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Nick Farrell "Theomagica & The Golden Dawn" | #113 HERMETIC PODCAST
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- Feb 9, 2026
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Heavily Edited-Watch the full uncensored livestream with Nick Farrell: https://youtube.com/live/toQi9HIR4FY Exploring Hermetic Wisdom with Nick Farrell: A Deep Dive into the Golden Dawn Tradition Join us on the Magic Without Fears Hermetic podcast as we welcome renowned occult author and practitioner, Nick Farrell. In this episode, we discuss technical glitches, Farrell's influential books, and his controversial views on the Golden Dawn, Mathers, and historical occult figures. Farrell emphasizes the human flaws of these figures and the importance of magical practice and experience over theoretical knowledge. The conversation touches on a range of topics, from the misuse of secrecy in occultism to practical applications of ritual magic. We also delve into Farrell's latest work on John Hayden and the complexities of alchemy and geomancy within the Golden Dawn system. This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers to the occult. Don't miss this deep dive into the rich traditions and modern interpretations of Hermetic wisdom. #Occult #GoldenDawn #NickFarrell #MagicWithoutFears Theomagica is the blueprint for a lot of the waffle you hear in modern occult circles, but with actual depth and taken in context. Heyden discusses the magician as a mediator between celestial forces and the material world. It’s the exact microcosm–macrocosm spiel that the Golden Dawn borrowed wholesale and incorporated into their rituals. Like Heyden, Crowley waltzed in later, sprinkled on some poetry, and declared himself the prophet. But the cosmology he borrowed comes from the likes of Heyden. His book is stuffed with Platonic philosophy, biblical mysticism, and the power of the stars, and unlike some later magicians, he didn’t need a thesaur…