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ArnemancyThe Arbatel: Live for the Muses In this second episode of the nine-part Arbatel Project series, Erik and Evan explore the First Septenary of this 16th century Swiss grimoire. The episode delves into the Arbatel's emphasis on secrecy in magical practice, summarized by the opening aphorism: "Whoever wants to know secrets, needs to know how to keep secrets."The First Septenary establishes the foundation for the grimoire's approach to magic, encouraging practitioners to "live for the Muses" by embracing creativity and artistic pursuits. We discuss the importance of memory in magical practice, with the Arbatel instructing practitioners to thoroughly memorize essential knowledge. While...2025-07-1142 min
ArnemancyOccult Philosophy Live with Eric PurdueFor the podcast's fifth anniversary, Eric Purdue joined me at Dark Star Magick in Portland, Oregon, for a live podcast recording. We had a live audience, livestreamed the conversation to YouTube, and overall had a really excellent time. Our conversation focused on his translation of Henry Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy, which was released in 2022. I wanted to find out more about the ongoing influence of his translation, and how it is reshaping the modern occult community.Eric Purdue is a practitioner of medieval astrology, and a santero (olorisha) in Lucumí/Santeria. He has studied m...2025-01-151h 04
Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSentient ice-cream sandwiches, rootbeer guy, and grass swordsErik and Alexx delve further into season 5 as Alexx switches meds and doesn't have the energy to write a proper episode description. Season 5, episodes:E42 - JamesE45 - Grass Sword2024-12-2250 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikHalloween special!Alexx and Erik went live on Twitch and Youtube for a special Halloween edition of the show. This is the audio portion. Season 5, episodes:E34 - The VaultE38 - Red Starved2024-11-201h 35Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSadistic German bubble gum and a delicious sandwichTonight on Wiz Biz, Alexx yaps about ketamine, Erik explores his mountaineering past, and I think they cover Adventure Time at some point. Season 5, episodes:E31 - Too OldE32 - Earth and WaterE33 - Time Sandwich2024-11-0552 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikA frank discussion of cartoon relationshipsMany relationships are burnt and rekindled in these episodes. Is it Flame Princess and Finn? Alexx and Erik? PB and Marcy? BMO and the duck? Listen to find out!Season 5, episodes:E29 - Sky WitchE30 - Frost and Fire2024-10-2555 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSentient hats, Doctor Who, and dungeon-based relaxationCan Alexx stop hating Fionna and Cake? Can Erik talk Alexx into joining discord? Can Flame Princess and Finn work things out? Does Erik really like Doctor Who? Find out on today's Wiz Biz! Season 5, episodes:E10 - Little DudeE11 - Bad Little Boy (Mostly skipped)E12 - Vault of BonesAlexx's Twitch: twitch.tv/verbalexxErik's Discord: arnemancy.com/discord2024-09-1050 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikAnd Behind Door Number Three, Puppies!Can Alexx and Erik explain the Monty Haul problem? Are Alexx's rocks shiny enough? Will our brave hosts finally understand the meaning of parenthood while discussing magic puppies? Learn the answers to all these questions and more, as Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 5, episodes:5 - All the Little People6 - Jake the DadAnd make sure you follow Alexx on Twitch!2024-08-171h 08Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFarmworld and the Baxter BuildingAfter many months asleep in the woods, Wiz Biz with Alexx and Erik has emerged, like some terrifying gestalt of Rip Van Winkle and a swarm of cicadas! We are here to discuss Adventure Time, and now it's time to get into season 5!!In this episode, we discuss these episodes:S05E01: Finn the HumanS05E02: Jake the DogGrab your friends and join us for some adventure!Check out these links!Check out these links!Sporcle - 'A' Vocabulary (Hard) QuizBaxter BuildingAir Bud (the movie...2024-07-3058 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikMarzipan and the Death of HeroesSeason 4 comes to a close with a big bunch of heavy junk. Marceline and the Ice King play the Omnichord. Erik cries. Alexx doesn't cry because apparently he's got no heart. The Lich returns and a beloved hero's death is revealed. Erik and Alexx eat chocolate and marzipan. S4E25 - I Remember You S4E26 - The Lich This episode wraps up our own season four, so we will see you after a short break for Wiz Biz season five! Thank you so much for listening!!2024-05-011h 00Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikExtra Soap Radio: It's alive!!!There's already a podcast called "No Soap Radio," so we had to pick a different title for this marvelous episode, wherein Alexx and Erik cover two season four episodes of Adventure Time:Episode 19: "Lady & Peebles"Episode 20: "You Made Me"In this episode, Erik predicts the next president using Tarot cards, we talk about Frankenstein a lot, and dive into some odd occult connections in surprising ways! And make sure you check out Alexx on Twitch, where he is playing lots of fun games.Tune in! There is a slight chance that we don't say...2024-03-2857 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikNonplussed by the PrepuceWe couldn't decide whether to call this episode "Nonplussed by the Prepuce" or "The Humbug in Alexx's Navel," so make sure you find us on Bluesky and tell us we picked wrong. Cutting through enormous piles of bullshit, Alexx and Erik cover two excellent Adventure Time season four episodes in this podcast episode.Episode 17 "BMO Noire"Episode 18 "King Worm"In addition, we discuss lucid dreaming, film noire, the weight of a human soul, and many other fascinating topics! Tune in, turn on, and nope out!Check out these links!Check out these...2024-03-131h 05Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikMartian utopias, fiery romances, and Candy Kingdom tax lawAlexx and Erik ponder the unponderable theology of Grob Gob Glob Grod, alongside far more ponderable questions like Martian monarchies, magic hats, tiny manticores, and fiery princess romances in this amazing analysis of two excellent Adventure Time episodes from season 4:E15 "Sons of Mars"E16 "Burning Low"And yes, you are correct: this is finally the BACON PANCAKES EPISODE. Grab your friends and join us for a thrilling ride!Check out these links!Check out these links!Fuck the Pain Away by Peaches (very NSFW)TypoglycemiaToki Pona (official site)Sapir–Whorf hy...2024-02-2756 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikCookies, spirits, Card Wars, vomiting heads, and microphones!Alexx and Erik talk about microphones, spirit worlds, gnosticism, and (most importantly) these season 4 episodes of Adventure Time! Buckle up and join us for some rollicking fun!S4E11 "Beyond This Earthly Realm"S3E12 "Gotcha!"S3E13 "Princess Cookie"S3E14 "Card Wars"Check out these links!Check out these links!Our discussion of the Lich episodes from season 22024-02-1256 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikCreating life, psychic powers, and a bonus keytarThis is an exciting episode, being the first we've recorded in the year 2024! The future is finally here, which Erik demonstrates with some sick riffs on his brand new sexy keytar!!!! Yes, you read that correctly.In this episode, we cover these season 4 episodes:Episode 8: Hug Wolf (very briefly)Episode 9: Princess Monster WifeEpisode 10: GoliadAlso, a note for you, our favorite listener: Alexx discovered that Hulu has season 4's episodes in correct order, which can make it easier to follow along. For those watching on HBO Max, you'll have to do some searching around...2024-01-291h 03Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFinding Marceline, Bananas and other Nightosphere travel tipsWhere's Marceline? That's what we're trying to figure out in this episode, which covers the following season 4 episodes of Adventure Time:Episode 5: Return to the NightosphereEpisode 6: Daddy's Little MonsterThese are excellent core episodes, featuring some of our favorite characters, like Hunson Abadeer and Marceline. Buckle up, grab your banana, and make sure your camera phone is fully charged! We're going to the Nightosphere!Check out these links!Check out these links!Alexx and Erik attempt to summon Hunson Abadeer (part 2) Alexx and Erik attempt to summon Hunson Abadeer (part 1)2024-01-151h 08Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFiery Romance with Flame Princess (and other adventures)In this episode, Alexx and Erik discuss:S4.E1 ∙ Hot to the TouchS4.E7 ∙ In Your FootstepsWhy the weird episode order? Well, blame HBO Max! They have their episodes all out of order and we didn't catch it in time. Plus, we want to make sure we do the Nightosphere episodes at the same time. Check our show notes for proper episode order, if you're curious.In addition, we breeze over these three non-core episodes:S4.E2 ∙ Five Short GrayblesS4.E3 ∙ Web WeirdosS4.E4 ∙ Dream of Love...2024-01-0255 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSeason 4 TrailerGet ready for season 4! It's going to be mathematical!!What's coming up this season? So many good things!The Lich returns!The Nightosphere beckons!Lemongrab whines!BMO brightens our day!Disastrous fiery smooches!Season 4 of Wiz Biz with Alexx and Erik will be arriving on December 19th! Get ready!2023-12-0701 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFruit babes, whiny babies, demon summoning, and Rule 34Alexx and Erik ejaculate all over the rest of season three in this blockbuster of an episode! We do quick coverage of these episodes:S3E22 "Paper Pete"S3E23 "Another Way"S3E24 "Ghost Princess"But then they dive into full coverage of:S3E25 "Dad's Dungeon"S3E26 "Incendium"Explore some family history and get introduced to Finn's new love interest: Flame Princess!Don't forget to check out the links for this episode; they're excellent! We will see you soon for season 4!Check out these links!2023-11-221h 07Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSecret tapes, hidden backstories, and Marceline picking her noseAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 3 episodes 19-21, "Holly Jolly Secrets (Parts 1 and 2)" and "Marceline's Closet"2023-11-071h 09Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikA killer kitty, a shmaltzy snow golem, and a banana Weird AlAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 3 Episodes 16-18 "Jake vs. Me-Mow"; "Thank You"; and "The New Frontier"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-matters-podcast/episode-8-useless-obscure-words2023-10-2458 min
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: The Magician and the FoolRecently, I had the honor of joining my friends Dom and Janus on their podcast, The Magician and the Fool. We discussed dreams, dream magic, images, image magic, and the incredible power of the imagination. I didn't realize that we had talked for so long! I hope you enjoy this, and make sure to check out their podcast, where they feature tons of amazing occultists, magicians, and mystics.The Magician and the FoolE63: Erik Arneson on Image MagicSupport the Arnemancy podcast!Mentioned in this episode:Visit Sword + ScytheSword +...2023-10-212h 09Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikSwole Susans and suspect deerAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 3 episode 14 "Beautopia" and 15 "No One Can Hear You"2023-10-1057 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikStolen apples, non-orgies, and yet another candy zombie apocalypseAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 3 episodes 11 "Apple Thief," 12 "The Creeps," and 13 "From Bad to Worse."2023-09-2648 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFionna and Cake, THE DOOR LORD, and finally some BubblineOn this episode Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 3 Episodes 9 "Fionna and Cake" and 10 "What Was Missing."2023-09-121h 01Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFrozen protagonists and some crazy wiz bizOn this episode of Wiz Biz, Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 3 episodes 7 "Still" and 8 "Wizard Battle."2023-08-291h 07Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikMass-based aging, Finn's first kiss, and LSP being very skippableTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Season 3 Episodes 5 (Too Young) and 6 (The Monster).2023-08-0956 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikThe Memory of Meat ManAlexx would like to formally invite all vampires to visit him at home.But wait, that's not all! Invading memories, punching witches, hiring hitmen, and eating sentient meat---WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Join Alexx and Erik as they discuss Adventure Time season 2, episodes 3 "Memory of a Memory," and episode 4 "Hitman."LinksPuncha-yo-buns (the Baby Finn Song)Why be kind to your ear holes? Visit Reverend Erik's Soundcloud!2023-07-251h 00Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikThe cute cavalry and some poorly pronounced LatinOn this episode Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 3 Episodes 1 "Conquest of Cuteness" and 2 "Morituri Te Salutamus." 