The Alchemi-Culture Podcast

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Freemason Ike Baker in a lively discussion of topics including: -Main pursuits and intentions of Freemasonry, a beautiful system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols -Freemasons' duty as a modern ark of transmission, brotherhood, and being custodians of the western symbol system and mythic narrative -The 3 degrees of Freemasonry, and the differences between the 33rd Degree of Scottish Rite and the Blue Lodge  -The Hiramic Legend as a supreme spiritual allegory and summary of the spiritual initiatic traditions of the west -Origins, benefits and drawbacks of the 'secrets' that were passed down to the Masons -Why The Bible, Koran, Sumarian legends, and many other traditions are all astrotheological in basis -How the structures we build embody the entire mythos, and encryption within them, opening us up to our grander cosmological selves -Exoteric vs esoteric knowledge, and the true beauty of any of the esoteric orders -Freemasonry's roots and evolution through the centuries, and key players in that evolution -A deep dive into symbolism and possible links between Freemasons and the Knights Templar -Why it's important to not always share your observations in your own Alchemical work  -Pros and cons of Theosophy and the 19th Century Occult Revival -And much more! Ike Baker is an author, podcaster, content creator, herbalist, and senior initiate of several lineages within the Western Esoteric Traditions with two decades of study, training, and practice in western ceremonial magic, and eastern esoteric systems of energy-work. Ike is also the host of the ARCANVM YouTube channel and podcast, where he creates documentary-style presentations and speaks with some of the foremost practitioners, scholars, and authors in the fields of ceremonial magic and western esotericism. His forthcoming work on the history, theory, and practice of the western esoteric traditions entitled, A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West is slated for publication this year (2024) by Tria Prima Press.  Links and books mentioned in this episode: Ike's website: ikebaker.com [http://ikebaker.com/] Ike's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@arcanvm [http://youtube.com/@arcanvm] Ike's Aetherica Podcast with Sky Mathis: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/aetherica-sky-mathis-ike-baker-CqlvVyHeo_P/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/aetherica-sky-mathis-ike-baker-CqlvVyHeo_P/] Lomas and Knight's books: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/knight-lomas/ [https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/knight-lomas/] Albert Pike: https://scottishrite.org/blog/about/media-publications/journal/article/albert-pike-on-freemasonry-force/ [https://scottishrite.org/blog/about/media-publications/journal/article/albert-pike-on-freemasonry-force/] Hiramic Legend: https://wimasons.org/2023/08/masonic-education-the-hiramic-legend/ [https://wimasons.org/2023/08/masonic-education-the-hiramic-legend/] The Grand Communication by Nathan Schick: https://amzn.to/49mnB4R [https://amzn.to/49mnB4R] Ars Quatuor Coronati: https://www.quatuorcoronati.com/aqc/what-is-aqc/ [https://www.quatuorcoronati.com/aqc/what-is-aqc/] Fulcanelli: Master Alchemist: Le Mystere des Cathedrales, Esoteric Interpretation of the Hermetic Symbols of The Great Work by Fulcanelli: https://amzn.to/3PuMyUg [https://amzn.to/3PuMyUg] John Byrom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byrom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byrom] Anderson's Charges: http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=02&new_day=29&new_year=2020 [http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=02&new_day=29&new_year=2020] Illustrations of Masonry by William Preston: https://amzn.to/3TJw1hQ [https://amzn.to/3TJw1hQ] Thomas Webb: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Smith_Webb [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Smith_Webb] The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients by Crichton Miller: https://amzn.to/49C8PHA [https://amzn.to/49C8PHA] The Tower of Alchemy: An Advanced Guide to the Great Work by David Goddard: https://amzn.to/3VvQw2X [https://amzn.to/3VvQw2X] Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn] To learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ [http://phoenixaurelius.org/] and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order. Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Warren Kistenbroker on an in-depth scientific discussion of the connections between Alchemy, Biochemistry and Electricity. They delve into topics such as: -Phytochemical constituents in Alchemy, and the iatrochemical reactions -Through Alchemy and Chemistry we can better understand Spagyric tinctures, and how Chemistry actually arose out of Alchemy -How Alchemy itself is undergoing the alchemical process, and why now is the best time in history to be an Alchemist -What happens when we combine Chemistry, focused on the 'body', with the spiritual focus of Alchemy -"The Fiery Spirit of Basil Valentine", and who we think Basil Valentine *really* was -Why plant compounds provide the ideal foundation for supporting well-being -The vital philosophical components of the traditions of Spagyria -The very significant process of Esterification in Spagyria -How Alchemy allows you, like the Shaman, to contain the medicine of the material that you're working with within you -Warren's unprecedented work of looking at Electricity from an Alchemical lens -Connections between Alchemy of Electricity, Tesla, and AC current -Philosophical Alchemical musings -& More With a background in Organic Chemistry and Electrical Engineering, Warren Kistenbroker has weaved science and spirit through merging his formal education with the studies and practice of laboratory alchemy and the electrical works of Nikola Tesla. When he is not making herbal extracts, DJing events or fixing things - he is building Tesla coils and finding new ways to understand the alchemical aether. Much of Warren's drive is inspired by the beauty of nature and all the wonders of existence. By staying grounded, curious and experimental; Warren is deeply philosophical and thrives in the face of intellectual challenge. Links and books mentioned in this episode: Warren's website: https://evolvedalchemy.com/ [ https://evolvedalchemy.com/] Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/evolved_alchemy/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/evolved_alchemy/?hl=en] The Evolution of Matter by Gustave Le Bon: https://amzn.to/4c9mvfc [https://amzn.to/4c9mvfc] The Alchemy Collection: The Works of Basil Valentine: https://amzn.to/3v6W5dh [https://amzn.to/3v6W5dh] The Sceptical Chymist by Robet Boyle: https://amzn.to/3VfdCuK [https://soilsoulandspirit.com/alchemical-revival/] Exploring the Spectrum by Phil Callahan: https://amzn.to/3Tzaf0o [https://soilsoulandspirit.com/alchemical-revival/] Alchemical Revival Symposium: https://soilsoulandspirit.com/alchemical-revival/ [https://soilsoulandspirit.com/alchemical-revival/] To learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org [https://www.phoenixaurelius.org]/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order. Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, Phoenix interviews historian, inventor, and researcher Crichton Miller where they discuss fascinating, little known, aspects of the Celtic Cross and other topics including: -Crichton's hypothesis that the Celtic Cross was used in ancient times for advanced maritime navigation, astronomical observation, and full spherical geometry -The Celtic Cross might not have been an actual Christian Cross like has been supposed -The deep linguistic roots and cosmological roots hidden in plain sight in ancient architecture -Ancient navigation, including lunar distancing, the importance of midnight on the winter solstice and using the constellations -Why ancient Egypt might have been the central timekeeping area of the entire world at that time -The secret symbols embedded in the Knights Templar seal -The main difference between Sidereal Astrology and other forms of astrology -Interesting links between the alphabet and the zodiac -Why The Great Pyramid was the first and last proper pure temple ever built -The importance of archeological testaments to humanity -Surprising reasons why the inch, foot, mile and ancient 'cubit' are hugely significant units of measurement -How you can build your own Celtic Cross tool -And much more! Crichton Miller is a successful entrepreneur, author, inventor, and an unbiased historical researcher. Crichton is responsible for patenting the wheel cross design, commonly recognized as one of the religious symbols of Christianity and also known in Scotland as the Holy Rood, after which the Scottish Parliament is named. Following established scientific principles, he subjected his findings for investigation by the GB Patent Office and was successfully granted two patents in 2001 and 2002 for the cross shaped instrument as a surveying, astronomical and navigation instrument as the forerunner to the theodolite and sextant. The patents' instructions and drawings are printed in his book, The Golden Thread of Time. Crichton's groundbreaking book removes the historical protectionism of Guilds and Orders revealing some of the lost or forgotten secrets of the ancients to the world for the first time. Links and books mentioned in this episode -Crichton on academia.edu- https://cilt.academia.edu/CrichtonMillerKLFCILT [https://cilt.academia.edu/CrichtonMillerKLFCILT] -Crichton's article 'Archeoastronomy and the Solar Cross The Missing Link?'- https://www.academia.edu/44091719/Archeoastronomy_and_the_Solar_Cross_The_Missing_Link_By_Crichton_E_M_Miller [https://www.academia.edu/44091719/Archeoastronomy_and_the_Solar_Cross_The_Missing_Link_By_Crichton_E_M_Miller] -Crichton's book The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients - https://amzn.to/49C8PHA [https://amzn.to/49C8PHA] -Brian Pellar and his writings on the alphabet- https://brianpellar.com/origins-of-alphabet [https://brianpellar.com/origins-of-alphabet] -The Celestial Code of Scripture: The Astral Cipher Underlying the Miracle Stories of the Bible and Qur'an by John McHugh- https://amzn.to/49Zvvl5 [https://amzn.to/49Zvvl5] -The Undying Stars: The Truth That Unites the World's Ancient Wisdom and the Conspiracy to Keep It from You by David Warner Mathisen- https://amzn.to/438u9CC [https://amzn.to/438u9CC] -To learn more about our work visit: ⁠phoenixaurelius.org [https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/] and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order. Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

Join us In this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast where Ethnobotanist Ash Ritter and Phoenix discuss topics such as: -The fascinating world of the Amanita muscaria mushroom, its uses, properties, and folklore -Ash's 'Forbidden Fruits' class that delves into symbolic iconic fruits that have been labeled "poisonous" over the centuries -A look at herbalism through the lens of folklore, signs, symbols and mythology -How herbs can connect us to our ancestors -Eating herbs connects us beautifully to the intelligence of the entire ecosystem in which they lived -Phoenix's "Personal Medicine Cabinet" in Taylor Canyon, Utah -Responsible ways we can interact with our environment and engage in wildharvesting -How recognizing the harmoniousness within us can help us see the same within nature -Our bodies are the best scientists  -When mold is a GOOD thing, acting as nature's balancers -Connections between Flying Ointments, Women's Wisdom and Witches -Unique attributes of Mugwort and Thujone -The art of "Kitchen Witchery" -And much more! Ash Ritter is a west coast born, desert-dwelling ethnobotanist, educator, writer, multi-disciplinary animist, and poet in disguise as herbalist. For twenty years and counting, Ash continues to reverently devote her life to fungal and botanical studies, encompassing traditional, academic, clinical, and directly relational terrains. Ash's approach places emphasis on plants, fungi, and planet as relations, and is manifested through her practice as fostering engagement with and as the living world, rather than "using" plants as commodities. She counsels and creates in her private practice, Black Sage Botanicals. One-on-one long term apprenticeships are the cornerstone of her training, with a focus in Druid herbalism, clinical botanical medicine, Cali-Mexican curanderismo and MacGuyver-style urban and wilderness first aid. Ash also attended acupressure school, permaculture certification training, and studied journey work with Michael Harner, just to name a few of the adjunct teachings that inform her practice. Her bachelors degree thesis focused on botanical and fungal agents for initiation, and altered states as evolutionary technology. Over the years, Ash’s research has honed in on entheogenic traditions of her ancestry, mainly the folklore, physical, and energetic medicines of Amanita muscaria, and the Solanaceae-laden Flying Ointments of Europe. Ash feels blessed beyond measure to have shadowed naturopathic Dr. Kenneth Proefrock in his office for 2 years upon her relocation to the Sonoran Desert, and almost went to medical school, until coming to recognize the potency of keeping her practice out of bureaucratic matrices. Previously, she apprenticed with history buff and lineage keeper Charles "Doc" Garcia, and worked for several years as a plant-based personal chef, and apothecarist in a bustling California Bay Area clinical herbal practice. Ash currently lives in a century-old gnome house on an old ranch in southern Arizona, and enjoys tracking deer through the spiny brush, sitting with 200-year-old cacti, and waiting for monsoon season thunderstorms as she writes her first book.  Ash is available for: Herbal Consultations, Public + Private Classes, One-on-One Herbal Mentorship Programs, Custom Formulated Apothecary Goods, Herbal Candy of the Month Club, and other unique edible creations. Ash's website- https://blacksagebotanicals.bigcartel.com/products [https://blacksagebotanicals.bigcartel.com/products] Ash on IG- https://www.instagram.com/black.sage.botanicals/ [https://www.instagram.com/black.sage.botanicals/] Patreon link where Ash does livestream Q&As- https://www.patreon.com/blacksagebotanicals [https://www.patreon.com/blacksagebotanicals]  Book mentioned: A Garden of Pomegranates: Skrying on the Tree of Life by Israel Regardie- https://amzn.to/42PS0qj [https://amzn.to/42PS0qj] To learn more about our work visit: ⁠phoenixaurelius.org⁠ [http://phoenixaurelius.org/], and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, Phoenix is joined by Tanjariita Anttila. They discuss many wonderful aspects of Traditional Finnish Medicine including: -Finnish wet saunas & most efficient way to reap the benefits of a sauna session -Liquid Peat, and how to use it medicinally -The fascinating world of using leeches medicinally, or hirudotherapy -Wet cupping and the difference between that and dry cupping -Interesting aspects of Finnish herbalism -The wonderful therapeutic offerings of Tanjariita's gorgeous Blue Star Resort in Montana -The best hot springs to experience in Montana (and Utah!) -And more! Tanjariitta was born and raised in Finland, in a rural farm setting. Her deep connection and appreciation for nature and the healing it offers was born of the forests around her childhood home - the same forests that she still holds dear and stewards to this day. Her love of the natural world only grew stronger as she ventured out into the world. She moved abroad straight after high school to pursue her education, first to Sweden and eventually to the United States. It is there that she acquired initially her undergraduate degree in fine arts and eventually her master's degree in clinical therapy. Tanjariitta has been a Licensed Psychotherapist for over 20 years, with her primary therapy approach having been somatic in nature early on in her career. She is certified in Heart-Centered hypnotherapy, yoga, yoga therapy and medicinal essential oils. Most recently she completed her year and a half long certification in Finland as a Finnish sauna therapist just this past spring. Though sauna is in her blood from birth, Tanjariitta felt it was important to formally join the ranks of those upholding the old Finnish healing traditions so as to help in preserving this knowledge. Today, she combines her vast backgrounds by offering one on one treatments and sessions, group events, therapeutic intensives and retreats for people from all over the world at the BlueStar Resort and Retreat Center in Columbia Falls, Montana. Tanjariita's Blue Star Resort in Montana: bluestarresortmt.com [https://www.bluestarresortmt.com/] Her sauna packages and offerings: sauna60.com [https://www.sauna60.com/] Book mentioned in this episode: Saunan Salaisuus by Merja Pihlajamäki and Mervi Hongisto: saunaterapia.com/wp/?page_id=43 [http://www.saunaterapia.com/wp/?page_id=43] To learn more about our work visit: ⁠phoenixaurelius.org [https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/] and and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.