We’re joined again by our friend Dr. Paul Clark, Steward of Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta. Dr. Clark begins by talking about F.L.O’s publication of the early lessons of Paul Foster Case, “Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment - Volume 1: The Early Writings” and “Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings“.

Volume one begins with a short biography of Case followed by “Occult Fundamentals”, a wide introductory survey of topics studied as part of the Western Mystery Tradition. “Spiritual Unfoldment” uses the powerful archetypal images of the Tarot to guide students through the seven stages of development, from the illusion of bondage to cosmic awakening.

In the second volume, the first section provides a combination of Eastern and Western meditation techniques, from concentration, step by step, to the reception of teachings of the Universal Mind. The section about Magic shows how the practical Qabalah affects our everyday lives and the concept of linking aspects of consciousness to symbols, Magical tools, and talismans.

Dr. Clark then addresses the concept of initiation and the role of initiates in the current age. He talks about how mystical revelations are not integrated until one comes down from the mountain and is able to expound the Truth of those experiences in the marketplace. Next, Dr. Clark discusses the Greater Initiation, linking the self-conscious with super consciousness, Gnosis, Knowledge and Conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel, and how an initiate is someone in the process of awakening, equilibrating, self-purifying, and consecrating with the goal of service to others.

Dr. Clark then addresses the great lies perpetrated throughout the ages, including separation, materialism, and mortality. We finish off the interview by talking about the concept of Hieros gamos, the sacred marriage.

relevant links:

Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta (Fraternity of the Hidden Light)

F.L.O. Publications

“Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment - Volume 1: The Early Writings” by Paul Foster Case

“Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings” by Paul Foster Case

“Podcast 46 - Fraternity of the Hidden Light’s Steward, Dr. Paul Clark”

“Podcast 42 - The Life and Work of Dr. Paul Foster Case”

“The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages” by Paul Foster Case

“Esoteric Keys of Alchemy” by Paul Foster Case

“The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order: An Interpretation of the Rosicrucian Allegory & An Explanation of the Ten Rosicrucian Grades” by Paul Foster Case

“The Secrets of Dr. Taverner” by Dion Fortune

intro music by HipGnosis

background music by Darkfold -”Nomads”

outro music by Aarni - “V.I.T.R.I.O.L.”

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