2023-07-111h 02Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikBonus ep!Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 2 episodes 23 Video Makers and 26 Heat Signature.2023-07-0719 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikLich biz with Alexx and ErikAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 2 Episodes 24 "Mortal Folly" and 25 "Mortal Recoil"2023-06-271h 00Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikCreepy train conductors, wolf-based mating rituals, rave bears, and idiotic hotdogsIt's another whizzer, where we learn that girls love fun more than anything! In this episode, Alexx and Erik burn through four season 2 episodes of Adventure Time:S2 E19 "Mystery Train"S2 E20 "Go With Me"S2 E21 "Belly of the Beast"S2 E22 "The Limit"We are rapidly approaching the amazing season two finale, but in the meantime, enjoy some classic Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline adventures. Just remember: "Before you can talk to the chief, you must party with the chief. It is the only way!"(Thanks, Party Pat.)...2023-06-1356 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikDeath metal psychopomps, and a swole possible humanIn this amazing episode, Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 2, episodes 17 "Death in Bloom" and 18 "Susan Strong".If you want to help out the podcast, all you need to do is tell one friend about it! Word of mouth is a great way to help your favorite indie show.Don't forget to eat your vegetables—unless they talk back!LinksCheck out these links!Toffee vs Taffy2023-05-3057 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikUgly words, silent kings, and bad video gamesAlexx and Erik discuss season 2 episodes 13-16! Yes, that's four Adventure Time episodes:S2E13 "The Pods"S2E14 "The Silent King"S2E15 "The Real You"S2E16 "Guardians of Sunshine"Also, celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Alexx's novel Periphery!LinksThe Man from Another Place (AKA the Arm) -- Michael J. Anderson's character from Twin PeaksHyperspheres!2023-05-161h 01Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikTarty, wordy, and full of UTIsTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 2 episodes 9 "The Other Tarts" and 10 "To Cut a Woman's Hair".This episode also contains the Steph Quick Pre-Memorial Shiny Rock Quiz!The Green Children of WoolpitSteph Quick on Twitter2023-05-021h 06Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikParty gods and elephant crystalsTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 2 episodes 7 "Power Animal" and 8 "Crystals Have Power".Be careful, this episode might contain a Party God and 1,000 partying demons!!Polly Lou Livingston, voice of Tree TrunksJesse Moynihan's website (you should read "Forming"!!)2023-04-1855 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikFoxy stories and Biz MarkieAlexx and Erik discuss season 2 episodes 5 and 6. 2023-04-0459 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikBooze, a bit of on topic talk, and a sex quizAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 2 episodes 3 and 4. 2023-03-211h 20Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikHerman Melville in the NightosphereIn this episode, we cover season 2, episodes 1 and 2: "It Came from the Nightosphere" and "The Eyes".There are some weird editing moments because we recorded in Erik's studio, and he had a -45dB noise gate on Alexx's microphone. Who talks below -45dB? Alexx does. WHOOPS. Erik did his best."It Came from the Nightosphere" is the first episode storyboarded by Rebecca Sugar, who was previously famous for making the short "Singles".Many thanks to McCalla Ann of SaturnVox for her help with our cold opening!Check out these links!2023-03-0758 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikBilly! And some nonsense about a gut-grinderTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Season 1 episodes 25 and 26The Witch's Feast: A Kitchen Grimoirehttps://a.co/d/iHLPqfu2023-02-2159 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikImaginary knife rain, adorable pooping penguins, and giddy banana Ice KingAlexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 1 Episodes 23 and 24.Sacred Gender: Create Trans and Nonbinary Spiritual Connectionshttps://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Gender-Nonbinary-Spiritual-Connections/dp/07387713412023-02-071h 01
The Nick Arneson Music PodcastThe Nick Arneson Music Podcast s3 e3: ERIK ARNESONThis week I interview MY BROTHER. He's such a helluva super awesome dude. Links below. Thanks for listening. Also, go rate this podcast! It helps with things I think. I don't know. Links from the podcast: Old music video with spaceships: https://youtu.be/dom6c47ZClo The Nick Arneson Variety Hour: https://youtu.be/17mYyF7KwR0 Erik's website: www.arnemancy.com 2023-01-3153 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikDonny is a jerk, Marceline is a delightTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 1 Episodes 21 and 22. Erik's nerdy thing: https://git.sr.ht/~earneson/org-dnd5eapi2023-01-2458 min
Arnemancy2023 Forecast with T. Susan Chang and Andrew B. Watt – Part 2Welcome to part two of the 2023 Forecast featuring T. Susan Chang and Andrew B. Watt. Did you miss part one? You can find it here!
Remember to check out our 2023 special deals!
