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A bold and irreverent exploration of Freemasonry, esotericism, theology, and the hidden architecture of reality. With sarcasm as our ritual tool, we say what others won’t — revealing the sacred, the strange, and the subversive beneath every symbol. Hosted By H. Caleb Lara and Avi Nash, Produced by Jean Carlo All Master Masons.

Episodes

  1. 08/18/2025

    Is Evil Just God Without a Mask? | Sitara Podcast Ep. 6

    What if evil isn’t what we think it is? In this episode of the Sitara Podcast, Caleb Lara and Avi Nash ask a dangerous question: is “evil” just honesty without a filter? From the serpent in Eden to the friends who call us out, we explore brutal truth, morality, ego, and growth. Join us as we dive deep into the thin line between good and evil — and why embracing both might be the key to becoming your true self. 🔥 Topics Covered: The serpent in the Bible: evil or the first truth-teller? Why “fake friends” are worse than brutal honesty Ego, mirrors, and facing the parts of ourselves we call evil Good vs evil as interchangeable labels How to use “negative” truths for growth and transformation 👉 If this sparked something in you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the Sitara Podcast. Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear your take on whether evil is just unfiltered honesty. Support the show

    35 min

  2. 08/06/2025

    The Shadow We Refuse to See | Sitara Podcast Ep. 5 | Shadow Work, Fear, & True Enlightenment

    Welcome to Episode 5 of the Sitara Podcast, where we step off the path of “love and light” and into the shadows we refuse to see. In this episode, Caleb and Avi explore shadow work, fear, spiritual bypassing, and the hidden power of our darkness. Together, we discuss how the parts of ourselves we ignore often hold the keys to our growth and liberation. From Jungian psychology to Masonic ritual, from chaos magick to daily self-reflection, we reveal why confronting your shadow is the missing piece for those seeking true initiation and inner power. You’ll hear us reflect on: Why fear and the unknown are the first gates to self-masteryThe shadow as a teacher, not an enemyHow childlike courage and humility in initiation can unlock growthPractical ways to face your darkness and integrate your shadowBy the end, you’ll understand why avoiding the shadow leads to stagnation, and why embracing it leads to power, self-acceptance, and authentic freedom. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening Ritual & Introduction to Shadow Work  01:15 – Why Facing the Darkness Is the Hardest Step  04:03 – Talking to Your Younger Self and Apologizing to Your Shadow  06:45 – The Shadow as an Extension of You  08:00 – Hidden Qualities in the Darkness That Make You Whole  11:07 – Fear: The Real Enemy of Growth  13:25 – Facing the Unknown: Castles, Winding Stairs, and Life Decisions  17:00 – Masonic Initiation and Humility in the Face of Darkness  19:20 – Fear of Acceptance and Overconfidence in Life and Work  23:34 – Children and Fearlessness: What Adults Forget  26:15 – Trusting Intuition and the Human “Spidey Sense”  27:50 – Learning From Negatives and Refusing to Backtrack  29:08 – Timelines, Realizations, and Moving Forward  31:06 – Transformation Through Darkness and Chakra Openings  33:00 – Accepting Others Without Accepting Their Harmful Actions  35:18 – Humility and Growth in Masonry and Life  38:00 – Balancing Light and Darkness to Fully Understand Yourself  39:53 – Closing Reflections: Jumping Into the Shadows to Find the Truth 🌐 Listen & Connect: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ga9iY74vLpOhynSX8FOtP 📻 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2490093 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575996781391 Support the show

    40 min
  3. Episode 4 — What Is Enlightenment… and Do You Even Want It?

    07/13/2025

    Episode 4 — What Is Enlightenment… and Do You Even Want It?

