Way of the Hermit

In this episode, we complete our discussion of “Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition” and the Scottish Rite System. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: The Double-Headed EagleYoung Albert PikeOld Albert PikeOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightAlbert PikePrince Hall FreemasonryPrince HallAlbert Pike MemorialHouse of the TempleSigmund FreudCarl JungSigmund Freud and the Jewish Mystical TraditionThe hidden Chasidic roots of Sigmund FreudGnosis, Gnosticism and Jungian PsychologyThe Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the DeadThe Search for Roots: C. G. Jung and the Tradition of GnosisThe Birth of Tragedy

In this episode, we discuss the 32nd Degree - “Master of the Royal Secret” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: 32nd Degree Regalia32nd Degree - Encampment DiagramThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightSolomon’s TempleTetragrammatonSecond TempleINRINew JerusalemOmMonochordCymatics: Chladni Plate - Sound, Vibration and Sand

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 31st Degree - “Inspector Inquisitor” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: 31st Degree RegaliaWeighing the HeartGates of the Duat - 5th HourOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightTen Sermons of ReligionBook of the DeadEnneadMaatNegative ConfessionsPapyrus of AniChrist’s Harrowing of HellWinged SunSekerTetractysFaravaharWinged Genie

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 30th Degree - “Knight Kadosh” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: 30th Degree RegaliaHeinrich Khunrath - Cosmic RoseJacques de MolayOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightKnights TemplarPhilip IV of FrancePope Clement VHugues de PayensJacques de MolayEmerald TabletBaucentTriviumQuadriviumJacob’s LadderFriday the 13thTour de Nesle AffairChurch and state in medieval EuropeSeparation of church and state

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 29th Degree - “Knight of the St. Andrew” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: 29th Degree RegaliaOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightAndrew the ApostleRobert the Bruce“Outlaw King” TrailerKnights TemplarBattle of BannockburnÓengus IIPictsThistleFlag of ScotlandSaltireStream of ConsciousnessMagician Tarot CardLemniscateThird EyePineal Gland

In this episode, we complete our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 3 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: Knight of the Sun RegaliaBaphomet by Eliphas LeviThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightDogma and Ritual of High MagicEmerald Tablet of HermesOrphismPhanesLuciferWorld EggBaphometRider-Waite TarotLeo Taxil and BaphometThat’s Baphomet!Trials of the Knights TemplarOedipus ComplexPhrygian CapAnankeSnake Goddess

In this episode, we begin our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 2 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: Knight of the Sun RegaliaThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightZoharJoseph CambellDionysusHelen KellerLanguageSamadhiEmerald TabletThe MatrixThe Matrix Meeting Morpheus Scene

In this episode, we discuss the Rituals of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 1 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: Knight of the Sun RegaliaThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightZoharChristian Knorr von RosenrothAncient of DaysAdam KadmonRebusS.L. MacGregor MathersWilliam Wynn WestcottWilliam Robert WoodmanHermetic Order of the Golden DawnFraternity of the Inner LightArgenteum AstrumOrdo Templi OrientisHeinrich KhunrathHeinrick Khunrath’s - “Amphitheater of Eternal Knowledge”

In this episode, we discuss the 27th Degree - “Knight Commander of the Temple” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages: “A Vigil” John Pettie (RA - Royal Academician)Knight Commander of the Temple - RegaliaOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightSiege of Acre (1189–1191)Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'AcreTeutonic OrderKnights HospitallerKnights TemplarSir Gawain and the Green KnightHeraldryFrederick BarbarossaSaladinKingdom of JerusalemTrue CrossJohn Pettie

In this episode, we discuss the 26th Degree - “Prince of Mercy” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: 26th Degree - Apron, Cordon and JewelJerusalemOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightThe History of the Christian ReligionPalladiumAthenaNashville ParthenonNotarikonGematriaYahwehElohimDemiurgeYaldabaothThe Jesus PrayerPhilip K. DickWilliam Blake vs The World

