Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Cyrus Ryan on Why Tarot, Astrology & Magic Rituals Fall Short of True Occult Knowledge

Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioOct 19, 2026

Esoteric teacher Cyrus Ryan joins host Miguel Conner to argue that today's mainstream occultism, from TikTok tarot to manifestation trends, is a watered-down 'microwave spirituality' that misses the real path of initiation. Drawing on his book Esoteric Writings, Ryan contrasts the intellectual 'Eye Doctrine' with the disciplined 'Heart Doctrine,' and explains concepts like the Dweller on the Threshold, Atma Vidya, and the yogic states of mind called vrittis. He also recounts psychic encounters in Egypt, including what he describes as an entity his wife picked up in the Valley of the Kings that was removed by an Egyptian master.

Richard Smoley on Secrets of the Kabbalah

Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioOct 8, 2026

Esoteric author Richard Smoley discusses his new book 'Kabbalah: Treasure House of Secret Wisdom' and the practical, non-sectarian side of Jewish mysticism. He explains the Tree of Life, the doctrine of four worlds, and argues that Kabbalah, Gnosticism and early Christianity are far more intertwined than most people believe. Along the way he covers the Zohar, Jung's mapping of the psyche onto the Tree, ambiguous angels, a Kabbalistic reading of the Fall, and the Kabbalah Centre made famous by Madonna.

Esoteric Ceremonial Magic with Ike Baker

New Thinking AllowedMar 19, 2026

Ike Baker delves into the rich tapestry of esoteric ceremonial magic, tracing its origins from ancient shamanic practices to contemporary traditions. Highlighting the influence of various cultures, including Egyptian and Vedic traditions, Baker emphasizes how magic is a disciplined exploration of consciousness intended for spiritual transformation. He also discusses the significance of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the modern practice of ceremonial magic.