Topic: Aeons

Twyman discusses the transition from the Roman cult of Sol Invictus to Christianity, characterizing it as the beginning of a new "Solar Age." She argues that the reconfiguration of the calendar around the birth of Jesus was a move to solidify this new Aeon. This "Age of the Sun" is presented as a specific chronological era defined by the dominant religious and astronomical archetypes of the time.

Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio and author of the Voices of Gnosticism series, returns to the program after a seven-year hiatus. Described as the "Pope of Gnostic podcasting," Conner discusses his role as a curator of the Virtual Alexandria and a "garage philosopher" exploring taboo ideas. The conversation establishes the Gnostic framework of viewing the world as a potentially fallen state or simulation held hostage by limited senses.

The segment details the 1946 Babylon Working performed by Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard, which aimed to manifest the goddess Babylon and usher in the Aeon of Horus. Weishaupt explains how these rituals were intended to destroy monotheistic constraints on sexuality and spirituality, potentially laying the groundwork for a modern "Religion of the Antichrist."

Greg Carlwood reflects on the ideological differences between his perspective and Jay Dyer's Orthodox Christian views. He mentions a potential discussion between Dyer and Gnostic scholar Miguel Connor of Aeon Byte. Carlwood expresses exhaustion with the current landscape of philosophical and political debates in podcasting, citing figures like Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson, while still valuing deep communication.

The discussion covers the history of the first OTO lodge in North Vancouver and its curriculum, which included Crowley's "The Psychology of Hashish." Bennett mentions Frater Achad's claim to have ushered in the Aeon of Maat in 1948, potentially superseding Crowley's Aeon of Horus. This historical thread is the subject of Bennett's upcoming book on cannabis in Thelema.

The host reflects on the demonization of Aleister Crowley, comparing his "Antichrist" persona to the archetype of Jesus. He suggests that while Jesus represented a message of submission, Crowley championed personal responsibility and the "True Will," leading to his symbolic crucifixion in the realm of public relations. The segment explores how state and religious authorities use fear to prevent the masses from exploring paths to personal power.

The "Conquering of the Sun" is a recurring motif in Greek and Gnostic creation myths where successive generations of gods overthrow their predecessors to initiate new Aeons. This cycle includes Uranus being castrated by Saturn, and Saturn being usurped by Zeus. Twyman explains that these myths represent the shifting of cosmic power and the establishment of different "Suns" or primary deities that govern specific epochs of human history.

Gnostic theology identifies the God of the Old Testament, Jehovah, as an ignorant Demiurge who falsely believes he is the supreme creator. The creation myth involves Sophia, an Aeon or characteristic of the divine mind, who falls from the supreme matrix and gives birth to the Demiurge in a state of emotional chaos. This narrative serves as an allegory for the ego and the flawed nature of worldly power structures.

Lash describes the Pleroma, the core of the galaxy located 26,000 light-years away, as a mass of stellar luminosity inhabited by self-conscious divine beings called Aeons. These beings are characterized as currents of energy or "serpent-like" sky dragons rather than anthropomorphic figures. They possess volition and gendered charges, functioning as the primary creative forces within the galactic habitat.

Gordon White offers a defense of Aleister Crowley, describing him as the best magician the West has produced in centuries. He dismisses the idea that the elite are "ushering in" the Aeon of Horus, stating that such shifts occur regardless of human intent. White portrays Crowley as a complex adventurer, spy, and artist whose work operates on multiple enigmatic levels.

British occultist Aleister Crowley predicted the transition of mankind into the Aeon of Horus, a period characterized by self-realization and individual godhood. This era aligns with the Age of Aquarius, utilizing technology and global consciousness to achieve godlike status. The transition involves a multifaceted approach including Satanism and the New Age movement, with historical ties to the worship of the deity Moloch.

Lon Milo Duquette explains the transition of "Aeons" based on shifts in human consciousness, moving from the Age of Isis (matriarchal/nature) to the Age of Osiris (paternal/sacrificial). He describes the current Aeon of Horus as being defined by the realization that the "sun stays on all the time," symbolizing eternal life and self-empowerment. He notes Crowley's 1936 prediction that an influx of solar energy would eventually replace fossil fuels and transform the planet.

Widener recounts the Gnostic creation myth involving the Aeon Sophia, whose attempt to imbue matter with spirit accidentally created the Archons. He describes the Archons as an anti-nature force that forced humanity into grain-based diets and organized religions to weaken the species and harvest human souls.