Batool Desouky joins us for an excellent conversation on the obvious but not so obvious relationship between technology and magic. Are these even the best words to be using? We explore the Saturnian-matrix of labor, language, and art as they relate to Batool's work, as well as distinctly Arabic forms of magic utilizing similar means.

Batool's Info:

batooldesouky.net

IG: @sun.seeking.goth

Article: perpetualpostponement.org/finding-saturn-experiments-in-tech-magic-and-the-boundaries-of-work/

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Class is available here:
https://starnightdwell.com/On-the-Origins-of-the-12-Houses

"Night Hours of the Hidden Chamber: Horoscope Houses and the Egyptian Amduat (with IAAM/AstroMagia 2024) took us through the underworld (Duat) of the Ancient Egyptians to explore parallels with the bottom half of the horoscope (sunset to sunrise).

Extending this research to the entirety of the horoscope, this lecture covers all 12 Houses/Places in Western Astrology and their proposed roots in the daily/nightly journey of Ra’s Solar Barque. In addition to this, we explore other possible origins and influences in Ancient Egypt for important astrological concepts such as Exaltation, Sect, and more!"

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On this episode of the show we are joined by Janine Malina to talk plants and how they relate to magic, astrology, and everyday life. Has wheat become the official marker of the Poison Path? What are the sorceries of chicken nuggies? Jokes aside, this episode was a lot of fun to record, as well as being deeply practical for those who have their hands in the soil and their eyes to the stars. Janine shares first hand accounts of her creative and magical processes, as well as some no bullshit thoughts on poison and the like.

Janine's Info:

blackearthnyc.bigcartel.com

IG: @blackearthbotanica

patreon.com/blackearth

The class mentioned: https://school.ritualcravt.com/class/in-person-magical-perfumery-blending-from-accords/

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