Last July, Jake and Pat of Tria Prima Podcast interviewed me about Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference www.esotericmasonry.com. For this episode, the third regular host of Tria Prima Podcast, Jaime Paul Lamb, joins us to discuss his experience attending and speaking at the conference last October. We then get to have a lengthy and indulgent conversation about the next EFC as well as what is next for Tria Prima. Not only is Tria Prima the publisher of our upcoming EFC2023 Keynote Speaker P.D. Newman’s “Angels In Vermilion” and Jaime Paul Lamb’s “The Archetypal Temple”, they are expanding their catalog in the coming months. Check out their catalogue, podcast and blog over at www.triaprima.coSupport the show

Catamara Rosarium is a Master Herbalist, Ritual Artist, and botanical alchemist. She is the sole proprietor of Rosarium Blends, a business dedicated to concocting various alchemical and talismanic creations to enliven the senses. Her extensive herbal experience is motivated by a deep attraction to plants, scents, and how they impact the senses. She has undertaken numerous unique trainings, apprenticeships and teachings in various esoteric herbalism currents which the culmination has become the foundation and framework of her praxis and work.Catamara is co-founder, organizer and convener of the Viridis Genii Symposium. https://viridisgenii.com/https://rosariumblends.com/When you become a Patreon your monthly contribution helps offset our production and streaming costs. The various levels of support include access to many of our extended interviews and invites to our live events, including the next Ask The Occultist Q&A. The 8th Annual Viridis Genii Symposium will happen July 21st-23rd in retreat space near Olympia WA. Check out https://viridisgenii.com/ for a full list of the hands on workshops and lectures exploring the greater mysteries of the Herbal Arte and how it manifests itself within all traditions, cultures and practices. Save the date! Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference is Sept 30th & Oct 1st. Keynote will be P.D. Newman, author of Alchemically Stoned and Angels in Vermillion. Subscribe to www.esotericmasonry.com for updates and ticket information. The Scholomance Project is hosted by Troy the Devil-Man. A special Thanks to Moka Only for our opening and closing music. Check out scholomance.ca for more show related resources including notes and transcriptions, upcoming events, and our Patreon.  Scholomance. Aspire. Explore. Inspire.Support the show

Keith Deighton is a Freemason and fellow spiritual seeker. In this episode we talk about his surprise family connection to Freemasonry, his past interest in Spiritualism, and his growing interest in sacred geometry and magick. I hope you enjoy this conversation with my long-time friend and fellow Freemason. Support the show

In this episode RWBr. Trevor McKeown “an obscure Freemason of no authority” discusses his involvement in in Quatuor Coronati Lodge, why he enjoys spending time in old graveyards, and some of his opinions about Fringe Freemasonry. We also get some insight into why his interest in the Craft has remained so strong.https://www.quatuorcoronati.com/Support the show

300 years ago Reverend James Anderson was charged with compiling what became the foundational documents of English Freemasonry. These documents became singularly influential, and not just on Freemasonry. Trevor McKeown and I discuss the  history and significance of this remarkable little book. https://freemasonry.bcy.ca/trevor/trevor_bio.pdfSupport the show

After my talk with Wes that we recorded for Episode 22 we delve into some of our experiences in Freemasonry, and some thoughts about what keeps us so passionate about the Craft.  Wes Regan is the presiding master of the Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research and the Chairman of the Grand Masonic Day 2023 organizing committee. He is a passionate Freemason with an interest in academic research. Wes works in public health and is working on his PhD in  Planning at University of British Columbia. Support the show

This is the second release in our series of discussions delivered at Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2022. In his talk “The Disenchantment (and Re-enchantment) of Freemasonry” Wes Regan presents his thoughts on the tension between different types and traditions of Freemasonry, both in the Craft as it is today and as it was practiced in the past.. This was recorded live and was accompanied by slides. Further resources related to this talk are posted in the show notes for Episode 023 on scholomance.ca.Wes Regan is the presiding master of the Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research and the Chairman of the Grand Masonic Day 2023 organizing committee. He is a passionate Freemason with an interest in academic research. Wes works in public health and is working on his PhD in  Planning at University of British Columbia. Support the show

Wes Regan is the presiding master of the Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research and the Chairman of the Grand Masonic Day 2023 organizing committee. He is a passionate Freemason with an interest in academic research. Wes works in public health and is working on his PhD in  Planning at University of British Columbia. Wes and I discuss our work with GMD2023. We then chat a little bit about his presentation at EFC2022. The presentation itself will be included in a future episode. Support the show

Lon Milo DuQuette is a well-known author and speaker on Western Esotericism. He is a close friend of mine and is always ready to attend my events. He has already appeared on this podcast in Episode 8 which is our most popular episode. It was no surprise then that he stepped forward to be the Keynote Speaker for Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2022. His presentation of “Is Freemasonry Esoteric?” set the tone for our first in-person event since 2019. This is the first of a series of episodes that will focus on EFC2022. Make sure to subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive extended content from this and future events. Support the show

Doug Russell is Former Master of Southern California Research Lodge, where he served for seven years as Editor in Chief of the monthly Masonic magazine, Fraternal Review. He is a retired psychotherapist and educator who has studied Ageless Wisdom teachings and practiced meditation for over 50 years. He is a certified meditation instructor and officer in the Academy of Reflection—a chartered body within the Scottish Rite for brothers wanting to integrate contemplative practice with their Masonic experience. His articles have been published in The Journal of the Masonic Society, The Short Talk Bulletin, and in Philalethes, The Journal of Masonic Research & Letters. He is currently doing research and writing on the Esoteric Art of Memory.Brother Russell is presenting “Freemasonry in Academic Studies of Western Esotericism” at EFC2022. We talk a little about his paper and much more about his history and background with meditation and psychology.Support the show