John Michael Greer comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2015 to May 2021.
Plus Member Content, May Guest Lineup Recap
The show concludes with a summary of the second-hour content for Plus members, including discussions on terrain theory and homeschooling. Carlwood recaps the May guest lineup featuring Dr. Bear Lando, George Wiseman, and others. He signs off with his signature closing, urging listeners to move against the "industrialized system."
John Michael Greer, The King in Orange and Political Magic
John Michael Greer joins the program to discuss his book, The King in Orange, which examines the magical and occult roots of political power. The conversation focuses on the 2016 election, meme magic, and the use of symbols and slogans as tools for psychological and magical manipulation in modern politics.
Anthropological Insights into Global Magic
Greg Carlwood reflects on recent episodes featuring Dr. Jack Hunter, John Michael Greer, and Patrick Harper, noting a theme of esoteric anthropology. He discusses the value of looking at diverse magical traditions to identify universal "nuts and bolts" versus culture-specific elements. Carlwood also mentions his own new practice of making offerings to a Rahu amulet during moon cycles.
John Michael Greer, Druidry and Ecological Magic
John Michael Greer, the headmaster of the Druidical Order of the Golden Dawn, joins the program to discuss the intersection of magic and nature. Greer, a prolific author of over 50 books and former Grand Archdruid, explains how his spiritual path focuses on the human connection to the natural world. The conversation frames magic as a tool for personal sovereignty against corporate and cultural manipulation.
Ecosophia Blog and Magical Fiction Projects
John Michael Greer promotes his blog, Ecosophia, and his DreamWits journal as primary hubs for his ongoing work. He announces a new seven-volume series of "magical fiction" titled "The Weird of Halle," which riffs on the work of H.P. Lovecraft. The first volume, "The Weird of Halle: Innsmouth," is scheduled for release shortly, with subsequent volumes to follow.
Ritual Magic, Disembodied Spirits and the Golden Dawn
The conversation explores the use of Masonic lodges by magical orders like the Golden Dawn and the OTO for ceremonial magic. Referencing John Michael Greer, Frater X explains how ritual spaces are used to create etheric vacuums to contact "crossroad governors" or disembodied spirits. He posits that lodges built on specific geographic gridlines can become permanent conduits for these entities through repeated ritual activity.
