Magister Dixit Podcast

16/07/2025

I wrote about the Jean Bonnet Tavern on my Spectral Chronicles Substack a while back—and this past week, I finally got to visit in person!

Just had dinner at the haunted Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford, PA—and wow, what an experience. The food was incredible (seriously, go hungry), but the real treat was chatting with the owner and staff about the ghost stories tied to this historic place.

One waitress told me about a pint glass that tipped over in slow motion, and the beer inside poured out just as slowly—then suddenly dumped everywhere like something out of a horror movie. 😳

The owner had even more chilling stories, including a ghost sighting of just a bottom torso (yep), a ladle that flew across the kitchen by itself, and a block of ice that literally floated through the air in front of staff. They even jokingly call the spirit "Casper," but the vibe says it's no joke.

Already planning my next trip back. If you're into history, great food, and a side of the supernatural... add this place to your list. 👻🍽️

Rob Yench - Spectral Chronicles

12/05/2025

May 11, 2025, marks two years since the passing of Kenneth Anger, the pioneering filmmaker, occult provocateur, and unapologetic mythmaker whose visions reshaped underground cinema and inspired generations of artists to peer beyond the veil.

Read More:
https://magisterdixitpodcast.substack.com/p/two-years-after-the-last-spell-remembering

06/05/2025

I'm incredibly excited to announce my first book, *Conversations in the Shadows: Occult Voices and Modern Magic*. This project is the culmination of years of personal exploration and dialogue with some of the most fascinating minds in modern occultism. What began as a podcast—born from my passion for esotericism, magic, and hidden histories—has evolved into a deeply reflective and immersive book. Each chapter is part interview, part essay, combining raw conversations with my own commentary and insights. It’s not just a record of voices; it’s a map of modern magic as it’s lived and practiced today. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or simply curious about the occult, I think you'll find something in these pages that speaks to the deeper questions we all carry.

🔮✨ **Coming Soon: Conversations in the Shadows** ✨🔮
*Occult Voices and Modern Magic*

Step beyond the veil and into a world of hidden knowledge, magical praxis, and radical self-transformation. *Conversations in the Shadows* explores the living heart of modern occultism—through intimate, insightful dialogues with practitioners, artists, and initiates working at the edge of esoteric tradition.

🕯️ From ancient grimoires to Chaos Magic...
🗝️ From Saturnian currents to spirit conjuration...
🌀 From sacred geometry to Gnostic revelation...

📖 Each chapter is more than an interview—it’s a ritual in text. These are stories of power, struggle, devotion, and initiation. A tapestry of magical lives lived with intensity, discipline, and daring.

💀 Part memoir, part magical ethnography, part esoteric manifesto—this book offers a rare glimpse into the occult renaissance shaping our world from the shadows.

👁️‍🗨️ **Pre-order and cover reveal coming soon.**

Follow this page for updates, excerpts, and exclusive sneak peeks.

01/05/2025

**🔥🌸 BLESSED BELTANE 🌸🔥**
**May 1 • Cross-Quarter Day • Fire Festival • 15° Ta**us**

Today, we honor **Beltane**, the ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer. Rooted in Gaelic traditions from Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, Beltane—meaning "bright fire"—was celebrated with bonfires believed to protect and purify.

**Historical Significance:**
- **Bonfires**: Communities lit twin fires, guiding cattle between them to safeguard livestock and encourage fertility.
- **Maypole Dancing**: Symbolizing the union of earth and sky, dancers wove ribbons around the pole in joyous celebration.
- **Offerings**: Food and drink were left for the aos sí (fairy folk) to ensure blessings for the coming season.

**Modern Celebrations:**
- **Fire Festivals**: Events like Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival revive ancient rituals with torchlit processions and performances.
- **Personal Rituals**: Lighting candles, crafting flower crowns, and setting intentions for growth and renewal are common practices.
- **Feasting**: Traditional foods like bannocks and mead are enjoyed, honoring the abundance of the season.

Let the flames of Beltane ignite your passions and illuminate your path forward. Embrace the warmth, fertility, and joy this festival brings.

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22/04/2025

A new essay is up on Magister Dixit
https://magisterdixitpodcast.substack.com/p/in-the-shadow-of-the-horns-the-eternal

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20/03/2025

🌿✨ *Blessed Ostara, Children of the Turning Wheel* ✨🌿

At the liminal hour of 5:01 AM, the cosmic scales found their perfect equilibrium. Light and darkness stood as twin pillars—each reflecting the other—ushering us into the sacred tide of Ostara, the Vernal Equinox. 🌞🌒

This is the hour when the Veil thins, not between worlds, but between the fertile potential and the manifest. Life stirs beneath the soil; ancient seeds, long sleeping in shadow, now awaken to the song of the Sun’s return. The Green Flame quickens. 🌱🔥

Ostara calls us to the rites of renewal, rebirth, and balance. The Goddess walks the fields, sowing life with every step, while the God, reborn, gathers strength as the Horned Youth. Together, they weave the enchantments of new life. 🕊️🐇

May your workings be guided by wisdom. Plant your intentions deep within the earth of your spirit, and tend them with will and vision. As above, so below. As within, so without.

⚖️ *Blessed Equinox. Blessed Balance. Blessed Becoming.* ⚖️

06/09/2024

The new Episode will be out this week!

22/08/2024

Mausoleum "Defiling the Decayed" continues to claw its way up the North American Radio Charts for its 4th week placing @ #3 on the Metal Contraband Commercial Radio Chart and at #3 on the @ NACC Chart College Radio Chart!
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09/08/2024

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Mausoleum emerges from the crypt to defile all with their highly anticipated 3rd full-length album, "Defiling the Decayed." These nine tracks of gut-wrenching horror and death promise to engulf you in a torrent of old-school brutal death metal. Unearth the Horror, Embrace the Madness and Worship Bef...

26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

This NYC show is going to be amazing! Tickets are still available!!
Saturday, August 17
Dismember "Like an Ever Flowing Stream" in its entirety
Vomitory, Undergang, Morpheus Descends, Malignancy in NYC

Maryland Deathfest Presents

18/07/2024

Decibel Magazine Video Premiere: Mausoleum – “Curse of the Tomb”

Mausoleum once again from the depths of the macabre to release anticipated full-length 'Defiling the Decay' via Moribund Records.