On Episode 81 of The TLB Podcast, James interviews Ike Baker, curator of the YouTube channel @arcanvm, about the beginnings of his interest in esoteric subjects, providing an accurate and historical context to the occult and Western initiated traditions through his content, the history and significance of occultism and esoteric traditions in the Western world,and Ike’s upcoming book, A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West (on sale July 31, 2024).

On XLB, James and Ike discuss the conversation explores the overlap between esoteric traditions, the UAP/NHI phenomenon, the spiritual nature of humans and their ability to communicate with the spiritual realm through practices like ceremonial magic, and the importance of finding a balance between the ethereal and material realms. Available exclusively on patreon.com/TheTLBPod.

LINKS TO IKE’S WORK

Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m
YouTube: @arcanvm
Ike’s Book “A Formless Fire”: https://triaprimapress.com/products/a-formless-fire
Website: https://ikebaker.com
A History of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Part I): https://youtu.be/ZxhAL4tc2eo?si=jvPH9gbxpr2DGcle
A History of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Part 2): https://youtu.be/E-5N-h_ToxA?si=Sq6kws8k51AvdGN0

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