In this episode, we will look at charts and cards for July through December of 2023. Andrew will be handling the astrology, Susie the Tarot, and I will be moderating to make sure things stay on track. If you would like to download a PDF with all of the astrological charts that Andrew used for this forecast, you can sign up to Andrew B. Watt's Patreon or to the...2023-01-191h 10Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikNuts might be candy, Magic Man is definitely a jerkTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 1 episodes 19 and 20.2023-01-101h 01
Arnemancy2023 Forecast with Andrew B. Watt and T. Susan Chang – Part 1Welcome to part one of the 2023 Forecast featuring Andrew B. Watt and T. Susan Chang. As in previous years, we will look at charts and cards for each month of the coming year. Andrew will be handling the astrology, Susie the Tarot, and I will be moderating to make sure things stay on track. Part one covers the year chart, and the months January through June.
In this episode, we learn that Venus is the Queen of the Year, and the card of the year is the Queen of Swords. What does that mean? You will have to listen to...2023-01-011h 16Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikOld Lady Princess, and a dungeon crawlTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 1 episodes 17 and 18.2022-12-2741 min
ArnemancyChaos Magic with Luxa StrataChaos magic! What is it? Well, in this episode, I am joined by Luxa Strata. Luxa is an artist and magician and is host of the Lux Occult Podcast as well as the organizer for The Green Mushroom Project, an ongoing large-scale group magical working.
We not only discuss chaos magic, but Luxa's musical endeavors, her work creating the Green Mushroom project and its associated hyphosigil, and also what the heck a hyphosigil is. Hint: it is not a hypersigil!
Please enjoy a little holiday chaos with Luxa Strata and the Arnemancy Podcast!
By the way, this episode includes both...2022-12-241h 01Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikEveryone hates Neptr, only Finn hates the oceanAlexx and Erik talk about Adventure Time Season 1 episodes 15 and 16C Howard's Lavender Mints: https://amzn.to/3uLHaRX2022-12-1349 min
ArnemancyBonus: Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikEarlier this year, I started working on a new podcast project with Alexx Bollen. You will remember Alexx from his many appearances on this podcast and even back on My Alchemical Bromance. Our new podcast is called Wiz Biz with Alexx and Erik, and in each episode we look at a couple episodes of the award winning podcast Adventure Time!
Please be assured that this project doesn't mean that the Arnemancy Podcast is ending; though it is true that I've been a bit slow getting season 5 off the ground, things are moving along! But in the meantime, please enjoy this...2022-11-2948 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikStealing fancy boots, and a doughnut gardenTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 1 Episodes 13 and 142022-11-2855 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikDustomancy and a vampire bassistTonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time Season 1 episodes 11 and 12. 2022-11-0545 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikCoincidental Korean, and boom boom embarrassmentWelcome to episode 5 of the Wiz Biz! Tonight Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 1 episodes 9 and 10.Join us for our Halloween livestream!2022-10-171h 07Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikJuicy fluids, Chekhov's dog butt, and unfrozen businessmenWelcome back to the Wiz Biz! Tonight Alexx and Erik tackle episodes 6, 7, and 8. 2022-10-0358 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikA senile elephant, The Enchiridion, and one flirtatious piece of bubblegumListen to in utter awe as Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 1 Episodes 4 and 5. 2022-09-191h 00
ArnemancyAgrippa’s Christian CabalaFinally, after a short hiatus, here is part eight of our exploration of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. The previous episodes of this podcast dealt primarily with material from books 1 and 2, but now it's time to dive into book 3, The Divine World. Joining me for this discussion is Dr. Justin Sledge of the Esoterica YouTube channel! We will specifically be discussing the Cabala of Occult Philosophy and Agrippa's place in the birth and propagation of Christian Cabala.
If you would like to do some reading before listening to this episode, I think you can get a pretty...2022-09-1836 minWiz Biz with Alexx and ErikLumpy space, kidnapped princesses, and the Greek Magical PapyriWelcome to episode 2, wherein Alexx and Erik discuss Adventure Time season 1 episodes 2 and 3. Also: new words are learned; lumps are discussed; and Erik reads from a new tarot deck.Links:arnemancy.com/gardenalexxbollen.comThe photo of all the stuff from the episodeArt of the Root2022-08-301h 15Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikWelcome to WizBizWelcome to WizBiz with Alexx and Erik. Tonight we discuss season 1 episode 1 of Adventure Time. Links:arnemancy.com/gardenalexxbollen.com2022-08-171h 00Wiz Biz with Alexx and ErikEpisode 0 - WizBiz with Alexx and Erik trailerListen to the trailer for WizBiz with Alexx and Erik! The hosts introduce themselves and their journey and get us all ready to explore Adventure Time, the occult, and other amazing topics.2022-08-1601 min
ArnemancyThe Sources of Occult PhilosophyWelcome to the second part of our deep-dive into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's hugely influential giant book, Three Books of Occult Philosophy. In this episode, we will be searching for the answer to a pressing question: how did Agrippa manage to write such an enormous book before he even turned 25?
Thanks to Eric Purdue's long work on his translation of this book, we have a pretty good answer: plagiarism! Agrippa used material from over 200 sources to compile and assemble Occult Philosophy. In many cases, he simply lifted complete passages from some of these sources. However, in spite of the rampant plagiarism...2022-02-2439 min
Arnemancy2022 Forecast with T. Susan Chang and Andrew B. Watt (Part 2)On the very eve of the New Year, I am joined by my two amazing friends, astrologer Andrew B. Watt and cartomancer T. Susan Chang, for part two of our 2022 Forecast! Join us as we put our divinatory skills to the test. As Andrew interprets astrological charts for each month, Susie draws Tarot cards, and I am there to moderate! Part two of the 2022 Forecast covers the months of July through December. Two special notes for this episode: All of us are offering 20% off divination services through...2021-12-311h 06
Arnemancy2022 Forecast with Andrew B. Watt and T. Susan Chang (Part 1)The new year is nigh! Once again, I am joined by my two amazing friends, astrologer Andrew B. Watt and cartomancer T. Susan Chang, to attempt to forecast the future. Together, we put our divinatory skills to the test. As Andrew interprets astrological charts for each month, Susie draws Tarot cards, and I am there to moderate!
Part one of the 2022 Forecast covers the months of January through June.
Two special notes for this episode:
All of us are offering 20% off divination services through January 5th. To take advantage of this, use code BIGASTRO22 on our respective websites, which you...2021-12-291h 10
ArnemancyWerewolf Magick with Denny SargentIf you are saying right now, "Reverend Erik, this should have been your Hallowe'en episode," know that I agree. And here is why: joining me for this episode is Denny Sargent, author of the recently released book Werewolf Magic: Authentic Practical Lycanthropy. He is, of course, here to talk about werewolves. Our conversation covers Denny's background as an occultist and magician, and then we explore how the concept of werewolf magic came about, and how it was developed. We discuss the history of shapeshifting as well as the nature of its practice, including topics such as spirit...2021-12-031h 11
ArnemancySeason Three TrailerThe Arnemancy Podcast is back for a third season full of interesting guests, fascinating interviews, and strange history!
Join your host, Reverend Erik—that's me!—on an exploration of your favorite topics, including Tarot, magic, the occult, and the history of Western Esotericism. This season, we welcome a bunch of new guests alongside some of your favorite returning visitors. We will be exploring modern applications of technology in magic. We will also take a close look at the works of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa.
You can find the Arnemancy Podcast at arnemancy.com, as well as wherever you find the rest of y...2021-09-1501 min
ArnemancyTrue Nature with Rafa MartinelliRafa Martinelli is a musician, podcaster, sound healer, and meditation guide. His intuition and curiosity led him to transcendental experiences which awakened in him the quest to remember who we are and how to become more of who we are. In this episode, he joins me from Uruguay to discuss his spiritual journey and how we can address the great secret of our true nature.
Rafa's story is fascinating, and involves adventures and travels with a Taoist doctor of Chinese medicine. We discuss psychedelics, spiritual dimensions, meditation, surrender, and how our ego tends to get in the way.
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ArnemancySeason Two TrailerThe Arnemancy Podcast is back for a second season! Join the host, Reverend Erik, as he explores the practice, philosophy, and history of the occult, esotericism, and the paranormal.
The Arnemancy Podcast features interviews with historians, practitioners, and scholars to bring light to difficult topics, such as magic, the art of memory, Kabbalah, Tarot, spiritualism, Hermetic philosophy, and more.
Season Two of the Arnemancy Podcast, featuring Reverend Erik, is coming to your favorite podcast service in September of 2020.
You can also find the Arnemancy project on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook – just search for Arnemancy!
Season two of the Arnemancy Podcast pr...2020-09-0201 min
ArnemancySexuality and Gender in Paganism with Misha MagdaleneAuthor, pagan, and sorcerer Misha Magdelene joins me to talk about the intersection of gender and sexuality with magic and polytheism. Misha is the author of Outside the Charmed Circle: Exploring Gender & Sexuality in Magical Practice and is also the author behind the Patheos blog, Outside the Charmed Circle. We talk about cracking open the ways we are "programmed" to look at the world and how various esoteric practices seem like a perfect place to explore new ways of looking at the world and deconstructing concepts and cultural cues that most of us are never forced to look at very...2020-06-2453 min
ArnemancyLearning the Zohar with Justin SledgeIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Justin Sledge, a professor of philosophy focusing on the intersection of philosophy and esotericism. He studied at the University of Amsterdam's Center for the Study of Hermetic Philosophy and Related Currents and on top of that, he has a Ph.D. in philosophy. Our discussion focuses on the Zohar and how to study it. The Zohar is a massive text – the Pritzker edition is twelve volumes – and it is a complicated and difficult thing to study.
Dr. Sledge takes us on a journey through the history of Kabbalah and the Zohar's place in it...2020-06-171h 15
ArnemancyHermetic Freemasonry with Greg StewartThis particular meeting of minds has been a really long time in coming. Greg Stewart joins me for a discussion about postmodernism, Freemasonry, Hermeticism, and the role of sacredness in everyday life. Greg and I have both been Freemasons for a really long time, and we've both been active on the Internet talking about Freemasonry, esotericism, and the Western mystery tradition for ages. Amazingly, though our paths may have come close to intersecting, somehow we have never talked before. In this episode, we change that.
Our conversation explores the early connection between Renaissance Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, and the roots of modern...2020-06-101h 13
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: Voicemail and Platonic Soup with The AlexxcastI'm on the Alexxcast again! Alexx and I talk about productivity, emergency champagne, staying creative during the pandemic, and then we listen to some surprising voicemail. Here's his description of the episode:
> Welcome friends to episode 338. Tonight Erik Arneson (@arnemancy) rejoins the show to listen to voicemails, answer questions, and finally unravel the mystery of breakfast cereal.
Go listen over on The Alexxcast page, or listen here!2020-05-271h 06
ArnemancyA Tarot Reading with Aaron EppersonBack in the good old days of My Alchemical Bromance, we had our good friend Aaron Epperson on for a reverse interview. It was a delightful experience pretty early in my days as a podcaster. Now that I am a seasoned, salty veteran of the podcasting world, Aaron has returned to lift our spirits with another extra special appearance. Please join me, Reverend Erik, as I give Aaron his first ever Tarot reading, live on this episode!
For this reading, I used the Miniature Rider-Waite Tarot Deck from U.S. Games. I linked to the exact deck I use – it lo...2020-05-201h 17
ArnemancyHypnerotomachia and Play with Ted HandTed Hand is public school teacher and independent scholar of Renaissance Magic. In this episode, he discusses the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili and Atalanta Fugiens as influential Renaissance texts and the culture of images. Ted discusses in particular the concept of using these image-heavy texts as vehicles for esoteric or mystical play. He discusses in particular the Atalanta Fugiens as a multimedia text and the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili as almost an architectural handbook.
This conversation ends up being a deep exploration of the historical culture of the imagination. We discuss alchemy, the Rosicrucians, early Freemasonry, Robert Fludd, Giulio Camillo, image magic, forbidden knowledge...2020-05-131h 01
ArnemancyFate and Fortune with Allen DrakeMagician, fortune teller, and notorious swamp wizard Allen Drake joins me in this episode. We open with a discussion of various forms of divination and fortune telling, focusing primarily on Tarot and astrology. It doesn't take long for us to dive into the Hellenistic astrology of Dorotheus of Sidon. Allen takes us on a wild exploration of really early approaches to astrological symbols, images, and meanings before we dive into the meanings of fate and fortune and why those words scare the heck out of people.
Dorotheus of Sidon was a 1st century CE astrologer, who probably lived in Alexandria...2020-04-291h 00
ArnemancyIntroducing the Hypnerotomachia PoliphiliThis is a solo episode about the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, the most beautiful book in Venice. This mysterious volume was printed in Venice in 1499 by Aldus Manutius, with a typeface created by master punchcutter Francesco Griffo. Illustrated with 172 amazing woodcuts, it was written in a strange combination of Latin, Greek, and Italian. The illustrations also contain Hebrew, Arabic, and invented hieroglyphs. Nobody knows who the illustrator was, nor who wrote the book, but most scholars agree that it was Venetian Franciscian monk and priest Francesco Colonna.
In this episode, I discuss the history of events leading up to the book, the...2020-04-2233 min
ArnemancyTarot Beyond Binaries with The Word WitchIn this episode, we're joined by The Word Witch, Claire Burgess! Claire (pronouns they/them) is a queer and non-binary Tarot reader, teacher, writer, and illustrator. They're the host of The Word Witch podcast and the creator of the Fifth Spirit Tarot deck, both of which explore and re-imagine Tarot through a queer and intersectional lens. They teach Tarot at Portland Community College and, soon, online!
We discuss how gender works in Tarot and how modern Tarot creators are working to introduce non-binary ideas into new decks and artwork. We also have a great conversation about Claire's creative process with...2020-04-1552 min
ArnemancyWyrm’s Addition with Alexx BollenAlexx Bollen returns to the podcast to talk about Wyrm's Addition, a new comic book project he's working on with Eric Millar of Outlet Press. The story takes place in an eponymous fictional Portland neighborhood based on a real neighborhood called Ladd's Addition, which those familiar with Portland will undoubtedly recognize as that weird 45°-tilted neighborhood in inner Southeast. What's up with that place? Well, Alexx and Reverend Erik discuss the weirdness of Ladd's Addition and how it influenced the theme and plot of Wyrm's Addition, and then go on to talk about how comic books and writing are a f...2020-04-0847 min
ArnemancyEsoteric Artwork with Travis LawrenceTravis Lawrence is an artist, printmaker, explorer of symbolism, meddler in metaphor, and allegorical adventurer. In this episode, guest co-host Coleman Stevenson of the Dark Exact joins me to dive into Travis's history with art, the method behind his creative vision, and some of the mysteries behind his amazing work.
We explore Jungian psychology and esoteric influences including Hermetic Qabalah, Alchemy, and Freemasonry. Travis reveals the meaning behind a mysterious phrase that shows up in some of his art, and we ponder carving my front porch into a woodcut of its own.
Links
Travis Lawrence's website
Travis Lawrence...2020-03-2552 minArnemancyGuest Appearance: The Word Witch PodcastEarlier this month, I was a guest on The Word Witch Podcast, where I discussed The Chariot, The Tower, and the Sevens of the Tarot with amazing host Claire Burgess. Here's what they had to say about the episode:
In this tarot lesson episode, Claire is joined by Reverend Erik of the Arnemancy podcast to guide you through The Chariot, The Tower, and the Sevens! This deep and meaty conversation contains lightbulb moments for both Claire and Erik, and it also offers the most laughs you’ll probably ever hear about The Tower. (Read the rest here!)
Claire's new deck, th...2020-03-181h 16
ArnemancySynastry and Modern Astrology with Abigail AtkinsAbigail Atkins of Discordian Astrology joins me in this episode to discuss various aspects of modern and Kabbalistic astrology. Abigail has studied ritual magic and methods of esoteric spiritual development for nearly a decade, and implements astrology as a means of discovering the Holy Guardian Angel and the soul's destiny in this lifetime.
Unlike other episodes on astrology, this episode focuses on modern astrology. We discuss synastry, or the comparison of two charts, alongside integration of the slow-moving outer planets and fast-moving asteroids. In addition to this, Abigail integrates her astrological practice deeply into her spiritual practice to produce a...2020-03-1154 min
ArnemancyAgrippa’s Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy with Douglas BatchelorMy guest in this episode is Douglas Batchelor, host of the What Magic Is This? Podcast and veteran occultist. This is a continuation of my guest appearance on his podcast, where we started with a broad view of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's work and and life. In this sequel, we do a deep dive into Agrippa's Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy, a fascinating work which contains such occult classics as the Heptameron and the Arbatel. It's the grimoire episode you've been waiting for!
