with Ryhan Butler (more on Lunar Mansions) My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Ted Hand and I discuss Atalanta Fugiens in this podcast episode. Credits Thanks to Tuomo Sipola for his translation of the First Emblem from Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens. Tuomo and others in the #languages-and-linguistics channel in the Hermetic House of Life Discord server all helped to figure out the mystery of this poem. Thanks also to Josh Proto and J Swofford for their help in explaining and untangling the numerous mysteries of astrological magic and electional astrology. Thanks also to Eric Purdue, who helped quite a bit with this episode behind the scenes. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on PodcryptThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Greetings, listeners! For the past few months, we have been enjoying a deep exploration of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy, and now it's time for us to make a brief detour. This bonus episode is an interview with my friend Michael Sanborn, who is releasing a translation of a new book, Letters to Friends of the Spirit by Sylvie Boyer-Camax and Rémi Boyer. This is a book about mysticism, Martinism, and modern Rosicrucianism, and I am certain you will find the interview quite interesting. Michael Sanborn is a book designer and translator specializing in contemporary European esoterica. He participates in several esoteric traditions, including Neoplatonism, and Templarism. He is also a gnostic bishop and a member of Azoth Temple in Portland, Oregon. Rémi Boyer has explored at length the world of the avant-garde, initiatory traditions, and philosophies of enlightenment. He works within the setting of the House of Surrealists in Cordes-sur-Ciel, for a new alliance between traditions, philosophies of awakening, and the artistic avant-garde. He is the author of some twenty specialized works, particularly on Western initiatory movements. Letters to Friends of the Spirit, like the previous three translations of works by Rémi Boyer, is published through Rose Circle Publications, the imprint founded by noted esoteric author and translator Piers A. Vaughan. We will be returning to Occult Philosophy next episode, so for now, please enjoy this bonus interview. Links Letters to Friends of the Spirit: Martinist Views & Others (the book should be available by May 27th) Freemasonry as a Way of Awakening (buy it here) Mask Cloak Silence: Martinism as a Way of Awakening (buy it here) Beneath the Veil of Elias Artista: The Rose-Croix as a Way of Awakening, An Oral Tradition (buy it here) Michael Sanborn's lecture on YouTube: "French Illuminism: A Modern Approach" Rémi Boyer's homepage (in French) The art for this episode is a detail from O milagre das rosas by Lima de Freitas, acrylic on wood, 1987. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on PodcryptThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Here we are, at part six of our deep dive into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. We're over halfway done! I know it's been a weird ride, but hold on, because we haven't gotten to the strangest stuff yet. At this point in our exploration, we have developed a strong idea of Agrippa's world and some of the basic premises of Occult Philosophy. We have looked at history, the nature of light and the cosmos, and the mathematical underpinnings of Renaissance magic. Now it is time to finally explore one of the strangest and most exciting elements in Occult Philosophy: spirits! Discussion of spirits occurs throughout this enormous work, but if you want some reading to get into before listening to this episode, first re-read book 2, chapter 22, and then read book 2, chapters 55 through 57. Daemons, daimones, angels, demons, and intelligences—these are all words that describe spirits. Sometimes they are various categories of spirits, other times they are words for "spirit" in another language. From time to time, even the gods are referred to as spirits. In this episode, we explore why that is, and maybe we even look at some ideas surrounding how you can communicate with them. I warned you that we hadn't gotten to the strangest stuff yet! Links The Difference Between Thaumaturgy and Theurgy The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy Conjuring the Planetary Intelligences: Explorations in Practical Rosicrucianism, a lecture by Rob Gordon Seven Spheres by Rufus Opus Drawing Spirits Into Crystals (DSIC) by Pseudo-Trithemius. Check out Sam Block's exhaustive exploration of this technique or get the whole thing as a free ebook! Conjuring the Planetary Intelligences by David Rankine (this is Sloane MS 3821) My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Prospero was played by the incomparable Coleman Stevenson, the author of many books of poetry and Tarot lore, and the creator of multiple decks, including The Dark Exact Tarot. Joshua Proto has created over 100 astrological talismans according to traditional sources like the Picatrix, Three Books of Occult Philosophy, and the oral teachings of select Buddhist Texts. Josh frequently helps clients find talismanic and ritual solutions to a variety of astrological and magical problems through his website. Epic storm recording by Placidplace from Pixabay. The episode art is based on detail from The Annunciation by El Greco, c. 1590–1603. Support me on Patreon:

