Welcome to Exploring Esoterica, the podcast where I explore different esoteric philosophies that have been ridiculed, shunned, and outright banned from society. We take a journey through the culture, history, and the rationale behind each practice. Much of what you find online can be riddled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, and subjective information being relayed as factual. This podcast looks at the facts so that we may gain a better understanding from a comprehensive view instead ...
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Disclaimer: you will hear faint chirping in the background. The birds were busy that day and I’ve tried to minimize it as much as possible. Apologizes if this is too distracting for you. This is the third part of the framework of astrology. I discuss the 12 houses in traditional astrology and how they fit together with the planets and zodiac signs.…
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This is the second episode in my astrology series. I go over the 12 signs of the zodiac and a few ways they are categorized in ancient astrology. Previous episodes in this series: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient Astrology Episode 12: Hellenistic Astrology Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [05:58] Part 1: A Brief History [10:57] Part 2: 12 Signs of the Zodia…
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This is the first episode in my astrology series. I go over a brief history of this practice and dive the most important component, which is the planets. This is in terms of ancient astrology, which is slightly different than the popular modern version. Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome [02:34] Part 1: A Brief History [19:31] Part 2: The Planets [38:36] …
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In this podcast I explore the culture, history, and framework behind different esoteric practices and philosophies. Previously called Merwin's Philosophy.By Merwin McCrady
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Western Esotericism is the new focus of this podcast. Let’s explore the basics of this field of study. References Useful Charts “Western Esotericism Family Tree” Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wouter J. HanegraaffBy Merwin McCrady
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An introduction into astrology and its importance. We start off during the Hellenistic period of Ancient Greece. Reference: Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune - Book by author Chris BrennanBy Merwin McCrady
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I explain the difference between spirituality and psychology, and how they both affect our lives on a deeper level. This episode is the basis of this podcast. https://www.merwinmccrady.com/blog/spirituality-versus-psychologyBy Merwin McCrady
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