The Hadean Press Podcast

In this, our 1 year anniversary of the Hadean Podcast, we celebrate the work and magic of Cath Thompson, a pioneering member of the O.’.A.’.A.’. who, alongside founder Jim Lees and her peer Jake Stratton-Kent, pushed forward the boundaries in which astrology, gematria, and ceremonial magic could be explored and expressed via their groundbreaking discoveries made in the field of English Qaballa.

In this episode Carl and I discuss the meaning and history of this ancient and powerful technique which has deep roots within the magical practices of cultures from all over the world, as well as the phenomenological applications and implications of its use.

Dr. Alexander Cummins and I discuss his most recent book from Hadean Press, NAZARTH - Pillars of Gladness, a treasure-house of geomantic incantations. Its nineteen keys were received and wrought through a combination of spirit communications, dream incubation, ritual cut-up, and judicious co-editing alongside tutelary shades and attendant spirits.

Alison Chicosky and Cory C. Childs join us this month to discuss their new translation and exegesis of PGM IV. 1596 - 1715, the Consecration for all Purposes, which they have named The Secrets of Helios.

Our guests for the first ever Hadean Press Podcast are Frater Acher, Craig Slee and José Gabriel, all of whom have worked together in collaboration to created Goetic Atavisms. Weaving sorcery, poetry and art into a fascinating exploration of magical practice, producing something far greater than the sum of its parts.

Nicholaj De Mattos Frisvold and I discuss his recently published work from Hadean Press, Seven Crossroads of Night, Quimbanda in Theory and Practice. This text is a thorough exploration of the history, internal structure and practice of one of South America’s most fascinating traditions.

In this, our 5th instalment of the Hadean Podcast we welcome Sasha Ravitch, author of, The Red Dreaded Spindle, An Astrolater’s Guide to the Stinger Stars of Scorpius.

David Rankine discusses his experiences and understanding of the Grimoire Tradition, revealing the process of his work as well as details on the content of The Grimoire Encyclopaedia from Hadean Press.

Today we welcome Kadmus to the Hadean Podcast, author of ‘Every Nekuomanteia is a Katabasis: Ancient Insights for Contemporary Goetic Practice’, which can be found within the collection of works published by Hadean Press as Conjure Codex V, a wonderful anthology of essays from some of the leading figures in modern occulture.

Discussing the chthonic roots of Orphism, its practice both ancient and modern, Sara Mastros comes on to the show to describe the rich history, practice and use of these ancient hymns.

Steve Savedow joins us this month to discuss his most recent translation, that of the Pneumatologia Occulta Et Vera, The Hidden And True Pneumatology, an exceptionally rare grimoire yet unseen by the English speaking world.

Aaman Lamba is the author of The Magical Arts, a translation and commentary on the obscure French manuscript and precursor to the Grimorium Verum, L'Arte Magique, Wellcome ms 983. In this episode we discuss the origins of this document, its importance to the grimoire tradition, as well as some of the mysteries it contains. Aaman’s book on this subject will be available from Hadean Press in the very near future.