Kadmus
@kadmusauthor.bsky.social
Occultist, Pagan, Writer, Researcher, Teacher, Philosophy Ph.D. and College Professor. Check out my book "True to the Earth: Pagan Political Theology"
www.starandsystem.com
www.starandsystem.com
Look how beautiful the first volume of my short occult themed mystery stories is!
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Look how beautiful the first volume of my short occult themed mystery stories is!
In case you missed it, I had a delightful conversation with John-David Kelley at the recent Astro Magia about the Nature of the Winds. Consider checking it out!
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In case you missed it, I had a delightful conversation with John-David Kelley at the recent Astro Magia about the Nature of the Winds. Consider checking it out!
I am very much looking forward to my appearance at the Sacred Space & Between the Worlds Conference! I will be giving the class "Learning the Secrets of the Dead: On Epistemic Necromancy".
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I am very much looking forward to my appearance at the Sacred Space & Between the Worlds Conference! I will be giving the class "Learning the Secrets of the Dead: On Epistemic Necromancy".
Are you interested in Orpheus and the Orphic Mysteries? I recently received some delightful feedback about the chapter of “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” on Orpheus.
October 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Are you interested in Orpheus and the Orphic Mysteries? I recently received some delightful feedback about the chapter of “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” on Orpheus.
Have I told you about the time I met the spirits of some of the Scottish witches that inspired the play Macbeth?
September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Have I told you about the time I met the spirits of some of the Scottish witches that inspired the play Macbeth?
A sample of my new book "The Elucidations of Drake" has been made available. Check it out!
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A sample of my new book "The Elucidations of Drake" has been made available. Check it out!
The Pre-sale for my book of occult themed short mystery stories ends next week with its official release on Tuesday September the 23rd! If you've ever wanted to read occult mystery stories from someone who actually knows something (ok, a lot) about the occult you should consider checking it out.
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Pre-sale for my book of occult themed short mystery stories ends next week with its official release on Tuesday September the 23rd! If you've ever wanted to read occult mystery stories from someone who actually knows something (ok, a lot) about the occult you should consider checking it out.
My new book from Hadean Press is now available for presale! I am so excited. Check it out. More details below.
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: A Necromantic Journey into History, Myth, and the Practice of Magic is a masterclass in the practice of spirit summoning and necromancy.
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: A Necromantic Journey into History, Myth, and the Practice of Magic is a masterclass in the practice of spirit summoning and necromancy.
September 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My new book from Hadean Press is now available for presale! I am so excited. Check it out. More details below.
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: A Necromantic Journey into History, Myth, and the Practice of Magic is a masterclass in the practice of spirit summoning and necromancy.
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: A Necromantic Journey into History, Myth, and the Practice of Magic is a masterclass in the practice of spirit summoning and necromancy.
I have two new books coming out this year, one about necromancy from Hadean Press that I will be sharing more information about soon, the other a collection of occult themed short mystery/detective stories under the pen name of Bill Koch called "The Elucidations of Drake" coming out from Sul Books.
August 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I have two new books coming out this year, one about necromancy from Hadean Press that I will be sharing more information about soon, the other a collection of occult themed short mystery/detective stories under the pen name of Bill Koch called "The Elucidations of Drake" coming out from Sul Books.
“O mighty Typhon…
I am he who joined you in the war with the gods
I am he who closed heaven’s double gates and put
To sleep the serpent which must not be seen,
Who stopped the seas, the streams, the river currents
Where’er you rule this realm. And as your soldier
I am he who joined you in the war with the gods
I am he who closed heaven’s double gates and put
To sleep the serpent which must not be seen,
Who stopped the seas, the streams, the river currents
Where’er you rule this realm. And as your soldier
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“O mighty Typhon…
I am he who joined you in the war with the gods
I am he who closed heaven’s double gates and put
To sleep the serpent which must not be seen,
Who stopped the seas, the streams, the river currents
Where’er you rule this realm. And as your soldier
I am he who joined you in the war with the gods
I am he who closed heaven’s double gates and put
To sleep the serpent which must not be seen,
Who stopped the seas, the streams, the river currents
Where’er you rule this realm. And as your soldier
Hey, have I told you recently about my upcoming class in Salem in August. It is also accessible online. Join me, won't you?
June 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hey, have I told you recently about my upcoming class in Salem in August. It is also accessible online. Join me, won't you?
Re-Haunting Astrology: Towards a Chthonic, Sub-Lunar, Astrological Spirit Work
Sticking to the theme of working with others, here is an amazing round-table discussion that I had the honor of being part of with J. M. Hamade and Sasha Ravitch - two absolutely brilliant thinkers, practitioners,
Sticking to the theme of working with others, here is an amazing round-table discussion that I had the honor of being part of with J. M. Hamade and Sasha Ravitch - two absolutely brilliant thinkers, practitioners,
March 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Re-Haunting Astrology: Towards a Chthonic, Sub-Lunar, Astrological Spirit Work
Sticking to the theme of working with others, here is an amazing round-table discussion that I had the honor of being part of with J. M. Hamade and Sasha Ravitch - two absolutely brilliant thinkers, practitioners,
Sticking to the theme of working with others, here is an amazing round-table discussion that I had the honor of being part of with J. M. Hamade and Sasha Ravitch - two absolutely brilliant thinkers, practitioners,
“Panta Rhei/Everything Flows: Paradoxes and Pluralism within Astrology”
Some of my favorite class or talk formats that I have been part of have involved co-teaching and panel discussions.
Some of my favorite class or talk formats that I have been part of have involved co-teaching and panel discussions.
March 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“Panta Rhei/Everything Flows: Paradoxes and Pluralism within Astrology”
Some of my favorite class or talk formats that I have been part of have involved co-teaching and panel discussions.
Some of my favorite class or talk formats that I have been part of have involved co-teaching and panel discussions.
“Porter of Hellgate: The Historical Reality of the Witches of Macbeth”
This class was SO MUCH FUN! Definitely one of my all time favorites.
This class was SO MUCH FUN! Definitely one of my all time favorites.
February 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Porter of Hellgate: The Historical Reality of the Witches of Macbeth”
This class was SO MUCH FUN! Definitely one of my all time favorites.
This class was SO MUCH FUN! Definitely one of my all time favorites.
“Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Medea”
There are few spirits I have interacted with who have been as challenging, and at times down right terrifying, as Medea. Despite that, she had so very much to teach and has been an amazing mentor in many ways. Here is the class I gave on her.
There are few spirits I have interacted with who have been as challenging, and at times down right terrifying, as Medea. Despite that, she had so very much to teach and has been an amazing mentor in many ways. Here is the class I gave on her.
February 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Medea”
There are few spirits I have interacted with who have been as challenging, and at times down right terrifying, as Medea. Despite that, she had so very much to teach and has been an amazing mentor in many ways. Here is the class I gave on her.
There are few spirits I have interacted with who have been as challenging, and at times down right terrifying, as Medea. Despite that, she had so very much to teach and has been an amazing mentor in many ways. Here is the class I gave on her.
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Teiresias
My focus on ancient figures and what we, as magicians and necromancers, can learn from them continued with Teiresias – an ancient shade with which I have had a long term alliance and from whom I have learned extensively.
My focus on ancient figures and what we, as magicians and necromancers, can learn from them continued with Teiresias – an ancient shade with which I have had a long term alliance and from whom I have learned extensively.
February 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Learning from Legendary Practitioners: Teiresias
My focus on ancient figures and what we, as magicians and necromancers, can learn from them continued with Teiresias – an ancient shade with which I have had a long term alliance and from whom I have learned extensively.
My focus on ancient figures and what we, as magicians and necromancers, can learn from them continued with Teiresias – an ancient shade with which I have had a long term alliance and from whom I have learned extensively.
In 2020 I started a series of classes all focused on “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” which would go on to inspire and form the basis for my forthcoming book of the same title from Hadean Press.
February 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In 2020 I started a series of classes all focused on “Learning from Legendary Practitioners” which would go on to inspire and form the basis for my forthcoming book of the same title from Hadean Press.
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All classes can be found at: www.starandsystem.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Purchase Link: www.salemwitchfest.com/product-page...
All classes can be found at: www.starandsystem.com
All classes can be found at: www.starandsystem.com
“Ancient Tomb Cult: Lessons for Contemporary Magical Practice”
The second class inspired by ancient cults of the dead dealt with the topic of Tomb Cult. This fascinating topic is one that has only recently gone through some major changes in how it is understood and approached,
The second class inspired by ancient cults of the dead dealt with the topic of Tomb Cult. This fascinating topic is one that has only recently gone through some major changes in how it is understood and approached,
February 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“Ancient Tomb Cult: Lessons for Contemporary Magical Practice”
The second class inspired by ancient cults of the dead dealt with the topic of Tomb Cult. This fascinating topic is one that has only recently gone through some major changes in how it is understood and approached,
The second class inspired by ancient cults of the dead dealt with the topic of Tomb Cult. This fascinating topic is one that has only recently gone through some major changes in how it is understood and approached,
“On Ancient Hero Worship: Lessons for Necromancy and Magic”
Over the last few years I have engaged in a lot of research and teaching about ancient cults connected with the dead. Two classes arose from this research that were very well received and about which I am incredibly proud.
Over the last few years I have engaged in a lot of research and teaching about ancient cults connected with the dead. Two classes arose from this research that were very well received and about which I am incredibly proud.
February 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“On Ancient Hero Worship: Lessons for Necromancy and Magic”
Over the last few years I have engaged in a lot of research and teaching about ancient cults connected with the dead. Two classes arose from this research that were very well received and about which I am incredibly proud.
Over the last few years I have engaged in a lot of research and teaching about ancient cults connected with the dead. Two classes arose from this research that were very well received and about which I am incredibly proud.
“Orpheus and Art as the Model of Magic”
Can art change nature, harness the power of the stars, and even overcome death itself? This keynote address will focus on the history and myth of Orpheus, and the mysteries and hymns that bear his name,
Can art change nature, harness the power of the stars, and even overcome death itself? This keynote address will focus on the history and myth of Orpheus, and the mysteries and hymns that bear his name,
February 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“Orpheus and Art as the Model of Magic”
Can art change nature, harness the power of the stars, and even overcome death itself? This keynote address will focus on the history and myth of Orpheus, and the mysteries and hymns that bear his name,
Can art change nature, harness the power of the stars, and even overcome death itself? This keynote address will focus on the history and myth of Orpheus, and the mysteries and hymns that bear his name,
"Living Stories: On Mythic Truth"
Sticking to a bit of a theme from the discussion about divination I shared yesterday, this class focused on the role and nature of stories in understanding the cosmos and engaging in astrology and astrological magic.
Here is the official description:
Sticking to a bit of a theme from the discussion about divination I shared yesterday, this class focused on the role and nature of stories in understanding the cosmos and engaging in astrology and astrological magic.
Here is the official description:
February 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Living Stories: On Mythic Truth"
Sticking to a bit of a theme from the discussion about divination I shared yesterday, this class focused on the role and nature of stories in understanding the cosmos and engaging in astrology and astrological magic.
Here is the official description:
Sticking to a bit of a theme from the discussion about divination I shared yesterday, this class focused on the role and nature of stories in understanding the cosmos and engaging in astrology and astrological magic.
Here is the official description: