Spirit Box

In this episode of Spirit Box, I spoke with Vic Hyland, musician, teacher, and author, about creativity, NLP, and music’s connection to magic. We delve into Vic's book 'Music Magic and NLP' wherein Vic shared his insights into the "cut-up" technique—a method popularised by David Bowie and William S. Burroughs—that involves rearranging words and phrases to unlock creative flow. This approach, Vic explains, extends beyond music and can spark ideas in all kinds of fields by tapping into the subconscious and reshaping our perceptions. We also discussed "sliding door moments," those pivotal life junctures where a single event can change everything, often guided by a mix of art, intention, and subconscious forces. Vic shared examples from music, showing how songs and symbols sometimes act as "hyper sigils"—shaping reality in unexpected ways. This led us to explore creativity’s link to manifestation and consciousness. While I’m somewhat skeptical about manifesting through thoughts alone, Vic and I agreed on the importance of engaging the subconscious meaningfully. He emphasized that true creativity requires shifting between “gears” of consciousness, balancing conscious effort with subconscious flow. In the Plus show, we delved into the deeper purpose of creativity, beyond entertainment or self-expression. For both of us, art, music, and storytelling aren’t just about creating; they’re about transforming consciousness, connecting people, and deepening our understanding of the world. Vic illustrated this beautifully, noting that creativity was once about gathering together, changing perspectives, and tapping into something magical that logic alone can't touch. In a world increasingly skeptical of the mystical, it was refreshing to reflect on the power of art to reconnect us with wonder and a sense of the unseen. Show notes: Website & Book www.vichyland.com https://amzn.to/3AGFobz  Music summer school www.Bluescampuk.co.uk Creative Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... The Cut Up method https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-3... Burroughs and Bowie on the Cut Up technique https://www.oca.ac.uk/weareoca/creati... William Burroughs https://www.britannica.com/biography/... Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka   / obliqka  

In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Todd Elliott to discuss his forthcoming book, The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore. Todd shares deep insights on time deities, cosmic and natural cycles, and their impact on both mystical and agricultural practices. We delve into his research on weather sorcery, earth energies, and building relationships with land spirits and sacred spaces, blending myth, folklore, and practical magic to honor the land. In the plus show, Todd offers his best tips for maximizing calorie yield per square foot and shares wisdom on cultivating a harmonious relationship with the land. With over twenty years in magical practice and farming, this episode is packed with essential knowledge for modern mystics and agrarians alike. Show notes: https://thecunningfarmer.substack.com/ Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Welcome to Spirit Box! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lenni George and Dr. Nat Clegg, founders of the House of Zophiel. Based in Turin, Lenni and Nat organize and run magical and esoteric-themed events for the curious and the seeker alike. Nat shares his thoughts on using creativity as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious, and explores the difference between Art and Creativity. Lenni focuses on “green work” in gardens to access magic and healing, and we'll also discuss her Moon Garden, dedicated to the Goddess Hekate. Turin itself is a city steeped in magical history, known as one of the vertices of both the black and white magic triangles in Europe. It's said to be a crossroads of spiritual energy, with links to both divine light and occult darkness. The city’s esoteric traditions stretch back centuries, making it a key location for those interested in the occult. We’ll explore how these magical forces influence the work of the House of Zophiel and the city’s lasting mystical legacy. Additionally, in the Plus show, we’ll dive into their psychic questing in the UK and beyond, exploring healing places and landscapes where tragedies have occurred—and much more.Show notes: https://www.houseofzophiel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/houseofzophiel/https://www.facebook.com/houseofzophiel https://blog.musement.com/us/esoteric-turin-a-journey-between-white-and-black-magic/https://www.hotelconcordtorino.com/en/magic-esoteric-tour-turin.htmlOccult Turin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ufF12q15gE Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Today, we’re honored to have a guest who embodies the true spirit of a warrior. Tom "The HeadHunter" Higgins is a 2x Catch Wrestling World Champion, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a respected coach. He’s not just a competitor he's also inspiring a whole generation of grapplers to take up the virtually lost Irish martial art of Collar and Elbow wrestling. Tom takes us through the world of Catch Wrestling and Collar and Elbow and talks to how his practice influenced his spirituality including an incredible mystical experiences at Clochafarmore, the place where Cuchulainn is said to have made his last stand.We get into Irish stick fighting, the history of fraction fights and my time with shooting an essay with Kusthi wrestlers in New Delhi.Enjoy!Show notes:https://www.instagram.com/headhunterhiggins/https://www.instagram.com/wrestling_wars/ https://www.youtube.com/@HeadhunterhigginsCúchulainn's Stone   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClochafarmoreThe Morrígan  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MorríganCollar and Elbow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collar-and-elbow Tom's Collar and Elbow playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYz3jyAYac&list=PL-QH2AO3ZwNUcWdqBDa0E1RAaYN6jtO50Catch wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_wrestlingBataireacht Irish Stick Fighting https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221016-bataireacht-the-ancient-irish-martial-art-making-a-comebackFraction Fighting https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Folklife-Collections/Folklife-Collections-List-(1)Video on Fraction fighting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsznbC-Y61kDonnybrook https://grammarist.com/interesting-words/donnybrook/My photo essay on Kusthi Wrestlers https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G0000GfXkTgiFkjg Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Rose Auroras, a sorceress and seer specializing in Faery and Elf-related issues, shares her insights into these enigmatic beings. She describes her spiritual lineage and the challenges of engaging with the Good People and Alfar. Rose discusses the complex relationships humans can have with these entities, including the dangers of jealousy and enchantment. Her experiences with scrying reveal fascinating encounters with Dark Man spirits. This captivating conversation bridges folklore and personal anecdotes, highlighting the beautiful yet perilous nature of interacting with the mystical.

Today we are joined by Mark Steeves, the host of the My Family Thinks I'm Crazy and Esoteric America Podcasts, joins us to talk about the research he's done into the strangeness of his hometown of New Haven and the greater New England area. We get into Skull and Bones, Geronimo, Saturnian and Egyptian architecture, ancient America, hidden history, and so much more. In the Plus show we go to a lot of places including giants in native folklore. Enjoy! Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/MFTIC?fan_landing=true https://www.myfamilythinksimcrazy.com https://www.instagram.com/myfamilythinksimcrazy/?hl=en Keep in touch?https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka   / obliqka  

Today we welcome Ivy Bromius. Ivy combines  skillsets in a unique way that serves her clients to make the most of their lives and create the future they want. Drawing on her professional career Ivy has worked through how Project Management and magic can work together for better outcomes in ones practice. She has christened this practice as PMPM (Practical Magic Project Management). We also get into Ivy's work on The Cancer Grimoire. Which is the product of how Ivy approached her cancer diagnosis and treatment as a initatory experience, exploring the healing potential of integrating the strengths of Western medicine with non-materialist healing practices through an enchanted perspective.Enjoy!https://circlethrice.com/https://circlethrice.com/project/the-cancer-grimoire/https://circlethrice.com/category/pmpm/ Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Today we are joined by author and publisher Mark Nemglan to discuss his new title from Scarlet Imprint, Avalon Working. Avalon Working is equal parts grimoire and devotional, gazeteer and visionary journey. The work passionately argues for Glastonbury as centre of emergence and initiation, a latter-day Eleusis. Through essay and ritual, the author invites readers to actively participate in the Holy Island’s unfolding destiny, in partnership with its spirits and powers, to co-create its mythopoeia and, in doing so, forge a new Avalonian covenant. In the Plus show Mark goes into detail regarding the rituals and spirits associated with Glastonbury and the strange encounters people have had on the Tor and Mark shares with us his own incredible experience. Show Notes: Buy the book https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/avalon-working Nemglan Press https://nemglan.com Mark's instagram https://www.instagram.com/nemglan_press/ Mark's Substack https://marknemglan.substack.com Glastonbury Tor https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/glastonbury-tor/history-of-glastonbury-tor The Sun and the Serpent https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/576696.The_Sun_and_the_Serpent Lough Derg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lough_DergCountyDonegal Caoránach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oilliphéist Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Alexander Moore is a practising esotericist with over two decades of active experience in several occult systems including Solomonic Magic, Conjure and other folk practices and Traditional Witchcraft. He is proud to provide coaching, mentorship and divination for occultists who are interested in taking their magic and their lives to the next level in a changing world. In a fascinating conversation Alex takes us through the process and methods of scrying and explains why he sees scrying as 'spirit perception' using the full range of the bodies somatic senses. In the Plus show we get into Wealth Magic, road openers and crossroads adventures and discuss interactions with crossroads spirits. Alex also gives us his list of essential texts. We also discuss the difference between nature versus urban spaces in magical practice and Alexander takes us through an amazing experience he had with a ritual from The Book of Oberon. Show notes: Alexander’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_hexdoctor/ Alexanders Linktree https://linktr.ee/the_hexdoctor Protection course https://practicaloccult.com/courses/protection/ Wealth Magic https://practicaloccult.com/courses/money-magic/Clint Marsh Mentalist Handbook https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2497668.The_Mentalist_s_HandbookAutomatic writing experience by Michael Sandler https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51607754-the-automatic-writing-experience-aweFranz Barton Initiations into Hermetics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initiation_Into_HermeticsThe Book of Oberon https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738743349 Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Astrologer Elsa specializes in Dark Man experiences, analyzing charts of volunteers and actors like Keanu Reeves to uncover intriguing connections. The Plus show explores shadow work, charts of famous figures like psychic Eileen J Garrett, and the astrological significance of stars like Aldebaran and Antares. A fascinating exploration into astrology and dark man themes.