In this episode, the esoteric scholar Ronnie Pontiac returns to talk about his latest book: The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic. Co-authored by Tamra Lucid, his wife, this brilliant collaboration takes the reader on a winding journey through history, striking a perfect balance between dense scholarship and poetic …

32I met Tony Dushane a couple years ago when he enrolled in my class on creative alchemy. It was inspired by the idea that artists are alchemists: explorers of the invisible realms and spiritual healers. And like alchemy, the power of art transforms and transmutes. As I got to know Tony, I learned how his life-story is a beautiful demonstration of …

The visionary artist and esoteric scholar, Marlene Seven Bremner has returned to discuss her second book: The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work. In my opinion, this book is even more amazing than her first. It’s a devotional text for artists, an inspiration to heal and evolve through your own creative…

"A part of fate is the freedom of man. Forever wells up the impulse of choosing and acting in his soul."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Lori Lothian of Lunatic Astrology is my favorite Youtube astrologer! Her voice is a flourishing expression of the natural syncretism of the Information Age. Rising above the deluge of witless love horoscopes, prophecies of d…

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Ronnie Pontiac is an accomplished artist, musician, filmmaker and esoteric scholar. I would describe him as a 21st-Century renaissance man, not just because of his diverse talents and interests but because of his significant role in the re-birth of the mysteries and esoteric wisdom in popular culture. And after many decades of research, he’s just r…

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Marlene “Seven” Bremner is a visionary artist and alchemist. And her new book with Inner Traditions, Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy, should be on the top of every esoteric student’s reading list. In recent decades, the subject of alchemy has been enjoying a renaissance in esoteric publishing. There are dozens of well researched and beauti…

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Chaweon Koo is a dream come true for me. That’s because my main objective as an astrologer is to inspire artists to believe in themselves and come into full bloom. And Chaweon has bloomed into something spectacular! Here’s the quick history we have. Five years ago, Chaweon came to me for a natal chart reading. And I told her that she would be a hug…

John Michael Greer is an American druid who has risen to become one of the most important esoteric scholars of our time. He is astonishingly prolific, having written over 70 books that explore a wide array of perspectives on ecological philosophy. JMG demonstrates the virtues of a truly independent mind, offering a syncretic perspective that explor…

Tamra Lucid is a force of nature: a veritable renaissance woman of the 21st Century. She has been a prolific artist for decades, sharing her light with the world through music, underground art, filmmaking and writing. It is obvious that Tamra was born to be a bright light in the dark. But she got her start on this path by having a great mentor in h…

On this episode of STARGAZER, I'm joined by Mayan astrologer Aiesha Cosmos. In this thrilling conversation, Aiesha breaks down the Mayan calendar to explain how 2012 was just the beginning of a transitional period in human consciousness and shares her wisdom of the Toltec teachings as a means for self-transformation to prepare yourself for the worl…

I'm joined by my husband Andrei in this episode for a lively discussion on the Internet's Saturn Return. With Saturn currently transiting Aquarius, the Internet as we know it is having its Saturn Return. On August 6, 1991, a CERN physicist named Tim Berners-Lee uploaded the first publicly accessible website. While there were many technological prec…

This episode of STARGAZER features Hermetic Astrologer Gary P. Caton. Gary is a rare soul in the colliding worlds of astrology and magic. Listening to his podcast (The Hermetic Astrology Podcast) is like falling into a deep conversation with a kindred spirit, and reading his words (like his book Hermetic Triptycha, Vol. 1, or any number of his arti…

Welcome back to STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic! Today, my esteemed guest is Baal Kadmon. Kadmon is an accomplished occult author, teacher, and scholar whose work focuses on unpacking the linguistic structure of magico-religious traditions in the West and beyond. He specializes in Classical Hebrew, Ancient Greek, Classical Lat…

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Get in touch with Chaweon:https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoohttps://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/// LEARN MORE ABOUT KAT KIMJoin the School of Divine Confidence here: http://bit.ly/SchoolDivineConfidenceLearn more about Kat here: https://www.katkim.comFollow Kat on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katkimofficial…

Chaweon Koo is easily the most original, innovative, and provocative voice in modern magic. Her YouTube channel Witches and Wine has become one of the most valuable resources for modern occultism. She has interviewed some of the best scholars and practitioners alive today. But she is not just a passive interviewer. Chaweon has a white hot intellect…

Karma is not a focal point in Hoodoo. Topics discussed: We know the magick tools to use, but we never stop to think of why we use them. Ethics of love spells. Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/

