Random Illusions

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By: Shasta Re

The podcast where the occult community goes for it's listening pleasure! A fun and easy journey into the foundations of occult magick and creating your own path. Something for everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned practitioners! Grab a cup of coffee and join me for some magick chat!

S4: E10 Bro Chat: The Male Loneliness Epidemic
#10
06/24/2025

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it. Talking about men and the loneliness epidemic.

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Taylor Ellwood: https://www.inneralchemycoach.com/
Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

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S4: E9 - Bro Chat - Exploring Sacred Masculinity (Part 4) Initiations and Sex
#9
04/30/2025

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it. Talking about men and the pressure to perform.

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Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

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S4: E8 Solomonic Pentacles
#8
03/26/2025

Tim and Shasta talk Solomonic Pentacles. We explore their origins, their use in practice, and hopefully fill your spiritual tank so you're ready to give them a try yourself. 

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S4: E7 Author Benjamin Stimpson Talks Ancestors and Publishing
#7
02/04/2025

You can find all things Ben at his website! 

https://www.benstimpson.com/



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S4: E6 Bro Chat: An Exploration of Sacred Masculinity (Part 3) The Pressure to Perform
#6
12/01/2024

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it. Talking about men and the pressure to perform.

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Taylor Ellwood: https://www.inneralchemycoach.com/
Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

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S4: E5 Bro Chat - Addressing "Your Body My Choice"
#5
12/01/2024

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it. This episode focuses on the problematic phrase "Your body, my choice." Yuck.

Links:
Taylor Ellwood: https://www.inneralchemycoach.com/
Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

Tim's Music: http://www.cheesebrowmusic.com
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S4: E4 Bro Chat: An Exploration of Sacred Masculinity (Part 2)
#4
11/01/2024

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it.

Links:
Taylor Ellwood: https://www.inneralchemycoach.com/
Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

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S4 E3 Shasta & Tim Read Edgar Allan Poe: A Double Feature
#3
10/31/2024

Another Halloween Cinema by Tim and Shasta!
It's a Poe Double Feature!!

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S4 E2 Waking Up From HyperSleep: Shasta and Zoltan Check In!!
#2
10/23/2024

OMG! We're back!! I just popped on for a little bit to catch up and tell you what's in store!! 

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S4 E1 Bro Chat: An Exploration of Sacred Masculinity
#1
10/01/2024

Join Taylor and Tim as they discuss what it means to be a man in the context of our modern world, the difference between toxic and sacred masculinity, and what you can do about it.

Links:
Taylor Ellwood: https://www.inneralchemycoach.com/
Taylor's Book: The Quest for Mature Masculinity

Tim's Music: http://www.cheesebrowmusic.com
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The ManKind Project: https://mkpusa.org/

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S3 E3 Podcasting with Poe - The Raven Recycled
#3
10/31/2023

Tim and I had a little fun with my other podcast, I thought I would recycle the effort here!
If any of you out there are bird lovers, check out my parrot podcast, Voice of the Parrot, where ever you listen to podcasts or CLICK HERE to check out the website. 
Zoltan the Podcast bird makes regular appearances!!


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S3 E2 Ouija October 2023!!!
#2
10/30/2023

You didn't think we could stay away for Ouija October, did you? 
Well, this year is just a little different....!! 


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S3 E1 Tim and Shasta Check In!! Top Ten Common Sense Protection Facts
#1
03/20/2023

OMG! We have been super slammed! But we felt it was time to check in, hang out with you guys for a bit, have some fun, and give you our Top Ten list of facts that you need to know in order to keep yourself safe in the occult community!


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S2 E54 "Bye-Bye" is Never Forever!!!
#54
01/09/2023

The big announcement is finally here! Join the fun and help us celebrate! 
Zoltan was unusually enthusiastic in this episode!!


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S2 E53 Ramping Up for a Great Upcoming Year!!
#53
01/04/2023

Short but sweet, I have a few helpful tips to keep in mind as we enter the new year, let's all build a great plan for success!!

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S2 E52 This For That: Easy Magick Substitutions and Other Fun Banter
#52
12/28/2022

A little after holiday cheer with some easy magick substitutions when you're stuck, and some deep conversation by Zoltan the talking parakeet!
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S2 E51 A Little Chat About BigFoot with Alfred Santariga
#51
12/21/2022

Hey!! Let's switch gears and have some fun talking to Alfred Santariga about his fascinating experiences with the paranormal........specifically SASQUATCH!!

