Thelema NOW! Crowley, Ritual & Magick

Thelema NOW! Crowley, Ritual & Magick is a monthly podcast, produced with the support of Ordo Templi Orientis USA Grand Lodge.

Thelema NOW! Guest: David Shoemaker (2024) 06/07/2024

Thelema NOW! Guest: David Shoemaker (2024) Thelema Now host Harper Feist talks with one of Thelema Now's favorite guests, author and psychologist Dr. David Shoemaker. David discusses his new book, The Way of the Will, and how he came to Thelema, what you do after making contact with your HGA, and is it really all in your head? Hmmmmmm...... Listen now and see what you think!! Listen to David's postcast Living Thelema And check out his ! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/31655877

Thelema NOW! Guests: Peter Mark Adams & Christophe Poncet 04/10/2024

Thelema NOW! Guests: Peter Mark Adams & Christophe Poncet Thelema Now host Harper Feist, delves into the esoteric realms of tarot with authors Peter Mark Adams and Christophe Poncet. In this captivating episode, they explore the intriguing narratives behind two distinct tarot decks: the enigmatic Sola-Busca tarocchi and the beloved Tarot de Marseille. Join us as the authors share their personal journeys of discovery, offering insights into the mystical symbolism and historical significance embedded within these decks. The conversation traverses the rich tapestry of tarot tradition. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to embark on a journey of discovery into the fascinating world of tarot with our esteemed guests. To find out more about their book, ! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/30770778

Thelema Now Dr. Justin Sledge 03/14/2024

Thelema Now Dr. Justin Sledge /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/30380178

Thelema NOW! Guest: Andrew Phillip Smith 02/23/2024

Thelema NOW! Guest: Andrew Phillip Smith This episode of Thelema, NOW! represents our first foray into the incredible world of Welsh magic. Andrew Phillip Smith gives Harper a lesson in language and history as they relate to magic in and near his home in Wales. The interview ends with a special treat in which Andrew gives license to depart in Welsh! Check out Andrew's books and author page . /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/30084523

Thelema Now! Guest: P.D. Newman 02/01/2024

Thelema Now! Guest: P.D. Newman In this ThelemaNOW episode, Harper and P.D. “Danny” Newman discuss his new book, Theurgy: Theory and Practice, published by Inner Traditions. This is a delightful conversation with a charming guest over a book that is already renowned! Chief topics of conversation were the extraction of the roots of Theurgy in the Shamanism of Thrace, the conversion of Hekate from underworld psychopomp to World Soul, and the known history of the Chaldean Oracles. P. D. Newman has been immersed in the study and practice of alchemy, hermetism, and theurgy for more than two decades. A member of both the Masonic Fraternity and the Society of Rosicrucians, he lectures internationally and has published articles in many esoteric journals, including The Scottish Rite Journal, Knights Templar Magazine, and Ad Lucem. He is the author of Angels in Vermilion: The Philosophers’ Stone from Dee to DMT and Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry. /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/29762108

Thelema Now! Guests: Peter JENX and Frater Acher 11/25/2023

Thelema Now! Guests: Peter JENX and Frater Acher In this dramatic follow on to the Peter JENX on ThaiOccult 2 Harper leads a conversation between Frater Acher and Peter JENX on the topic of magical talismans. They not only consider the significance of human remains in talismans, but also a world view that knows how to regard every object as a talismanic manifestation. /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/28784398

Thelema Now: Peter Jenx 09/19/2023

Thelema Now: Peter Jenx Peter Jenx is the guest on this episode of Thelema NOW, and Harper talks to him on the occasion of the release of the long-awaited sequel to his first book “The Thai Occult.” “” explores the wide regional variations in Thai folk magic. This interview explores the place of the “ajarn” or local sorcerer in Thailand, their selection and training. We also talk about the nature of the lineages, and how the tradition – even the magic itself – changes with the needs of the people the ajarns serve. This is a wild ride! Besides the amazing things that Peter says in this interview, he tells us that he is nearly done writing the third in the series; be assured that you’ll hear Peter Jenx’s voice again on TN when that book is released! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/28078683

Thelema Now! Guest: Larry Roberts 09/15/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Larry Roberts This Thelema, NOW! episode features a conversation between Harper and Larry Roberts. Larry is the heart of Miskatonic Books. Miskatonic is an online store encompassing everything between esoteric and occult books and dark fantasy, classic horror and supernatural fiction. Larry and Debra, his wife, and their kids have been in the bookselling business for 30 years and have been publishing titles in various genres for 21 years. In 2009, Miskatonic won the Bram Stoker Award for Excellence in Specialty Press Publishing. Larry puts out an appetizer on Facebook every morning to lure our credit cards from the depths of our pockets into the light of day. On any given day, you might find offerings from Scarlet Imprint, Three Hands Press, Xoanon, Ouroboros Press, Teitan Press, Aeon Sophia Press, Nephilim Press, IXAXAAR… In short, Larry has his fingers in the only pie that all occultists can agree upon: BOOKS. He’s also a fascinating person with a deep spiritual practice and a great interviewee! Please join Harper and Larry as they discuss what it’s like to be the High Priest of Miskatonic! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/28037583

Thelema NOW Robert Allen 09/01/2023

Thelema NOW Robert Allen In this episode of ThelemaNOW, Harper talks with actor, dancer, director and ceremonial magician Robert Allen about his new book Imago: Body. Vision. Magick, recently released by Theion Publishing. The book leads us to some amazing discussions about the very significant overlap between magick and theater, and the history of the image, and Robert reveals one of the many useful exercises in the book. To buy the book: To learn about Robert’s workshops: /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/27916233

Thelema Now! Guest: Brian Cotnoir 08/01/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Brian Cotnoir In this episode of ThelemaNOW, Harper talks with Brian Cotnoir on the occasion of the release of his new book “On Alchemy.” Brian has been practicing alchemy as the art and science of perfecting a process for many years. The book is your opportunity to participate in his current, along with the classic history of the practice and many illuminating exercises. Hear more about it in this fascinating discussion! Buy the book here: See more of Brian’s work here: www.KhepriPress.com /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/27628335

Thelema Now! Guest: Peter Mark Adams 06/27/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Peter Mark Adams Peter Mark Adams is an author, poet, esotericist and professional energy worker specializing in the ethnography and visuality of ritual, sacred landscape, esotericism, consciousness and healing. With a background in Philosophy from the University of Liverpool, Peter pursues advanced studies on iconology and iconographic; Renaissance art and material culture with the Warburg Institute’s School of Advanced Studies in London. Peter’s esoteric non-fiction is published through Scarlet Imprint Current offerings include the book discussed in the interview: Hagia Sophia - Sanctum of Kronos: Spiritual Dissent in an Age of Tyranny, Mystai: Dancing out the Mysteries of Dionysos and The Game of Saturn: Decoding the Sola-Busca Tarocchi. To buy Hagia Sophia – Sanctum of Kronos: To hear the remarkable sounds described by Peter in the interview: /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/27298725

Thelema Now! Guest: Red K. Elders 05/09/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Red K. Elders In this fascinating ThelemaNOW episode, Harper talks to friend and colleague Red K. Elders about art and movement, magic and bodies. Red’s perhaps best known for her stellar pencil drawings inspired by Greek mythological figures. She’s also a bodyworker and movement therapist. Underneath everything, she understands what it means to be nourished by the natural world, something we discuss in detail. Click to view h and one devoted to Also, we talk a bit about Red’s upcoming class with the Blackthorne School entitled Somatic Sorcery, which starts Monday, May 15! The class description and registration site are here: /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/26793987

Thelema Now! Guest: Scott Michael Stenwick 04/28/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Scott Michael Stenwick In this wide-ranging interview, Scott Michael Stenwick and Harper talk about everything between John Dee and quantum mechanics, by way of Eugene Wigner and the Falkland Islands. Scott is an author, blogger, esotericist, software developer, information technology consultant, and speculative fiction enthusiast. He writes fantasy and science fiction, and non-fiction books on the Western Esoteric Tradition. He also contributes to non-fiction anthologies that cover topics related to magical practices and esoteric spirituality. Read more about Scott on his websites and . And buy the book we discussed or on Amazon /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/26678556

Thelema Now! Guest: Tobias Churton (2023) 04/15/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Tobias Churton (2023) Thelema, NOW! welcomes . A world authority on Gnostic spirituality, Churton is Britain’s leading scholar in the field of Western Esotericism. Our host Harper Feist and he discuss his latest book, Aleister Crowley in Paris Sex, Art, and Magick in the City of Light, is his sixth devoted to the Prophet of the Lovely Star, a series which began with Aleister Crowley: The Biography. Using previously unpublished letters and diaries, Churton reconstructs Crowley’s heyday in the last decade and a half of France’s Belle Époque and the “Roaring Twenties,” this book illuminates Crowley’s place within the artistic, literary, and spiritual ferment of the great City of Light. So, stick in those earbuds; this interview is JUICEY! Be sure to check out Tobias's book /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/26552445

Thelema Now! Guest: Sasha Chaitow (2023) 03/14/2023

Thelema Now! Guest: Sasha Chaitow (2023) Thelema Now welcomes ! Having written her Ph.D. thesis on Joséphin Péladan, Dr. Sasha Chaitow is uniquely qualified to present a complete picture of the man and his works, both from an artistic and an esoteric standpoint. In particular, she has studied and documented – and is teaching – his initiatory system. In this Thelema Now episode, Dr. Chaitow and Harper Feist discuss the metaphysical and esoteric aspects of , some of which happened side by side with Aleister Crowley in Paris. Put on your seatbelt, this interview is a good one! Be sure to check out Sasha's book -. /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/26229399

Thelema Now! Encore Episode of Jake Stretton-Kent from October 2020 02/04/2023

Thelema Now! Encore Episode of Jake Stretton-Kent from October 2020 Jake Stretton-Kent died after an extended illness and the world will never be quite the same. Jake was a lot of things to a lot of people, clear from the hundreds of tributes written in Facebook and other social media platforms since the announcement. He was an incredibly influential magician and author, having given us Grimorium Verum, Geosophia, the Testament of Cyprian the Mage, Goetic Liturgy, Thus Spake Magnus Dictus and the Rosicrucifixion, amongst others. He also worked on each issue of Hadean Press’ Conjure Codices. His laser-focus on relationships with spirits incited an entire generation of practitioners to a more thoughtful approach. He was a serious researcher and adept, a magical experimentalist while retaining both feet in a foundation of history and literature. Amusingly, to discover his sources, we often had to inquire personally about them. The bad part was that we couldn’t just dig through his references, the good part was that when you asked him, he would provide a stunning background and a thorough understanding of anything he’d ever written. Jake was one of Thelema Now's favorite authors to interview because he was so damnably funny and ridiculously charming. We at Thelema, Now! wish Jake the best of future adventures. May he be granted the accomplishment of his True Will. We also wish peace and relief to Karel and the rest of his family and close colleagues. Goodbye, Jake. And farewell. -Harper Feist /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/25829670

Thelema Now! Guest: Marcus McCoy (2022) 12/28/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Marcus McCoy (2022) Thelema, NOW! host Harper Feist speaks with Occult Blacksmith Marcus McCoy of . Listen as Marcus and Harper discuss alchemy as it applies to Metalsmithing and the Natural Philosophy of Henry Cornelius Agrippa! During their conversation the Winter Solstice dawned in the Eastern Standard time zone. The days will be getting brighter... /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/25444059

Thelema Now! Guest: Frater Acher 11/25/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Frater Acher Host Harper Feist speaks with Frater Acher about his new book , the third and final volume of the Holy Daimon cycle. Listen as he and Harper Feist talk about doing magick as a lone practitioner, sacred bells, and what working with your really means. Frater Acher is the author of as well as a friend and collaborator of . He holds an MA in Communications Science, Intercultural Communications, and Psychology, as well as certifications in Systemic Coaching and Gestalt Therapy. He has studied Western Ritual Magic in theory and practice at I.M.B.O.L.C. () and has been actively involved in magic as a lone practitioner for more than twenty years. His book Ingenium is released by . /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/25133310

Thelema Now! Guest: Samuel David 11/17/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Samuel David Samuel David and Thelema Now host Harper Feist dig deep in a wide-ranging discussion that includes Christianity, Inanna, and all points in between. It's - in Samuel's words - Sexy, sultry, and sorceress!! Listen to find out more! You can buy Samuel's book, at . You can see a video about the book on . Enjoy! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/25055067

Thelema Now Orryelle Defenestrate Bascule 10/23/2022

Thelema Now Orryelle Defenestrate Bascule Thelema Now host Harper Feist speaks to author and artist Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule. Merging the concepts of sexuality, Magick, and art, Defenestrate-Bascule explores the erotic nature that's within us all! You can view his art at . He also discusses his film Solve et Coagula. View the trailer, reviews, and streaming ! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/24772587

