The Whole Rabbit

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Uncork the holy water, light the incense and prepare the ritual invocations because this week we’re discussing God’s Angelic Hierarchies and get to know some of the Archangels which lead them. Journey with us as we investigate the nature of angels in the Hebrew Tanakh, Christian New Testament, Muslim Quran and Solomonic Grimoire to discover the ancient source that informed Angelic nature and their organization into Qabbalistic hierarchy.On this week’s episode we discuss:What are Angels?The ElohimEl, The FatherThe Angel of the LordFour Classic ArchangelsAngels in the QuranAncient EgyptMaimonidesThe Chayot HakodeshThe Primum MobileMetatronThe Ophanim, Wheel AngelsRaziel’s GrimoireThe Erelim / ThronesTzadkiel, The Eye of GodIn the extended show available at www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit we discuss:Jupiter, Sky DadThe Chashmalim (Bright Ones)Seraphim, Flaming Serpent AngelsThe Uraeus CrownRaphael, Heals The PeepeeThe Lord of HostsVenusArchangel MichaelThe CherubimThe Importance of GabrielSandalphonThe Fall of the AngelsNazis from AldebaranRoyal StarsEnochian Angels…Music By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Zoroastrianhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amesha_SpentaMaimonideshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-DWrWXAIuIChicken Qabalah:https://www.illuminatiorderoto.com/resources/DuQuette-Chicken-Qabalah.pdfTimaeus:http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/timaeus.htmlQuran:https://legacy.quran.com/Egyptian and Hellenistic Connections to the Jewish Idea of Angels (Academic Study):https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/37319575.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjpsayQ18f2AhWwJDQIHYQqAZ0QFnoECAQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2qSmiMDpfSUoFOjvpU9huV"Enochian Vision Magic",  Lon Milo Duquette"The Vision & The Voice", Alister Crowley"Angels & Archangels", Damien Echols"Mastering the Mystical Heptarchy" + "Mastering the Great Table", Scott Michael Stenwick"Three Books of Occult Philosophy", Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa"Rhythms and Visions: The Changing Patterns of Belief" Lawrence BlairSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! On this week’s show we discuss the popular and well received Simulation Theory. Do the best and brightest truly believe we’re sims living in some futuristic computer our great great great great grandkids made? We explore the various perspectives and possibilities which range from the subtle to the fantastic. In the extended show we discuss the Qabbalistic approach to simulation theory and some truly entertaining ways to use AI and random number generators to get big results in your magick practice. Thank you and enjoy the show.On this week’s episode we discuss:-Maxis, Will Write and SimCity-Nick Bostrom’s 2003 Treatise-You’ve Never Been Outside Your Own Head-Mirror Neurons-Robert Anton Wilson-Society is a Simulation-Deus Ex Was Right Again-Plato’s Timaeus and the Demiurge-Atheism, Monotheism 2.0-Problems with Simulation TheoryIn the extended show available at www.Patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:-The Qabbalistic Sphere of Yesod-The Machinery of the Universe-Temple OS-The Law of Sympathy-Oracles-RNG-Randonautica-The Spirit Box-Thomas Edison’s SoulEtymology and Randonautica sections written by Heka AstraMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Edison Ghost Phone:https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/dial-a-ghost-on-thomas-edisons-least-successful-invention-the-spirit-phone#:~:text=Edison's%20idea%20became%20known%20as,he%20experimented%20with%20the%20idea.Prometheus Rising:https://selfdefinition.org/science/Robert-Anton-Wilson-Prometheus-Rising.pdfStochastic Process:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stochastic_processhttps://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/12eqsl/eli5_what_is_a_stochastic_process/Simulation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magicRandonautica:https://www.randonautica.com/abouthttps://www.randonautica.com/theorySimulation:https://www.sciencealert.com/two-billionaires-want-scientists-help-to-break-humans-out-of-the-computer-simulationSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! On this week’s show we discuss the creation of a new life-form - one being born at this very moment - the seed which, forbidding some extinction level disaster will grow to envelop and surpass all aspects of human life - a truly Artificial Intelligence, or, a computer-based form of life with equal or greater levels of intelligence, awareness and autonomy than the humans who created it; bringing with it the potential to permanently alter the course of human history faster and more dramatically than is even yet imaginable. Will we become cavemen, robot-food, utopian cyborgs or destroy the entire planet before any of these can occur? What happens next is up to you...In this show we discuss:-Artificial Intelligence-Ada Lovelace and the Analytical Engine-The Jacquard Loom-Binary Computing-Algorithms-What is a Turing machine?