Step into the shadows and the light in this podcast where spirituality, music, magick, witchcraft, and the occult converge. Hosted by High Priest, musician, and practicing witch Aerik Arkadian, each episode dives into a unique topic—perfect for curious seekers and seasoned wizards alike.
From book clubs and paid playlists to fake publishing houses, there are a number of scams targeting authors, musicians, artists, and other creative people today. If you know what to look for, they can't disappoint you or waste your time.
We'll talk about topics like:
Instagram features
Book clubs
Paid playlists
Overpayments and refunds
Fake publishers
Radio and podcasts interviews with fees
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Watch this video on my YouTube channel...
https://youtu.be/a3q-QM91pqU (https://youtu.be/a3q-QM91pqU)
If you prefer to read, you can view the corresponding article on my blog...
https://aerikarkadian.com/2026/08/12/common-scams-for-authors-artists-and-musicians/ (https://aerikarkadian.com/2026/08/12/common-scams-for-authors-artists-and-musicians/)
Oh, and please order my book (affiliate links):
Fluid Condensers: Unlocking the Mysteries of Gold, Alchemy, and Magick (https://amzn.to/4iQCm5Y)
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#scam #scams #authors #writers #authorlife #musicians #art #artists #bookclubs #books #book #fraud #artist #playlists #overpayments #publishers #vanitypress #publishing
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18 Dec 2025
From Saturnalia to Santa: The Ancient Roots of Holiday Gift Exchanges
Ancient humans were giving gifts way before we ever had Christmas or any other holidays for that matter. So why have we been gifting since the beginning of time? And how has it evolved over thousands of years? Listen to find out!
12 Dec 2025
The True Story of Christmas: A Guide to Yule and Winter Solstice
Is December 25 about the birth of Jesus Christ... or is it actually about an ancient, pagan deity?
Come and listen to some of the origins surrounding the world's Winter Solstice traditions -- some may call this Christmas, Yule, or many other names.
We'll talk about topics like:
Why December 25 was chosen for Christmas
Ancient Pagan Yule Celebrations
Why Poinsettias Are Traditional Decorations
Where Wassail Comes From
The Holly King and the Oak King
Yule Logs
The Origin of Santa Claus
Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon.
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You can also check out more of my work here:
Website (https://aerikarkadian.com/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@aerikarkadian)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aerikarkadian)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@aerikarkadian)
If you prefer to read, you can view the corresponding article on my blog...
https://aerikarkadian.com/2023/12/20/the-true-story-of-christmas-a-quick-guide-to-yule-and-winter-solstice/ (https://aerikarkadian.com/2023/12/20/the-true-story-of-christmas-a-quick-guide-to-yule-and-winter-solstice/)
Oh, and please order my book (affiliate links):
Fluid Condensers: Unlocking the Mysteries of Gold, Alchemy, and Magick (https://amzn.to/4iQCm5Y)
Relevant tags:
#yule #christmas #wintersolstice #holidays #yuletide #jesus #christianity #paganism #witchcraft #magick #occult #witch #witchcraft #aerikarkadian #m3 #poinsettias #wassail #jol #jolbord #stonehenge #saturnalia #santaclaus
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3 Oct 2025
The Dumb Supper: Your Guide to Dining with the Dead
The Dumb Supper is a ritual where you share a silent meal in remembrance of someone who has passed on. In doing so, you can receive messages from them. It sounds simple, but there's more than meets the eye.
Where did this type of ritual come from? How do we properly and safely perform one? Are we actually communing with the dead? I'm going to answer all of these questions.
Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon.
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You can also check out more of my work here:
Website (https://aerikarkadian.com/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@aerikarkadian)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/)
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If you prefer to read, you can view the corresponding article on my blog...
https://aerikarkadian.com/2024/10/30/the-dumb-supper-your-guide-to-dining-with-the-dead/ (https://aerikarkadian.com/2024/10/30/the-dumb-supper-your-guide-to-dining-with-the-dead/)
Recommended books from this episode (affiliate links):
The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic (https://amzn.to/4mMosCg)
The Mighty Dead (https://amzn.to/4gUH0yT)
Relevant tags:
#dumbsupper #necromancy #divination #samhain #veil #dead #summerlands #ritual #witchcraft #magick #occult #witch #witchcraft #aerikarkadian #m3
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8 Jun 2025
Circle Buzz: Why You Need to Ground After a Ritual
You just finished a ritual that stretched late into the night. You feel like you should be exhausted, but instead you’re wide awake. You’re not alone — It’s happened to countless witches throughout history.
I don’t know who coined the term, but we’ve always called this phenomenon “circle buzz.” It’s the energetic imprint left over from the ritual that affects your physical body. It isn’t a bad thing, but it’s important to be conscious about it. Not everyone feels the physical side effects, but that doesn’t mean the energy isn’t there. For those just starting out on this path, it might be negligible. As you progress in the craft and learn how to better situate yourself into a ritual mindset, the potential for energy overload grows. That’s why it’s a good idea to form grounding habits now.
1 Jun 2025
Unveiling the Carnyx: The Celtic Battle Horn on the Gundestrup Cauldron
The Gundestrup Cauldron, an elaborately decorated silver bowl, is one of the best representations of Celtic artwork found anywhere in the world. It consists of several individual relief panels, each depicting a different scene, the most well-known of which is probably the image of Cernunnos. A little less well-known, however, is another panel that features soldiers carrying the Carnyx, an ancient Celtic battle horn.
Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadian (https://www.patreon.com/aerikarkadian)
You can also check out more of my work here:
Website (https://aerikarkadian.com/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@aerikarkadian)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AerikArkadian/)
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If you prefer to read, you can view the corresponding article on my blog...
https://aerikarkadian.com/2024/05/15/unveiling-the-carnyx-the-celtic-battle-horn-on-the-gundestrup-cauldron/ (https://aerikarkadian.com/2024/05/15/unveiling-the-carnyx-the-celtic-battle-horn-on-the-gundestrup-cauldron/)
Relevant tags:
#carnyx #carnices #horn #horns #celts #ancientcelts #ancient #battlehorn #cornu #cauldron #gundestrup #gundestrupcauldron #cernunnos
25 May 2025
Alchemy: The Prima Materia (First Matter) Revealed
Aerik Arkadian explores the concept of the Prima Materia in alchemy, explaining its significance as the fundamental substance required for creating the Philosopher's Stone.
19 May 2025
Gods of the Internet: Technological Deities and Temporal Analogs
Aerik Arkadian explores the concept of "Tech Gods" as modern deities residing in intangible internet spaces, drawing parallels to traditional Genius Loci.
18 May 2025
Feeling the Music: How I Joined a Christian Church Worship Band
Aerik Arkadian recounts his experience playing guitar in a Christian worship band, exploring the surprising insights he gained about music and spirituality.
16 May 2025
Calling the Quarters: Elements and Elementals in Wiccan Ritual
Aerik Arkadian elucidates the purpose and diverse forms of quarter calls within Wiccan rituals, offering clarity for beginners and enhancing ritual practice.
15 May 2025
Pendulum Magick: How to Use a Pendulum for Divination
Aerik Arkadian teaches listeners how to use a pendulum for divination, exploring its potential as a tool that operates on subconscious body movements.
13 May 2025
Lead to Gold: Alchemy through Science
Aerik Arkadian discusses experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider that transmute lead into gold, exploring the implications for the spiritual practice of alchemy.
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