Exploration Arcanum

Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric.This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics. We’ll speak with practitioners of different traditions, academics, and experts in these traditions. We will also feature tutorials centered around providing you, our viewers, and subscribers a clear understanding of these topics. A disclaimer: the views of our guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, or Exploration Arcanum.

Exploration Arcanum is a religion podcast hosted by Jason Nelson, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jason Nelson hosts Exploration Arcanum, a religion show with 38 episodes published.

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  What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStar

  Sep 27, 202645 min

  What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStarIn this episode of Exploration Arcanum, Viv ScarletStar shares her spiritual journey from childhood curiosity about the occult to practicing Wicca, demonolatry, and Thelema.We also discuss her relationship with Hekate, the meaning of True Will, and how ritual and archetypes can support personal transformation.Links to Viv’s social media: https://linktr.ee/vivscarletstarShop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum

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  How to Use A Year of Dark Moon Rituals to Deepen Your Connection with Hekate

  Sep 26, 202646 min

  Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum.My guests today are Popi Mavros and Scarlett Amaris. Popi is co-owner of The Crooked Path, an occult apothecary in Burbank, California, and creator of the Planetary Magick app. Scarlett is a screenwriter, author, and speaker whose work spans horror and occult studies. Today, we’ll explore Hekate, the significance of the dark moons, and how their new Hekatean Witches Almanac and Book of Shadows can help make personal spiritual practice accessible and sustainable.I want to thank Popi and Scarlett for coming on the show. I’ll put links to their work and websites in the description below. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more esoteric conversations. You can also support the podcast by becoming a channel member or subscribing on Patreon and Substack. Thank you.Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanumLinkshttps://scarlettamaris.com/https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettamaris/https://www.instagram.com/thecrookedpath_la/Substack: scarlettamaris.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScarlettAmarisThe link to the books: https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/shop/new-arrivals/17Upcoming Events Inner Realms Through the Seven Gates And Interactive Journey with Inanna, October 2nd at The Crooked Path: https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/product/oct-2-7pm-inner-realms-through-the-seven-gates/LBVZHVHE2BUZS5TZSQGXIWP3?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2The Sovereign Crown: A Samhain Initiation in Joshua Tree, October 29=31: https://www.magical-retreats.com/thesovereigncrownA Lilith Intensive Workshop in Santa Cruz, January 16th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lilith-intensive-workshop-presentation-by-scarlett-amaris-tickets-2001073673224?aff=oddtdtcreatorHeliopolis Sanctum II, Occitania, France, June 16-23 https://www.magical-retreats.com/heliopolis-sanctum

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  How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben Goertzel

  Sep 20, 202652 min

  How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben GoertzelWhat happens when AI moves beyond specialized tasks toward general intelligence—and eventually superintelligence?SingularityNet founder Dr. Ben Goertzel joins us to explore how artificial general intelligence (AGI) could reshape society and humanity’s future. We discuss the differences between AI, AGI, and superintelligence; how recursive self-improvement could accelerate AI development; and why Ben argues that decentralization and transparency matter for AI safety.The conversation also explores AI consciousness, the influence of governments and corporations, and the possibilities and risks of transhumanism—from brain-computer interfaces to mind uploading and digital immortality.Ben Goertzel's Links:https://singularitynet.io/https://goertzel.org/https://x.com/bengoertzelShop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum

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  Can AI Achieve Consciousness? A Deep Dive into the Future | Tom Ross

  Sep 13, 202643 min

  Can AI Achieve Consciousness? A Deep Dive into the Future | Tom RossToday, I’m joined by author, futurist, and former presidential candidate Tom Ross. In this episode, we discuss his AI-driven presidential campaign, transhumanism, AI rights, esoteric practices—including shadow work- and whether artificial intelligence will one day awaken and become a partner in humanity’s evolution.I want to thank Tom for coming on the show, and I’ll put links to his website in the description below.Before we begin, if you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more esoteric conversations.Thank you.Original article: Meet the Long-Shot Candidate Letting AI Run His Campaign: https://decrypt.co/243023/thomas-ross-ai-campaignShop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanumTom Ross Links:TOM ROSS AGENCYtomoss.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrosscom/Medium https://tomrosscom.medium.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomrossagencyTHE TRIMISPHERE TRILOGYRed Daemon: https://a.co/d/0dk0aJFeEarth Plexus: https://a.co/d/0hVwIhPJEroticode (Coming Soon)US6 TRILOGY ONE: https://a.co/d/0hmEs3tZUS6 Book I: The Lord's Player: https://a.co/d/00uND8EBSummoning the Daemon: https://a.co/d/0eL9yA2mOpen Source Citizen: https://a.co/d/0iV00bBn

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  Can You Be Christian and a Witch? | Sara Raztresen

  Sep 6, 20261 hour

  Can Christianity and witchcraft coexist? Author, teacher, and minister Sara Raztresen joins Exploration Arcanum to explore Christian witchcraft, mysticism, folk magic, tarot, and the long history of magical practices within Christianity. We discuss the line between magic and miracles, the esoteric roots of Christian rituals, Christian Wicca, egregores and spiritual entities, angel and goetic magic, and why some practitioners are leaving the occult for mainstream Christianity. Sara also shares practical advice for those interested in exploring Christian mysticism and spiritual communication. Sara's Links: https://linktr.ee/SRazzie97 Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum CHAPTERS 00:00–04:03 Introduction and Sara's background in the occult 04:04–06:50 Esoteric connections in Christian rituals and symbolism 06:51–10:02 Magic, miracles, and Christianity 10:03–12:49 Tarot as a spiritual tool 12:50–14:14 Leaving the occult for mainstream Christianity 14:15–17:31 Anti-pagan sentiment in the U.S. 17:32–20:37 Christian Wicca 20:38–23:29 Folk magic, hoodoo, and syncretism 23:30–26:47 Sara's ministry and community work 26:48–30:23 The Holy Sword and spiritual discipline 30:24–34:33 Egregores and spiritual entities 34:34–36:38 Communicating with deities and entities 36:39–40:22 Exploring gods and spirits 40:23–44:55 Science, magic, and experimentation 44:56–46:53 Sara's fantasy books and spiritual themes 46:54–48:55 Angel magic and goetic magic 48:56–49:05 Spirits, demons, and their interactions 49:06–50:51 Getting started with Christian witchcraft 50:52–51:04 Practical steps for Christian mysticism 51:05–End Closing remarks and where to follow Sara Raztresen

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