-The Digital Universe-Defining intelligence-Alpha Go and Google Deepmind-Silicon Based Life-Transhumanism-Android Rights / AI Rights-Uploading Consciousness-The SingularityIn the extended show available at http://www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we also discuss:-Good AI versus Evil AI-Solar Punk Applications-Computers Speaking in Riddles-Roko’s Basilisks-Asimov’s Three Laws-The Inevitable Future-Sex with Satanic Robots-Death and Love-Star Wars Droids-The Demiurge-Droids RightsSpecial thanks to Mari for writing the technical explanations, and Heka Astra for the etymological sections. Music By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Ada Lovelace:https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/ada-lovelace-the-first-tech-visionaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_LovelaceTuring Machine:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNRDvLACg5QModern AI:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1YJacquard Loom:https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/jacquard-loomSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! On this week’s episode we explore the connection between Fight Club, the Life of the Buddha, the face-slapping wisdom of Rinzai Zen and the biblical spirit of Nimrod. Whether you're a fan of the novel by Chuck Palahniuk or the film by David Fincher we hope you will discover something entirely new to add to your library of thought about Fight Club and give you a good excuse to watch or read it again. In the extended we talk about Rinzai Zen initiatory practices, Qabbalistic symbolism and Hollywood egregores. Thank you and enjoy the show!On this episode we discuss:-Bob, the Big Moosey-Who is Tyler Durden?-Tulpas-Cornelius and Rupert Name Etymology-Penguin Power Animal-The Atman-The Diamond Sutra-Nimrod and The Tower of Babel-The Cave of 1,000 Buddhas-The Blue Cliff Record-Hari Rama, ya know, Enlightened?-Getting Beaten up For Zen BuddhismIn the extended show available at http://www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit we discuss:-Waiting Outside The Temple-Tarot Symbolism-The Chemical Marriage-Soap Alchemy-Who is Marla?-Anatman-Who is Narrator?-Paperstreet House-Jungian Symbolism-Chloe-Jared Ledo, Joker and 12 Monkeys-Religious ConversionSections on Rinzai Zen and Temple Initiation by Heka Astra. Sources:Blue Cliff Record:http://www.buddhism.org/Sutras/2/BlueCliffRecord.htmZen and Fight Club:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/9/7/206/htmDiamond Sutra Translationhttps://www.lifelonglearningcollaborative.org/silkroads/articles/diamond-sutra-translation.pdfSamsara:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81raSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your begging bowl, ochre robes and open your mind because this week we explain why if you see the Buddha on the path you should bonk him. We explore the birth, life and death of the Buddha pausing to explore some of the most interesting and overlooked parts of the historical figure’s life. In the extended show we discuss the shamanic origins of Tibetan Buddhism, the Panglung State Oracle and ritual implements used in Mahayana ritual.On this week’s show we discuss:-If you see the Buddha on the path, bonk him-The Dalai Lama-Buddhism Propaganda-Buddha’s Mom-Siddhartha the Chakravartin-The Early Life of the Buddha-The Great Going Forth-Siddhartha the Ascetic-Rice Pudding-Under The Bodhi Tree-The Dark One, Mara-Nirvana-The Four Noble Truths-The Eightfold Path-Atman versus Anatman-is Buddhism “Satanic?”In the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further down the rabbit hole to discuss:-The Three Major Schools-Death Meditation-The Vajra-The Rainbowbody-The Wheel of Samsara-Phadmasambhava Rinpoche-The Bon Spirits-Phurba-The Panglang State Oracle-Djorge ShugdenThree Schools of Buddhism and Ritual Tools sections written by Heka AstraMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Mara:https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/mara#:~:text=In%20Buddhism%2C%20Mara%20is%20the,death%22%20of%20the%20spiritual%20life.Panglung Oracle:https://www.dorjeshugden.org/overview/the-oracles-of-dorje-shugdenBuddha:https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/buda/hd_buda.htmWorld Religions - Huston SmithSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Prepare the sacrifices, sacred hymns, abstain from sex, eating meat, making money and meditate 16 hours a day because this week is The Smoothbrain’s Guide to Hinduism. Journey with us back to a far-away land, to a golden-age shrouded in the sands of time, to discover an ancient civilization shrouded in mystery and the origins of the oldest religion on the planet. We discuss the Aryans, read from the Vedas, answer the curious question of why nobody worships Brahma and much more.In this episode we discuss:-Is “Hinduism” even a thing?-The Sanatana Dharma-The Indus Valley Civilization-WTF is an Aryan?