May 1, 2026
The one and only Peter J Carroll has completed his incarnation. I wanted to get down some thoughts about what he and his work meant to me.
Apr 20, 2026
In this side quest from the Hospicing Modernity's Magic series, I make the case that
- Synchromysticism is modernity's best available form of omen logic.
- And that getting good at it is one of the more reliable ways to get good at magic.
We'll cover
- Seneca's distinction between the candle and the comet
- The rise and...
Apr 11, 2026
Ayahuasca's peak cultural moment has been and gone.
So what does she do now? And what are the lessons for western magic in the complex journey of this incredible plant teacher?
I have some thoughts on all this mid-dieta, in the Upper Amazon.
As usual, this one is also a YouTube video. You can see it here.
Mar 30, 2026
It’s the anniversary of the reception of the Book of the Law. Joining me to explore the questions of
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What to make of it?
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How to think about it?
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What, if anything, to do with it
Are two very special guests: Alan Chapman and Peter Grey. Now, like me, neither of them is a Thelemite. But what they do have is an...
Mar 24, 2026
Is magic just a less sophisticated form of psychology? That is probably the cornerstone claim of what I am calling 'Modernity's Magic'.
And in the next instalment of our series 'Hospicing Modernity's Magic', I want to look at:
- How psychology diverged from magic and why.
- Jung's role during his lifetime.
- What the...