Links
What Magic Is This? Podcast
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa writings on Esoteric Archives
Fourth Book of...2020-02-261h 13ArnemancyGuest Appearance: What Magic is This? on Heinrich Cornelius AgrippaThis was a really fun one. I was on What Magic is This? with host Douglas Batchelor to talk about occult legend, super wizard, and proto-feminist Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa!
Douglas did an incredible job on the show notes for this, so make sure to check out the episode page on his website. From his notes:
Occultist. Theologian. Mercenary. Soldier. Physician. Spy. Scholar. Legal Expert. Peripatetic Polymath. Prisoner. Heretic. Certainly someone who lived a full life, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa looms large over the Occult, and is an obvious addition to the Fools Gallery. He is certainly one of the Titans of...2020-02-191h 12
ArnemancyDemons, Ghosts, and Spirits with Montana JordanMontana Jordan joins me to talk about spirits, demons, and ghosts -- or energies, as she calls them. In addition to being a recurring guest, Montana appears on the Travel Channel show "It Feels Evil," in which "a team of demon hunters investigate the darkest hauntings across America."
But this is where I had questions: most paranormal investigation shows approach their topic from a Christian worldview, where pretty much everything is considered evil and scary. Montana helps clear up her views on the spirit world and we explore the question of good and evil in spirit interactions.
Montana Jordan's home...2020-02-1254 minArnemancyGuest Appearance: Wanderings in the LabrynthI was really honored to be a guest on Andrew B. Watt's new Wanderings in the Labrynth podcast! We talked about the Art of Memory, imagination, astrology, and how all of it fits together. Here's what Andrew wrote and you can visit the original episode here.
Our wide-ranging conversation covers both “memory of image” and “memory of place”, although Erik demonstrates the value of both the “chain” and the “field” or “table” seals from Thirty Seals and the Seal of Seals, one of the expert-level manuals from Giordano Bruno (executed AD 1600 in Rome for heresy).2020-02-051h 04
ArnemancyPractical SpiritualityThis episode of the podcast is a solo show about practical spirituality. This category is one that I just made up, and covers spiritual, esoteric, or mystical practices that impact your external world by either making you a measurably better person, or by providing you with helpful life skills that positively impact your life and the lives of others around you. I touched on this topic in the future-proofing episode with Andrew Watt and with my interview with Greg Marcus on Mussar. But I believe there's a lot more to explore in this area.
Here are the various topics I...2020-01-2922 min
ArnemancyForecasting 2020 with Andrew B. Watt (part 2)In part 2 of our two-part forecasting series, Andrew B. Watt and I use astrology and Tarot to try to predict what 2020 will be like. We go through every month and produce both cards and an astrological chart. This second part covers July through December of 2020.
You can hire Andrew for astrological consulting, and of course you can schedule a Tarot reading online with me!
We had a couple of spotty connection problems during this recording. I believe I caught them all and edited them out, but the RØDECaster Pro has already made me lazy and I didn't check every s...2020-01-1551 min
ArnemancyForecasting 2020 with Andrew B. Watt (Part 1)In part 1 of our two-part forecasting series, Andrew B. Watt and I use astrology and Tarot to try to predict what 2020 will be like. We go through every month and produce both cards and an astrological chart. This first part covers January through June of 2020.
You can hire Andrew for astrological consulting, and of course you can schedule a Tarot reading online with me!
There's a weird background noise at the beginning of the podcast -- it took me a minute to figure out what it is, but it's me shuffling the cards. Enjoy!
Andrew's Blog, Wanderings in the Labrynth
...2020-01-1156 min
ArnemancyEsoteric Dune with Alexx BollenAlexx Bollen of The Alexxcast and John and Alexx Hate Stuff joins me to test out my new recording equipment. I recently created a sort of recording studio with some new equipment that promises to change the way I'm doing podcasting. This new setup centers around the RØDECaster Pro, and that means I had to learn some new tricks. This is kind of a practice episode, and y'all are learning with me!
Alexx brought over some Dune trading cards from the 1980s, and we use those as a jumping off point to discuss esoteric and occult themes in Frank H...2020-01-0851 min
ArnemancyHappy New Year 2020Happy New Year, listeners! In this episode I do a recap of 2019 and talk about what's in store for 2020. It is a brief episode but I think after listening you'll be stoked to see what's coming.
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy
Listen on Podcrypt2020-01-0117 min
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: A Very Nintendo Christmas with The AlexxcastI was recently on the Alexxcast to talk about Christmas, protection magic, psychic attack, and magic defenses. Then Alexx surprised me with something amazing that I really don't want to give away! Check out episode 332 of the Alexxcast for a very special treat.2019-12-311h 28
ArnemancyMussar and Ethics with Greg MarcusMussar is the practice of increasing ethics and morality, and joining me to discuss this topic is Greg Marcus. Mussar is a thousand year-old Jewish spiritual practice. Greg is a recovering workaholic and the creator of American Mussar. He offers guidance on living a life of mindful harmony and spiritual integrity, drawing upon Jewish teachings and contemporary wisdom alike. Today he is a writer, speaker, coach, workshop facilitator, stay at home father, and full-time rabbi in training. He's the author of
The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar
Links
The American...2019-12-0455 min
ArnemancyThe Dracxiodos Tarot with Greg TrawJoin me as I sit down for coffee with Greg Traw, a local Portland artist and musician who has created an incredible Tarot deck: the Dracxiodos Tarot. We talk about Greg's history with the Western esoteric tradition, Eastern religions, artwork, Tarot, and how it all comes together in his work. We also dive into the connections between Tarot and Kabbalah.
Check out the Dracxiodos Tarot on Kickstarter!
Links
Greg Traw's website
Greg is @nohheechul on Instagram
Greg's band Kvasir
"Dracxiodos comes from another planet!"
