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While the salvific, visionary and cosmological texts of the Hermetica are the best known, these Theoretical Hermetica were also matched with the Technical or Practical Hermetica. From Astrology, Alchemy and Magic / Theurgy, these texts put the Hermetic worldview into practice. And, perhaps there is no more interestingly survival of these practical manuals than that of the Hermetic Medical text the Kyranides. Said to have been revealed by Hermes Trismegistus, carved on an iron pillar near the Tower of Babel then given to the Persian King Kirani before being expanded by Alexandrian and Byzantine editors, the Kyranides details a world of cosmic sympathies by which Herbs, Minerals and various Animals can be employed to direct occult forces for healing magic. Join me Friday as I explore this manual of Hermetica Medicine - or, check it out NOW - Early Access - by supporting ‪@TheEsotericaChannel‬ over at our Patreon. Link below and see everyone Friday!

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The crucible of Kabbalah produced many schools. One of them - the Iyyun (Contemplation) Circle - produced a system of 13 Sefirot. But, why not the traditional 10 Sefirot? Let's explore a school of Kabbalah that rivaled that of the Sefer Bahir and Sefer Zohar before being nearly lost to history. Join me Friday as we explore a fascinating moment in the early history of the Kabbalah - or - check out the episode NOW, Early Access, by supporting ‪@TheEsotericaChannel‬ over at my Patreon - link below, see you Friday!

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Had an absolute blast with ‪@MoonsRareBooks‬ presenting on the history of the occult through antiquarian books - check it out!

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Happy Halftoween - half-way to Halloween!

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If the library of heaven had a gift-shop it would be the New York Book Fair. I'll be there starting Thursday, if you are around come say Hi! Also, our annual Esoterica Seminar will be announced next week! Folks on Patreon have early access to the course materials and will have live access - come support the channel and join us!

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Can Mysticism Defeat Satan? In 1196 the mystic Hildegard of Bingen was called to help cure a noble woman of demonic possession. However, it became clear that only a divine revelation could combat these demonic forces. And, in a mystical vision, Hildegard received a powerful ritual of exorcism through which She and God alone could contend with the forces of Satan. This Mystical Exorcism is one of the most fascinating in history and may have, unwittingly, helped to form the foundation of the Clerical Necromantic Underground. Join me Friday or NOW - Early Access - by supporting ESOTERICA over at my Patreon, link below!

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The demon Belial seems to have emerged from an obscure force of nature to then become the leader of the Apocalyptic forces of Evil in the Dead Sea Scrolls. And, while only mentioned only once in the New Testament, Belial has become an important evil spirit in both contemporary Goetic magic and Popular Culture alike. But, what are the origins of Belial, a demon that once sat at the apex of the diabolical hierarchy? Learn more Friday or checkout the episode now - Early Access by supporting ‪@TheEsotericaChannel‬ over at my Patreon: Link Below, see you Friday!

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Interested in Hermeticism? Check out ‪@m.davidlitwa‬ - one of the world's leading scholars on the Hermetica - upcoming seminar on the Corpus Hermeticum! Link with limited time Discount for the seminar below!

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This week's episode on Trithemius was one of the most challenging I've made for the channel. Well over an hour and covering one of the most important people in the history of the occult, I knew that it would bomb in the algorithm. And, so it has. But, I made the episode because the topic matters profoundly more than pleasing the YouTube daemons. With AI slop, shorts, cursory takes and outrage content increasingly dominating the platform, I'm happy to produce in depth, long-form content. But, making this content is only possible with your support! Consider supporting ESOTERICA over at my Patreon - link below. Thanks for watching and for supporting my work!

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Did Angel Magic give us the Internet? In around 1499 Johann Trithemius began combining alchemical theory, astrology, the combinatory arts and angel magic into a vast occult system by which to rapidly transmit information, acquire languages, induce prophecy and illuminate the soul. He called this occult science the Ars Steganographia and he was condemned for it. Despite rumors that he was a vile necromancer, Trithemius would continue his studies: founding arcane modern cryptology, tutoring Agrippa as he developed the Occult Philosophy, inspiring the development of the Lesser Key of Solomon, uncovering the astral cycles of history and much more. Let's explore the Ars Steganographia this Friday or check out the episode NOW - Early Access - by supporting ‪@TheEsotericaChannel‬​ over at our Patreon!

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