Thelema Now welcomes back Tobias Churton! Tobias discusses is new book The Mysteries of John the Baptist. He reveals why John the Baptist is so crucially important to the Freemasons, who were originally known as “St. John’s Men” and how  John and Jesus were equal partners and shared a common spiritual vision to rebuild Israel and overcome corruption in the Temple of Jerusalem. Great stuff!

A Thelema Now favorite is back! Stephen Skinner is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. He was responsible for introducing real feng shui to the West, and wrote the first 20th century English book on the subject in 1976. He discusses finally being "free of Dee" and his recent studies regarding Gnosticism and Christianity. Check it out! For info on Stephen's works, visit www.sskinner.com.

One of Thelema Now's favorite guests returns! David Tibet discusses his latest project, I AROSE AS ALEPH, THE SPELLER, THE KILLER. During his Birthday Moon on 5 March 2010, David hallucinated 41 portraits of ALEPH, THE SPELLER, THE KILLER and painted them in white ink by writing that UrText thousands of times on black LP sleeves. He discusses this, as well as other projects, how he learned Coptic, and how the death of loved ones has impacted his art. At the endof the podcast, listen to a song from David, The Dog is Unwell.

Australian art dealer Robert Buratti is making it his mission to get Aleister Crowley his due when it comes to his painting and artwork.  He has curated the first major exhibition of Aleister Crowley to tour Australia, featuring works previously exhibited at the Pompidou Centre and Palais de Tokyo, Paris. Find out why he thinks Uncle Al’s works deserve more exposure! To see more, visit www.aleistercrowley.com.au

Robert Ansell is the Director of Fulgur Press, which has published the work of esoteric artists for 20 years, including works by David Chaim Smith and Austin Osman Spare. They're called "books," kids!  And it's not the same as reading stuff on the internet. Visit fulgur.co.uk.

Can Thelema Now interest you in a Thelemic rock opera?!  Of course we can!  Listen as Melissa Holm and Jon Sewell of Eleusyve Productions discuss what it's like to produce full-length stage productions of Aleister Crowley’s Rites of Eleusis as musical theater. Listen and get inspired! 

A Thelema Now favorite, Richard Kaczynski, discusses his latest book Forgotten Templars: The Untold Origins of Ordo Templi Orientis. Chock full of juicy details - and meticulouly researched - this book would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone on your list.  Especially if they've been naughty. 

One of Thelema Now!'s favorites makes a another visit! Lon Milo DuQuette talks about his music project "I'm Baba Lon" and explains the origins of few of the songs. You'll get hear some complete songs too!  And it makes a great stocking stuffer. Enjoy!

Psychologist David Shoemaker discusses editing the book The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema. Selected Writings. Volume II. which collects more writings from his late mentor Phyllis Seckler. With correspondence between Ms. Seckler and contemporary Thelemic pioneers, this book is a fascinating portrait of the beginning of Thelema and the modern Ordo Templi Orientis.

What was it like back in the early days of the New York Occult scene?  What really went on? One of Thelema NOW!'s favorite guests tells all in his new book In the Center Of the Fire. A lot of questions will be answered and you will feel like you were there!  Great stuff!