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Exploration Arcanum

Jason Nelson

Exploration Arcanum explores the ideas, beliefs, and people shaping modern occulture. Hosted by journalist Jason Nelson, who covers technology and the occult, the podcast features long-form conversations with practitioners, scholars, scientists, and researchers about everything from Thelema, ceremonial magick, and witchcraft to AI, consciousness, and emerging technology. Together, we examine what people believe, why they believe it, and why it matters.

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  • English

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  • May 26 · 26 min

    Episode 40: Maggygrace Howe: Your Thoughts Are Creating Your Reality: Here's How

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is Maggygrace Howe, mystic, herbalist, editor, and teacher. In this episode, we discuss Maggygrace's background, her work with the Cameron Parsons Foundation, why your thoughts are creating your reality, and the Almost Forgotten Women Artists project, which is rescuing mid-century female artists from obscurity. I'll put links to all of Maggygrace's work in the description below. Let's get into it. Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maggygracehowe/ https://www.instagram.com/staytrueworld/ Official website: staytrueworld.com For information on sessions: https://www.staytrueworld.com/grace-shared https://www.staytrueworld.com/shop https://www.staytrueworld.com/writing

  • May 19 · 48 min

    Episode 39: Bob Freeman: Do Occultists Make Better Paranormal Investigators?

    Do occultists make better paranormal investigators? Hi guys, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. Today, I’m joined by paranormal investigator and occult researcher Bob Freeman, better known as the Occult Detective. In this episode, we explore how occultists approach paranormal phenomena differently from skeptics and traditional investigators. We also discuss Bob’s early years as an occult detective, how belief in the paranormal can manifest, and his new Occult Detective role-playing game. I’ll put links to all of Bob’s work in the description below. Let’s get into it.The Occult Detective links: Occult Detective website: https://occultdetective.com Bordermen Games website: https://bordermengames.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/OccultDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/occultdetective/ The Occult Detective Roleplaying Game: https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Roleplaying-Game/dp/B0GSV3WGVR Occult Detective: Misadventures in High Strangeness: https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Misadventures-High-Strangeness/dp/B0FBWR6FGZ Landon Connors: Occult Detective, Vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/Landon-Connors-Occult-Detective-One/dp/B0B6XX8T2F Vampirella: Dead Flowers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFX4CZTX

  • May 5 · 34 min

    Episode 38: Maevius Lynn Returns! The Holy Year of Thelema

    Hello everyone, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum, my name is Jason, and today I'm sitting down again with Maevius Lynn — this time to talk about her new book, The Holy Year of Thelema. In this discussion, we're going to talk about what those holy days are, how they compare to things like the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, and the women whose contributions helped build the tradition of Thelema. I want to thank Lynn for coming on the show. Maevius Lynn's Links https://maeviuslynn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maeviuslynn/ https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynn

  • April 14 · 28 min

    Episode 37: Raven Digitalis: Why Everyone Gets Shadow Work WRONG

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Raven Digitalis, an award-winning author and longtime practitioner in the modern occult tradition. He is best known for books on empathy, such as The Empath’s Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as works on shadow work and magical practice, including Shadow Magick Spellbook, A Witch’s Shadow Magick Compendium, A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, and Goth Craft. In this conversation, Raven and I explore what the shadow is, how it functions within magical practice, how it shows up in everyday life, and how someone might begin approaching shadow work in a thoughtful and grounded way. If you enjoy the conversation, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more discussions on esoteric practice and spiritual traditions.Raven Digitalis' Links www.ravendigitalis.com social media: @ravendigitalis YouTube: @raven-digitalis Shadow Magic by Raven Digitalis - https://a.co/d/039IAnDX Raven Digitalis on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ravendigitalis/ The Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium - https://a.co/d/0ihya5Pd Goth Craft - https://a.co/d/0jfRZK1d

  • April 7 · 35 min

    Episode 36: Oren Ben-Yosef: How Keanu Reeves Movies Secretly Explore the Demonic & Control⁠

    In this episode, I speak with teacher and philosopher Oren Ben Yosef about the films of Keanu Reeves, and the deeper questions they raise about freedom and control. Drawing from his forthcoming book Demonology as Devourment Without a Devourer, Ben-Yosef explains how films like The Matrix, Constantine, and John Wick explore the tension between human agency, the structures that try to contain it, and our notion of the demonic. Website: https://orenbenyosef.com/ Amazon Pre-Order: https://a.co/d/00PUR9ge 6th Books: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/6th-books/our-books/demonology-devourment-without-devourer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/or777en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oren.ben.yosef/

  • March 3 · 40 min

    Episode 35: Phoenix LeFae: How to Practice Spirit Magic for Beginners

    Welcome to Exploration Arcanum. I’m your host, Jason. In this episode, we explore the mystical world of spirit and the elements with Phoenix LeFae, looking at how spirit interacts with nature, magic, and personal practice. Together, we discuss ways to connect with spirit, work with mythological figures, and integrate spirit magic into everyday life through practical, accessible approaches. Whether you’re new to elemental magic or deepening an existing path, this conversation offers insight into how spirit shapes both magical traditions and personal experience. Phoenix LeFae's website: www.phoenixlefae.com Instagram: PhoenixLeFae Store Website: www.milk-and-honey.com

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