Aerik Arkadian

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  • Jason Mankey, Greek Gods, and Rock and Roll – Ep. 3

    Jason Mankey is a Gardnerian High Priest, a witch, and an author of several books, including The Horned God of the Witches. In this episode, we discuss drawing down, Greek myth, how to preserve our history, and occult influences in rock and roll.

  • Nothing, actually. Weekly Recap 9/18/2023

    Nothing. Yes, you read that right. Nothing. I’m pretty certain that I’ve learned my life lessons exactly when I needed to learn them. If I had come to know certain things earlier, I wouldn’t have made the same mistakes. And I wouldn’t have become the person I am today. That actually reminds me of a…

  • Incense Making 101

    Everything you ever wanted to know before you get started making incense is here, from my top tips, what to avoid, and also my own personal recipe for ritual incense.

  • Community Spotlight: The Dancing Elephant

    The Dancing Elephant has one of the largest collections of occult books you’ll find anywhere around. I spoke with Shane Logan, the store’s owner, and he clued me in on some history.

  • Candle Magick 101

    Okay, sure, you’ve done candle magick before. In fact, you might even know most of this information already. But have you ever charged a candle with a guitar? No? That’s what I thought. Come and join me for a Candle Magick 101 class!

  • Christiana Gaudet, Tarot Magick, and StaarCon – Ep. 2

    Christiana Gaudet is an author, a certified Tarot Grandmaster, a tarot reader, teacher, and superfan of the Grateful Dead. In this interview, we discuss Tarot Magick, StaarCon, her musical origin story, and much more, including the use of sound in ritual.

  • How To Make Shakers Out of a Coconut

    This past week, I had a random inspiration to transform some coconuts into rhythmic shakers. There’s also a time lapse video! Check it out.

  • Steel Tongue Drums – Music For Everyone

    Steel tongue drums are an easy way to add a sonic texture to ritual, magick, or meditation. Come take a look with me and I’ll walk you through how to play! Music should be accessible for everyone!

  • Lughnasadh? Maybe this is why we call it Lammas.

    Let’s take a look at Lughnasadh, one of the most confusing points on the wheel of the year. Even though we can’t all agree how to spell it, hopefully we can find some common traditions.

  • Ivo Dominguez Jr. & The Witch’s Sun Sign Series – Ep. 1

    Ivo Dominguez, Jr. is an author, a witch, and an elder of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. His new series includes a book for each of the zodiac signs. In this episode, Ivo and I discuss how he found his path, using sound in ritual, and more.

  • Divination: Akashik Dice

    I’m always excited to try out different forms of divination, whether it be runes, cards, tea leaf reading, geomancy, or even just throwing a bunch of M&Ms on the ground. But it isn’t every day that you are shown something truly “new.” Friends, let me introduce you to Noel von Kauffmann Jr, CCH. He’s a…

  • Community Spotlight: This Old Witch Podcast

    This Old Witch is a monthly podcast that streams on YouTube and a variety of other platforms. I asked the hosts to answer a few questions for me and they kindly agreed. Come learn a bit more about them and their show!