The Living Mysteries Podcast

#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 context of history crops up in the podcast.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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 from ancient Greek to Renaissance. The discussion of the world soul and how the universe manifests is taken into consideration.