Demystifying Freemasonry and the Western Esoteric Tradition with Ike Baker
On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Freemason Ike Baker in a lively discussion of topics including: -Main pursuits and intentions of Freemasonry, a beautiful system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols -Freemasons' duty as a modern ark of transmission, brotherhood, and being custodians of the western symbol system and mythic narrative -The 3 degrees of Freemasonry, and the differences between the 33rd Degree of Scottish Rite and the Blue Lodge -The Hiramic Legend as a supreme spiritual allegory and summary of the spiritual initiatic traditions of the west -Origins, benefits and drawbacks of the 'secrets' that were passed down to the Masons -Why The Bible, Koran, Sumarian legends, and many other traditions are all astrotheological in basis -How the structures we build embody the entire mythos, and encryption within them, opening us up to our grander cosmological selves -Exoteric vs esoteric knowledge, and the true beauty of any of the esoteric orders -Freemasonry's roots and evolution through the centuries, and key players in that evolution -A deep dive into symbolism and possible links between Freemasons and the Knights Templar -Why it's important to not always share your observations in your own Alchemical work -Pros and cons of Theosophy and the 19th Century Occult Revival -And much more! Ike Baker is an author, podcaster, content creator, herbalist, and senior initiate of several lineages within the Western Esoteric Traditions with two decades of study, training, and practice in western ceremonial magic, and eastern esoteric systems of energy-work. Ike is also the host of the ARCANVM YouTube channel and podcast, where he creates documentary-style presentations and speaks with some of the foremost practitioners, scholars, and authors in the fields of ceremonial magic and western esotericism. His forthcoming work on the history, theory, and practice of the western esoteric traditions entitled, A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West is slated for publication this year (2024) by Tria Prima Press. Links and books mentioned in this episode: Ike's website: ikebaker.com Ike's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@arcanvm Ike's Aetherica Podcast with Sky Mathis: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/aetherica-sky-mathis-ike-baker-CqlvVyHeo_P/ Lomas and Knight's books: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/knight-lomas/ Albert Pike: https://scottishrite.org/blog/about/media-publications/journal/article/albert-pike-on-freemasonry-force/ Hiramic Legend: https://wimasons.org/2023/08/masonic-education-the-hiramic-legend/ The Grand Communication by Nathan Schick: https://amzn.to/49mnB4R Ars Quatuor Coronati: https://www.quatuorcoronati.com/aqc/what-is-aqc/ Fulcanelli: Master Alchemist: Le Mystere des Cathedrales, Esoteric Interpretation of the Hermetic Symbols of The Great Work by Fulcanelli: https://amzn.to/3PuMyUg John Byrom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byrom Anderson's Charges: http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=02&new_day=29&new_year=2020 Illustrations of Masonry by William Preston: https://amzn.to/3TJw1hQ Thomas Webb: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Smith_Webb The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients by Crichton Miller: https://amzn.to/49C8PHA The Tower of Alchemy: An Advanced Guide to the Great Work by David Goddard: https://amzn.to/3VvQw2X Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn To learn more about our work visit: https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order. Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price.