In this episode, we discuss the 25th Degree - “Knight of the Brazen Serpent” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: The Brazen Serpent25th Degree - Apron, Cordon and JewelOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightThe Middle ChamberPrince Hall FreemasonryHamlet's MillThe Spiritual Science of the StarsThe Geography of the HeavensThe Origin of All Religious WorshipSabaean ResearchesThe Progress of the IntellectThe Worship of the SerpentDruzeSufismNehushtanRod of AsclepiusCaduceus

In this episode, we discuss the 24th Degree - “Prince of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: 24th Degree - Cordon, Jewel and ApronHarmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 05Harmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 19Overview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightSukkotHistory of InitiationApollonius of TyanaHermes TrismegistusEleusinian MysteriesDionysusDemeterPersephoneSacred WayTelesterionHierophantTyphonMaypole Scene from WickermanThe Spiritual Science of the Stars: A Guide to the Architecture of the SpiritTikkun Olam

In this episode, we discuss the 23rd Degree - “Chief of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: 23rd Degree Cordon, Apron & JewelOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightHistory of InitiationVestments of the High Priest of IsraelTabernacleZodiacArk of the CovenantEleusinian MysteriesPythagoreanismThe Sungod's Journey through the NetherworldMysterium Coniunctionis - Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Volume 14KykeonMannaEleusis: Archetypal Image of Mother and DaughterThe Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries

In this episode, we discuss the 22nd Degree - “Knight Royal Axe”, as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: Knight Royal AxeOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightDruzeSons of NoahAholiabBezalelEzraNehemiahThe Matrix Reloaded - The Architect Scene Part 1Oath of the Abyss

In this episode, we discuss the 21st Degree - “Prussian Knight” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: The Tower of BabelHarpokratesOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightResolves, Divine, Moral and Political, of Owen FellthamVehmic CourtNoahidismSeven Laws of NoahTower of BabelHarpocratesSub RosaWhat’s a Moon LodgeTranquility Lodge #2000Fiat justitia ruat caelum

In this episode, we discuss the 20th Degree - “Master of the Symbolic Lodge” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaImages and Diagrams: Pythagoras of CrotonaOverview: Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightThothPythagorean TheoremSquaring the CircleTrigonometryKabbalahNuma PompiliusHammurabiManiAlfred the Great

In this episode, we discuss the 19th Degree - “Grand Pontiff” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaDiagrams 19th Degree Jewel19th Degree JewelHigh Priest's BreastplateColumn Placement & Traversal in 19th Degree RitualTree of LifeOverview Links Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightTree of LifeFour Worlds of KabbalahNumber of the BeastLuciferSolomonMelchizedekNew JerusalemThe Cube of Space: Container of Creation

In this episode, we discuss the 18th Degree - “Knight Rose Croix” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaDiagrams Knight Rose Croix - EagleKnight Rose Croix - PelicanTree of LifeOverview Links Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightHistoire Critique du GnosticismeJesusWilliam Blake's illustrations to Dante's Divine ComedyC. G. Jung and the Alchemical RenewalLogosGnosticismThe Shape of Light: Hayakal al-NurTree of LifeTetractys

In this episode, we discuss the 17th Degree - “Knight of the East and West” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaDiagrams St. John's Vision17th Degree Tracing Board17th Degree Jewel Front17th Degree Jewel BackTree of LifeOverview Links Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightHistoire Critique du GnosticismeApocalyptic LiteratureZoroastrianismGnosticismPhiloKabbalahA Garden of PomegranatesThe Mystical QabalahZ'ev ben Shimon HaleviAryeh KaplanGershom Gerhard Scholem

In this episode, we discuss the 16th Degree - “Prince of Jerusalem” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionMorals and DogmaAlbert Pike's Morals and DogmaDiagrams: Hebrew LettersOverview Links: Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightDiscourses on Human LifeSecond TempleKings of JudahKingdom of IsraelKingdom of JudahCyrus The GreatZerubbabelHaggaiZechariahBook of ZechariahDarius The GreatEzraNehemiahMaatLady JusticeWork as a Spiritual Practice