“Dr. Paul Clark began esoteric studies at an early age by corresponding with W.E. Butler. When Paul reached the age of twelve, W.E. Butler suggested Paul contact the Reverend Ann Davies, who was then Prolocutor-General of the Builders of the Adytum and thus began a long and rewarding relationship. Paul spent the next thirteen years studying under Ann Davies and Paul was a member of a select circle of seven “stewards” receiving advanced instruction directly from Ann.

In 1982, Paul and a group of Initiates of high grade, founded the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, an Aquarian Age Mystery School. As Steward of the Fraternity, Paul is known for his ability to inspire others to take their spiritual evolution in hand so that they may achieve their full potential as co-creators.

Paul has written several books including “The Book of the Rose”, “The Secret Cipher of the Golden Dawn” and “The Broken Seal” and has authored two instructional courses taken by numerous students around the world: “The Threshold” and “The Path of Return”.”

Our discussion also covers the influence of Paul Foster Case and Ann Davies, the importance and relevance of Qabalah to the study of esoteric science, the symbolism of the Tarot, and the purpose of ceremonial magick. These modalities of study allow us insight and unfoldment that has proven effective for seekers throughout the ages. The importance of balance and aligning the self-conscious and the subconscious is also stressed, along with the concept of service. Lastly, Paul shares his hopes for the future with us.

 

 

“My presence is the cause of every form,
And to those who have eyes to see,
Wherever a man may plant his foot is holy ground.

Not alone in sanctuaries set apart,
But in the street and market-place,
In the abode of sin
As well as in the house of prayer,
Mayest thou say with thy Father Jacob,
“Surely the Lord is in this place;
And I knew it not.”

Verily, thy consciousness of body
Is my self-knowledge of form,
And by that knowledge working in thee
Do I maintain thine existence
In all states and conditions.

Behold, I dwell with thee, O Israel,
And thou dwellest with me.
Take heed
That thou despise not thy Lord in human form.

- excerpt from “The Meditation on Qoph” in “The Book of Tokens”

relevant links:

Fraternity of the Hidden Light - “An Aquarian Age Mystery School of the Western Esoteric Tradition”

“Behind the Veil” - Fraternity of the Hidden Light mission statement

“Declaratio Lucis”

“On the Threshold” - correspondence course work

F.L.O. “Document Archive”

“Podcast 42 - The Life and Work of Dr. Paul Foster Case”

“Ann Davies” Wikipedia entry

“The Book of the Rose” by Paul A. Clark

“The Broken Seal and Other Cases” by Paul A. Clark

“Magic, Mysticism, and Initiation” video lecture by Dr. Paul Clark

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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.

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.

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

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Lon joins us to discuss his interest in the Thoth Tarot, Solomonic Magick, Qabalah, and his new book, “Accidental Christ - The Story of Jesus (As Told By His Uncle),” a work of historical religious fiction.

Our conversation also covers his research into the mythological King Solomon and the secrets of Masonry, a very humorous look at the occult correspondence of one “Stonehenge Equinox,” the importance of the contributions of Israel Regardie and the recently departed Dr. Christopher Hyatt, and the crucial concept of making life Magickal and not making Magick your life.

The Quotable DuQuette:

“I can only change one thing with Magick - myself.”

“Do I think I’m a holy man? Sometimes.”

“It’s all in your head. You just have no idea how big your head is.”

“If we can’t wake up to the fact that deep down inside we are good, then we deserve to remain asleep dreaming we are evil.”

relevant links:

Lon Milo DuQuette

Courses at Maybe Logic Academy featuring DuQuette’s “Initiation: The Western Magical Tradition”

“My Life With The Spirits: The Adventures of a Modern Magician” by Lon Milo DuQuette

“The Key to Solomon’s Key: Secrets of Magic and Masonry” by Lon Milo DuQuette

“Accidental Christ - The Story of Jesus (As Told by His Uncle)” by Lon Milo DuQuette

“The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford” by Lon Milo DuQuette

“Thoth Tarot Deck”

“The Book of Thoth” by The Master Therion

“Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot” by Lon Milo DuQuette

“Q.B.L. or The Bride’s Reception: Being A Qabalistic Treatise on the Nature and Use of the Tree of Life” by Frater Achad

“Aleister Crowley’s Illustrated Goetia” by Lon Milo DuQuette and Christopher Hyatt Ph.D.

