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Guess whos back for another episode of The Call of the Old gods!

James Austin is a Hellenic pagan and practicing sorcerer with 20 years of experience

. A former high priest and teacher. A grandmaster healer,yoga enthusiast, crystal collector, and all around eccentric.

He currently works as a Jeweler/Silversmith offering western, modern, and occult style jewelry. James also offers ritual services and custom Magickal objects.

Contact info: Email: theoldgods.james.z.g@gmail.com

Hellenic Polytheism, Theurgy, Thaumaturgy, Music, Magic, Responsibility, Psychic Abilities, Power Dynamics, Gender Balance, Rituals, Dark Deities, Hades, Persephone, Angels, Demons, Myths, mythology, Greek gods, magic, love spells, Hecate, Persephone, dragons, Fae, spirituality, devotion takeaways James has been a practicing sorcerer for about 20 years. His patron deity is Hecate, while Angel works with Apollo. Theurgy involves becoming one with the gods, while thaumaturgy is about affecting reality. Music has significantly enhanced James's connection with Apollo. Magic can create ripples that affect others around you. Taking responsibility for one's life is crucial in magic. Many newcomers to magic have unrealistic expectations influenced by media. Power dynamics in society have shifted throughout history. Perception plays a key role in how we view gender dynamics. Group rituals can lead to rapid manifestations of desires. Mythologies reflect the complexities of their deities. Greek gods exhibit human-like flaws and foibles. Cassandra's foresight is a tragic burden. Persephone and Hades represent loyalty and love. Magic is a powerful and transformative practice.

Devotion involves meaningful offerings, not just rituals. Modern interpretations of mythology can deepen understanding. Deities are complex and multifaceted beings. Christianity has parallels with Greek mythology. Hecate embodies the crossroads of life and death. summary In this conversation, James and Angel explore the intricacies of Hellenic polytheism, discussing their personal connections with various deities, the differences between theurgy and thaumaturgy, and the impact of music on magical practices. They delve into the responsibilities of practitioners, the misconceptions surrounding magic, and the evolution of power dynamics in society. The discussion also touches on the duality of dark deities, the relationship between Hades and Persephone, and the nature of angels and demons in magic. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of perception, intent, and the realism of deities in mythology. In this conversation, James and Angel Burton explore the complexities of mythology, particularly Greek mythology, and its deities. They discuss the nature of gods, the burdens of truth as seen in the story of Cassandra, and the dynamics of love and loyalty in the relationship between Persephone and Hades. The conversation also delves into the practice of magic, the importance of devotion and offerings, and the modern interpretations of ancient myths. They touch on the roles of various deities, the intersection of Christianity and Greek mythology, and the significance of Hecate. Additionally, they discuss the allure of dragons, the mischievous nature of the Fae,

This week I am chatting with a dream friend Crystal. Founder of The Witches Owl Exchange pen pal group and its sister education group The Unseen Witches Society!!

A message from Crystal:

My name is Crystal. I’m a practitioner within the realms of Draconian, Demonic, Herbal, Elemental, Chaos,

Dark Magick’s. I also have a deep connect to Taoism/Daoism. And I work within the balance so everything I do has a YinYang Magick!

That’s how I keep myself in check! I’ve been in my practice for over well over a decade, but my research has been since I was about 16 years of age.

I follow these deities; The Morrigan, Tiamat, Lilith, Loki, Leviathan & Belphegor.

I am a Tea Blending type of witch.

Owner of ‘The Dragons Cove’ Tea Shop based online for the time being A lot of my spells are brewed and consumed.

So pretty much I love HERBS.

I can never have enough. Love more uncommon herbs as well.

I am a Reiki Master, and I am heavy into energy and life force meditation and controlling my qi (ki). I’m also an Alternative Spiritual Healing Advisor as well as soon to be a Spiritual Soul Therapist/Counselor.

I’m still working on my last degree.

I am the founder of ‘Witches Owl Exchange’ & ‘Unseen Witches Society’ which are Facebook groups that focus on connecting spiritual practitioners through the old ways of pen pal writing and allowing others to learn different types of knowledge.

Etsy: https://thedragonscovetea.etsy.com

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