Exploration Arcanum

Jason Nelson
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Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric. This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics. We’ll speak with practitioners of different traditions, academics, and experts in these traditions. We will also feature tutorials centered around providing you, our viewers, and subscribers a clear understanding of these topics. A disclaimer: the views of our guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, or Exploration Arcanum.

  1. Episode 42: The Cameron Parsons Foundation

    20h ago

    Episode 42: The Cameron Parsons Foundation

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. In this very special episode, we explore the lives, work, and legacy of Marjorie Cameron, better known as Cameron—artist, actress, occultist, and visionary—and Cameron's first husband, John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons, rocket scientist, occultist, and founding member of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. Joining me are Scott Hobbs, MaggyGrace Howe, and Victoria Ballesteros, members of the board of trustees of the Cameron Parsons Foundation. In this far-reaching conversation, we'll discuss Jack Parsons' mysterious death and Cameron's visionary work, their appearance in various media forms, including books, documentaries, and the short-lived TV series Strange Angel, as well as the foundation's efforts to preserve their stories and work for future generations. I want to thank Scott, MaggyGrace, and Victoria for coming on the show. I'll include links to the Cameron Parsons Foundation in the description below. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like, share it with your friends, and subscribe for more esoteric conversations. Disclaimer: All guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Exploration Arcanum. Cameron Parsons Foundation links https://cameron-parsons.org/ https://www.almostforgottenwomenartists.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Cameron https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Parsons Shop our guests on Amazon and support Exploration Arcanum: https://tinyurl.com/4tyfy3vt

    53 min
  2. Episode 41: Dee Norman

    Jun 2

    Episode 41: Dee Norman

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest this week is Dee Norman, author of the new book The Seeker's Guide to Grimoire Magic. In this episode, Dee shares her journey into the occult, explores the history and significance of grimoires, and discusses modern approaches to magical texts. Dee also shares her insights into the nature of magical books, their historical context, and practical advice for practitioners. I want to thank Dee for coming on the show; I'll put links to her social media and website in the description below. Before we begin, if you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more esoteric conversations.Thank you. Links Dee Norman Official Website: https://www.blackcandlecottage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deenormanauthor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackcandlecottage Shop our guests and support Exploration Arcanum: https://tinyurl.com/4tyfy3vt

    37 min
  3. Episode 40: Maggygrace Howe

    May 26

    Episode 40: Maggygrace Howe

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is Maggygrace Howe, mystic, herbalist, editor, and teacher. In this episode, we discuss Maggygrace's background, her work with the Cameron Parsons Foundation, why your thoughts are creating your reality, and the Almost Forgotten Women Artists project, which is rescuing mid-century female artists from obscurity. I'll put links to all of Maggygrace's work in the description below. Let's get into it. Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maggygracehowe/ https://www.instagram.com/staytrueworld/ Official website: staytrueworld.com For information on sessions: https://www.staytrueworld.com/grace-sharedhttps://www.staytrueworld.com/shophttps://www.staytrueworld.com/writing

    26 min
  4. Episode 39: Bob Freeman: The Occult Detective

    May 19

    Episode 39: Bob Freeman: The Occult Detective

    Do occultists make better paranormal investigators? Hi guys, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. Today, I’m joined by paranormal investigator and occult researcher Bob Freeman, better known as the Occult Detective. In this episode, we explore how occultists approach paranormal phenomena differently from skeptics and traditional investigators. We also discuss Bob’s early years as an occult detective, how belief in the paranormal can manifest, and his new Occult Detective role-playing game. I’ll put links to all of Bob’s work in the description below. Let’s get into it.The Occult Detective links: Occult Detective website: http://occultdetective.com Bordermen Games website: http://bordermengames.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/OccultDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/occultdetective/ The Occult Detective Roleplaying Game:  https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Roleplaying-Game/dp/B0GSV3WGVR Occult Detective: Misadventures in High Strangeness:  https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Detective-Misadventures-High-Strangeness/dp/B0FBWR6FGZ Landon Connors: Occult Detective, Vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/Landon-Connors-Occult-Detective-One/dp/B0B6XX8T2F Vampirella: Dead Flowers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFX4CZTX

    48 min
  5. Episode 38: Maevius Lynn Returns!

    May 5

    Episode 38: Maevius Lynn Returns!

    Hello everyone, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum, my name is Jason, and today I'm sitting down again with Maevius Lynn — this time to talk about her new book, The Holy Year of Thelema. In this discussion, we're going to talk about what those holy days are, how they compare to things like the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, and the women whose contributions helped build the tradition of Thelema. I want to thank Lynn for coming on the show. Maevius Lynn's Links https://maeviuslynn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maeviuslynn/ https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynn

    34 min
  6. Episode 37: Raven Digitalis

    Apr 14

    Episode 37: Raven Digitalis

    Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Raven Digitalis, an award-winning author and longtime practitioner in the modern occult tradition. He is best known for books on empathy, such as The Empath’s Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as works on shadow work and magical practice, including Shadow Magick Spellbook, A Witch’s Shadow Magick Compendium, A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, and Goth Craft. In this conversation, Raven and I explore what the shadow is, how it functions within magical practice, how it shows up in everyday life, and how someone might begin approaching shadow work in a thoughtful and grounded way. If you enjoy the conversation, please give it a like and subscribe to Exploration Arcanum for more discussions on esoteric practice and spiritual traditions.Raven Digitalis' Links www.ravendigitalis.com social media: @ravendigitalis YouTube: @raven-digitalis Shadow Magic by Raven Digitalis - https://a.co/d/039IAnDX Raven Digitalis on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ravendigitalis/ The Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium - https://a.co/d/0ihya5Pd Goth Craft - https://a.co/d/0jfRZK1d

    28 min
  7. Episode 36: Oren Ben-Yosef

    Apr 7

    Episode 36: Oren Ben-Yosef

    In this episode, I speak with teacher and philosopher Oren Ben Yosef about the films of Keanu Reeves, and the deeper questions they raise about freedom and control. Drawing from his forthcoming book Demonology as Devourment Without a Devourer, Ben-Yosef explains how films like The Matrix, Constantine, and John Wick explore the tension between human agency, the structures that try to contain it, and our notion of the demonic. Website: https://orenbenyosef.com/ Amazon Pre-Order: https://a.co/d/00PUR9ge 6th Books: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/6th-books/our-books/demonology-devourment-without-devourer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/or777en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oren.ben.yosef/

    35 min
  8. Episode 35: Phoenix LeFae

    Mar 3

    Episode 35: Phoenix LeFae

    Welcome to Exploration Arcanum. I’m your host, Jason. In this episode, we explore the mystical world of spirit and the elements with Phoenix LeFae, looking at how spirit interacts with nature, magic, and personal practice. Together, we discuss ways to connect with spirit, work with mythological figures, and integrate spirit magic into everyday life through practical, accessible approaches. Whether you’re new to elemental magic or deepening an existing path, this conversation offers insight into how spirit shapes both magical traditions and personal experience. Phoenix LeFae's website: www.phoenixlefae.com Instagram: PhoenixLeFae Store Website: www.milk-and-honey.com

    41 min
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Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric. This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics. We’ll speak with practitioners of different traditions, academics, and experts in these traditions. We will also feature tutorials centered around providing you, our viewers, and subscribers a clear understanding of these topics. A disclaimer: the views of our guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, or Exploration Arcanum.

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  • Creator
    Jason Nelson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jason Nelson
  • Show Website
    Exploration Arcanum