Nathan M. Hall is a witch, animist, initiate of the Anderson Feri Tradition, and member of the Temple of Witchcraft. He’s also the author of the book Path of the Moonlit Hedge. In this episode, Nathan discusses finding his path, making mushroom talismans, animism, his book, and 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 subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadian/ Want to find Nathan online? Substack - https://moonlithedge.substack.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moonlithedge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moonlithedge/ Grab a copy of his book! Path of the Moonlit Hedge - https://amzn.to/3QA35aa Here are some additional links, events, or resources that were mentioned in the interview: Mystic South - https://mystic-south.com/ TempleFest - https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/ Affiliate links are used where possible. For a full write up of this interview, with more information and more links, you can check out the accompanying article: (pending, I'm busy writing!) All music by Aerik Arkadian Please be sure to like and subscribe so you're notified when I talk to other interesting people! You can also follow ME on social... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadian

Christopher Penczak is a witch, a High Priest, one of the co-founders of the Temple of Witchcraft, and the author of more than 20 books. In this episode, we chat about things like personal pantheons, how sound and geometry relate to the structure of a temple, and 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 subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadian Want to find Christopher Penczak online? https://www.christopherpenczak.com Want to check out some of his books? The Mighty Dead - https://amzn.to/49oZp1u The Three Rays of Witchcraft - https://amzn.to/49otHBI Ascension Magick - https://amzn.to/4aIngKu The Inner Temple of Witchcraft - https://amzn.to/3vJjmlZ The Outer Temple of Witchcraft - https://amzn.to/3vGfFxg The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft - https://amzn.to/4arVhPF Want to learn more about the Temple of Witchcraft? https://www.templeofwitchcraft.org Here are some additional links, events, or resources that were mentioned in the interview: Omega Institute - https://www.eomega.org/ Books, Beans, and Candles - https://bookbeancandle.com/ The Robins Nest - https://therobinsnestma.com/ TempleFest - https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/ Affiliate links are used where possible. For a full write up of this interview, with more information and more links, you can check out the accompanying article: (link to come soon, I'm rather busy writing) All music by Aerik Arkadian and @misunderstooddisciple Please be sure to like and subscribe so you're notified when I talk to other interesting people! You can also follow ME on social... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadian Chapters 00:00 Puzzling Opening 01:45 Introductions 02:12 How Christopher got started on his path 04:35 Transitioning from Christianity 08:30 From music to writing 11:05 Leaving the music industry 15:00 Origins of the Temple of Witchcraft 18:32 Differences from other traditions 21:00 How to join the Temple of Witchcraft 23:31 Influences from astrology 26:00 Choosing a Personal Pantheon 29:44 Incorporating Astrology into Magickal Practice 33:20 Views on Deity 36:02 Qabalah Pathworkings 37:45 Experiences with Laurie Cabot 39:50 Living at the Temple of Witchcraft 43:35 Staying Grounded in Sacred Space 46:04 Learning more about harmonizing the temple 48:45 Relation of sound to temple structures 51:10 Future of the Temple of Witchcraft 53:48 Finding out more about Christopher or the Temple of Witchcraft 54:34 Favorite Book and Most Important Book 56:41 Signature Question 59:12 Thanks and Please Subscribe! Typo Hunter prize is unclaimed. Find a typo in the video, this description, or the corresponding article to win a mention here.

Deborah Lipp discusses polarity, alchemy, Qabalah, and "Bending the Binary." Deb is a witch and the author of several books. She’s been a High Priestess since the 1980s and has been teaching Wicca and the Occult for more than 30 years. 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 subscriber. https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadian You can find Deb online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027924356320 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deblippauthor Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/DebLippAuthor Website: https://www.deborahlipp.com/ Here are links to some of the resources, books, and festivals we mentioned: (heads up, some of these are affiliate links) Bending the Binary: https://amzn.to/3T3pu17 The Elements of Ritual: https://amzn.to/49l1NqY The Beginner's Guide to the Occult: https://amzn.to/42Hi86V The Way of Four: https://amzn.to/3I7kh22 The Complete Book of Spells: https://amzn.to/3SNoDjO Magical Power for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3UO2m8o Tarot Interactions: https://amzn.to/3OTEmg7 The Study of Witchcraft: https://amzn.to/49D49Ba The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book: https://amzn.to/49GIsQQ ConVocation 2024: https://www.convocation.org/ Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/take-action/ways-to-give?donate=1 Feel free to watch this on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsKtBJgMOxU Or subscribe to my YouTube channel in general: https://www.youtube.com/@aerikarkadian For a full write up of this interview, with more information and more links, you can check out the accompanying article: (link to come soon, I'm rather busy writing) All music by Aerik Arkadian Please be sure to like and subscribe so you're notified when I talk to other interesting people! You can also follow ME on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian And Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadian Typo Hunter prize does not really apply to this video because there's not much text up on the screen, but don't let that stop you. Maybe you'll find something in my article or the video description.

