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Music, Myth and MagickS3 E7 - Jason Mankey and High Priest: Raymond BucklandJason Mankey returns to discuss his latest book.2025-07-1945 minMusic, Myth and MagickS3 E6 - Anthony Rella, Therapy, and Slow MagicAnthony Rella is a practicing psychotherapist, a spiritual teacher, and an author. In his book, Slow Magic, he describes a type of magic that is focused on real transformation rather than instantaneous results. In this interview, we talk about those concepts and how it informs his therapy practice -- but also how his training in therapy has informed his magical practice. Grab Anthony's book for yourself: (affiliate link)Slow Magic - https://amzn.to/3HgdpSYFind Anthony online:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonyrellapllc/Website - https...2025-06-2552 minMusic, Myth and MagickS3 E5 - Byron Ballard, Community, and a Feral ChurchByron Ballard is a teacher, folklorist, and author of several books. She's well known for her work on Appalachian Folk Magick, and in this interview... we're going to talk about exactly that! Plus, we'll chat about some other fun topics as well, like her views on community, ideas for keeping our lives magickal, and her latest book, A Feral Church.Grab some of Byron's books:*A Feral Church: https://amzn.to/4jQpYTi*Roots, Branches, and Spirits: https://amzn.to/3YKvmiv*Small Magics: https://amzn.to/3YNFVBnFind Byron online:*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/H-Byron-Ballard-author-witch-about-town-100027452181385/*Instagram: https://www.instagram...2025-05-2353 minMusic, Myth and MagickS3 E4 - David Shi, Shamanism, and Spirit VoicesDavid Shi is a shaman and the author of Spirit Voices: The Mysteries and Magic of North Asian Shamanism. In this episode, he was kind enough to answer every question I could think of. Who is allowed to be a shaman? What kind of work do they do? What kinds of misconceptions frequently surround the practice? All this and more... plus, check out his awesome jaw harp skills at the end. Grab a copy of his book:Spirit Voices - https://amzn.to/3YYycjJFind David online:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidjshi311Don't forget to find me online...2025-05-141h 01Music, Myth and MagickS3 E3 - Josh Yates, Qabalah, and the Cosmic RepositoryJosh Yates is a teacher with a lecture series on topics like Qabalah and Tarot. He's also a Software Architect and has found a way to combine all of these spiritual passions into an app called The Cosmic Repository. In this interview, we talk about Qabalah, Tarot, channeling, his background, and more.Find Josh online:Website - http://joshyates.meFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicrepositoryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshyates1980Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/cosmicrepositoryTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joshyates1980The Cosmic Repository App - https://cosmicrepository.app/Don't forget to find me online...2025-05-0544 minMusic, Myth and MagickS3 E2 - Jamie Della, Healing, and MentorshipJamie Della is a healer, priestess, Xicana witch, and the author of nine books. In this episode, we talk about healing modalities, constellations, the role of mentorship in the craft, and more!Find Jamie online:Website - https://jamiedella.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiedellawritesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamiedellawritesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGeoFXrgStr3lQoOrA8powSubstack - https://jamiedella.substack.com/Grab some of her books:A Box of Magick - https://amzn.to/4chctsNThe Book of Spells - https://amzn.to/3Y9SpTFThe Wicca Cookbook - https://amzn.to/4cu41qsDon't forget...2025-04-0553 minMusic, Myth and MagickS3 E1 - Emily Guenther, Sekhmet, and The Broom ClosetRev. Emily Guenther is the High Priestess of the Fellowship of Avalon - ATC, as well as the co-owner The Broom Closet, a metaphysical store located in Memphis, TN. In this episode, we talk about Ancient Egypt, Sekhmet, mixing pantheons, tarot, her store, and more!Find Emily online:The Fellowship of Avalon - http://www.thefellowshipofavalon.com/Instagram - @emily_omma_guentherFacebook - bewitchedemmThe Broom Closet - https://www.thebroomclosetmemphis.com/Don't forget to find me online, too! Instagram - @aerikarkadian Facebook - @aerikarkadian Support me on Patreon: @aerikarkadianGrab your tickets and register for Summer Magick 2025!https://www.summermagickfest.org/Summ...2025-03-1653 minMusic, Myth and MagickS2 E10 - Ellen Evert Hopman, Celtic Druidry, and HerbalismEllen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist, the author of several books (including Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices), and Archdruid Emerita and founder of Tribe of the Oak. She’s been a druidic initiate since 1984. In this episode, we talk about her work, the ancient druids, modern druidry, herbs, and so much more. Find Ellen online:Website - https://elleneverthopman.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elleneverthopman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EllenEvertHopmanAuthorBlueSky - https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/elleneverthopman.bsky.socialGrab some of her books:Celtic Druidry - https://amzn.to/4iaL7qkA Druid's He...2025-02-281h 04Music, Myth and MagickS2 E9 - Dave Gaddy, Southern Witchcraft, and Animal LessonsDave Gaddy is a southern witch (or as he spells it, wytch) and the author of the book, The Simple Magick of Wild Things. In this interview, we discuss his background (including how he started his spiritual journey as a pastor), Appalachian Folk Magick, connecting with our ancestors, and learning lessons from animals. I also learned a bunch of new terms, like "haint," "holler," and "booger woods." Connect with Dave Gaddy online:Instragram - / weathered_wiseman_real Grab a copy of his book: (affiliate link)The Simple Magick of Wild Things - https://amzn.to/4apn6cgAnd you can find...2025-01-221h 00Music, Myth and MagickS2 E8 - Sara Mastros and Marco Felgueiras - Tarot and TranslationSara Mastros is an author and witch who has written several books and runs WitchLessons.com. Marco Felgueiras is a professional diviner and translator who speaks seven languages and reads tarot. In this interview, we talk about translating ancient languages, different styles of tarot reading, tarot decks, how to divine without pictures, Orphic Hymns, music, and more!Find Sara Mastros and Marco Felgueiras online:Sara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramastroswitchlessonsSara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.mastrosMarco Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/marcodascartas/?hl=en#Marco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564709707490Classes: https://WitchLessons.comGrab...2025-01-021h 19Music, Myth and MagickS2 E7 - Lon Milo DuQuette, Jesus, and Chicken QabalahLon Milo DuQuette is an internationally recognized author and teacher, often hailed as one of the most entertaining writers in the occult world. He's written such works as The Chicken Qabalah, The Magick of Aleister Crowley, and the recent release, An Accidental Christ. And to top it all off, he’s a musician too. In this episode, we talk a little about background, books, and writing process... and a lot about magick and music. Find Lon Milo DuQuette:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lon.duquetteYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFL09htK9JkE9m48LLI9wrwMore YouTube...2024-12-161h 19Music, Myth and MagickS2 E6 - Laura Perry, Ancient Minoans, and Ariadne's TribeLaura Perry is an author and artist who specializes in the Ancient Minoans. She founded Ariadne's Tribe, which is an inclusive Minoan spirituality tradition. In this interview, she teaches me all I ever wanted to learn about the this ancient civilization, including their history, deities, symbols, rites, and even some of their mysteries. YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber.https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadianFinding Laura Perry online:Minoan Tarot Official Website: https...2024-11-071h 06Music, Myth and MagickS2 E5 - Lord Alexian, Pagan Music, and DreamsAlexian is the High Priest of Twisted Oak Coven, a pagan recording artist, musician, teacher, and host of The Alexian Show. In this episode, we talk about his background, pagan music, the writing process, inspiration, how to remember your dreams, and much more!YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber.https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadianFinding Alexian:Website: https://www.alexianmusic.com/Join His Mailing List: https://www.alexianmusic.com/newsletter-signupYouTube...2024-10-021h 10Music, Myth and MagickS2 E4 - Opal Luna, Fiber Magick, and The GroveOpal Luna is the author of the book Fiber Magick and an officer of The Grove, a pagan congregation in South Florida. In this interview, we discuss her background and all things related to Fiber Magick, like crocheting, magickal tools, correspondences with yarn and fabric, poppets, and even making physical representations of the Platonic solids. And at the end, she SINGS!YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber.https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadianWant to find Opal Luna online?Website...2024-08-281h 01Music, Myth and MagickS2 E3 - Jack Chanek, Qabalah, and TarotJack Chanek is a high priest and the author of three books - Queen of All Witcheries, Qabalah for Wiccans, and Tarot for Real Life. In this interview, we talk about his background, Qabalah, Tarot, and much more -- including how he first got into reading Tarot thanks to a James Bond movie! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadianWant to find Jack Chanek online?Website - https://jackofwandstarot.wordpress.com/...2024-07-261h 02Music, Myth and MagickS2 E2 - Alexander Cabot, Sacred Regalia, and the Cabot TraditionAlexander Cabot is a Reverend High Priest for the Cabot Kent Hermetic Temple in Salem, MA and a High Priest for the NY Coven of witches. He's also the author of Touched by the Goddess, a forthcoming title, and has experience with several other spiritual traditions. In this interview, we talk about his upbringing, sacred regalia, the Cabot Tradition, and much more!YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber.Want to find Alexander Cabot online?Website - https://www.alexandercabot...2024-06-271h 16Music, Myth and MagickS2 E1 - Nathan Hall, Mushrooms, and AnimismNathan M. Hall is a witch, animist, initiate of the Anderson Feri Tradition, and member of the Temple of Witchcraft. He’s also the author of the book Path of the Moonlit Hedge. In this episode, Nathan discusses finding his path, making mushroom talismans, animism, his book, and more!YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadian/Want to find Nathan online?Substack - https://moonlithedge.substack.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/moonlithedgeInstagram - https://ww...2024-05-081h 07
The Mystery College PodcastAerik Arkadian: on Fluid condensers and Music Magick!Aerik Arkadian: on Fluid condensers and Music Magick!https://aerikarkadian.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtuUCb_NE_xBdboH0SMQ1Ahttps://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadian/2024-04-2439 minMusic, Myth and MagickS1 E9 - Christopher Penczak, Personal Pantheons, and Temple BuildingChristopher Penczak is a witch, a High Priest, one of the co-founders of the Temple of Witchcraft, and the author of more than 20 books. In this episode, we chat about things like personal pantheons, how sound and geometry relate to the structure of a temple, and more! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber.https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadianWant to find Christopher Penczak online?https://www.christopherpenczak.comWant to check out some of his books?The Mighty Dead - https...2024-04-051h 00Music, Myth and MagickS1 E8 - Deborah Lipp, Polarity, and AlchemyDeborah Lipp discusses polarity, alchemy, Qabalah, and "Bending the Binary." Deb is a witch and the author of several books. She’s been a High Priestess since the 1980s and has been teaching Wicca and the Occult for more than 30 years.YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadianYou can find Deb online...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027924356320Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deblippauthorTwitter (X):https://twitter.com/DebLippAuthorWebsite:https://www.deborahlipp.com/He...2024-02-231h 05Music, Myth and MagickS1 E7 - Thorn Mooney, Social Media in the Craft, and RunesThorn Mooney discusses social media in the craft, runes, how to deal with not feeling magickal, and more. Thorn is the High Priestess of Foxfire coven as well as the author of "The Witch's Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Level" and "Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide." She has master's degrees in both religious studies and English literature, plus a new book on the way.YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscriber. / aerikarkadian You can find Thorn online...Facebook: / thorn.mooney ...2024-02-061h 01Music, Myth and MagickS1 E6 - Aerik Arkadian, Questions and AnswersIn this episode, I answer questions submitted by viewers. We're going to cover topics like basic tips, some of the mysteries, gender roles, and LOTS MORE... including a lot of my personal opinions and interpretations.I sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to submit a question -- it was such a wide range of subjects, I had a lot of fun answering and making this video.Here are links to some of the resources and books I mentioned in my answers: (heads up, some of these are affiliate links)My Website: https://aerikarkadian.com/Madragora Magika: https://www...2024-01-0355 minMusic, Myth and MagickS1 E5 - Coby Michael, Baneful Herbs, and the Poison PathCoby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal, discusses baneful herbs, flying ointment, recovery, plant spirits, and more. Coby has a degree in religious studies, is a practitioner of the Poison Path of occult herbalism, and also runs The Poisoner's Apothecary shop. Don't forget to find me online, too!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadianWant exclusive, early access to these interviews? No problem. We can do that. Check out my Patreon page for more info:https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadian2023-12-011h 03Music, Myth and MagickS1 E4 - Oracle Hekataios, The Dead, and Gender Identity in the CraftOracle Hekataios discusses his background, working with the dead, gender identity in the craft, and more! Oracle is a priest of the goddess Hekate, craft elder, and an author. He's been initiated and trained in many traditions, including Alexandrian, Gardnerian, New York Wicca, and the Minoan Brotherhood, and he has used much of that knowledge in founding his own group, the Strix tradition.Here is a link to his book:Strix Craft - https://amzn.to/3PWBhM9 (affiliate link)You can find Oracle on social media or locally at the Sea Witch of Cocoa Village in Cocoa, FL.https...2023-10-171h 00Music, Myth and MagickS1 E3 - Jason Mankey, Greek Gods, and Rock and RollJason Mankey discusses horned gods, Greek mythology, rock and roll, and more. Jason is a Gardnerian High Priest, a witch, and an author. He's also a frequent lecturer at Pagan festivals.Don't forget to find me online, too!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadianWant exclusive, early access to these interviews? No problem. We can do that. Check out my Patreon page for more info:https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadianJoin my mailing list to stay up to date:...2023-09-1855 minMusic, Myth and MagickS1 E2 - Christiana Gaudet, Tarot Magick, & StaarConChristiana Gaudet discusses Tarot Magick, StaarCon, and her musical origin story.She's a certified Tarot Grandmaster, a tarot reader, teacher, and superfan of the Grateful Dead! She was named Best Tarot Reader in 2021 and 2022 by The World Divination Association and Best Divination Teacher in 2022. Don't forget to find me online, too!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadianWant exclusive, early access to these interviews? No problem. We can do that. Check out my Patreon page for more info:https...2023-08-2850 minMusic, Myth and MagickS1 E1 - Ivo Dominguez, Jr. & The Witch's Sun Sign SeriesIvo Dominguez Jr. discusses finding his path, his new book series, and how he uses sound in ritual."The Witch's Sun Sign" series has separate books for each zodiac sign and they are all filled with astrological info, correspondences, spells, rituals, and even practical advice.Don't forget to find me online, too!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadianWant exclusive, early access to these interviews? No problem. We can do that. Check out my Patreon page for more info:ht...2023-08-2841 min