Podcast 54 - David Goddard

November 26th, 2008 by rochester92

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.

Key 14 - Temperance

“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:

Rising Phoenix Foundation

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

“Emerald Tablet of Hermes”

intro music by HipGnosis

outro music by Dead Can Dance, excerpt of “The Host of Seraphim”

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Podcast 53 - Poke Runyon

November 18th, 2008 by rochester92

Carroll “Poke” Runyon is the Archimage of Ordo Templi Astartes, the longest running, continuously operating magical lodge in the U.S.A. He and his order have published a remarkable series of books and videos detailing their Workings in Solomonic Magick, scrying, and seasonal rites.

Our conversation begins as Poke describes his early life and how he became interested in esoteric ideas and practices, primarily for health reasons. We discuss the various aspects and practices that encourage personal unfoldment, including certain yogic disciplines, universal archetypes and symbolism, and relating scientific concepts to more ancient Hermetic ideas. Poke then gets into discussing using self-hypnosis as part of the scrying process and how he discovered this important ingredient. From there we get into talking about Phoenician Canaanite religion and mythology as well as the seasonal rites that celebrate them.

Phoenician Canaanite religion is directly related to the concept of the Temple of Solomon and builder Chiram Abiff. Next, we discuss the the Lost Word of Freemasonry. Poke explains how the legend relates the concept that, “Only the Kings still understand that the Lost Word is Light within us all.” Poke tells us how, historically, Freemasonry has always provided a common ground for men of different faiths and creeds to come together as equals. He also discusses the more modern transformations that have occurred, specifically with regard to the 28th degree of the Scottish Rite - The Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept.

28th degree of the Scottish Rite - Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept

Then we talk about Poke’s film, “Beyond Lemuria: The Shaver Mystery and the Secret of Mt. Shasta.” He describes the way he was fascinated by Richard Shaver and had his own experience on Mt. Shasta. The film features Lon DuQuette, Paul Clark and Merrick Hamer, as well as a story that employs mystery, myth, magick, and spirituality to take the viewer on a journey.

As Poke explains at the conclusion to our conversation, we need to “know what our obligation to the Light is … No matter what you believe or what you revere, it is your way to the Light. The same Light is within everybody and the only place you’ll find it is inside yourself.”

relevant links:

“The Book of Solomon’s Magick” by Carroll “Poke” Runyon

“The Magick of Solomon” DVD, 2nd ed.

“Dark Mirror of Magick” DVD, 2nd ed.

“Rites of Magick” DVD

“Secrets of the Golden Dawn Cypher Manuscript” by Carroll “Poke” Runyon

“Mysteries of Mt. Shasta: Home of the Underground Dwellers and Ancient Gods” featuring Poke Runyon

“Beyond Lemuria” DVD (featuring Paul Clark and Lon Milo DuQuette)

“Carl Jung” Wikipedia entry

“Supernatural: Meetings With the Ancient Teachers of Mankind” by Graham Hancock

“Raja Yoga” Wikipedia entry

“Tantra” Wikipedia entry