-The Vedas-Rta and Varuna-The Hindu Creation Story-Brahman-The Om-The Origins of Brahma’s Heads-Vishnu’s Weapons-How big is Shiva’s lingam anyway?In the extended episode available at http://www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:-Moksha-Sarasvati Rahasya Upanishad-What is Samsara-Etymology of Dukkha-The Three Margas-Atman-Satchitananda-Shaktism-Kali versus Sekhmet-Rudra, the Howler-Yoga-We Drank the Soma-How to Use the Sri YantraMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Migration History / Vedas:https://www.worldhistory.org/The_Vedas/Nasadiya Sukta:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasadiya_Suktahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SwayambhuBrahman:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BrahmanPurusartha:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puru%E1%B9%A3%C4%81rthaWorld Religions - Huston Smith:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10285.The_World_s_ReligionsSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab some cucumbers, a Shinto protective trinket and convert to Buddhism because this week we’re discussing Japanese Ghost Stories and the Yokai which inhabit them! On the list this week includes the prototypical foxy lady of Ancient China, the origin of Samara from the Ring, how to make a giant bone monster and what happens next when you hear the sound of “teke teke” creeping up from behind you...See the video version! https://youtu.be/we0tf7Xy6YcOn this week’s show we discuss:-the Tsukumogami Ki-Buddhism-Japanese Bugs Bunny-Origins of the Gashadokuro-Tamamo-no-Mae-The Ring and Samara-The Tale of Okiku-The Teke Teke-Kashima Reiko-Why your keys go missing…In the extended show available at http://www.Patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:-Samurai Dingusu faces a Shirime-Aka Manto (Japanese Bloody Mary)-Kanbari Nyūdō-Sumo Loving Kappa-Filth Licking Akaname-Nuppeppo-Ashiarai Yashiki-Makuragaeshi-Voltorb-Drowzee-The Basan-Kama Itachi-Amikiri-Sogenbi-Yuki-Onna-MagikarpMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Buddhist Tsukumogami:https://nirc.nanzan-u.ac.jp/nfile/2986Gashadokuro:https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/GashadokuroOkiku:https://yokai.com/okiku/https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/11/traditional-japanese-ghost-story-okiku.htmlKyokotsu:https://yokai.com/kyoukotsu/Shirime:https://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/08/19/shirime-eyeball-butt/Baku:https://yokai.fandom.com/wiki/BakuSupport the show

Dive into the enchanting world of Shintoism, where kami and yokai reign supreme. Explore the Shinto creation myth and the fascinating stories of deities like Izanagi and Izanami. Discover how these ancient traditions seep into modern culture, especially through video games, from Tanuki to Kitsune. The podcast questions whether Shinto is more culture than religion, revealing its deep influence on Japanese identity. Each tale is laced with humor, making it an engaging journey through myths and rituals.

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Why do people take the role of Joker so serious? Was Heath Ledger’s death truly a random tragedy or was there something more insidious going on as people so often suspect? As it turns out the role of “The Joker” has ancient roots that involve religious and state ritual. By diving into the homework Heath was given to create his legendary Joker we begin to piece together the dark jigsaw puzzle that involves Freud, Stanley Kubrick and even Adolf Hitler.On this week’s episode we discuss:-Jodie Foster-Actor Egregores-Method Acting-Magickal Casting-David Lynch-Origins of Theater-Jesters-A Clockwork Orange-The Dark Knight-The Glasgow Smile-Why Bethoven’s Ninth?In the extended show available at http://www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go even further to explore:-How Heath Ledger died-Who was implicated in Ledger’s death-Got Milk?-The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus-The Silver Screen-How Method Acting Works-Christian Bale-Jack Nicholson and Stanley Kubrick-The Eye of RaThe Whole Rabbit is written (mostly) by Luke Madrid and Heka Astra.Music By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Sources:Heath Ledger’s Journal:https://imgur.com/gallery/56rufScreenrant’s “nothing-to-see-here” piece on Ledger’s Joker:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhWvFQaz9hkHow Joker Changed Heath Ledger for Good:https://www.looper.com/141474/how-playing-the-joker-changed-heath-ledger-for-good/Ode to Joy:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ode_to_JoyThe Nazis:https://www.dw.com/en/beethoven-as-nazi-propaganda/a-53262640Drinking Milk:https://brightside.me/wonder-films/if-you-see-someone-drinking-milk-in-a-movie-the-director-is-giving-you-a-hint-795311/Mary-Kate Connection:https://www.google.com/amp/s/accessonlineprod.ao.apps.nbcuni.com/articles/mary-kate-olsens-connection-to-heath-ledger-death-revealed-62192/%3fampSupport the show

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! This week we’re joined by the decoder of console classics and the authoritative voice on Silent Hill’s never-ending-rabbit-hole of mysteries; Reinstall Paul. Join us as we share our findings within Silent Hill, its deeper lessons about life and the occult power of music. In the extended show we discuss the planet Venus, moon-landing conspiracy, Soma and Twin Peaks!Check out Reinstall Paul’s content:www.reinstallpaul.comSilent Hill 1: https://youtu.be/N32rQMY9m_0Silent Hill 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rWPX_HKftY On this week’s episode we discuss:-Silent Hill Decoded-How to Study the Occult-Lilith-Twin Peaks and Mazuna Falls-Samael, Metatron and Enoch-East versus West-Logan’s Run-MF DOOM-Occult Origins of New Wave-Golden Era of Music-Musical InstrumentsIn the extended show available at http://www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:-The Mysteries of Planet Venus-The Moon Landings-Decline of Empires-Mass Formation Psychosis-Word Magick-Analog versus Digital-Being Successful and Happy-Soma-Silent Hill 3-The Circumcision Conspiracy-Maya Deren-Federico FelliniMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Support the show