Early in the twentieth century, Stewart Edward White was one of the most popular writers on spiritualist and metaphysical matters. Among his many books, The Betty Book and The Unobstructed Universe were best-sellers. These books were based upon metaphysical teaching provided by White’s wife, Betty, both while alive and after her death.

This interview focuses primarily on three significant contributors to Renaissance esoteric culture: Marsilio Ficino, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, and Paracelsus. Their life spans covered a period of 100 years during which European culture experienced a great awakening, triggered initially by Ficino’s translations of lost texts from ancient Greece. Other important figures are also discussed including Pico [...]

Here he shares his personal experiences with the practice of chaos magic. He describes the history of this approach and various colorful practitioners. He also explores its application in politics. Then he compares chaos magic with Eliphas Levi’s writings on transcendental magic (and beyond).

Here he reviews the many interpretations offered by both philosophers and mystics regarding the nature of deities. He relates these to his previous interview in which he discusses the awakening of the ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhmet in the present era.

Here he describes both the ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhment and a contemporary movement involving large numbers of people who feel the presence of this figure in their dreams and in their lives.

Here he describes the history and the many meanings attributed to the ancient Orphic tradition.

Here he highlights some of the most significant and fascinating characters in 20th century American mysticism.

Here he explains why 19th Century America was a fountain of innovative metaphysical traditions, many of lasting influence.

Here he focuses primarily on the colonial period of American history, emphasizing the influence of 17th century Rosicrucian tradition.