Arcanvm Podcast

Ike Baker

Arcanvm Podcast sets the table for real discussions with practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the fields of spirituality, ceremonial magic, occultism, and more. Practitioner and author Ike Baker hosts discussions spanning the spectrum of the occult, and esoteric. For more visit: ikebaker.com

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Dec 15, 2023 · 56 min
True Wisdom, Spiritual Apprenticeship & the Shock and Awe of the Divine w. Greg Kaminsky
In S3 E7 I speak with my friend and brother, the inimitable Greg Kaminsky, for a conversation on his journey from western esoteric scholarship to eastern spiritual apprenticeship, his work as an author and practitioner, his experience in seeking - and finding - on the spiritual Path, and much more! Join us for an excellent and heartfelt conversation. Greg: https://occultofpersonality.net/https://www.anathemapublishing.com/gr... For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: / arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: / arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com #occult #esoteric #spirituality
Dec 7, 2023 · 59 min
Pasqually, the Secret Priesthood & the Treatise on the Reintegration of Beings w. Michael R. Osborne
In S3 E6 I sit down with scholar, author, and translator M. R. Osborne to discuss his latest work translating Martinez de Pasqually's "Treatise on the Reintegration of Beings" with Rose Circle Publications, and our recent collaboration on its audiobook release. Along the way we touch on history, theory, and praxis of the Knight Masons Elect Priests of the Universe-- the Elus Coens. Join us for an exquisite conversation on one of our favorite topics, and much more!Treatise on the Reintegration of Beings audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Martinez-de-Pasqually-Treatise-on-the-Reintegration-of-Beings-into-Their-Original-Property-Virtue-and-Divine-Spiritual-Power-Audiobook/B0CN1WRJQ3M.R. Osborne:https://www.mrosborne.co.uk/Hard Copy of the Treatise via Rose Circle Books:https://rosecirclebooks.com/published-books/Ike Baker:http://ikebaker.comSupport Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.mFacebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com#eluscoens #spirituality #magick
Nov 24, 2023 · 59 min
The Grimoire Encyclopaedia, Honoring the Dead & the Realities of the Magical Path w. David Rankine
In S3E5, I sit down with author, scholar, and practitioner David Rankine to discuss his most recent work, The Grimoire Enyclopaedia. In the process we wander into several dimly lit corners of magical theory and practice, which David proceeds to enlighten with some of his hard-won insights over four decades of research and experience. The Grimoire Encyclopaedia via Hadean Press: https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop-book...https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop-book... David: https://www.davidrankine.com/ Ike: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm (FB) Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #grimoire #magick #magic #occult
Nov 10, 2023 · 59 min
Gnosticism, Shamanism & Embracing the Mystery of Life w. Miguel Conner
In S3E4 I sit down with author & host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio, Miguel Conner. We sat down to talk about gnosticism- ancient & modern, shamanism as a spiritual modality, embracing the ambiguity of life, and much more! Miguel is a particularly gifted conversationalist, and this conversation was great fun! Click the link below to check out his show & other content! Miguel: http://thegodabovegod.com Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) Facebook: http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Oct 27, 2023 · 46 min
Pagan Liturgies, Spiritual Healing & Magical Community Service w. Irene Glasse
In Season 3 Episode 3 I sit down with writer, teacher, musician, minister, and reiki and pagan magical practitioner, Irene Glasse of Glasse Witch Cottage. We discuss magical community service, healing, the duties of being a pagan religious professional, and much more! Enjoy, and check out Irene's links below: Irene Glasse: glassewitchcottage.com https://www.facebook.com/irene.glasse linktr.ee/kindredcrow Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) Facebook: http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #paganism #spirituality #witch
Oct 13, 2023 · 56 min
Hesperia, Inner Transformation & the Italic Hermetic Tradition w. David Pantano