Thelema Now! Guest: Jason Miller (2022) 08/22/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Jason Miller (2022) The always awesome and entertaining returns to Thelema Now and discusses what it means to be a Sorcerer. TN host Harper Feist gets to the bottom of what it means to do the work, see the results, and get stuff done. Jason has a new book - - check it out! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/24136134

Thelema Now! Guest: Carl Abrahamsson (2022) 06/30/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Carl Abrahamsson (2022) TN host Harper Feist speaks to author Carl Abrahamsson! One of the privileged few who spent time with the “Black Pope” in the last decade of his life, Carl Abrahamsson met Anton LaVey in 1989, sparking an “infernally” empowering friendship. In Carl's new book - Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil's Den - he explores what LaVey was really about, where he came from, and how he shaped the esoteric landscape of the 1960s. ! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/23590994

Thelema Now Rodney Orpheus (2022) 05/13/2022

Thelema Now Rodney Orpheus (2022) Hey - did you know that Aleister Crowley had a tin ear and didn't like music that much?! WHO KNEW?! Listen to this fascinating conversation (no really, it is!) between TN's Harper Feist and musician/author/speaker . He has a new release and it's AWESOME!! Check it out on /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/23102609

Thelema Now! Guest: Frater Barrabbas 04/12/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Frater Barrabbas Thelema Now host Harper Feist goes toe-to-toe with witch and author . Across their wide-ranging talk they discuss Goetia, witchcraft, elementals and more! Frater's latest book is "" published by Llewellyn. /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/22774739

Thelema Now! Guest: Richard Kaczynski (2022) 03/27/2022

Thelema Now! Guest: Richard Kaczynski (2022) Thelema Now host Harper Feist talks with Brother Richard Kaczynski about The Sword of Song: Called By Christians The Book of the Beast. Check it out! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/22586063

Thelema Now! Algol from the band Mehenet 12/28/2021

Thelema Now! Algol from the band Mehenet Thelema Now's Harper Feist talks to Algol from the band Mehenet. Algol is also an OTO Brother, in addition to his other ritual practices. Check out Mehenet's Bandcamp page - and check out the full song Dona Sete at the end of the interview! Listen and enjoy! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/21611204

Thelema Now! Guest: Trevor Gray (2021) 12/09/2021

Thelema Now! Guest: Trevor Gray (2021) Man Has The Right To Dress As He Will! History has been made! This episode of Thelema Now is the first where both the host, Harper Fiest, and the guest, Trevor Gray, are nude! The perfect setting for author Trevor to discuss his book "A Whisper in the Silence: An Inspiring Naturist Love Story." Enjoy! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/21435803

Thelema Now! Guest: Jessica Grote 11/17/2021

Thelema Now! Guest: Jessica Grote Jessica Grote is currently the presiding bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostic Aeterna and a member of the Société Voudon Gnostique. She is also a teacher. In her course, she will introduce you to the animistic worldview and magical practice of the Kosmic Modern Hetaera. Find out more about Jessica and her courses which will illustrate how to merge your magical and mundane lives, and much more! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/21200651

Thelema Now! Guest: Veronica Rivas 11/03/2021

Thelema Now! Guest: Veronica Rivas Verónica Rivas (Melong Yeshe) is an Uruguayan author and researcher based in Brazil. In Kurukulla: Goddess of Bewitchment – A Devotional Path to the Red Enchantress of Uddiyana, author Verónica Rivas combines academic research with personal experience to offer a theoretical-practical study of Kurukulla, the goddess in Hinduism related to desire, lust, magic, and witchcraft. Listen and find out more! /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/21039812

Thelema Now! Guest: Jason Augustus Newcomb 09/17/2021

Thelema Now! Guest: Jason Augustus Newcomb Author James Augustus Newcomb and TN host Harper Feist discuss aspects of Magick, and especially Tarot! Do you like Thoth? Rider? Rider-Waite? What does the imagery say to you? As James developed his own Tarot, New Hermetics Standard Tarot Deck, he took many things into account. Check it out! And visit James's website. /episode/index/show/wuelf2000/id/20512889

Thelema NOW! Crowley, Ritual & Magick

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