Let me congratulate you on having both the courage and curiosity to listen to this episode! This is part five of our deep dive into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. If you feel lost and would like to catch up with earlier episodes in the series, you can find them on the series page. Why are courage and curiosity so important for this episode? Because we're going to be talking about math. Math and magic. I have been looking forward to this episode for a long time, but I know that for a lot of people, the idea of reading about and learning about math is pretty miserable. When occultists discover how much Agrippa loved math, and how central math is to Agrippa's Occult Philosophy, they sometimes seem pretty disappointed. Much of book two of Occult Philosophy deals with numbers and mathematics. If you would like to really get an amazing head start on this episode, read books 2, chapters 1 through 23. However, if that is too much, I think you can be pretty well prepared for this episode by just reading book 2, chapters 1, 2, 21, 22, and 23. Some of the math topics we will be talking about in this episode are the philosophical concept of number, the relationship between math and occult correspondences, magic squares, and sacred geometry. There is a lot of great material, and I hope you give it a listen even though math might seem like it's a bummer! Links Do Numbers Exist? The Theology of Arithmetic by Pseudo-Iamblichus Martianus Capella Magic squares on Wikipedia Melencholia I by Albrecht Dürer A previous discussion involving math and magic in Agrippa My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Eric Purdue has studied metaphysics and the occult and has practiced magic and astrology for more than thirty years, with a particular focus on practical folk and astrological magic. Andrew B. Watt is known to long-time listeners of the Arnemancy show. He's an astrologer and textile artist living in western Massachusetts, and an enthusiast of geometry and number theory. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on PodcryptThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Finally, here is part four of our deep dive into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy! If you feel lost and would like to catch up with the first two episodes, you can find them on the page for this series. In this episode, we will be taking a look at some pretty big topics: divine light and the senses. These form a pretty important core for the vision of magic outlined in this book, and I did as best I could trying to cover these topics and make sense of them. However, they are tricky, so I encourage feedback and questions if you feel like the topic hasn't been covered in enough depth. To understand how Agrippa believed that the senses work, we have to begin by examining his ideas on light. For this, we take a trip through the Ptolemaic worldview, explore the imagination, and look at some really bizarre and outdated scientific concepts. But all is not lost! Come with me on a strange trip—no need to bring your own flashlight! If you want to get a jump start on these topics, I would advise reading book one, chapters 49, 60, and 61. Links The Six Enneads by Plotinus Eros and Magic in the Renaissance by Ioan P. Culianu The Practical Art of Divine Magic: Contemporary & Ancient Techniques of Theurgy by Patrick Dunn My classes and lectures on the Art of Memory Art of Memory articles and episodes on this website My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Victor Frankenstein was played by Charlie Claire Burgess, the infamous Word Witch! The background piano music is Sonata Number 48 in D minor by Domenico Scarlatti, performed by Andrew Fort. Go check out HOCUS! The artwork for this episode is a detail from the Aurora Borealis from the Trouvelot astronomical drawings (1881-1882) by E. L. Trouvelot. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy Listen on PodcryptThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This episode is part three of our deep dive into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. If you feel lost and would like to catch up with the first two episodes, you can find them on the page for this series. In this episode, we will explore Agrippa's definition of magic, both through his words and by examining it through a modern lens. Beginning with this episode, I will make a point to let you know precise chapters we will be discussing. This should give you the opportunity to read specific chapters in Occult Philosophy so you can be more informed of the topics we discuss in this episode. Agrippa's definition of magic can be found in book 1, chapter 2. In the 2021 Inner Traditions edition of Occult Philosophy, translated by Eric Purdue, this chapter begins on page 18. I would like to point out that we will almost never spend an entire episode discussing just one chapter, but since magic is at the core of our exploration of this book, we need to spend some time understanding exactly what we are talking about! This series of episodes about Occult Philosophy will most likely last until Summer. My Patreon supporters will be receiving each episode a week before the rest of the world, along with bonus materials such as full interviews, a glimpse at works in progress, and the opportunity to suggest further topics for this Agrippa deep dive. If you enjoy these episodes and want to help support their development, you can help out by sharing this podcast with a friend! Let your weird wizard buddies and witch pals know that we have embarked on this journey. And if you want to contribute monetarily, you can go to the Support page on this website and find a number of options. Links The Difference Between Thaumaturgy and Theurgy The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe On Magic by Giordano Bruno A Greased Pig: Defining Magic (Part One) and Part Two by Nicholas Chapel My review of the modern translations of Occult Philosophy J.F.'s translation, online for free! Credits Eric Purdue has studied metaphysics and the occult and has practiced magic and astrology for more than thirty years, with a particular focus on practical folk and astrological magic. Andrew B. Watt is known to long-time listeners of the Arnemancy show. He's an astrologer and textile artist living in western Massachusetts, and an enthusiast of geometry and number theory. Doctor Faustus was played by Tres Henry. "Tavern rainy night sleeping" by ilTerrible on Ambient-Mixer.com used under the Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 license. "Footsteps, Stones, A.wav" by InspectorJ of Freesound.org Support me on Patreon: