On A New Computer

I'm on a new computer as I mention in the episode.  So, some website updates may be slow.  The new episode however is currently available for download. Enjoy!

Happy Samhain! Happy Beltane!

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The Kybalion The Definitive Edition

Episode #023 - The Kybalion with Philip Deslippe

In this episode we look into the history of The Kybalion with author Philip Deslippe, who wrote the extensive introduction for the newly released book The Kybalion, The Definitive Edition. Seemingly shrouded in mystery, The Kybalion has been a popular text for the last one hundred years and has been a big influence in many people’s lives. In the early episodes of this podcast we went through The Kybalion and the seven hermetic laws that it discusses. In our conversation with Philip Deslippe we learn about some of his recent findings in regards to the text and its author William Walker Atkinson and we wrap up our discussion with Atkinson’s lost book The Seven Cosmic Laws just now appearing in print. In A Corner in the Occult we look into famous American occultist, Tarot expert, and author Paul Foster Case. Not only was Case an initiate of the famous Alpha et Omega and even a Freemason, but he was also the founder of the Builders of the Adytum an Order following in the Western Esoteric Tradition which still exists to this day. Later in the show we discuss the magickal altar in The Essence of Magick, read some listener email and embrace some wonderful music by featured artist Jasmine Commerce. All this and more in this great enlightening episode! Backround Music - George Wood, Fakesensations, Linda Holzer, Alexandre Falcao, Persian Paladin,  Feature Musical Artist - Jasmine Commerce,  Links - Philip Deslippe, The Kybalion The Definitive Edition, South Jersey Pagan Pride, The Witches' Ball, Haunted Halloween Weekend with Al Rauber, Builders of the Adytum, Proud Pagan Podcasters, Promos - Lamyka's WIccan Podcast, Pennies in the Well, Media Astra Ac Terra, Credits - Podsafe Audio, Music Alley, Show Script Direct Download

The book that caught Scott's eye!

 

This is the book that allegedly started Scott Cunningham's interest in witchcraft.

TEoMS: The Four Elements

Here are some images that further exemplify the some of the points made in The Essence of Magick Series segment on the Four Elements.

The four lower points of the pentagram in relation the fixed signs of the zodiac which also emphasizes the elemental associations with the point of the pentagram.  This was discussed by Donald Tyson in his book Enochian Magic for Beginners.

Episode #022 - Life and Living

In this episode we talk about late Llewellyn author Scott Cunningham in A Corner in the Occult. Many Pagans and or Wiccans often find Scott’s books on their journey as Pagans. Many find his books on magick and religion uplifting and at times pertinent to their growing views on life and existence.

We also look into the idea of human flourishing and happiness and how to create it in one’s life. Are you happy? Are you flourishing? How would you define and list your values and virtues? Would you say that they are serving you and your life beneficially? Learn about virtue and Eudaimonia and how your life lives up to the teachings of Aristotle and other philosophers. See how some of the new virtue systems found in modern Paganism stand in comparison to a tried and true system which comes from Plato as we find an elementary way to update it for modern use.

Later in the show, I read listener email and we look at the history of the five elements in The Essence of Magick. Find out where the five elements of western occultism come from and how they came to be used in ritual magick. And to close we discuss suicide, assisted suicide and how they exist in relation to Paganism. Have you ever had someone in your life kill themselves? Have you ever known someone who died of a terminal, debilitating, and/or painful illness? How do the issues associated with suicide and assisted suicide relate to Paganism?

Links: Pagan Values Blogging Month, South Jersey Pagan Pride Day, Atlantic University, AU Parapsychology & Consciousness Conference Brochure, Akasha Temple Live, Haunted Halloween Weekend with Al Rauber, Hotel Macomber, Divine Community, Your Life Your Voice Hotline, American Association of Suicidology, American Federation for Suicide Prevention, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, World Health Organization, ,Title Goes Here:, Misanthrope Press, Proud Pagan Podcasters,

 
Music: George Wood, Working Girls, Alexandre Falcao, Linda Holzer, The Joy of Living, Persian Paladin,

Promos: Druidcast,

Credits: PodsafeAudio, Podsafe Music Network,

Show Script (pdf)

Halloween Weekends at the Macomber

With Al Rauber from Haunted New Jersey

October 28 & 29 and November 4 & 5, 2011

$310 Package Includes:

2 night stay for 2 guests in a Jacobsen Room

Dinner certificate for Union Park Restaurant ( $70 value)

The Original Haunted Cape May Tour: Walk the darkened streets of Cape May on the original and only authentic ghost tour in town.  Named “The Best Tour in Cape May” 3 years in a row.

Lecture Program: “The Lizzie Tapes-A Paranormal Case Study”.  A power-point presentation developed from 2 different investigations into the very haunted Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA each of which were filmed for 2 different TV shows.  Hear numerous EVP voices captured during the investigations.  Some that may shed new light into the still unsolved gruesome case of double homicide.

Official Hotel Macomber Event Listing

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**I took advantage of a similar package several years ago. The Hotel Macomber is a cozy place to stay.  It's directly across the street from the ocean and the Union Park Restaurant is wonderful! The Haunted Cape May Tour is great and the town is a beautiful. An all together great deal!

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