In season 3 episode 2 I sit down with translator (the Hermetic Physician: The Magical Teachings of Giuliano Kremmerz and the Fraternity of Myriam, 2022) author (The Magic Door - A Study on the Italic Hermetic Tradition: Myth, Magic, and Metamorphosis in the Western Inner Traditions, 2019) and scholar David Pantano. We had an excellent and fascinating discussion on Hesperia, the healing practices of Giuliano Kremmerz, the work of Renaissance Magic Marsilio Ficino, Pico della Mirandola, and Giordano Bruno, the Italic Hermetic Traditions, and more! This is one of the most interesting and significant areas of Western esotericism and history in general for me and no one knows it like David. David Pantano: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano https://www.facebook.com/david.pantano.5 Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #hermeticism #hesperia #esotericism
Sep 29, 2023 · 55 min
Esoteric Cartography, the Fifth World & Reifying the Absolute w. David Chaim Smith (Pt. 1)
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the Arcanvm Podcast! I have the extreme pleasure of leading it off with a *fantastic* conversation with my good friend, the esoteric cartographer David Chaim Smith. David continually astounds me with both his profound spiritual insight, and grounded personality. Join us for the first part of a conversation on David's work, Kabbalah, mysticism, Platonic philosophy, psychology, and much, much more! (Part II available for streaming on Patreon - http://patreon.com/arcanvm) David Chaim Smith: http://thethirtytwokeys.com (Video Courses) http://davidchaimsmith.com Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #kabbalah #qabala #spirituality
Sep 15, 2023 · 1 hr
Grimoire Magic, Initiatic Traditions & Pioneering the "Cyber-mage" w. Aaron Leitch
In S2E9 I sit down with author, Solomonic practitioner, ordained Priest, & Golden Dawn Adept Fr. Aaron Leitch, for a conversation on magical best practices, forming relationships with the spirit world, the future of magic and AI, and much more! Sit back, enjoy, and check out the links below for more! ----------------------------------------------- Aaron's Blog: http://aaronleitch.wordpress.com Doc Solomon's Occult Curios: https://docsolomons.com/wp/ Ike: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #grimoire #magick #occult
Sep 1, 2023 · 51 min
Imagination, Transmutation & the Hermetic Marriage of Art & Alchemy w. Marlene Seven Bremner
In S2E8 I sit down with the brilliant Marlene Seven Bremner. A visual artist, and author, Seven has synthesized Hermeticism, alchemy, and artistic vision for a new generation. Join us for a chat on alchemy, hermeticism, art, the power and significance of the Imagination as a tool of transformation, and much more! Be sure to check out the links below! ------------------------------------------------ Seven: IG: @m7artist web: http://marlenesevenbremner.com amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hermetic-Marriage-Art-Alchemy-Imagination/dp/1644112906 Ike: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Aug 18, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Occult Philosophy, the Here and Hereafter & Our Ultimate Awakening w. Mark Stavish
In S2E7 I sit down with author, and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to talk about the Institute's upcoming course on the Three Books of Occult Philosophy of Cornelius Agrippa, western initiatic traditions, the "here, and hereafter," and the ultimate awakening of humanity. See the link below to check out/register for the upcoming course on Agrippa's Three Books (Begins Monday, August 21st): The Three Books of Occult Philosophy: The Foundation of Western Esotericism Explored: https://institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/p/the-three-books-of-occult-philosophy-the-foundation-of-western-esotericism-explored Mark's webpage: http://hermeticinstitute.org Ike's webpage: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG) http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com #esotericism #occult #spirituality
Aug 11, 2023 · 55 min
Occult Fiction, Druidry & the Spiritual Dimensions of Environmentalism w. John Michael Greer
In S2E6 I sit down for a chat with the incomparable JMG - John Michael Greer. An occult author and practitioner of such quality AND quantity, he's somewhat of a legend in his own time. Truly a magician for all seasons, it was a pleasure to talk with JMG about his work in and enjoyment of occult fiction, his quixotic path to being an Arch-druid, his passion for environmentalism, and much more! LIKE, SUB, SHARE! And please consider contributing the ARCANVM Patreon - Link below. JMG: http://ecosophia.net Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Thank you for your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #jmg #esotericism #occult #fiction #magic #magick #esotericism #environmentalism #spirituality
