This is one of those talks that can be better understood with enough astrological context. The personal daemon, the one that rules over the whole of the individual can be found through locating the Master of the Nativity. As described by Chris Brennan in "Hellenistic Astrology", the Master of the Nativity is calculable and findable by evaluating the strength of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon in their respective conditions and deducing who the "best" is. The Master of the Nativity was used to determine the length of a persons life, for one. For another Iamblichus seems to argue since we can calculate the Master of the Nativity, we can find a daemon and by necessity it can only be one daemon that is in charge of us wholly. Furthermore there was a mention of the daemon giving instruction on how to invoke it. This harkens back to mentions from medieval grimoires a la the Solomonic tradition - if you get in "contact" with a spirit it will tell you how to gain greater knowledge and power. The instructions on how to further invoke the daemon and worship it, seem like after you have made contact with the daemon it will tell you how to do it better. Seems like the suggested route is always - get good enough that you can contact spirits willing to teach you. Then apply their knowledge for further improvement of technique or self.
@@TheLastOutlaw-KTS There are various ways, but it usually involves getting mileage in a meditative practice, and learning to contact spirits themselves. On the off chance that you have a guide looking out for you spiritually already or if you had a teacher who knows this stuff well, this would be easier. Assuming you are an average practicioner, you might benefit from B. J. Swain's books Living Spirits and Luminarium. First has a lot of theory and useful information, second contains outlines for calling, prayers etc., more practical stuff. Both go well together. As far as I know, put in the work from a meditation stand point, then put in the work following procedure for spirit contact. Since at first you are a nobody and no one will care just because you try to ring up entities. Start with elementals because, according to B.J., they like just being in the presence of Men because it's like God coming to talk to them and praying with them. I would definitely recommend listening to several Glitch Bottle podcasts, because you could get a lot more information out of that than a single youtube comment (Although I don't really care for a lot of the Solomonic magic they talk about, it's still good food for thought).
@@Kailspars Ight bro, I've already started to develop an apophatic contemplation/Jana Yoga (no success as yet) small progress....due to lack of discipline) after I can do the do the apophatic stuff well enough then I will look into the Swain guy. Thanks. I will check the podcast.
@@TheLastOutlaw-KTS FYI the Apoptic Vision, and any connection with divine entities, requires a very clean and moral lifestyle. It's not something you can pursue in your free time.
Oh. This is so different from what I expected based on the title. _This subject matter was and still is my primary personal interest in astrology_ Thank you, so very much.
If you want more information on this subject FRATER ACHER has a good book and project called The Holy Daimon Cycle, 2018-2021 these talent translators are amazing and skilled to go back in time and to understand a whole new world of understanding
You've now cursed yourself and blessed us with the fate of having to read the entire De Mysteriis for us, perhaps not your intent, but this is nothing but a teaser for the whole.
Although Iamblichus catches flak in some quarters, De Mysteriis is the most pragmatic and direct explanation of Neoplatonic esoteric principles there is, IMHO.
@@Ratnoseterry I think youtube deletes links but there's a site called universal theosophy (I know, bad name) that has a section with most Thomas Taylor articles and publications. I read his translation of the oracles there
@@MrArth13 good looking out Art, I'm gonna check it out right now. I really appreciate it. Have you read Thomas Taylor's translation of De Mysteriis? I been thinking about ordering it. I have an old complete works of Plato by Taylor and feel I should stick with it
@@Ratnoseterry No problem. Yes I have read it. Thomas Taylor's translations are the most trustworthy as not only was he a good scholar, but also an actual practicant of our Neoplatonic religion
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Love the content.
Hey man,have you ever read a book called "the hidden history of Elves and Dwarfs"? By claude leucoteux,highly recommend it.
That was deep one who controls ones Daimones sets oneself free
This is one of those talks that can be better understood with enough astrological context. The personal daemon, the one that rules over the whole of the individual can be found through locating the Master of the Nativity. As described by Chris Brennan in "Hellenistic Astrology", the Master of the Nativity is calculable and findable by evaluating the strength of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon in their respective conditions and deducing who the "best" is. The Master of the Nativity was used to determine the length of a persons life, for one. For another Iamblichus seems to argue since we can calculate the Master of the Nativity, we can find a daemon and by necessity it can only be one daemon that is in charge of us wholly.
Furthermore there was a mention of the daemon giving instruction on how to invoke it. This harkens back to mentions from medieval grimoires a la the Solomonic tradition - if you get in "contact" with a spirit it will tell you how to gain greater knowledge and power. The instructions on how to further invoke the daemon and worship it, seem like after you have made contact with the daemon it will tell you how to do it better. Seems like the suggested route is always - get good enough that you can contact spirits willing to teach you. Then apply their knowledge for further improvement of technique or self.
Conversely, the Almuten and Lord/Lady of the Geniture is an alternative method of identifying much a similar or the same concept.
How do I get good enough....is it through theurgic practice?
@@TheLastOutlaw-KTS There are various ways, but it usually involves getting mileage in a meditative practice, and learning to contact spirits themselves. On the off chance that you have a guide looking out for you spiritually already or if you had a teacher who knows this stuff well, this would be easier. Assuming you are an average practicioner, you might benefit from B. J. Swain's books Living Spirits and Luminarium. First has a lot of theory and useful information, second contains outlines for calling, prayers etc., more practical stuff. Both go well together. As far as I know, put in the work from a meditation stand point, then put in the work following procedure for spirit contact. Since at first you are a nobody and no one will care just because you try to ring up entities. Start with elementals because, according to B.J., they like just being in the presence of Men because it's like God coming to talk to them and praying with them. I would definitely recommend listening to several Glitch Bottle podcasts, because you could get a lot more information out of that than a single youtube comment (Although I don't really care for a lot of the Solomonic magic they talk about, it's still good food for thought).
@@Kailspars Ight bro, I've already started to develop an apophatic contemplation/Jana Yoga (no success as yet) small progress....due to lack of discipline) after I can do the do the apophatic stuff well enough then I will look into the Swain guy. Thanks. I will check the podcast.
@@TheLastOutlaw-KTS FYI the Apoptic Vision, and any connection with divine entities, requires a very clean and moral lifestyle. It's not something you can pursue in your free time.
Oh.
This is so different from what I expected based on the title.
_This subject matter was and still is my primary personal interest in astrology_
Thank you, so very much.
Once again, many thanks for your work Sir. Superb.
thank you so much for the contentyou provide. I came across your channel only a month or so ago - it's wonderful,i hope you keep going!
also was not expecting you to be as attractive as you appear on your official website
If you want more information on this subject FRATER ACHER has a good book and project called The Holy Daimon Cycle, 2018-2021 these talent translators are amazing and skilled to go back in time and to understand a whole new world of understanding
17:50 so use the karen method, ask for the manager so you can get upgraded to a better table. 🤔
Heck ya dan
You've now cursed yourself and blessed us with the fate of having to read the entire De Mysteriis for us, perhaps not your intent, but this is nothing but a teaser for the whole.
Although Iamblichus catches flak in some quarters, De Mysteriis is the most pragmatic and direct explanation of Neoplatonic esoteric principles there is, IMHO.
There is no self-cursing when it comes to blessing others with generosity. It's just, it doesn't compute that way; it's not causative.
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best vid ever
I believe I read an essay about this in Austin Coppock's The Celestial Art. I can't think of the writer right now, shoot.
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Me: have listened to shwep before.
"yeah, I know this iamblichus guy"
I made this mistake of judging the divine by my own qualities and weaknesses.
Egypt? I'm in.
Me also. The astrological narrative the Egyptians had was mind blowing. I study astrology and it blows my mind with their glorious detail of accuracy.
Has anyone ever taken the time to compare the Chaldean oracles and what Iamblichus had to say about the Chaldean mysteries?
Thomas Taylor kind of
@@MrArth13 thanks!
@@Ratnoseterry I think youtube deletes links but there's a site called universal theosophy (I know, bad name) that has a section with most Thomas Taylor articles and publications. I read his translation of the oracles there
@@MrArth13 good looking out Art, I'm gonna check it out right now. I really appreciate it. Have you read Thomas Taylor's translation of De Mysteriis? I been thinking about ordering it. I have an old complete works of Plato by Taylor and feel I should stick with it
@@Ratnoseterry No problem. Yes I have read it. Thomas Taylor's translations are the most trustworthy as not only was he a good scholar, but also an actual practicant of our Neoplatonic religion
Is it possible to find The Lord of the House?
I know God ain't let me be wrong yet when it mattered
The Lost Light by Alvin Boyd Kuhn lead me here. 🌻
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