“Israel Regardie” Wikipedia entry

“Christopher Hyatt” Wikipedia entry

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If you are so inclined, please check out:

Occult Sentinel Podcast - a new offering that featured yours truly in one episode

Modern Gnosis and Tannhaus’ video channel (”A Thelemite Speaks”)

Also, don’t forget Phase II’s podcasts and general dissemination of knowledge.

Enjoy!

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Dr. Greenfield is particularly well-qualified to discuss this subject considering his extensive experience in Gnostic churches serving as bishop. Our conversation covers the definition of Gnosis and Gnostic, the history of ancient sects, the philosophy through the ages, modern permutations of the Gnostic doctrine, and Dr. Greenfield’s own personal lineage.

Notable points include differing perspectives on the concept of the Demiurgus and the resultant differences in the views on body and spirit, the secret societies and esoteric orders that have carried the Wisdom, and Apostolic succession.

“These are mysteries, O Israel,
Difficult to understand.
With much searching shalt thou still fail
To grasp them,
Unless thy search be rightly prosecuted.
Yet the Way to Understanding is ever open
To him who will follow it steadfastly.
It is the Way of the Heart,
And thou shalt be guided therein
By thine own inner Hearing.”

- Paul Foster Case from “The Meditation on Vav” in “The Book of Tokens”

relevant links:

Smashing Illusions - Dr. T Allen Greenfield’s Livejournal web site

The Assembly of the Knowledge and Wisdom of Solomon

“T Allen Greenfield’s Spiritual and Fraternal Heritage”

Ecclesia Gnostica Universalis

The North American College of Gnostic Bishops

previous appearances - “Podcast 35 - An Inquiry Into Suppressed Information“, “Podcast 31 - Scrying the Universe“, and “Podcast 17 - The Secret Cipher”

“Victorian Fire: The Origins of Sexual Magick” by T Allen Greenfield

“Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: The Gnostics, a Contibution to the Study of the Origins of Christianity” by G.R.S. Mead

“Gnosis: The Nature and History of Gnosticism” by Kurt Rudolph

“Gnosis and Hermeticism from Antiquity to Modern Times” by Roelof van den Broek

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Our conversation covers Case’s early life in the greater Rochester, NY area, his musical abilities, self-reliance and self-education, interest in the Mysteries, his work with Tarot and other occult subjects, and the organizations that he built to disseminate the Wisdom.

“MAY LIGHT BE EXTENDED UPON YOU”

In studying the life and Work of Dr. Case, Mitch extracts the important detail that we must be scholars in the same tradition in order that occult subjects are treated with the reverence they deserve. Thanks again to Mitch for another wonderfully informative and enlightening discussion!

“IN whatsoever object thou perceivest,
Know me as the Essence,
As the Idea,
And as the Interior Nature.
Because of this the wise come easily to me
By many paths,
Yet in truth these different roads
Are but a single Way.

“If thou canst penetrate in the nature
Of the simplest thing,
There thou shalt find me.
This is the key to the mystery of the sacred letters.
Fix thy mind on the object set before thee by any letter,
And hold thy thought to meditate thereon.
Then shall the inner nature of that object
Be made known to thee,
And by this means shalt thou draw nigh
To some aspect of my being.

- Paul Foster Case, from “The Meditation on Heh” in “The Book of Tokens”

relevant links:

Mitch Horowitz (previously appeared in Podcast 21)

Paul Foster Case Resource Page

“Paul Foster Case” Wikipedia entry

“The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages” by Paul Foster Case

“An Introduction to the Study of the Tarot” by Paul Foster Case (PDF download, 159 KB)

“The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order: An Interpretation of the Rosicrucian Allegory and An Explanation of the Ten Rosicrucian Grades” by Paul Foster Case

“Esoteric Keys of Alchemy” by Paul Foster Case

“The Great Seal of the United States: Its History, Symbolism and Message for the New Age” by Paul Foster Case - “Dr. Case reveals the Great Seal to be a profound spiritual glyph created by the Founding Fathers as a representation of the ideals of the Novo Ordo Seclorum, the New World Order.”

“Masonic Letter G” by Paul Foster Case - “Paul Foster Case develops with clarity a link between the Masonic degrees and the Qabalistic tradition.”

“Daniel, Master of Magicians and the Name of Names” by Paul Foster Case - “Two books in one. Daniel, Master of Magicians develops the astrological underpinnings of the book of Daniel. The Name of Names reveals the true significance of the name Yeheshua or Jesus.”

“The Book of Tokens” by Paul Foster Case

“The Kybalion” by Three Initiates

Kybalion Resource Page

“Claude Bragdon” Wikipedia entry

“William Walker Atkinson” Wikipedia entry

“Ann Davies” Wikipedia entry

B.O.T.A. (Builders of the Adytum)

“Ascended Masters Discussion”

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Our friend Christopher Moors returns in this episode to talk about the “Journey to the East.” Our conversation involves Chris’ Zen outlook and insights. This west meets east spiritual combination has manifested in Chris’ life and Work.

We speak about the process of creating internal stillness, the Road to Inner Light, ways of being, maintaining a fluid consciousness, making the leap from the head to the heart, and the historical and mythological journeys of others that we can use as examples and inspiration. Also notable is the importance of not creating beliefs by grasping for conclusions.

“… this Magick is really symbolic of the Truth of our own life and our own existence. The Magick is real and the Magick can be all of ours when we uncover / recover the meaning and depth of our Soul.”

- Christopher Moors

relevant links:

Creative Cosmos

“Pearly Gates Press” by Christopher Moors

“Podcast 32 - On the Spiritual Path with Christopher Moors”

“Zen” Wikipedia entry

“Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tsu

“Alan Watts” Wikipedia entry

“Alan Watts Teaches Meditation”

“Osho” Wikipedia entry

“Paramahansa Yogananda” Wikipedia entry

“Whispers From Eternity” by Paramahansa Yogananda

“The Journey to the East” by Herman Hesse (PDF file download)

“Fama Fraternitatis”

“T. Lobsang Rampa, An Introduction” by Gray Barker

T. Lobsang Rampa (many PDF files available here)

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

“Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thich Nhat Hanh, Amazon US

Eastern Philosophy & Religion section of books written by Manly P. Hall

Self-Development & Meditation section of books written by Manly P. Hall

“Vipassanā” Wikipedia entry

“Tao of Jeet Kun Do” by Bruce Lee, Amazon US

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By highlighting seemingly disparate connections, Steve’s videos blur the lines between the areas of the spiritual, metaphysical, mystical, and physical. One of his most popular videos is entitled, “The Montauk Project, Osiris, and The Rendezvous with Rama.”

Ultimately, Steve’s work points directly to the concept that the Universe is alive, sentient, and communicating with us if we’ll only listen. In our conversation, we cover many topics including those of religion, consciousness, new physics, sacred geometry, ancient civilizations, and the epic battle between the forces of Light and Darkness.

relevant links:

Labyrinth of the Psychonaut blog

Labyrinth of the Psychonaut - high-quality DVD copies of Steve’s videos available for sale

Soundlessdawn YouTube channel - Labyrinth of the Psychonaut vids

Meru Foundation Research - studying the Hebrew alphabet and “and the mathematical structure underlying the sequence of letters of the Hebrew text of Genesis”

“Torus” Wikipedia entry

“Hyperdimensional physics”

“The Universe as a Hologram” by Michael Talbot

“The Time Rivers” by Goro Adachi

“A Seer in Albion” - concerns Ellis C. Taylor and his book “In These Signs Conquer”

“A Closer Look at the 2012 Phenomenon”

“Third Eye” Wikipedia entry

“The Fountain” IMDb entry

“Amanita Santa, Oz, and The Owl of Babylon”

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Ancient trilithons like the one pictured above are doorways through which the Sun enters the world - a birthplace of Light.

Michael talks about the worldwide megalithic, Druidic civilization, also referred to by some as the “lost civilization”, that built the great megaliths of antiquity in Ireland, Britain, Egypt, Lebanon, the Americas, Cambodia, etc. These enlightened societies were not divided racially, but along moral, spiritual, and intellectual lines. It is from these ancient peoples and their worldwide system of colleges and temples that the concepts of modern religion were taken.

Our conversation touches upon ancient Druids, Egyptian pharaohs, astrotheology, suppressed history, occult symbolism, etymology, mythology, and esoteric Christianity. Although we go into depth discussing these subjects, to truly understand the monumental significance of this all, read “The Irish Origins of Civilization.”

“… the price of ignorance is destruction … So if people want to continue being ignorant and think that every time you bring knowledge their way that it is some sort of a threat, then there is no hope for the human race … You can’t approach the archive of knowledge with fear. You should approach it with awe. But you should never approach knowledge with fear, because then you will only see the reflection of fear back. So it is not that these subjects are evil … or fearful, but people are approaching [them] with a wrong energy and a wrong attitude and it is like a mirror where you see your own reflection in it.”

- Michael Tsarion

relevant links:

Michael Tsarion

“The Irish Origins of Civilization” by Michael Tsarion

Appendices to “The Irish Orgins of Civilization”

• “Examples of Druidic Symbolism” by Michael Tsarion

• “Symbolism of the Serpent” by Michael Tsarion

• “Etymology: Lost Key to the Past” by Michael Tsarion

• “The Bible: An Irish Book” by Conor MacDari

• “Recent Discoveries Confirming the Irish Origins of Civilization” by Michael Tsarion

• “The Minoans of Crete” by Michael Tsarion

“Architects of Control”

Taroscopes - The Taroscopic Mystery School

Podcast 12 - Michael Tsarion

Michael Tsarion on Red Ice Creations Radio

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N.B.: In addition to the normal single audio file, because of the large audio file size, the recording is also available as two separate .mp3 files below.

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.

“He who desires to attain the understanding of the Grand Word and the possession of the Great Secret, ought carefully to read the Hermetic philosophers, and will undoubtedly attain initiation, as others have done; but he must take, for the key of their allegories, the single dogma of Hermes, contained in his Table of Emerald.”

- Albert Pike, “Morals and Dogma”

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.

relevant links:

The Kentroversy Papers & The Kentroversy Tapes

“The Emerald Tablet: Time Capsule of Wisdom From Mankind’s Unknown Benefactors” - Alchemy Lab

Ralph Ellis - researcher and writer of alternative history of ancient Egypt

“The Hidden Records Interview” - researcher and writer Wayne Herschel discusses his ancient megalith starmap theories

“The Sirius Mystery, the Supreme Council 33rd Degree, and the Great White Lodge of Freemasonry” by Robert Temple

“The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy for Personal Transformation” by Dennis William Hauck

“Esoteric Keys of Alchemy” by Paul Foster Case

“Magical Egypt” - John Anthony West video series

Lily Dale Assembly - Spiritualist center in southwestern New York state, USA

The Tarot Connection podcast

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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

relevant links:

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)

“The Spiritual Path of Magick” by Jason Augustus Newcomb

Podcast 10 - “Enochian Initiation”

Podcast 20 - The 8 Circuit Model of Consciousness

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“The collision of science, morality, and magic is being played out hundreds of times a month in comic books and other media, showing us the implications of superhuman potential. Is this an unconscious form of preparation for an inevitable shift in human reality? Should we pay more careful attention to the visionaries and lunatics who anticipate the future in comic-book storylines? In that supernatural realm called the human imagination, comic-book creators like Alan Moore and Alex Ross may be time-travelers, forecasting the future for us and showing us the way. It’s funny how it all seems so similar to the ancient myths. The past and future are always with us.”

- Christopher Knowles, “Our Gods Wear Spandex, The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes”

Chris’ new book does a fantastic job of explaining how comic books relate to ancient mythology and the New Age. It is well-written, and very finely illustrated by Joseph Michael Linsner. If you have any interest in comic books, their history, and their connections with occult and esoteric ideas and mythology, you will definitely want to pick it up. The connections that Knowles highlights in his book have always been there, but it isn’t until now that they have been fully exposed by someone who understands their significance. Our modern mythology may indeed just be repackaged classics from ancient times. This book is not only fascinating, but fun as well.

Be sure to check Chris’ blog for frequent updates and also his upcoming appearance on Red Ice Creations Radio.

relevant links:

The Secret Sun - Christopher Knowles’ blog

“Our Gods Wear Spandex, The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes” by Christopher Knowles and Joseph Michael Linsner, Amazon US

Chris’ Amazon blog

Linsner.com - web site of artist Joseph Michael Linsner

“Jack Kirby” Wikipedia entry

Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center

“The X-Files” Wikipedia entry

“Cigarette Smoking Man” Wikipedia entry

“Podcast 11 - Kentroversy on Talismans and Mass Media Black Magic, pt. 1” - part of the conversation concerns Grant Morrison’s “The Invisibles” and Alan Moore’s “Promethea” as talismanic works of art

“Podcast 21 - Mitch Horowitz” - part of the conversation concerns the dissemination of occult ideas and practices in 20th century America

Chris Knowles previous appearance on Red Ice Creations Radio

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“Inquisition In 21st Century America” is Dr. Greenfield’s description of his personal experiences with regard to expulsion from a “magickal order of antiquity“. We discuss how this book has subsequently been censored and is no longer available from the publisher, as well as the idea of censorship and free speech in a larger context.

