Music, Myth and Magick

Kamden Cornell returns to M3 to discuss their recent release, On Pins and Needles.

Christopher Penczak is an award-winning author, teacher, and witch. He co-founded the Temple of Witchcraft and has written more than 20 books. In this episode, we discuss his latest work, The Goddess of the Cauldron, and explore how the writing process became an act of devotion and internal transformation. As a longstanding community leader, he'll also share the qualities he looks for when see...

Can you find magic in a swamp? Join host Aerik Arkadian for an immersive conversation with Florida-born artist Amber Rae . We explore the concept of divination decks , the spiritual power of conservation art , and how to reconnect with nature's "cathedral" when traditional paths fall short. Amber discusses the creation of her Florida Mythos Oracle and her upcoming collaborative deck,...

Kirk White is an author, witch, psychotherapist, and Licensed East Asian Medical Practitioner. He's studied many magickal traditions, such as Freemasonry and the Golden Dawn, and has participated in organizations like Covenant of the Goddess and Cherry Hill Seminary. He currently serves as a legislator for the state of Vermont. In this conversation, we'll dive into his work and background, discuss...

Jack Chanek, author and High Priest, returns to M3 to talk about his latest book, Tarot for the Magically Inclined. In this conversation, we discuss some questions that seem simple to answer on the surface, but can actually get quite complex in their subjectivity. What is magick? What is divination? Can Tarot really reveal knowledge of an unknown future? And what do you do if your cards predict a...

Craig Spencer is a Lancashire-born Anglo-Italian witch who practices traditional Lancashire witchcraft. He recently wrote a book,  Witchcraft Unchained , which explores the history of British craft. In this interview, we discuss his background and writing, compare our local forms of witchcraft, and have a great chat about besoms—yes, besoms. We have  very  different conceptions for what a besom is...

Erich and Alannah Brown are the founders of the Temple of Limitless Light and the authors of the book Modern Hermeticism: A Beginners Guide to Ceremonial Magick. In this conversation, we dive into their fascinating journey, exploring the worlds of Hermeticism and Enochian magick, and discussing how they blend ancient practices with modern insight and witchcraft.

Jessica Howard makes her M3 debut to teach me about lithomancy and discuss her fantastic book, The Art of Lithomancy.

Coby Michael returns to M3 to discuss his latest book, The Poison Path Grimoire.

Kamden Cornell discusses his book, The Tameless Path, and how to use weeds and other invasive plants in magick.

Jason Mankey returns to discuss his latest book.

Anthony Rella is a practicing psychotherapist, a spiritual teacher, and an author. In his book, Slow Magic, he describes a type of magic that is focused on real transformation rather than instantaneous results. In this interview, we talk about those concepts and how it informs his therapy practice -- but also how his training in therapy has informed his magical practice. Grab Anthony's book for yo...

Byron Ballard is a teacher, folklorist, and author of several books. She's well known for her work on Appalachian Folk Magick, and in this interview... we're going to talk about exactly that! Plus, we'll chat about some other fun topics as well, like her views on community, ideas for keeping our lives magickal, and her latest book, A Feral Church. Grab some of Byron's books: *A Feral Church: https...

David Shi is a shaman and the author of Spirit Voices: The Mysteries and Magic of North Asian Shamanism. In this episode, he was kind enough to answer every question I could think of. Who is allowed to be a shaman? What kind of work do they do? What kinds of misconceptions frequently surround the practice? All this and more... plus, check out his awesome jaw harp skills at the end. Grab a copy of...

Josh Yates is a teacher with a lecture series on topics like Qabalah and Tarot. He's also a Software Architect and has found a way to combine all of these spiritual passions into an app called The Cosmic Repository. In this interview, we talk about Qabalah, Tarot, channeling, his background, and more. Find Josh online:Website - http://joshyates.meFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicre...

Jamie Della is a healer, priestess, Xicana witch, and the author of nine books. In this episode, we talk about healing modalities, constellations, the role of mentorship in the craft, and more! Find Jamie online:Website - https://jamiedella.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiedellawritesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamiedellawritesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGeoF...

Rev. Emily Guenther is the High Priestess of the Fellowship of Avalon - ATC, as well as the co-owner The Broom Closet, a metaphysical store located in Memphis, TN. In this episode, we talk about Ancient Egypt, Sekhmet, mixing pantheons, tarot, her store, and more! Find Emily online: The Fellowship of Avalon - http://www.thefellowshipofavalon.com/ Instagram - @emily_omma_guenther Facebook -   bewit...

Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist, the author of several books (including Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices), and Archdruid Emerita and founder of Tribe of the Oak. She’s been a druidic initiate since 1984. In this episode, we talk about her work, the ancient druids, modern druidry, herbs, and so much more. Find Ellen online: Website - https://elleneverthopman.com/I...

Dave Gaddy is a southern witch (or as he spells it, wytch) and the author of the book, The Simple Magick of Wild Things. In this interview, we discuss his background (including how he started his spiritual journey as a pastor), Appalachian Folk Magick, connecting with our ancestors, and learning lessons from animals. I also learned a bunch of new terms, like "haint," "holler,"...

Sara Mastros is an author and witch who has written several books and runs WitchLessons.com. Marco Felgueiras is a professional diviner and translator who speaks seven languages and reads tarot. In this interview, we talk about translating ancient languages, different styles of tarot reading, tarot decks, how to divine without pictures, Orphic Hymns, music, and more! Find Sara Mastros and Marco Fe...

Lon Milo DuQuette is an internationally recognized author and teacher, often hailed as one of the most entertaining writers in the occult world. He's written such works as The Chicken Qabalah, The Magick of Aleister Crowley, and the recent release, An Accidental Christ. And to top it all off, he’s a musician too. In this episode, we talk a little about background, books, and writing process......

Laura Perry is an author and artist who specializes in the Ancient Minoans. She founded Ariadne's Tribe, which is an inclusive Minoan spirituality tradition. In this interview, she teaches me all I ever wanted to learn about the this ancient civilization, including their history, deities, symbols, rites, and even some of their mysteries. YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACC...

Alexian is the High Priest of Twisted Oak Coven, a pagan recording artist, musician, teacher, and host of The Alexian Show. In this episode, we talk about his background, pagan music, the writing process, inspiration, how to remember your dreams, and much more! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. Just pop on over to my Patreon page and become a subscri...

Opal Luna is the author of the book Fiber Magick and an officer of The Grove, a pagan congregation in South Florida. In this interview, we discuss her background and all things related to Fiber Magick, like crocheting, magickal tools, correspondences with yarn and fabric, poppets, and even making physical representations of the Platonic solids. And at the end, she SINGS!YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAK...

Jack Chanek is a high priest and the author of three books - Queen of All Witcheries, Qabalah for Wiccans, and Tarot for Real Life. In this interview, we talk about his background, Qabalah, Tarot, and much more -- including how he first got into reading Tarot thanks to a James Bond movie! YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ME MAKING MORE VIDEOS, PLUS GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.Just pop on over to my Patreo...