Topic: Astrological Magic

Todd Elliott shares personal anecdotes of using magic to secure a publishing contract and navigate the high costs of building a house during the COVID-19 pandemic. Referencing the late Gordon White, magic is defined as a "probability enhancer" rather than a way to make money fall from the sky. These "little things" are said to move the needle in favor of the practitioner when facing difficult odds.

The discussion concludes with reflections on the "Empire" as a product of collective obedience and the importance of rising above societal traps. Carlwood uses the metaphor of a play to describe life, where individuals can use tools like astrological calendars to sync their free will with the "script" of reality. He encourages "noble people" to engage with magical tools to improve reality rather than leaving them to "psychopaths."

The historical pattern of elites monopolizing occult knowledge is discussed, citing the Nazi inner circle's private use of magic while publicly cracking down on other groups. Similar dynamics are noted in the relationship between John Dee and Queen Elizabeth, where high-level astrological magic was reserved for the crown. The concept of directing planetary energies, such as the "red eye of Mars," toward enemies is presented as a miniaturization of royal power now accessible to individuals.

The Picatrix, or "Gaiet Al-Hakim," is identified as the definitive grimoire of astrological magic, originating in the 11th-century city of Haran. Haran served as a unique cultural pocket where ancient Babylonian worship and Hermetic traditions survived within the Islamic caliphate by paying a "heretic tax." The text focuses on image magic rather than names or sigils, teaching practitioners how to attract celestial power by creating specific physical representations that correspond to the heavens.