A lot of crystals are being rebranded for marketability. Topics discussed: "Working" with crystals. What is "precious metal anodization? What can you look for to spot fake crystals? Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/…

Aidan Wachter's newest book is about how to rewrite the past and to write your ideal future, via some very practical magical techniques. In this episode we cover techniques from the book like: - The Black Book - The corridor (recording over the tapes) Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonko…

A lot of Shamanic practices are tied with not only ancestors, but also the land. Topics discussed: North Asian Shamanism: a sacred practice. What is the "Asian New Age" Movement, and why is it a threat to traditional Asian Shamanism? Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.face…

Learn about how an actual trained scientist (who happens to be a life-long witch) works with crystals and rocks. Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/

What exactly is a "Psychic Witch"? Topics discussed: Why children can easily access their psychic abilities? The higher, middle, and lower self. Reverse ageism in the occult. Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/…

Welcome back to STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic. In this episode, I'm joined again by my husband and co-host Andrei to carry on our discussion from last week about the esoteric meaning behind fairytales by exploring the gnostic dimensions of the dystopian science fiction classic Blade Runner. In the first half, we share our th…

We're back with the season debut of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic! In this special Valentine's Day episode, I'm joined by my husband Andrei and I to tell the raw, vulnerable and uncut story of our fairytale romance. Andrei and I have been together for nearly half of our lives, and our story is one of deep trauma, alchemical …

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"There is something deeply grounding about knowing your ancestors". Topics discussed: How to get in touch with your roots Shadow Work is deeply rooted in ancestry Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/…

Mudangs are Korean shamans, and are having a renaissance in Korea and the Korean diaspora community. Topics discussed: The history of Korean shamanism How Jennifer's "god sickness" was a symptom of being a mudang? What is a kut? Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.…

Horror in relation to Jewish Mysticism Topics discussed: What Jewish texts say about fear Acknowledging a gap between you and God Religious possession Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwine/

Welcome to the final episode of my ELEMENTAL series of interviews with small business owners that I absolutely love! Throughout this season, I have learned that when a person is doing work that matters to them, it is never just about making money. Work becomes passion, service and meaning in life. My guest today is Benjamin Warfield from Philadelph…

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Welcome to the first episode of the second season of STARGAZER, a podcast about astrology, alchemy, and magic. This begins a series of interviews with magical and creative entrepreneurs who have courageously forged a path for themselves, finding unique ways to share their gifts with the world. This series is timed to coincide with the upcoming tran…

Hello Stargazer, I'm pleased to share with you the season finale of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic. In this episode, I reminisce with my husband on the origins of Aeolian Heart—and what it's taken to get us this far. Did you know that this month is the *official* 5 year anniversary of Aeolian Heart Astrology? Time really has …

We're so grateful to welcome Paul Weston back to the show for an exceptionally trippy conversation on synchronicity and high weirdness recorded on August 1st (Lammas) at the height of Cosmic Trigger Days. On July 23, 1973, the writer Robert Anton Wilson made contact with a Higher Intelligence from the star Sirius (the Dog Star). Wilson later discov…

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy and magic. I always say that success is a mixture of talent, hard-work and good timing. This remains true. But there is also most definitely an element of luck, which remains an ineffable mystery that lies just out of our understanding. Once in awhile, the universe jus…

My guest for this episode is the unique historian, Paul Weston, whose keen interest in myth, mystical experience and history has blossomed into a prolific writing career as an independent scholar. For the past few years, it seems like every time I check back in on Paul, he’s written a new book. In fact, he has published 10 books on a vast array of …

The best part about having a podcast is that I can speak with authors and artists that I admire. I recently read a really wonderful book called Seasons of Moon and Flame: The Wild Dreamer's Epic Journey of Becoming by Danielle Dulsky. It was a soulful and poetic feast for the imagination! As a creative writer and magic teacher myself, I felt a deep…

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic. This is the second part of the interview that Andrei and I did with the astrologer, Frederick Woodruff. In the first part, we had covered a lot of ground, discussing some of the qualities of both traditional and modern astrology. We mused about how certain sty…

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER. My guest today is astrologer Frederick Woodruff. Frederick is one of my favorite astrologers. I always look forward to his writing and have read both of his books. As a person, he has two of my favorite qualities. First, he thinks for himself, even when it means defying trends. And second, he maintains …

Watch this video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DczzB8uhQH4&ab_channel=Witches%26Wine Voodoo is completely different from what Hollywood has shown us. Topics discussed: Animal sacrifices in Voodoo The Loa Changing the narrative of Voodoo Get in touch with Chaweon: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ch…