Topic: Theurgy

Elliott distinguishes between "high magic" (theurgy), which calls upon divine names and archangels, and "low magic," which involves nature spirits and elemental beings. He describes his methodology for rain magic and notes that he uses a pendulum to confirm if a spirit has heard his petition. While he doesn't aim for visible manifestations, he reports physical signs like sudden gusts of wind or falling trees during rituals.

The hosts discuss the practice of magic, with Borealis defining it as a "luck multiplier" that can nudge reality toward desired outcomes. However, he warns against "lower magic" that reinforces the ego and can lead to unintended consequences or collisions with the wills of others, preferring "theurgy" or divine magic.

Popehead utilizes Eastern Neoplatonism, specifically the works of Iamblichus and Proclus, to explain the mechanics of mystical topography. He describes the concept of "sunthemata" or divine signatures sewn into the physical world that correspond to superior deities. This framework suggests that synchronicities are not merely human conspiracies but the manifestation of gods seeking to inhabit the world through human recognition of these symbols.

The ancient practice of "animating statues" is explained through the lens of Neoplatonic Theurgy. While street magic in the Greek Magical Papyri focused on external rituals for mundane gains, philosophers like Iamblichus and Proclus viewed the statue as an internal "prop" for visualization. The goal was not to force a god to descend, but to elevate the practitioner's consciousness to a level where they could perceive the divine.

The discussion examines the theory that the "Deep State" makes ritual contact with non-human intelligences to obtain advanced technology. Snyder references John Dee's angelic communications and Chris Knowles' "Roswell Working" hypothesis, suggesting that ruling elites have practiced these traditions for centuries because they produce functional results.

Theurgy, or the interaction with non-physical entities, is investigated through studies on mediumship, channeling, and near-death experiences. Dr. Dean Radin discusses the work of Gary Schwartz, who uses optical physics to detect minute changes in air density that might indicate the presence of disembodied entities. However, a primary challenge in this research is determining whether accurate information obtained by mediums is due to actual spirits or human-centric psychic effects like telepathy.

Alexandria served as a melting pot where Gnostics, Neoplatonists, and Jewish communities exchanged radical ideas about plane travel and controlling super-angels. Despite friction with Neoplatonists who opposed "materializing the fabric of the cosmos," Gnostics engaged in theurgy, ritual dancing, and the use of entheogens. Miguel Conner argues that Gnosticism has legitimate shamanistic roots, tracing a lineage from Mongolian shamans to Pythagoras and eventually to the Greek Gnostics.