Thorn Mooney discusses social media in the craft, runes, how to deal with not feeling magickal, and more. Thorn is the High Priestess of Foxfire coven as well as the author of "The Witch's Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Level" and "Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide." She has master's degrees in both religious studies and English literature, plus a new book on the way. 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 subscriber.   / aerikarkadian   You can find Thorn online... Facebook:   / thorn.mooney   Instagram:   / thornthewitch   Patreon:   / thornthewitch   TikTok:   / thornthewitch   YouTube: @drawingKenaz Here are links to some of the resources, books, and festivals we mentioned: (heads up, some of these are affiliate links) Thorn's Website: https://thornthewitch.wordpress.com/ The Witch's Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Level: https://amzn.to/4bd2zYi Traditional Wicca: A Seekers Guide: https://amzn.to/3HHSDsl Pre-Order her NEW book, Witches Among Us: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php... Mystic South: https://mystic-south.com/events/mysti... Turning the Tide: https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide/ Summer Magick: https://www.summermagickfest.org/

In this episode, I answer questions submitted by viewers. We're going to cover topics like basic tips, some of the mysteries, gender roles, and LOTS MORE... including a lot of my personal opinions and interpretations. I sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to submit a question -- it was such a wide range of subjects, I had a lot of fun answering and making this video. 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 subscriber. https://patreon.com/aerikarkadian Here are links to some of the resources and books I mentioned in my answers: (heads up, some of these are affiliate links) My Website: https://aerikarkadian.com/ Madragora Magika: https://www.mandragoramagika.com/ The Chicken Qabalah: https://amzn.to/3NPYJds Qabalah for Wiccans: https://amzn.to/3RJ7WWm The Mystical Qabalah: https://amzn.to/3vw9CuE Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs: https://amzn.to/3REYJ1c The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews: https://amzn.to/48kcERw Wicca in the Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3tGMRUu Phoenix Festivals: https://www.phoenixfestivals.com/ Summer Magick Festival: https://summermagickfest.org/ Turning the Tide: https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide/ Florida Pagan Gathering: https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide/ Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner: https://amzn.to/47kxsag The Complete Book of Spells: https://amzn.to/48GESWa The Witch's Book of Spellcraft: https://amzn.to/41IutHe Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft: https://amzn.to/3vnrBnn A Witches' Bible: https://amzn.to/41MkqRz Spells and How They Work: https://amzn.to/47rv7Ky What Witches Do: https://amzn.to/47p5hqq Modern Magick: https://amzn.to/3tw5tqh The Triumph of the Moon: https://amzn.to/4aGR632 A Very British Witchcraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwMtzit_Vm4

Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal, discusses baneful herbs, flying ointment, recovery, plant spirits, and more. Coby has a degree in religious studies, is a practitioner of the Poison Path of occult herbalism, and also runs The Poisoner's Apothecary shop.

Oracle Hekataios discusses his background, working with the dead, gender identity in the craft, and more! Oracle is a priest of the goddess Hekate, craft elder, and an author. He's been initiated and trained in many traditions, including Alexandrian, Gardnerian, New York Wicca, and the Minoan Brotherhood, and he has used much of that knowledge in founding his own group, the Strix tradition. Here is a link to his book: Strix Craft - https://amzn.to/3PWBhM9 (affiliate link) You can find Oracle on social media or locally at the Sea Witch of Cocoa Village in Cocoa, FL. https://www.facebook.com/OracleHekataios https://seawitchstore.com/tarot-mediumship-readings/ For a full write up of this interview, with more information and more links, you can check out the accompanying article: (link to come tomorrow morning!) Intro and outro music by Aerik Arkadian and Misunderstood Disciple. Please be sure to like and subscribe so you're notified when I talk to other interesting people! You can also follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian And show your support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AerikArkadian

Jason Mankey discusses horned gods, Greek mythology, rock and roll, and more. Jason is a Gardnerian High Priest, a witch, and an author. He's also a frequent lecturer at Pagan festivals.

Christiana Gaudet discusses Tarot Magick, StaarCon, and her musical origin story. She's a certified Tarot Grandmaster, a tarot reader, teacher, and superfan of the Grateful Dead! She was named Best Tarot Reader in 2021 and 2022 by The World Divination Association and Best Divination Teacher in 2022.

Ivo Dominguez Jr. discusses finding his path, his new book series, and how he uses sound in ritual. "The Witch's Sun Sign" series has separate books for each zodiac sign and they are all filled with astrological info, correspondences, spells, rituals, and even practical advice.