Exploration Arcanum

Can Astrology Predict the Future of AI and Bitcoin? | Erin Redwing

My guest today is astrologer and podcast host Erin Redwing. In our conversation, we discuss Erin’s background in astronomy and how it led her into the worlds of astrology, the esoteric, and Bitcoin. We also explore the mythology surrounding Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s birth chart, the possibility of AI consciousness, and what ancient stories like Atlantis and the Tower of Babel can teach us about technological ambition. I want to thank Erin for coming on the show. I’ll include links to her website and social media in the description below. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum on YouTube and Spotify for more esoteric conversations. Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum [https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum] Erin Redwing's links: https://www.erinredwing.com/ [https://www.erinredwing.com/] https://x.com/realizingerin [https://x.com/realizingerin] https://www.tiktok.com/@UCmZJrWmSm3ralB4-Wn1NRhQ [https://www.tiktok.com/@UCmZJrWmSm3ralB4-Wn1NRhQ] The Hell Money Podcast: https://hell.money/ [https://hell.money/] https://www.youtube.com/realizingerin [https://www.youtube.com/realizingerin]

Aleister Crowley vs The Golden Dawn | Frater RC

Aleister Crowley vs The Golden Dawn | Frater RC My guest today is Frater RC, a Rosicrucian and Freemason who hosts the popular Hermetic podcast on YouTube. In this episode, we explore the rich world of the occult, ceremonial magic, and the Golden Dawn tradition. Frater RC shares how his journey into Western esotericism began, what drew him to the Golden Dawn system, and how years of study and practice have shaped his understanding of magic. Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum [https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum] Links https://www.instagram.com/frater.rc/ [https://www.instagram.com/frater.rc/] https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ [https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/] https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/2026 [https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/2026] Two-Part Course on the Enochian Magick of Fr. John Dee and Sir Edward Kelly with Frater RC: https://www.hermeticmysteryschool.com/experimenta-heptarchia-a-simple-introduction-to-enochian-magic?coupon=NELSON [https://www.hermeticmysteryschool.com/experimenta-heptarchia-a-simple-introduction-to-enochian-magic?coupon=NELSON] Chapters CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 00:21 Introduction and Guest Welcome * 00:00:21 01:04 Guest's Background in the Occult and Esoteric * 00:01:04 01:55 Early Influences: Maharishi, Waldorf School, and Childhood Fascinations * 00:01:55 02:59 Introduction to the OTO and Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica * 00:02:59 03:55 Interest in Ceremonial Magic and the Golden Dawn * 00:03:55 05:02 The Golden Dawn's Eastern Practices and Rituals * 00:05:02 06:14 Personal Experiences with Meditation and Occult Forces * 00:06:14 07:05 Discovering the Golden Dawn and Its Lineage * 00:07:05 08:08 The Golden Dawn's Influence and Modern Practice * 00:08:08 09:04 Getting Started with Golden Dawn Magic Solo Practice * 00:09:04 10:01 The Role of Rituals and Visualizations in Magic * 00:10:01 11:13 The Significance of the Holy Guardian Angel and True Will * 00:11:13 12:06 The Future of Golden Dawn and Its Continuity * 00:12:06 13:01 Upcoming Conferences: EnochiaCon and MagiCon * 00:13:01 14:01 Exploring Enochian Magic and Its Practice * 00:14:01 14:59 Crowley's Influence and Fictional Accounts of Magic * 00:14:59 16:06 The Spirit World: Angels, Demons, and Discernment * 00:16:06 17:00 The Sacred Space and Ritual Environment * 00:17:00 17:58 Christianity and Occult Forces * 00:17:58 19:05 The Growth of Golden Dawn and Its Modern Presence * 00:19:05 19:54 The Diversity of Practitioners and Modern Adaptations * 00:19:54 20:57 Getting Started with Golden Dawn Practice * 00:20:57 21:55 Self-Initiation and the Limitations * 00:21:55 22:57 Authenticity and Tradition in Golden Dawn Practice * 00:22:57 24:13 Daily Rituals and the Importance of Sacred Practice * 00:24:13 24:59 The Role of Visualizations and Symbols in Rituals * 00:24:59 26:12 Enochian Magic: Angels or Sub-Lunar Spirits? * 00:26:12 26:53 The Nature of Enochian Spirits and Their Origins * 00:26:53 27:54 The Practice of Spirit Discernment and Declaration * 00:27:54 28:49 The True Will and Its Kabbalistic Roots * 00:28:49 29:48 The Future of Occult Conferences and Community Growth * 00:29:48 end Closing Remarks and Future Events

Episode 50: Ronnie Pontiac on LA's Occult Past

My guest today is Ronnie Pontiac, author, astrologer, musician, researcher, and former assistant to Manly P Hall. In this episode, we explore the hidden occult history of Los Angeles and how the city became one of the world's great centers of mystical thought. From Madame Helena Blavatsky and the influence of Theosophy to Manly P. Hall and the Philosophical Research Society and the counter-culture of the 1960s, Ronnie traces the people, places, and movements that transformed Los Angeles into a magnet for spiritual seekers and occult organizations. Links Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum [https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum] Ronnie Pontiac Links Philosophical Research Society Series on Yesterday LA: https://www.prs.org/yesterdayla.html [https://www.prs.org/yesterdayla.html] A Presentation on Occult LA with Ronnie Pontiac (July 26 at 7pm) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-presentation-on-occult-la-with-ronnie-pontiac-tickets-1989752907509 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-presentation-on-occult-la-with-ronnie-pontiac-tickets-1989752907509] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/Substack [https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/Substack]: https://substack.com/@ronniepontiac [https://substack.com/@ronniepontiac]

Episode 49: Lon Milo DuQuette: Ceremonial Magick, Thelema and the Young Aleister Crowley

Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is author, musician, and teacher Lon Milo DuQuette. In this episode, DuQuette shares his lifelong journey into the occult, the evolution of Thelema and ceremonial magic, and insights into Aleister Crowley's influence on culture and the occult. He also discusses his new book Young Aleister Crowley and the Magicians’ Revolt. I want to thank Lon for coming on the show. I'll put links to his work in the description below. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and share it with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe to Exploration Arcanum here on YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Thank you. Lon Milo DuQuette's links:https://www.lonmiloduquette.net/https://www.instagram.com/lon.duquette/https://lonmiloduquette.substack.com/Subscribe [https://www.lonmiloduquette.net/https://www.instagram.com/lon.duquette/https://lonmiloduquette.substack.com/Subscribe] to Exploration Arcanum on Substack: https://explorationarcanum.substack.com/Shop [https://explorationarcanum.substack.com/Shop] our guests and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum [https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum]

Episode 48: Scarlett Amaris on Witchcraft and Cosmic Horror

Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Scarlett Amaris, an occultist, author, music video director, and screenwriter of the 2019 film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's Color Out of Space. In this episode, we explore Scarlett's journey into the occult, why Lovecraft's work continues to resonate with horror fans, the mysterious nature of egregores and thoughtforms, and what it means to build a relationship with deities like Hecate. We also discuss the unique spiritual character of Los Angeles. I'll put links to all of Scarlett's work and social media in the description below. Thank you. Scarlett's links https://scarlettamaris.com/ [https://scarlettamaris.com/] https://www.instagram.com/scarlettamaris/ [https://www.instagram.com/scarlettamaris/] https://scarlettamaris.substack.com/ [https://scarlettamaris.substack.com/] Upcoming Events --- https://www.magical-retreats.com/thesovereigncrown [https://www.magical-retreats.com/thesovereigncrown] Support Exploration Arcanum by shopping our guests' books https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum [https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum]