Thelema NOW! Guest: Frater Acher on The Olympic Spirits
About this episode
Frater Acher discusses his book on the Olympic Spirits and their relevance in contemporary magical practice.
On this episode of Thelema Now! , host Harper Feist is joined by author and occult scholar Frater Acher for a deep exploration of his book The Olympic Spirits: Paracelsus' Practice of the Inner Stars , published by Three Hands Press . Frater Acher delves into the enigmatic system of the Olympic Spirits as presented by Paracelsus, unpacking their planetary nature, practical magical applications, and relevance for contemporary practitioners. Moving beyond theory, the conversation explores inner cosmology, visionary practice, and how working with the "inner stars" can become a living, experiential path of initiation. This episode is an illuminating discussion on planetary magic, historical sources, and modern praxis—essential listening for students of Thelema, Renaissance magic, and serious occult work.
People in this episode
Host: Harper Feist
Guest: Frater Acher
Topics covered
- Olympic Spirits
- planetary magic
- Paracelsus
- inner cosmology
- visionary practice
- initiation
Keywords
- Thelema
- occult
- magical applications
- historical sources
- Renaissance magic
- initiation
- visionary practice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Three Hands Press
Books & works: The Olympic Spirits: Paracelsus' Practice of the Inner Stars
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