Exploring Esoterica

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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.

  1. 6 ENE

    Modern Astrology versus Traditional

    Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey. The discovery of the outer planets created a massive change in astronomy and society. It also changed the framework and practice of astrology. Today I discuss these changes and how the practice has been adapted to fit modern society. *Correction at [12:18]: The group was not disbanded, just discredited by the greater scientific community. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro[02:43] Part 1: A Brief History[14:18] Part 2: Outer Planets[26:43] Part 3: Spiritual Freedom Key Takeaways Astrology is constantly being adapted to fit different religions, cultures, and societal changes through time.There’s a correlations between the discovery of the outer planets and the shifts in society that were happening at that time. These fall in line with the significations of each outer planet.We have greater spiritual freedom, resulting in different beliefs and practices when it comes to astrology. Listen to these episodes as a refresher: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient AstrologyEpisode 15: The 12 Signs of the Zodiac References: A History of Western Astrology, Volumes 1 and 2 by Nicholas CampionAstrology and the Authentic Self by Demetra GeorgeYouTube Video: History of Jewish and Muslim Astrology

    31 min

  2. 18/12/2025

    Sagittarius Season and Exploration

    Sagittarius season is a time of exploration and expanding our station in life. Let’s discuss the various ways this may manifest in our lives as the seasons get ready to change once again.  Timstamps  [00:00] Intro[04:44] Exploring 12 Areas of Life[01:41] Sign of Sagittarius[13:31] One Last Point Key Points As the autumn season ends, we may feel urges to make a few more changes as the year comes to a close. Sagittarius is the sign of expansion and exploration, so we may want to make some changes to expand our ideas and ideals in an area of our life. This change can feel personal but also can involve our relationships and careers.  Listen to these episodes as a refresher:  Episode 15: The 12 Signs of the ZodiacEpisode 16: The 12 Houses in AstrologyEpisode 19: Outgrowing Your LifeEpisode 20: Scorpio Season & Emotional Empowerment Click here if you would like to support this podcast. You can also click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.

    15 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Scorpio Season & Emotional Empowerment

    Scorpio season is a time for celebration and deep connection with others and within ourselves. In this episode I discuss how that is related to emotional empowerment and topics related to that.  Timestamps:  [00:00] Intro [00:26] Scorpio Season  [04:39] Emotional Empowerment [09:43] Community Key Takeaways: Autumn season is a time for celebration. Scorpio season is time for connection with others and our sense of spirituality.This is also a time to engage in advocacy work and caring for our community. Emotional Empowerment involves themes of shadow work, healing, setting boundaries, and cultivating a sense of empathy.   Click here if you would like to support this podcast. You can also click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.

    12 min

  4. 04/10/2025

    Outgrowing Your Life

    There are moments when we feel like we're outgrowing our current life. In this episode I connected this with astrology and rational steps we can take.  Timestamps:  [00:00] Intro[00:51] Jupiter Return [04:01] Four Areas to Consider[11:28] Two Things We Can Do Key Takeaways  Planetary returns are important moments that relate to changes in our life. A Jupiter Return is when we feel the urge to expand our life in some significant way. What we can do in our life is dictated by our resources, time constraints and obligations, and we feel intuitively called to explore. This is a very personal time that is different for everyone. Traditional advice may not resonate with everyone and I explore alternative ideas and suggestions instead.  Click here if you would like to support this podcast. You can also click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.

    14 min

  5. 17/09/2025

    Coping with Unexpected Change

    In this episode, I deviate a bit from my normal format to talk candidly about the struggles I’ve been having, how that relates to the current astrological transit Uranus in Gemini, and how to cope with an unexpected change happens in life, especially a financial loss.  Timestamps: [00:00] Intro[01:01] Uranus in Gemini[03:22] My Experience and Philosophy[05:27] Lean Into Community[07:05] Capitalism is not your identity Key Takeaways: Uranus is the planet of unconventional behavior and sudden unexpected change. This can be a good thing to change an outdated system or a challenge that makes us restructure our lives and perspectives. Capitalism teaches us that financial insecurities an individual’s fault when the system is flawed and set up to leave many people at a disadvantage for the benefits of the few. Learning to break out of the capitalistic mindset is the first step in inciting change to the system and not letting it define you.  Click here if you would like to support this podcast.

    11 min

  6. 25/07/2025

    Planetary Conditions in Astrology

    In this final episode of my series on traditional astrology, we examine a few of the basic planetary conditions that determine the strength of planets in a chart. This is the fourth and final part of the framework of astrology.  Correction: at 7:13 it shows Sun and Moon are square if Sun in Leo and Moon in Virgo. It should read Scorpio, not Virgo. I’m blaming Mercury currently being Retrograde, haha.  Previous episodes in this series:  Episode 12: Hellenistic AstrologyEpisode 14: Planets in Ancient AstrologyEpisode 15: The 12 Signs of the ZodiacEpisode 16: The 12 Houses in Astrology  Timestamps:  [02:30] Part 1: Planetary Placements[11:40] Part 2: Timing Techniques[18:42] Part 3: Conclusion Key Takeaways:  Planetary conditions show which planets are strong or weak in an astrological chart. These can be derived by analyzing the placements of planets within that chart. Timing Techniques show which planets are strong or weak in their expression at certain points in time.  Planetary conditions and techniques are used to predict how certain events and circumstances will come about in our life.  References:  A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis RibeiroYou Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.

    21 min

  7. 15/06/2025

    The 12 Houses in Astrology

    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 AstrologyEpisode 12: Hellenistic AstrologyEpisode 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 CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn 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.

    29 min

  8. 26/04/2025

    The 12 Signs of the Zodiac

    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 AstrologyEpisode 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 CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn 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.

    47 min
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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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  • Creado por
    Merwin McCrady
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    13
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Copyright 2026 Merwin McCrady
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Exploring Esoterica