IO Pan

Gordon White was the quintessential Renaissance man of the Occult and related disciplines. It feels hackneyed to frame his legacy this way, and I will stand by the truth of this framing anyway.  I’ve learned a lot from his books and his podcasts. The Chaos Protocols is my go-to these days. It appeals to my bargain basement magician’s heart. Pieces of Eight is a close second. It was through Gordon that I stopped feeling guilty when my ritual workings were not always concerned with lofty spiritual goals. Day-to-day, there is an economic reality to life that I need to attend to. The game is rigged against everyone. Finally, I have the right to self-determination and self-defense. I must look after my well-being at all levels, as in this Archonic world, justice and fairness often feel like fantasy rather than realities.  This world is like a prison that charges inmates a confinement fee. We have no choice but to live here, and we get the privilege of paying for it.