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy
Listen on Podcrypt2019-11-2037 min
ArnemancyWizards of the Future with Andrew WattAndrew B. Watt joins me on this podcast episode to discuss various visions of the future and how we as magicians, occultists, and wizards can prepare for the future -- any future! In particular, we discuss the competing ideas of John Michael Greer and Gordon White, futures both pessimistic and optimistic. We also take a look at the 200 and 800 year Jupiter-Saturn cycles proposed by noted astrologer Austin Coppock. How valid are any of these future predictions and what can we do to get ready?
Andrew B. Watt is a blogger in the northeastern United States. He and I first talked...2019-11-131h 20
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: Summoning a Cartoon Demon on The AlexxcastKeeping it spooky for Halloween, I once more teamed up with Alexx Bollen to summon a cartoon demon! Here's his description:
Hey ghouls, it’s me AHHHHHHlexx! Welcome to the Alexxcast Halloween episode. This year Erik Arneson joins us to try and summon a cartoon demon… a different one this time! Enjoy!
Click here to visit the original, or listen on this page!
And if you want to listen to our first Halloween special:
Part 1 on the Alexxcast
Part 2 on My Alchemical Bromance
2019-11-0159 min
ArnemancyThe Dark Exact LIVE at Rose City Book PubColeman Stevenson of the Dark Exact joined me at the Rose City Book Pub for a live podcast recording, and it was great! We filled up the venue and more than forty people were in the audience. We talk about Tarot, art, the process of creation, creativity, cats, and all kinds of great stuff. The Q&A session with the audience was particularly invigorating.
Recording and sound was done by my very talented brother, Nick Arneson. Go check out his music!
Links
Coleman Stevenson's website
The Dark Exact Tarot
The Dark Exact's Etsy Page
@darkexact on Instagram
The...2019-10-021h 47
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: Butterflies and IncantationsVanessa invited me to be a guest on her podcast, Butterflies and Incantations! We had a talk about magical practice, current projects, strange philosophies, and other fun stuff. Here's part of her show notes:
Vanessa and Erik have a fun little conversation about magick, crafting, tech magic, astrological talismans and other such things. Plus we get interrupted by JESUS! Plus a surprise bigfoot!
Be sure to check out the original here! Also, go back and check out my interview with Vanessa on My Alchemical Bromance.2019-08-141h 13
ArnemancyGuest Appearance: Alexxcast 324 - A New Book!I was a guest host on episode 324 of the Alexxcast, which was exciting because it was an announcement of the release of Alexx Bollen's new book, The Theravada Machine and Other Stories.
Here's Alexx's description:
Tonight Alexx has Erik Arneson in studio to keep him on topic. That topic? Alexx’s new book, “The Theravada Machine and Other Stories“. Available on Amazon!
Enjoy! Follow this link to view this episode on the Alexxcast website.2019-07-2438 min
ArnemancyThe Disruption Generator with Eric MillarThere really is no Eric Conspiracy. It's always been a myth. But in this episode, Eric Millar and I (Erik Arneson) meet up at COFFEE BEER in Southeast Portland to discuss The Disruption Generator and Eric's other work. Eric is an author, writer, and publisher -- the brains and brawn behind Outlet Press.
We use the Disruption Generator to read for the Arnemancy Podcast, and the results are ... well, troubling. Let's hope we don't actually end up where it predicts! Eric tries to spin it better!
Also, an announcement: the first Arnemancy Podcast live recording is happening at Rose City...2019-07-2159 minArnemancyMAB EP 46 – An Exploration of the SoulIn this episode of My Alchemical Bromance, Erik explores various interpretations and explanations of the soul in the wake of the death of his 19 year-old cat, Kublai Khan. This episode is personal, but hopefully it provides food for thought.
Links
The Immortal Body in Hermeticism
Timaeus by Plato
The Nine Parts of the Human Soul According to Ancient Egypt
The Four Worlds in Kabbalah
Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus
Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon!
source https://myalchemicalbromance.com/podcast/ep-46-an-exploration-of-the-soul/2019-01-3129 min
PRAGMAGICKErik L. Arneson | ARNEMANCY | Pragmagick #5
The Pragmagick Cast returns with Erik L. Arneson of the MY ALCHEMICAL BROMANCE podcast and Arnemancy.com!
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Slither Hither Wierdos, Witches and Cosmic Snitches – our guest on this episode of The PRAGMAGICK Cast, Erik L. Arneson, could be considered all three. Arneson is the prolific co-host of the MY ALCHEMICAL BROMANCE PODCAST, a revealer of esoteric technologies through ARNEMANCY.COM, and he just so happens to be host, REVEL ROSZ’s neighbor in the notoriously “weird” Narrows of Portland, Oregon! Erik was the first guest to drop by the new “Ghetto Bat Cave” – headqua...2018-07-231h 07PRAGMAGICKErik L. Arneson | ARNEMANCY | Pragmagick #5
The Pragmagick Cast returns with Erik L. Arneson of the MY ALCHEMICAL BROMANCE podcast and Arnemancy.com!
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THIS EPISODE:
Slither Hither Wierdos, Witches and Cosmic Snitches – our guest on this episode of The PRAGMAGICK Cast, Erik L. Arneson, could be considered all three. Arneson is the prolific co-host of the MY ALCHEMICAL BROMANCE PODCAST, a revealer of esoteric technologies through ARNEMANCY.COM, and he just so happens to be host, REVEL ROSZ’s neighbor in the notoriously “weird” Narrows of Portland, Oregon! Erik was the first guest to drop by the new “Ghetto Bat Cave” – headqua...2018-07-231h 07