Described as “the essence of 19th century sexual magick under one cover”, “Victorian Fire” details the story of the (re)emergence of sex magick into a somewhat more public environment. One individual that we talk about who is integral to this history is Dr. Paschal Beverly Randolph. These ideas, according to Dr. Greenfield, can be reliably traced back to before the dawn of civilization as we currently understand it.

relevant links:

Smashing Illusions - Dr. Greenfield’s Livejournal

Dr. Greenfield’s email

Assembly of the Knowledge and Wisdom of Solomon

“Allen H. Greenfield” Wikipedia entry

“A Statement Regarding the Ordo Templi Orientis” by T Allen Greenfield

“Were You About To Order This Book? Think Again.”

Liber OZ

Martin Niemöller quote

“Inquisition In 21st Century America” by T Allen Greenfield available via The Pirate Bay torrent tracker

“Victorian Fire: The Origins of Sexual Magick” by T Allen Greenfield

“Paschal Beverly Randolph” by T Allen Greenfield

previous appearances: Podcast 31 - “Scrying the Universe” and Podcast 17 - The Secret Cipher

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We discuss the idea of spiritual guides that are immortal and / or disincarnate. Of course, the discussion focuses on a favorite ascended master, the most mysterious gentleman known as the Comte de St.-Germain, a.k.a. Master R.

We discuss his immortality, prophecy, revolutionary activity, and spiritual guidance. This includes his activities surrounding the founding of the United States of America, the French Revolution, and a more modern contact with adept Paul Foster Case.

Another fascinating individual that we consider is Lord Francis Bacon, a.k.a. Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Albans. Manly P. Hall’s “The Riddle of the Rosicrucians” fingers Bacon as the mythical Christian Rosenkruetz, founder of the true Rosicrucian order.

“After Bacon’s mock funeral in England, he returned to the continent where he lived for more than twenty years as the head of his Secret Society.”

- Manly P. Hall, “The Riddle of the Rosicrucians“

relevant links:

Historical Mysteries & Occult Personalities, Comte de St.-Germain

“The Comte De St. Germain: The Secret of Kings” by Isabel Cooper-Oakley

“Most Holy Trinosophia of the Comte de St.-Germain” with foreword and commentary by Manly P. Hall

“The Riddle of the Rosicrucians” by Manly P. Hall

“Francis Bacon: The Concealed Poet” by Manly P. Hall

“The Masters Revealed: Madam Blavatsky and the Myth of the Great White Lodge” by K. Paul Johnson

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Therioshamanism has been defined by Lupa as shamanic animal spirit magic and it is a totally new system that she is creating and journaling about on her blog - Therioshamanism.com. Prior to beginning this path, Lupa wrote a number of books about neopagan animal magic, including “Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone: A Primal Guide to Animal Magic” and “A Field Guide to Otherkin.”

Our conversation also covers the interesting and controversial concepts of cultural appropriation, “plastic shamanism,” entheogens, as well as how someone who feels connected to these traditions can become more involved. In addition, we touch on the fascinating new book by Lupa and her husband Taylor Ellwood, “Kink Magic: Sex Magic Beyond Vanilla.”

A very innovative, creative, and well-spoken occult practitioner, Lupa’s work is interesting, original, and worth checking out.

relevant links:

The Green Wolf - Lupa’s and Taylor’s web site

Therioshamanism

KinkMagic.com

Lupabitch - Lupa’s Livejournal blog

“The Lupa Liturgy” - .pdf booklet on Lupa’s spiritual practices (286 KB)

“Shifting, Shamanism, and Therianthropy” - .pdf booklet about the intersection of therianthropy and magic (231 KB)

“Therioshamanism FAQ”

“Neopagan Animal Totemism, part 1” by Lupa

“A Day in the Life of Otherkin” by Lupa

“On Cultural Appropriation” by Lupa

“Pagans and Cultural Appropriation” by Lupa

“Dark Night of the Soul” by Lupa

books by Lupa

articles by Lupa

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