Awesome links to check out:
New York State Sasquatch Organization
Bronxville Paranormal Society
New York State Dogman Project
New York State UFO Project
Bronxville Paranormal Society Facebook Page


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S2 E50 OMG!!! We're selling......what????
#50
12/14/2022

Check back for links. I'm dead tired. I will add links tomorrow!
Thank you for your patience!

Support the show through our new Ko-Fi account! As a thank you, you will receive the reading of your choice: A rune reading from Tim, or a Tarot reading from Shasta Re!
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S2 E49 Holiday Magick Community Spotlight Continues with Miss Aida!!
#49
12/08/2022

The gift giving season spotlight continues this week with Miss Aida as we put a focus on all of her books and services. These are stocking stuffers you want on your list!! And we are gonna tell you why!! Lots of great gift ideas, anecdotes, and helpful hints to be had this week!!

Click here to go directly to Miss Aida's page on Amazon.com to browse her book titles

Click here to check out the book Sister Karol's Book of Spells, Blessings, & Folk Magic

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S2 E48 Virtual Shopping Mall with Alison Chicosky, Cory Childs, and Aster Grim!
#48
11/30/2022

Fresh new faces this week! The gift giving season is upon us so let's get acquainted with some crafters and artists in the magick community and see what they are offering that will not only blow your mind, but enhance your life with magick!!

Click here for Alison Chicosky's website
This is where you can see every amazing thing she has to offer!! Check it out!!

Click here for a direct link to Alison Chicosky's SECRETS OF HELIOS page with links to the Youtube translation, as well as purchase links for her book Secrets...


S2 E47 NOPE-vember Part 2: The Gross Files
#47
11/29/2022

Ahhh, a bit late but published none the less......yes, it's the conclusion of NOPE-vember and we are discussing the disgusting stuff!! Just say NOPE!!

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S2 EOoops: The UnEpisode......Check it out!
11/23/2022

So there was some kind of weird SNAFU and the end of this week's recording cut off mysteriously. Tim and I will need to record the end of that again, and it will publish sometime before next week's episode. I hope. 
But until then, this little impromptu public service announcement gave me a good ten minutes to hang out with you guys and slip you a few secrets as to the upcoming action on the scene! Zoltan was a bit chatty too!


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S2 E46 It's NOPE-vember!! Things that make you say NOPE!! Part 1
#46
11/16/2022

Things in the occult that make you say NOPE!!
A fun and playful look at things people balk at.....but.....are these things really that bad? And what about the things we wholeheartedly embrace that maybe we could be saying NOPE to??
NOPE-vember is all about looking at the various NOPE topics when it comes to our magickal practice!!

Click here to check out Tristan Whitespire's book Goetic Words of Power

Take a trip down memory lane and check out S1 E1 where I bust a few myths on terms!! Fun stuff!! Random...


S2 E45 Getting to Know a Natural Born Psychic: Welcome Mitzi Beliveau!
#45
11/09/2022

Let's get acquainted with a natural born psychic and shaman, Mitzi Beliveau. In this episode we get some wonderful stories and encouragement from Mitzi to wrap up Ouija October and the Channeling Challenge.
The take-away? We are all psychic and all you need to do is find your gifts, then practice!

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S2 E44 Miss Aida, Shasta & Tim Discuss the Scariest Monsters of Them All!!
#44
11/01/2022

Happy Halloween!!
This year we get down and funky with some great chat about the scariest monsters of all. The things you DON'T want haunting you......jealousy, fear, greed, and depression!! How do these deeply disturbing and horrible monsters affect us? How do they affect others? How do they affect our magical lives? Our mundane lives? 

For anyone struggling with the biggest monster of them all, suicidal thoughts, the United States National Suicide Hotline number is 9-8-8
Dial it just like you would 9-1-1 

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S2 E43 Ouija October 2022 Concludes - Trivia, Card Readings, and Ouija Messages!!
#43
10/26/2022

The final installment of Ouija October 2022 concludes with some fun Ouija Board trivia, great conversation, dual oracle card readings, and a special message on the Ouija board from a spirit of the Goetia!!


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S2 E42 Ouija October Continues: Nose Boops for Zimbabwe!!
#42
10/20/2022

We had some really awesome food for thought this week!
A couple listener mailbag gems to share, and Zoltan the talking parakeet even has a fan in Zimbabwe!

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S2 E41 Ouija October 2022 part 2 - Channeling Challenge Chat
#41
10/13/2022

This week Tim, Zoltan, and I have a really great discussion on the topic of spirits that are safely channeled, channeling energy, and lots of other food for thought!
This is a great time, join the fun!

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S2 E40 Ouija October 2022 Part 1 - The Channeling Challenge!!
#40
10/05/2022

Mega Milestones!
It's our second Ouija October, we have listener mailbag of the dark persuasion, numbers are way up, and we have a new challenge! This month we are working on spirit communication and channeling skills! And we're gonna make it simple and fun!

Suggested Books:
72 Angels of Magick by Damon Brand
Demons of Magick by Gordon Winterfield
Goetia Pathworking by Corwin Hargrove
The Magick of Angels and Demons by Henry Archer
Magickal Destiny by Damon Brand

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S2 E39 Godforms and Familiars and Frauds, Oh My!
#39
09/28/2022

Super Servitor September concludes with some great magick chat to further sort out more truth on thoughtforms, servitors, tulpas, egregores......with our grand finale of godforms and the truth about familars! 
Two more scams to be aware of!
Grab your beverage of choice and join the fun! 
I was joined in the studio by my personal familiar, Zoltan, who further emphasized his familiar status by barfing on me for the first time! Wheeeee! It don't get any better than that!! Find out why and hit that play button!

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S2 E38 Super Servitor September continues with Tulpas and Egregores
#38
09/21/2022

We get into more thoughtform concepts this week and report back to you all the things we have learned on the topic of tulpas and egregores!

Reading list:
Practical Sigil Magic for Beginners by Shannon C. Clark
Magical Use of Thought Forms by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki and J.H.Brennan
Egregores The Occult Entities that Watch over Human Destiny by Mark Stavish
Servitor & Thoughtform Creation Workbook

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S2 E37 Super Servitor September Continues!!
#37
09/14/2022

Oh my gosh! Last week was a record breaking week with downloads, new listeners, and listener participation! Yay for all of you for making this a super awesome place to be!

This week we continue our discussion on Servitors!!

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S2 E36 Super Servitor September Begins!!!!
#36
09/08/2022

It's Super Servitor September!
We will be discussing all things servitor, familiar, attunement and thoughtform!
It's all magick that everyone should be doing for themselves, it's easy, it's effective and it will absolutely enhance your spiritual path!
We got more tip offs on rip offs, and how these scammers are duping you, This has led us to start our mission "Teach a Mage to Fish"......stop paying for magick that isn't even magick! This stuff is easy to learn and NOBODY should be paying for it! This is a trend that needs to stop immediately!
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S2 E35 Crawling Out of the Shadows: The Conclusion of the Shadow Work Challenge
#35
08/31/2022

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S2 E34 The Naked Truth: A History.....or two!!
#34
08/24/2022

Hang out with Tim and I this week, get to know us a little better, our magick history, our philosophy, and just some good ol' down-home magick chat to warm the heart and strengthen your spirit! 
As a bonus, a listener contacted the show about another fraud out there, we learned about two more beyond that, and our friend in Tamaulipas sent in a tip again as well!!

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S2 E33 Music for Wellness: A Great Shadow Work Option!
#33
08/17/2022

Want some fun ideas on a shadow work approach? Music! But Shasta....I'm not musical!!
No worries!! We have a solution for everyone, no matter your skill level!
And some other mundane ideas to help with all kinds of self exploration!
Join the fun!!

Click here for the Song Writing for Wellness paperback

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S2 E32 Audio Protection: Psalm 91 in English and Hebrew by Baal Kadmon
#32
08/13/2022

Special thank you and shout out to Baal Kadmon!!

This is a presentation in English and Hebrew: A protection prayer followed by Psalm 91
Taken directly from Baal's incredible video course "The 72 Demons of the Name: The Left-Hand Pillar of the Shemhamephorash", with Baal Kadmon's permission, of course.

You can listen to this presentation any time you feel you need divine protection for any reason or prior to any magickal working, meditation session, bedtime, etc.

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S2 E31 Shout Out to Egypt!! Protections and Truth!!
#31
08/10/2022

This week we offer some fun insights to a listener in Egypt!!

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S2 E30 They're Keeping You Weak!!!!
#30
08/03/2022

Lots of good stuff this week! The oracle card challenge begins! And a really easy E-book to layer into your magick success!!
Listener mailbag, Psalms, and a pep talk on things that could be holding you back!

Psalms:
Divine Knowledge: 23 & 42
Blockage removal: 26, 67, 71
Your highest spiritual self: 99, 129

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S2 E29 Shadow Work Challenge!! Game On!!
#29
07/27/2022

A fun discussion with food for thought on easy shadow work concepts, a new divination tool to try, and a challenge to follow!!

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