Ponderings of a Pagan Priest

Come along with me on an adventurous journey as we walk alongside The Fool of the Tarot. Witness his encounters with the powerful and mysterious Major Arcana and discover the profound lessons that he learns about life. Can we too learn from his experiences and grow along with him? Let's find out.

Join me as I briefly discuss Carl Jung's concept of The Self and the Process of Individuation. How can these inform and enhance our NeoPagan practice and paths?

Join me as I discuss etiquette within our community. These topics are drawn from my own experience and through discussions with others. There is no book on how we are expected to interact. However, there are some things I have noticed and witnessed, and discussed that seem to generally apply throughout our much-varied movement. In this episode, I talk about a few things to consider that may keep a new traveler in our circles from getting the "side eye" (so to speak). These are not presented as rules, simply thoughts, and observations.

We talk about balance. How does this idea play out in our community? Join me as I ponder and explore how balance and reciprocity affect us all in the community.

In this episode, I present a general overview of the Hermetic Qabalah along with a brief introduction to the Sepherot (spheres on the Tree of Life) and a quick listing of the 10 Archangels. I touch on how the Tarot corresponds to the Tree of Life. I briefly explain an underlying fundamental difference between the Hermetic Qabalah and the Jewish Kabbalah.

After some sacred solitude and the beginning of a new chapter in my life, I am back to share thoughts. Thank you for your patience.

Here I present a thought that has been codifying in my mind and heart for some time now. I offer it to you simply as it is. Blessings.

In this episode our intrepid traveler meets The Emperor, The Hierophant, and The Lovers. 

This is the first episode where I follow the Fool on his journey through the energies of the 21 other Major Arcana. In this episode The Fool meets The Magician, The High Priestess, and The Empress.

This is a discussion of ravens. Can you tell the difference between ravens and crows? How has the raven been seen in folklore, history, and mythology around the world? What does a raven mean as a power animal, or as a totem, or as a spirit animal? If you love ravens, this is an episode for you.

Join me as I talk about love. I explore subjects like the seven different types of love as described by the Greek philosophers, the five stages of love as described by Hindu philosophers, the Judaic command to love, the search for the Goddess, and more. I attempt to tie these concepts together culminating in what I see as a central mystery of love and unity. 

None of us like to use labels. We all feel that we do not fit into a box. But, we must use language in order to communicate. So we use labels, at least as a starting point. However, each of us may define those labels differently. Join me as I discuss the term "Pagan". 

We are all one. There is no separation between us. Join me as I discuss this concept. My ramblings take on the idea of the "us versus them" worldview as well as judging others by our own standards.

An introduction to Hermetic Qabala. What is the Qabala, or Tree of Life? What are the sepheroth? What are the three pillars? What is the lightning flash? What are the worlds? What are the triads? I briefly introduce these concepts in this episode.

The virtue of the QBL Sphere Malkuth (Kingdom) is discrimination; and its vices are inertia and avarice. Join me for a discussion of these concepts. What is discrimination, as the term is used in the QBL? How does the concept of inertia work in magical thinking?  

We all walk our path alone. It can be no other way. Join me as I discuss the idea that each of us must and can only walk our own path.  I also touch on how the Hermit card lies on the path between Chesed and Tifereth.

Advice and encouragement for those who are new to the Craft of the Wise, while dropping thoughtseeds for seasoned travelers.

What is Ego? Can we rid ourselves of it? Join me in this discussion.

Why do we not have anything written by Socrates? Join me as I explore thoughts on the recorded word. 

This podcast is a new medium for me. I have done live talk radio. I have hosted prerecorded radio shows. I have created YouTube videos. But this is a new venue for me. I hope you enjoy it.

In this very first podcast episode, I want you to get to know me a little better. I decidedly did not use even a "soft script" when creating this episode. I feel as though you can get a better feel for who I am in this way.

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