Hidden Rituals of Power: Governments and the Occult
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of power, secrecy, and mysticism through historical and contemporary examples of occult practices among elites.
Throughout history, powerful governments have sometimes brushed up against strange ideas.Occult societies, psychic espionage programs, secret rituals among elites, and even astrology influencing the schedule of the President of the United States.In this episode of the GITN Podcast, we explore the strange intersection between power, secrecy, and mysticism.From Aleister Crowley and elite occult societies… to Cold War psychic spy experiments… to the Bohemian Grove rituals attended by powerful leaders… to the controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and elite networks.We separate documented history from speculation while asking a question that continues to fascinate researchers and conspiracy theorists alike:Why do powerful institutions keep brushing up against the occult?Topics Covered• The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn • Aleister Crowley and intelligence connections • Cold War psychic spy programs (Project Stargate) • Bohemian Grove and elite ritual traditions • Nancy Reagan’s White House astrologer • The Franklin Scandal allegations • Occult conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein • Symbolism inside secret societies and intelligence cultureThis episode examines the history…
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Host: Phillip Sams
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Organizations: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Bohemian Grove, Project Stargate, Franklin Scandal
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