Podcast 54 - David Goddard
Teacher, spiritual guide, theurgist, alchemist, mage, and author David Goddard joins us in this episode to discuss some of his Work. David is one of the founders of Rising Phoenix Foundation, a school dedicated to “transmitting western esoteric wisdom.” He has also written several excellent texts, including, “The Sacred Magic of the Angels.”
Our conversation begins as David describes the reason why these
teachings, only taught to high initiates in the past, are now available
openly due to the perilous times in which we live. He reviews the
origins of Angelic magic in ancient Egypt and Babylon. Part of the same
tradition as the Book of Enoch, this system has been passed down from
antiquity. We then discuss the Great Work of Alchemy rather
extensively, a subject brilliantly exposed in theory and practice in
David’s book, “The Tower of Alchemy: An Advanced Guide to the Great Work.”
David reviews the true meaning of the Royal Art of Alchemy, the
relationship of Alchemy and Qabalah, and the meaning of the Emerald
Tablet. Then we discuss the relationship between eastern and western
religion and esoterica and the concept of a world spiritual tradition.
Finally, we talk about the Work of Rising Phoenix Foundation. Be sure to check out the many teachings, classes, and workshops available for students.
“I sustain creation
In the midst of a perpetual ebb and flow.
Therefore do I assume the appearance of a refiner’s fire,
Forever purging out the dross of forms outworn.
This is mine aspect of Severity,
And of this it is written,
“Tetragrammaton Elohim is a devouring fire.”Thus am I as one who testeth gold in a furnace,
And this aspect of my being
Presenteth to the unrighteous
A face of wrath.Yet by the purgation of fire
Do I uphold and sustain thee
In every moment of thy life.For when thou hast been tried as by fire,
The gold of thy Beauty shall be purged of all dross
… and … shalt thou behold
The Shining One
Who is thine own true Self.”- excerpted from “The Meditation on Samekh” in “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
free audio and text files available as a thank you from David to listeners
Rising Phoenix Foundation podcast
“The Sacred Magic of the Angels” by David Goddard
“The Tower of Alchemy: An Advanced Guide to the Great Work” by David Goddard
“The Dragon-Treasure of Hermes” by David Goddard
“Tree of Sapphires: Enlightened Qabalah” by David Goddard
“Celestial Magic” by David Goddard
“The Book of Enoch” tr. by R.H. Charles
“Metatron: Angel Prince, Enoch Transformed” and “Metatron: Anomalous Angel of the Countenance” by Geoffrey Dennis
“Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite” Wikipedia entry
“Saint Denis” Wikipedia entry
“Qabalah” by David Goddard
“Alchemy” by David Goddard
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music by Dead Can Dance, excerpt of “The Host of Seraphim”
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/11/26/podcast-54-david-goddard/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/119/0/OoP_Podcast54_DavidGoddard_it.mp3