Jul 28, 2023 · 53 min
French Occultism, Academic Rigor & Rethinking Traditionalism w. Stewart Clelland
In S2E5 I sit down with author, scholar, and researcher Stewart Clelland to talk about his translations of Eliphas Levi, Martinez de Pasqually, the Elus Coens, and more! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Stewart Clelland: https://sjaclelland.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Arcanvm: Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Jul 14, 2023 · 55 min
Zosimos of Panopolis, Hermetic Alchemy & Becoming Gold w. Dr. Shannon Grimes
In S2E4 I sit down with Department Head of Religious & Ethical Studies at Meredith College, Professor Shannon Grimes to discuss her book "Becoming Gold", Zosimos of Panopolis, and the Hellenistic/Hermetic alchemical tradition of late antiquity. Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Astrology, Creative Consciousness, & the Experiential Limitations of Materialism w. Diotima Mantineia
In S2E3 of the podcast, I sit down with Astrologer and author Diotima Mantineia. Join us as we discuss both our shared roots and current region of residence, astrology in an age of materialism, magic, gardening, teaching and forecasting the road ahead! Urania's Well Astrology (Diotima): https://www.uraniaswell.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2023 · 55 min
Iamblichus, Neoplatonism, & the Spiritual Virtue of Authenticity w. Dr. Gregory Shaw
In S2E2 I have the great pleasure of sitting down with scholar and professor of religious studies Dr. Gregory Shaw to talk Neoplatonism, Theurgy, & Spirituality. These are some of my favorite topics and it was an absolute pleasure to speak with Dr. Shaw in particular about his seminal work "Theurgy & the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus". Leave your thoughts in the comments!-Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm - Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m - Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Asking Questions, Thinking Clearly, & the Alchemy of the Middle Way w. Sky Mathis of Philosophical Minds
Welcome to the debut episode of Season 2 of the Arcanvm Podcast! I'm extremely excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend and colleague Sky Mathis- esoteric seeker, and host of the Philosophical Minds podcast! Join us for an evening chat on podcasting, real alchemy, social dilemmas and embodying Philosophical Mercury. Philosophical Minds: https://philosophicalmindspodcast.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Pre-Socratic Philosophy, The Orphic Descent, & Reconstructing Iamblichean Theurgy w. P.D. Newman
In episode 15 Ike sits down with author, philosopher, and occultist P.D. Newman to discuss Platonic & pre-Socratic thought, the Orphic katabasis, and his work reconstructing Iamblichean theurgy in his upcoming book, "Theurgy: Theory & Practice."
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Practical Occultism, Magically Augmented Reality & Finding the Universe Within w. Ivo Dominguez Jr.
In Episode 14 I sit down with author, teacher, and practitioner Ivo Dominguez Jr. Ivo has been a staple of the occult and pagan scenes since the 80's and it was my great pleasure to speak with him about his trajectory through the traditions from student to teacher, and his many invaluable insights and practical techniques which make him a one-of-a-kind teacher. Ivo~ https://www.ivodominguezjr.com/ Arcanvm ~ Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Mar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Artistic Inspiration, Freemasonic Symbolism & the Infinite Arcana w. Travis Lawrence
In this episode, I sit down with artist & Freemason Travis Lawrence. We talk about sourcing inspiration, crafting in woodcut style, creating the Infinite Arcana Tarot, and the influence of the art of Masonic symbolism. Travis' Prints: http://inifinity-prints.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Spiritual Transformation, Mysticism & Vajrayana Demon-Feeding w. Soror Tzadkiel
In episode 12 of the Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Soror Tzadkiel about her formal training in Jewish mysticism and Vajrayana, using the Tarot as a tool of transformation, the place of Virtue in the Mysteries, and much more. Sor. Tzadkiel: https://rotatarot.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com