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Welcome to Exploring Esoterica, the podcast where I explore different esoteric philosophies that have been ridiculed, shunned, and outright banned from society. We take a journey through the culture, history, and the rationale behind each practice. Much of what you find online can be riddled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, and subjective information being relayed as factual. This podcast looks at the facts so that we may gain a better understanding from a comprehensive view instead of an apologetic or polemic one. Let’s wade through the sea of knowledge together and learn how these secret practices have shaped our modern world.

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The 12 Houses in Astrology 28:40

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Disclaimer: you will hear faint chirping in the background. The birds were busy that day and I’ve tried to minimize it as much as possible. Apologizes if this is too distracting for you. This is the third part of the framework of astrology. I discuss the 12 houses in traditional astrology and how they fit together with the planets and zodiac signs. Previous episodes in this series: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient Astrology Episode 12: Hellenistic Astrology Episode 15: The 12 Signs of the Zodiac Timestamps: [01:42] Part 1: The Principles [11:14] Part 2: The 12 Houses [27:05] Part 3: Putting It Together Key Takeaways: The houses signify different areas of our life and themes associated with them. Angular houses are the most important, succedent houses support them, and decline houses are loosely related. Houses above the horizon are related to the mind and public matters, below related to the body and private matters. References: A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas Campion Hellenistic Astrology by Chris Brennan On the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis Ribeiro Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey. Stay tuned for the 4th and final part of this series, where I discuss the configurations and planetary conditions.…

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The 12 Signs of the Zodiac 47:20

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This is the second episode in my astrology series. I go over the 12 signs of the zodiac and a few ways they are categorized in ancient astrology. Previous episodes in this series: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient Astrology Episode 12: Hellenistic Astrology Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [05:58] Part 1: A Brief History [10:57] Part 2: 12 Signs of the Zodiac [20:10] Part 3: Planetary Rulership Key Takeaways: The planets signify themes and circumstances in our lives, while the zodiac signifies how they are expressed. In the tropical zodiac, the signs are defined by season, mode, and element. This further explains the expression of each sign. Planets in certain signs in the planetary rulership scheme have special considerations for their topics and expression. References: A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas Campion Hellenistic Astrology by Chris Brennan On the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis Ribeiro Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey . Stay tuned for the 3rd part of this series, where I discuss the 12 places, or houses, in astrology. This is the third component of the framework of astrology.…

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Planets in Ancient Astrology 41:08

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This is the first episode in my astrology series. I go over a brief history of this practice and dive the most important component, which is the planets. This is in terms of ancient astrology, which is slightly different than the popular modern version. Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome [02:34] Part 1: A Brief History [19:31] Part 2: The Planets [38:36] Part 3: A Modern Perspective Key Takeaways: Most of the development can be attributed to the Mesopotamians and Egyptians. Hellenistic Greece refined these components. Astrology became shunned and outlawed due to the spread of Christianity. The planets signify external circumstances more than psychological influences like in modern astrology. Philosophical debates of astrology are similar to those of any spirituality and religion. References A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas Campion Hellenistic Astrology by Chris Brennan On the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis Ribeiro Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series, where I talk about the 2nd most important component in this framework: the Zodiac or 12 signs in astrology…

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Welcome to Exploring Esoterica 0:57

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In this podcast I explore the culture, history, and framework behind different esoteric practices and philosophies. Previously called Merwin's Philosophy.

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Western Esotericism 25:36

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Western Esotericism is the new focus of this podcast. Let’s explore the basics of this field of study. References Useful Charts “Western Esotericism Family Tree” Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wouter J. Hanegraaff

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Hellenistic Astrology 27:31

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An introduction into astrology and its importance. We start off during the Hellenistic period of Ancient Greece. Reference: Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune - Book by author Chris Brennan

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Spirituality Versus Psychology 8:34

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