    What if everything you think you know about enlightenment… is a trap? In this episode of the Sitara Podcast, hosts Caleb Lara and Avi Nash pull no punches as they dismantle the overused, misused, and sometimes dangerous concept of “enlightenment.” We begin where all true mysteries do — in the cave. With Plato’s allegory as our torch, we explore the raw and messy path from illusion to awareness, asking: Is the light always worth it? And more importantly: What if the cave was actually safer? Through candid dialogue, personal reflections, and esoteric analysis, Caleb and Avi move between: 🧠 Immanuel Kant’s call to “Dare to Know”🧘 The Buddha’s liberation from suffering🔥 Aleister Crowley’s radical alignment with the True WillBut this isn’t just a philosophy lecture. This is lived experience, ritual wisdom, and the occasional Batman metaphor. We examine the New Age burnout epidemic, the rise of false light spirituality, and the hidden grief behind awakening. Caleb reminds us that “real Light dismantles before it reveals,” while Avi asks the uncomfortable questions: Do we mistake ego inflation for illumination? Are we addicted to transcendence at the cost of integration? This episode bridges multiple traditions — Freemasonry, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and modern chaos magick — without watering them down. You'll hear what it means to "receive Light" in the Masonic lodge, why the Gnostic seeks to escape the demiurge’s illusion, and how the Hermeticist seeks transformation, not escape. Through it all, we explore the paradox of being both hoodwinked and initiated, both fools and seekers. 🔦 Key Themes: False Light vs. True Light: The spiritual traps that masquerade as growthShadow Integration: Why your enlightenment must include your darknessEsoteric Comparisons: Masonic Light, Gnostic escape, Hermetic alchemyAwakening & Identity Death: Why most people are unprepared for true illuminationThe Role of the Fool: Why the awakened are often ridiculed by the world they return toEgo, Isolation & Suffering: Unpacking the myth of the “blissfully enlightened”🪞 This is not a self-help episode. This is a ritual deconstruction. A fireside reflection. A whispered warning and a knowing laugh. You’ll walk away with more questions than answers — and that’s the point. So whether you’re a Master Mason, a chaos magician, a recovering New Ager, or just a curious soul wondering why “light” doesn’t always feel good... this episode is for you. 🌀 Listen now. And remember: The cave may be dark — but it echoes with truth. 🔗SitaraGrotto.org 🔗Instagram @SitaraPodcast @sitaragrotto  🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever seekers tune in.  📩 Want to be featured? Share your questions at: sitaragrotto.org/sitara-podcast #enlightenment #sitara #masonicpodcast #chaosmagick #esotericism #spiritualawakening #hermeticism #gnosticism #awakeningjourney #shadowwork #freemasonry Support the show

    39 min

  4. 05/31/2025

    Sitara Podcast Ep. 3 — Into the Cave: Enlightenment, Legacy & Spiritual Awakening

    In Episode 3 of the Sitara Podcast, hosts Caleb Lara and Avi Nash take you deep into the shadows of Plato’s Cave—and out into the light of philosophical and spiritual awakening. What does it really mean to be “enlightened”? How do ancient myths, Masonic symbols, and modern science point to a shared truth? From personal growth to ancestral legacy, this episode is a raw, reflective, and irreverent conversation for those walking the hidden path. 📍Recorded in El Paso, TX | Powered by Sitara Grotto 🎙️ Hosted by Prophet Caleb Lara & Prophet Avi Nash  🎬 Production by Prophet Jean Carlo Sanchez 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and drop a comment — especially if you’ve escaped your own cave… ⏱️ Timestamps  00:00 – Intro & Greetings  00:27 – Setting the tone: Picking up from Episode 2  01:09 – Plato’s Cave explained  02:50 – Enlightenment vs Ignorance: Returning with the light  04:09 – Real-world darkness: Jobs, oceans, and space  07:03 – You don’t need to leave the cave to know there’s more 08:58 – Are you applying the teachings or just reading them? 13:24 – Are you the heretic or the prophet? Legacy and work on the “orb” 20:31 – Batman, meditation, and putting yourself in the cave 22:33 – True meditation = maximizing your own energy 24:52 – God experiencing through us: parenting, joy, and growth 27:31 – The spice metaphor: Experience and perspective 33:30 – Knowledge without application is not wisdom 36:02 – Death, enlightenment, and your soul’s timing 38:10 – What is your true speed in life? 40:45 – You must experience truth to be changed by it 42:00 – Where do we really begin? Are we more than we think? 45:57 – Mythological societies vs today’s divided minds 48:18 – Many paths to the same summit 50:25 – Why we click: Different backgrounds, same search 51:16 – Final reflections + Why we make this podcast 52:58 – “We’re not about. We’re like magicians.”  Support the show

