The White Wood Podcast

In this episode I talk about the history of the Tarot, and how they evolved over the years. We dive into a few specific decks and explore where certain cards have changed over the years.

In this episode I have a chat with my friend Phil. We talk about his practice of Spiritism, and even include a true story about an emergency in a temple space.

In this episode I have a chat with my friend Lyric. We talk about everything from the magick of spiritual service to the motivations behind magickal exploration. We also talk about mental health and healthy mindsets.

In this episode we wrap up our conversation on the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, or LBRP. In this episode we dive into the history of the angels called in the ritual and adapting the ritual to other themes.

In this episode we continue our discussion about the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, or LBRP. In this episode we start breaking down the ritual and explaining various symbols and methods.

In this episode we start our discussion about the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, or LBRP. We dive mostly into the history in this episode. Our discussion takes us to many places, including into the works of Aleister Crowley, the origins of the Golden Dawn, and the works of Israel Regardie.

In this episode we talk about the Qabalah and the Qabalistic Tree of Life. We dive into some ancient texts for information about its origin, and the practice of associations.

In this episode we talk about various cycles in Astrology, Celestial Bodies, and magickal formula. Some of these cycles are very short, observable in a single day, while others are longer than human civilization.

In this episode I have a chat with my friend Bodhi. We talk about how we found ourselves working with the Occult, and in particular Thelema. We also talk about raising kids, and the different approaches to spirituality with children in the household.

In this episode we talk about the origins and symbols of the Zodiac. Nearly everyone has heard of their Sun Sign. Did you know you can also observe the Zodiac in daily life? This episode talks about the symbol set of the Zodiac and their meanings. Just like the elements and planets, the Zodiac have a set of associations and are invokable energies to work with.

In this episode we talk about the history and basic symbolism of Alchemy. The symbols of alchemical change, like calcination, help us to symbolically interpret all systems of change. Symbols like lead or gold take a more traditional meaning similar to the planets. Together this episode lays a framework for understanding the absolute basics.

In this episode we talk about developing a photographic memory, and other memory tricks. While this episode is not strictly occult, it does greatly enhance occult practice to be able to memorize long strings of information incredibly quickly. What's more magick than that?

In this episode we talk about the Planets of Astrology. These forces go far beyond simple birth charts. We talk about their various associations and how to invoke them similar to how elements can be used.

In this episode we catch up with a long time friend, Woventear, and talk about many different aspects of magick. We discuss the different interpretations of many magickal and religious systems.

In this episode we talk about the elements; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. We explain the basic system of elemental symbols and how you might use them. We also talk about some history of the elements. The elements go back too far to pinpoint their origins, but we can point to some interesting cultures that use them.

​In this episode we talk about the absolute basics of Thelema, a magickal tradition started in 1904 by a member of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley.

​In this episode we continue our dive into lucid dreaming, and provide some techniques and first hand accounts of the practice. This episode teaches you how to lucid dream.

In this episode we talk about Lucid Dreaming. This episode is part 1 of a multi-episode topic, and focuses more on the scientific side of dreams.

​In this episode we have a discussion about symbols, and how to use symbols in your practice.

In this episode we talk about the importance of visualizations, and how to increase your ability. We also talk about how you can use this in your workings.

In this episode we talk about many forms of magickal practice. We go over how this is related to religious or spiritual practice and what kinds of things it might include.

In this episode I bring on a long-time friend and practitioner, Frater M.'.A.'.B.'.U.'.S.'. We have a conversation about the Occult, what that means, and why someone might be interested in it.

This is the Introductory episode of the White Wood Podcast. Get to know the host. Find out my inspirations for creating the show, and how I got involved in the Occult.