Exploration Arcanum explores the ideas, beliefs, and people shaping modern occulture. Hosted by journalist Jason Nelson, who covers technology and the occult, the podcast features long-form conversations with practitioners, scholars, scientists, and researchers about everything from Thelema, ceremonial magick, and witchcraft to AI, consciousness, and emerging technology. Together, we examine what people believe, why they believe it, and why it matters.
Today I'm joined by Lua Astor, founder and High Priestess of the Order Specula and author of Advanced Chaos Magic. In this episode, we discuss Chaos Magic, aesthetics, archetypes, and AI in magical practice.Thank you to Lua for coming on the show. You’ll find links to her work and social media in the description below.If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more esoteric conversations. You can also support the show by becoming a channel member or subscribing on Substack and Patreon. Thank you.Lua's Linkshttps://www.luaastor.com/https://www.instagram.com/luavalentiahttps://www.lulu.com/spotlight/luavalentiaShop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum
4 Oct 2026
How to Build a Relationship With Your Deities: Devotional Witchcraft | Kenneth Freeman II
In this episode of Exploration Arcanum, I'm joined by Kenneth Freeman II, author of Devotional Witchcraft. In this episode, Kenneth shares his journey from Christianity to polytheism and explains why respecting gods as individuals—and honoring cultural roots—is central to his practice. We also discuss ancestral trauma, balancing spiritual traditions, and maintaining personal sovereignty, along with practical exercises for beginning or deepening your devotional practice and establishing meaningful relationships with deities. Shop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanumKenneth Freeman II's Links:https://thedevotionalwitch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevotionalwitch/https://theholyrose.com/events October 17th - Book Signing at The Holy Rose in Raleigh, NCOctober 24th - Book Signing at Curio, Craft, & Conjure in Charlotte NC: https://curiocharlotte.com/products/author-book-signing-with-kenneth-freeman-ii-for-devotional-witchcraft-saturday-10-24-at-2pm?variant=49674326507748
27 Sept 2026
What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStar
What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStarIn this episode of Exploration Arcanum, Viv ScarletStar shares her spiritual journey from childhood curiosity about the occult to practicing Wicca, demonolatry, and Thelema.We also discuss her relationship with Hekate, the meaning of True Will, and how ritual and archetypes can support personal transformation.Links to Viv’s social media: https://linktr.ee/vivscarletstarShop our Bookshop.org store and support Exploration Arcanum: https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum
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