    53 min

  5. 05/09/2025

    Sitara Podcast Ep. 2 — The Compass of Contradictions: Enlightenment, Ego Death & the Balance of Opposites

    In Episode 2 of the Sitara Podcast, Prophet Monarch, Avi Nash and Prophet, Caleb Lara dive deep into the paradoxes of existence—where opposites not only define our reality but may actually hold the key to enlightenment. What happens when we embrace contradiction instead of resisting it? What role does joy play in our spiritual compass? From Masonic symbolism and Kantian synthesis to Jungian individuation and simulated reality theory, this episode explores how to live authentically in a world of dualities. A podcast for Freemasons, philosophers, and seekers of esoteric truths—raw, real, and irreverent. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the Sitara Podcast  01:00 – Does enlightenment lie in opposites or contradictions?  03:00 – Is joy your compass? Scribbles, chaos, and authenticity  05:00 – The word "weird" and the magic of being yourself  08:30 – Living in the moment vs. clinging to past/future  09:30 – Masonic symbols: the black & white squares and the hidden third column  11:00 – Societal boxes vs. true individuality  13:00 – Plato’s Cave, Jung’s individuation, and ego death  15:00 – God experiencing itself through us  17:00 – The idea that life is a simulation  20:00 – Masonic columns as metaphors for balance and healing  23:00 – Ghosts, angels, and idealism in quantum science  29:00 – Manipulating the simulation through synchronicity  33:00 – Robin Williams, masks, and emotional authenticity  36:00 – Self-abuse as a red flag in energy and trust  38:00 – Signs, ego, and real-life synchronicities  40:00 – Rebels with a cause: Masonry as righteous rebellion  43:00 – Grotto service and building a pillar of light  45:00 – Final reflections and invitation to local Master Masons Support the show

    47 min

  6. 04/26/2025

    Symbols, Secrets, and Sarcasm: Lifting the Veil with Sitara

    A bold and irreverent exploration of Freemasonry, esotericism, and the hidden architecture of reality. In this inaugural episode, we break down common misconceptions about Masonry, decode the deeper meanings behind ritual, and reflect on how modern spirituality is often misunderstood. Sarcasm is our ritual tool, and nothing is off-limits — including ourselves.Hosted by H. Caleb Lara and Avi Nash. ✦ H. Caleb Lara: Initiated into Freemasonry in 2005 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. A 32° Scottish Rite Mason (Valley of El Paso), Past Commander, Past High Priest, and Past Thrice Illustrious Master in the York Rite, and is also an active member of many other initiatic Orders beyond Freemasonry. Caleb has actively been teaching Occult sciences for over twenty years.  ✦ Monarch Avi Nash: Raised as a Master Mason in 2003 in Beaumont, Texas. Charter Monarch of Sitara Grotto, with a deep legacy across the Scottish Rite, York Rite, National Sojourners, Eastern Star, and more. Author of "The Masked Khurasan: Al-Muqanna, The Veiled Prophet," an exploration of mysticism and the legendary Mokanna. This episode was produced by Jean Carlo Sanchez of Elevate Media and Elevate El Paso. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction: Meet Caleb and Avi, the mission behind the Sitara Podcast, and the philosophy of "Sacred Sarcasm."5:12 — Freemasonry Myths and Misunderstandings: Handshakes, secrets, and why most of it isn't what you think.12:45 — The Real Ritual Work: What Freemasonry and esoteric tradition actually demand from seekers.20:30 — Sarcasm as a Spiritual Blade: How humor cuts through illusion and false mystique.28:15 — Ancient Symbols, Modern Applications: Why the veils still matter in a postmodern world.36:00 — Mokanna and the Hidden Faces of Reality: A first look at the mystical inspiration behind Sitara Grotto and Avi's scholarship.45:40 — What’s Next on Sitara Podcast: A sneak peek at upcoming episodes — more mysteries, more mischief, more meaning. Support the show

    53 min
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A bold and irreverent exploration of Freemasonry, esotericism, theology, and the hidden architecture of reality. With sarcasm as our ritual tool, we say what others won’t — revealing the sacred, the strange, and the subversive beneath every symbol. Hosted By H. Caleb Lara and Avi Nash, Produced by Jean Carlo All Master Masons.

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