Aleister Crowley, Ross Nichols, & Gerald Gardner Agree

Creation's Paths

Aleister Crowley, Ross Nichols, & Gerald Gardner Agree - Druid Craft 101

0:00

-33:50

Aleister Crowley, Ross Nichols, & Gerald Gardner Agree - Druid Craft 101

Creation's Paths

Feb 19, 2025

The real culture war isn’t new—it began in the 1880s. Are you choosing liberation or obedience?

--- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/

In this episode, Charlie and Brian explore a deep-rooted cultural and spiritual transformation that began in the late 19th century, focusing on figures like Aleister Crowley, Gerald Gardner, and Ross Nichols. These esoteric thinkers and spiritual leaders challenged traditional, hierarchical, and ascetic religious models by promoting personal liberation, initiatory experiences, and direct participation in spiritual mysteries. Their work helped shape the modern Pagan, Druid, and magical movements, breaking away from rigid structures of control.

Charlie argues that we are in the midst of the real culture war, which isn’t about religion versus secularism but rather freedom and self-discovery versus obedience and authoritarianism. They discuss how these shifts in philosophy, psychology, and spirituality were foundational in the rise of New Age movements, the counterculture of the 1960s, and ongoing struggles for social justice today.

The conversation also covers the historical impact of the Second Axial Age (1880s–1960s), the influence of Thelema and Wicca, the rise of feminism in esoteric traditions, and the fundamentalist backlash against spiritual freedom. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own spiritual paths and advocate for liberation over dogmatic control.

Charlie and Brian conclude by emphasizing the importance of resisting high-control religious and societal structures while fostering personal and collective empowerment through spiritual exploration, self-realization, and community-driven movements.

Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast

Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community

--- Thank you for Tips or Donations:

https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett

https://patreon.com/cedorsett

$CreationsPaths

Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/

For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/

For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com

Guided Meditations Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO

Christopagan Playlist: