In episode 339 Sam Block joins the show to talk about the ancient philosophy of Hermeticism and its relationship to Hellenistic astrology.
Hermeticism is a religious, philosophical, and mystical movement that arose in Hellenistic Egypt around the first century, and is attributed to the teachings and practices of Hermes Trismegistus.
It represents a pop ... Show More
Aug 28
Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and Ancient Astrology
Scholar M. David Litwa joins the podcast to explore the intersections of Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and ancient astrology. David is a historian of early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions who recently published a new translation of the Corpus Hermeticum. Together, we trace how ... Show More
1h 55m
Aug 2024
Adam Stokes: Hermes and the Hermetica
Hermetic writings, works of revelation on occult, theological, and <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Greek-philosophy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">philosophical</a> subjects ascribed to the Egyptian god <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thoth" target ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2023
2012: The Kybalion and Hermetic Principles Updated for the Modern Era (Flashback Episode)
<p>On today's episode, Erica jumps into her time machine and shares an episode from 2018. In it, Erica reads from the book "The Kybalion" which was published at the dawn of the 20th century and is all about the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus and his Seven Hermetic Principles, ... Show More
29m 2s
<p>We continue our exploration of the Occult Sciences by taking a look at some of the earliest theories and practices surrounding astrology in the Islamicate World.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sources/Suggested Reading:</p><ul><li>Adamson, Peter & Richard C. Taylor (ed) (2004). "The ... Show More
