76. Fairies, Faith, & The Phenomena w/ Douglas Batchelor

Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata is joined by the hosts of Ex V Planis https://linktr.ee/Exvplanis and Unearthing Paranormalcy podcasts https://www.unpnormalcy.com/ for this special round table discussion about the Simulation Hypothesis, what it is and what its implications might mean for Magic, Death, Morality, and the nature of reality itself! In this fun and heady discussion we’ll discuss near death and psychedelic experiences, answer listener questions, argue various perspectives and bring in some humor to lighten things up. Whether you’re certain we’re living in the Matrix, think that’s a silly idea, have never heard of Simulation Hypothesis, or are somewhere in between; there's something interesting for everyone in this episode.   Luxa also shares an update about The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and our new experiment in creating a consent-forward magical space, Void House, and announces the winner of the May the Sporth Be With You art contest and shares some thoughts about how the paradigm of Simulation Hypothesis might allow one to better RESIST. This episode also includes original music from Joel Dow of Dream Mirror https://linktr.ee/JoelDow. Much Love!  Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSz03vkZ0xxPZ7khd55qVeKM_hdSHJoMkGBfuDinTiLoFGjdCa4H0wbSDyugoyoKaA9GzPkNi3prdIy/pub Check out The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/ Congratulations to Angela Guyton, winner of the  May the Sporth be With You art contest to choose the Green Musheen Discord’s new server banner! Check out her work at: https://www.angelaguyton.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/angieastronaut/ And find Nothing Rhymes with Rats available for purchase here: https://www.angelaguyton.com/store/ Companion Episodes of Lux Occult: 40. Feedback Fanaticism w/ Joel of Dream Mirror https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/40--Feedback-Fanaticism-w-Joel-of-Dream-Mirror-e1eco44 68. The Spookier Side of the Mushroom w/ Amy, Dave & Chad of Unearthing Paranormalcy & Flood of Ex V Planis https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/68--The-Spookier-Side-of-the-Mushroom-w-Amy--Dave--Chad-of-Unearthing-Paranormalcy--Flood-of-Ex-V-Planis-e2agq0a 76. Fairies, Faith, & The Phenomena w/ Douglas Batchelor https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/76--Fairies--Faith---The-Phenomena-w-Douglas-Batchelor-e2fhecj 71. Tales from the Dark Side (of Physics) w/ Flood from Ex V Planis https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/71--Tales-from-the-Dark-Side-of-Physics-w-Flood-from-Ex-V-Planis-e2cb8dr 78. Finding New Paths w/ Angela Guyton & Merrily Duffy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/78--Finding-New-Paths-w-Angela-Guyton--Merrily-Duffy-e2huq8l EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsg Find Lux Occult Hello Void T-shirts and more at Illumin Industries: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustries Check out the Lux Occult YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlB

12 Jul 20241h 40min

Author, psychologist, and longtime Thelemite, Dr. David Shoemaker livingthelema.com joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share about his new book, The Way of the Will:Thelema in action and about how Thelema might differ from other traditions or religions where thinking about the founder is concerned. Topics discussed include Aleister Crowley- the man vs. his work, the Magical Will, and Qabalistic Psychology. David also shares thoughts about vetting magical teachers and organizations and about different ways that people can attain spiritual wisdom. Luxa shares an update about The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and our new experiment in creating a consent-forward magical space, Void House by reading the newly discovered book 23 of the 23:Bibliomancy scripture and about how Douglas Adams became canonized as one of our saints. This episode also features tracks from the Chicago based group, Lost Leigion’s new album, Behind the Concrete Veil https://lostlegionchicago.bandcamp.com/album/behind-the-concrete-veil as well as an Eyebreaker and listener mail and shout outs! Much Love.  For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSz7nlMOWDol62M8wf-JYYGYMJ2OLMDaiQlUCO80j41mewzI3_yLa1CRtIvhubib2TGSiwvYobUUP1x/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ Find Dr. David Shoemaker’s work: Living Thelema: livingthelema.com A.’.A.’.: onestarinsight.org Temple of the Silver Star: totss.org Professional/personal coaching and psychotherapy website: dr-shoemaker.com ThelemaCon (in-person and online conference in October 2024): thelemacon.org  Void Journal: Pirate's Reville at Void House Gathering Zero or How Douglas Adams Became a Saint by Luxa Strata https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRZzFnAbNPD0HaPmXAO4yLf5W-Egiu-0-uR2NbCuaNqwEMzHXWYM9t5Q_tTbVA9fPOFQr4j9VyYxIz1/pub EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsg Find Lux Occult Hello Void T-shirts and more at Illumin Industries: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustries A write-up for 23:Bibliomancy, iteration 14 https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOlMt9bmRGokiuvZuJ5vZYBYgBqC4t9RAIP_I2_KyH6K9hVrwVBPo9xKId2AdMU35BzlLwiYjKU8NG/pub

28 Jun 20241h 10min

A bonus mini-ep with the remote version of The Green Sphere. This simple magical working is to be performed for the first time on Saturday June 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST either solo or as a group. It is a companion to a Hekatean ceremony using The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project’s magical current for protection and healing for children and others who are in positions of vulnerability which Luxa Strata https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata will be leading at the same time this video is published. The Green Sphere Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsi-sqCg1RgxZWbePZ7-boZ1k0Xknnpgbzof31_KNtfegkMgLXcqGK1pZQfNm4m35xmOXKhNPm_S3t/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/

9 Jun 202413min

Actor, director, and pagan performer extraordinaire, Cythia Beckert https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065653/ joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share about  the intersections of a magical practice and theatrical practice, working with deities like Dionysus and Hekate, and about what can be learned about practices like invocation through exploring the performing arts. Cynthia shares about her journey from Catholicism to paganism and she and Luxa discuss magical work that they’ve done together in the past. Luxa shares about The Green Sphere, a collaborative working which you can participate in that will take place on June 8th, 2024. There will also be an update about The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil project and our new experiment in creating a consent-forward magical space, Void House, a track from FAFO Pt. 2, as well as listener mail and shout outs! Much Love.  The Green Sphere: A Hypho-Hekatean Collaborative Working for Protection and Healing by Luxa Strata: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsi-sqCg1RgxZWbePZ7-boZ1k0Xknnpgbzof31_KNtfegkMgLXcqGK1pZQfNm4m35xmOXKhNPm_S3t/pub For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT0QlitjP6xSqw4yBwR-Z_XelHQCiV0-6kHL4S2X-85-xnXlXnuYdSWp1BEAddEqSmMZz1h1Bl_MZiE/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ Cynthia Beckert knows ‘Steel Magnolias’ — because she lived it. Orlando Sentinel.com https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/15/cynthia-beckert-knows-steel-magnolias-because-she-lived-it/ Check out “Fuck Around and Find Out pt. 2”, the We the Hallowed and Green Mushroom Project digital mixtape. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to the project. Check out the entire mix here! https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/album/fuck-around-find-out-2-the-green-mushroom-project-and-we-the-hallowed-digital-mixtape?from=embedLux Occult is produced by Luxa Strata. 2024. All rights reserved.

7 Jun 20241h 30min

Michael M Hughes https://www.michaelmhughes.com/ joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share about experiences surrounding the ritual he created to bind the reality TV star the US elected as president in 2016 and which ended up being propelled to viral fame, becoming the largest magical working in history. There’s some great stuff about the history of the Tarot and Micheal’s courses in the subject, with some debunking of popular myths (spoiler alert, it’s not from Ancient Egypt, but that doesn’t make it any less cool or interesting). Also explored are the intersections of the Trickster, the and the Magician archetypes, and what this might have to do with the stage magician, the “sacred trap” and more.  During a break Luxa shares about The Green Sphere https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsi-sqCg1RgxZWbePZ7-boZ1k0Xknnpgbzof31_KNtfegkMgLXcqGK1pZQfNm4m35xmOXKhNPm_S3t/pub, a protection and healing ritual you can take part in on June 8th, 2024; as well as a few books from The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project’s 23:Bibliomancy scripture https://greenmushroomproject.com/category/23bibliomancy/, Mushroom updates, listener mail and more! Much Love.  Find Micheal M. Hughes Tarot courses at https://www.theartofmagicalliving.com/ For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQKXnALo5UAUxLjnvyIMNUrF0MYij3ZKNrk6XvRg7qcjVc2dpcW_vGla6TAMmlZRpnv5Xm2iuUZusLz/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ This episode features tracks from “Fuck Around and Find Out pt. 2”, the We the Hallowed and Green Mushroom Project digital mixtape. Big thanks to the following creators, and to everyone who contributed to the project. Check out the entire mix here! https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/album/fuck-around-find-out-2-the-green-mushroom-project-and-we-the-hallowed-digital-mixtape?from=embed Reality Tunnels: by GNYVE ⁠https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/track/reality-tunnels-by-gnyve Companion Episodes of Lux Occult:  10. Ritual, Performance and Theatre with Dr. Rob C. Thompson from Occult Confessions and The Dark Pool ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/10--Ritual--Performance-and-Theatre-with-Dr--Rob-C--Thompson-from-Occult-Confessions-and-The-Dark-Pool-embqem⁠ 12. Dirt Sorcery, Hypersigils, and Claiming Your Power with Aidan Wachter ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/12--Dirt-Sorcery--Hypersigils--and-Claiming-Your-Power-with-Aidan-Wachter-enavk0⁠ 27. Conspiracy Thought and the "Occult Conspiracy" with Dr. Rob C. Thompson ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/27--Conspiracy-Thought-and-the-Occult-Conspiracy-with-Dr--Rob-C--Thompson-e141qeb⁠ 75. Psychoanalysis and the Cut-up Technique w/ Dr. Vanessa Sinclair & Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists w/ Derek Hunter ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/75--Psychoanalysis-and-the-Cut-up-Technique-w-Dr--Vanessa-Sinclair--Anonymous-Agnostic-Antichrists-w-Derek-Hunter-e2erbui⁠

24 Mai 20242h 10min

In this bonus episode, Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata presents a talk given on the Green Musheen Discord server about the founding of The Green Mushroom Hyphosigil Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and about how this work will be continued with a new experiment, Void House: creating an inclusive, consent-forward space in which to conduct magical work in person and online and investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent.    Much Love! We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsg

17 Mai 202451min

Albert Björn Shiell https://www.instagram.com/sussex_pellar/ joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to talk about his new book, Icelandic Folk Magic: Witchcraft of the North Topics discussed include Galder and Sedir, the trolls, the elves and other denizens of the wild places, Oden’s complex role in the mythology, the role Christianity plays in the tradition, and some common misconceptions about Icelandic magic and it’s origins (spoiler- it’s not really viking stuff). For an episode within the episode Luxa is joined by Omega Decay https://www.instagram.com/omegadecayvideo/ to talk about Santa Muerte and his devotional practice as well as to discuss nonviolent communication and how it might lead to more effective magic as well as alchemy and  the book he has anonymously published titled Fables and Chimeras on the topic. Luxa shares about a cooperative magical protection working which will take place on June 8th, 2024 and how you can take part in it as well as giving an update about the Green Mushroom Hyphosigil project and doing listener mail and shout outs. This episode also includes an original track from “Fuck Around and Find Out pt. 2”, the We the Hallowed and Green Mushroom Project digital mixtape. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to the project. Check out the entire mix here! https://wethehallowed.bandcamp.com/album/fuck-around-find-out-2-the-green-mushroom-project-and-we-the-hallowed-digital-mixtape?from=embed For Full show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRPERe8fxp4N_RhW5pjzAXvWFw9m4TbormfT6NbkIrKFYPRWtgtDccC27xVh5XBsJFlPVuNCgLpigBt/pub Albert Björn Shiell’s work can be found at www.crossedcrowbooks.com (book publisher) and  www.pellarcrafts.com where people can find his classes and courses etc. Omega’s Book, Fables and Chimeras: https://www.amazon.com/Fables-Chimeras-alchemy-notebook/dp/B0CX9J1ZNP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3C8IY92PT9JMN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XpO31MqX2cMahXjrcRI193RkFlCoNgiFFtVASMrJFLgJ2mNRJgwilx4ATDoR3_AViXJZtvzIAZFm8zzvSdSgwz1s35wzuEAWl9YEsDkCSGcaoFeBQjRwMC-6HdqzJXA3P9wbdyEujYex8dAZiv7FbsAuGZEn3ZWBVsMscV1Z7Sq5GfypQniHQZbqr59lzPiQ_Nm8Po15o1I3d-r6SgTtxw.Xj5IIbosovoBryjPz_VTBokbFsBKNrLroWewn4nVsmU&dib_tag=se&keywords=fables%20and%20chimeras&qid=1714570578&sprefix=fables%20and%20chimera%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-1#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_feature_div Omega’s you tube: https://www.youtube.com/@outbreaklive4157 The Green Sphere: A Hypho-Hekatean Collaborative Working for Protection and Healing By Luxa Strata https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsi-sqCg1RgxZWbePZ7-boZ1k0Xknnpgbzof31_KNtfegkMgLXcqGK1pZQfNm4m35xmOXKhNPm_S3t/pub Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult or Buy Me a Coffee.com for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1  We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ Casual Temple 22: Magical Musings: EXPLORING Art, Science, and Philosophy VIA Chaos Magick for Personal Growth w/ Luxa Strata https://casualtemple.com/episodes/ep-22/ Hear Luxa and Keats Ross on Rendering Unconscious podcast: https://www.renderingunconscious.org/art/ru287-luxa-strata-keats-ross-on-23rd-mind-magic-occulture-creativity-art-podcasting/ Green Mushroom Project: Resist! https://greenmushroomproject.com/ Companion Episodes of Lux Occult: 70. Spinoza and the Sexy Dangers of Pantheism, Transdivinity & Agdistis w/ Rocket https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/70--Spinoza-and-the-Sexy-Dangers-of-Pantheism--Transdivinity--Agdistis-w-Rocket-e2bnjsi 48. The 5 Pillars of Consent w/ Zach Budd & Odin and Inclusive Heathenry w/ Lonnie Scott https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/48--The-5-Pillars-of-Consent-w-Zach-Budd--Odin-and-Inclusive-Heathenry-w-Lonnie-Scott-e1m0qbr

10 Mai 20241h 56min

Isa Nakazawa https://www.instagram.com/isanaka joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share some approaches to astrology and tarot and discuss how such practice can be both a technology of freedom as well as something which gives one insight into meaningful patterns on a broader, social level. Isa is the host for the Stars and Stars with Isa podcast https://www.instagram.com/starsandstarswithisa where she sits with artists and thinkers to read them their birth chart and discuss their life’s purpose. She shares about her journey from being a skeptic to becoming an astrologer and tarot reader and provides some interesting historical examples about how looking to the skies has been a means of freedom for people in the past, whether it’s freedom of the body or freedom of the mind. She also provides great recommendations about how to contextualize one’s own nativity and horoscopes. Luxa shares about some magical work surrounding the recent solar eclipse and some audio captured during the event (many thanks to Kathy), as well as an update about the Green Mushroom Hyphosigil project and listener mail and shout outs including, as promised, a talking fish! Much Love.  For Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS5DEKaWtaf6YTiL9fFYP9TVDkxLLA3VsdU6omygdukGugRTF8GHM8BNUCwcUYyh8WIvty2YKF_JMRe/pub Isa Nakazawa http://isanaka.com/about The Grieving Magician by CamRev https://www.chaostarot.com/the-grieving-magician/ Divergent Magick Grimoire https://wethehallowed.org/divergent-magick-grimoire/ EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsg Check out VOID/Machine: Adjustment by Luxa Strata ft Sally Fourth https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR1OOZ6M-lrYLMRxCzUjELrrh9QDrCwNBDKea9n75f07_oG8RXRctcJV3KOhjNBXuQG00fVZ0qGWq-j/pub Find Lux Occult Hello Void T-shirts and more at Illumin Industries: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustries An article in which Luxa was recently featured: What is chaos magic? A guide to the radical occult practice. Daze.com https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/61174/1/what-is-chaos-magick-a-guide-to-the-radical-occult-practice A write-up for 23:Bibliomancy, iteration 14 https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOlMt9bmRGokiuvZuJ5vZYBYgBqC4t9RAIP_I2_KyH6K9hVrwVBPo9xKId2AdMU35BzlLwiYjKU8NG/pub Check out the Lux Occult YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlB Check out all the awesome new projects the We the Hallowed folks have been putting out: https://wethehallowed.org/ Curious about steel mace flow? Check out Fourth Dimension Fitness: https://www.fourthdimensionfitness.com/ An essay about the creation of Kleidoukos: Experiments in Aural Sex by Luxa Strata https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQwUwjTbdlokjNu0dkabigTgm3XIGs5UaKTyGEAMk2bSjOD_N6CxR-hiJl9Wfi5d_uYm5A29PQUQXUU/pub A video of a Supercut of the album: https://youtu.be/POLPCoBrTUQ Lux Occult is produced by Luxa Strata. 2024.

19 Apr 20241h 40min