Occult of Personality

Podcast 45 - The Hermetic Work of Paul Tisdell

nobody@vox.com(Occult of Personality) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:14:28 +0200

Paul Tisdell is a surfer, initiate, scribe, and teacher. He joins us to discuss his awakening process and spiritual journey, the compilation of Wisdom, and his work in the field of Hermes.

Mysteries of Yesod 1 by Paul Tisdell

Our conversation begins with Paul describing how he was made aware of his purpose and the amazing experiences that this journey entailed. He talks about his initiation, trials, and the concept that rose above all others - Love.

Mysteries of Yesod 2 by Paul Tisdell

Our conversation also covers the Royal Art of Alchemy, the sacred flame, Tarot, Qabalah, the importance of timing, and his impressions of teaching the Wisdom.

Key 20 - Judgement

I AM the circle of eternal flame,
Self-fed.

From this Fire all things proceed,
In it all things have their being,
And to it all return.

To the unenlightened
It is a devouring flame,
And therefore is it the fang of death;
For by my transforming power
Do I cause the cessation of mine expression
In created forms,
And the unwise see not that cessation in one form
Is but the transition to another.

SHIN, the TOOTH or fang,
Is the perfect circle also,
Without beginning,
Without end.
This the wise perceive,
And know that for no creature
Can there be death.

Triple is my flame in manifestation,
And one in essence.
Three tongues of Fire,
Three manifesting Words,
And One Being whence all come forth.
One Archetypal world,
One creative letter.
And three worlds derived therefrom.
Such is the manifestation of the sacred Fire.

- Paul Foster Case, excerpt from “The Meditation On Shin,” from “The Book of Tokens”

relevant links:

Spiritual Life - The Hermetic Work of Paul Tisdell

“Works of Paul Tisdell”

“Holy Flame”

“The Christos Meditation Practice”

“The Mysteries of Yesod”

Emerald Tablet Yahoo! group

intro music by HipGnosis

outro music excerpt of “Dark Star -> Beautiful Jam” by Grateful Dead

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Podcast 45 - The Hermetic Work of Paul Tisdell

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Podcast 38 - A Conversation on Ancient Egypt

nobody@vox.com(Occult of Personality) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:40:47 +0100

Podcast 38 - A Conversation on Ancient Egypt

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In this episode, Kentroversy returns to discuss ancient Egypt. Our conversation covers many different topics, including past lives, alternative history, religion, Hermetics, Alchemy, Tarot, and Magick. Although neither of us are “experts” in an academic sense with regard to egyptology, we have both spent years investigating the research available on the mysteries of the ancient world. Kent also shares his personal esoteric connection.

Of course, the architecture and craftsmanship has to be addressed, mainly the pyramids and temples. The appearance of high civilization followed by a descent in technology, architecture, art, etc. cannot be avoided. We also talk about The Emerald Tablet, the concept of Hermes Trismegistus, and much, much more.

As always, Kent brings interesting and original ideas to the table for this latest installment of our ongoing dialogue. Hopefully you enjoy our conversations as much as we do.

The Kentroversy Papers & The Kentroversy Tapes

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Podcast 37 - Jason Augustus Newcomb

nobody@vox.com(Occult of Personality) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:54:31 +0100

Podcast 37 - Jason Augustus Newcomb

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In this episode, we’re joined by student, teacher, and author Jason Augustus Newcomb. Our wide-ranging conversation covers many areas including Jason’s path, his work with “The New Hermetics,” magickal practice, consciousness, and his writings.

Among his newer books that we discuss are “The Book of Magick Power,” a comprehensive and practical guide to the study and practice of the Art, and “The Brotherhood of Light and Darkness,” an occult novel set in modern times.

“I’d like to see people who are magickal attempting to get along better with one another. Not necessarily working together in circles, but working together in harmony to create a Divine world here on this plane. And I’d like to see people being good to each other. The injustices of the world are all within each of us …”

- Jason Augustus Newcomb

The New Hermetics - Jason’s web site

Jason’s books and CD’s

Jason’s articles (scroll to the bottom of the page for Inspired Writings section)

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Podcast 33 - Magickal Experimentation with Taylor Ellwood

nobody@vox.com(Occult of Personality) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:42:05 +0100

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In this episode, Taylor Ellwood, magician and writer, joins us to talk about his innovative and experimental magickal practices. As part of our conversation, we discuss his alchemical workings, a process that involves the inner laboratory and its transmutation in his book, “Inner Alchemy: Energy Work and the Magic of the Body.”

Taylor also discusses his experimental attitude towards magick, especially with regard to evocations and space / time divination. He describes several techniques that he employs, including his ideas about newer versus older archetypes, a concept that he more fully explores in his book, “Pop Culture Magick.”

Experimentation and innovation are important to the evolution magickal practice, as Taylor notes. Keep an eye open as he continues to explore uncharted territory.

The Green Wolf - Taylor’s web site

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