Ike Baker

Reveals how myths connect us to the imaginal realm • Explains how certain mythic structures and esoteric teachings appear across traditions, reflecting humanity’s shared imaginal perception of spiritual reality • Shows how myths can serve as initiatory tools for interfacing with the transformative power of imagination • Draws on Babylonian, Norse, Egyptian, Biblical, Indian, and Chinese myths as well as the works of Plato and the Neoplatonists Ike Baker reveals how myths express universal spiritual truths and arise from an imaginal reality shared by all humanity. Distilling two decades of research in comparative mythology, linguistics, and the esoteric philosophies of Taoism, Platonism, and Hermeticism, the author shows how myths provide a living map to the imaginal realm—a spiritual cartography that resonates across time and culture. He discusses mythopoesis, the magic of myth-making, and the importance of dreams in connecting us to the imaginal realm and the perennial wisdom it contains. Drawing on Babylonian, Norse, Egyptian, Biblical, Indian, and Chinese myths as well as the works of Plato and Neoplatonists, Baker explores how certain mythic structures and esoteric teachings appear across traditions, reflecting a timeless worldview and humanity’s shared imaginal perception of spiritual reality. He also looks at core concepts expressed through myth—the idea of an Adversary, the fall and exile, trials and quests, saviors and redeemers, and the triumph of the light. Revealing the enduring relevance of myths, Baker demonstrates how these archetypal stories bridge the subconscious and conscious, and can serve as initiatory tools for interfacing with your imagination.

The aether, the energetic realm at the heart of esoteric traditions and vital to nearly every type of magic, has long been veiled in obscure language and mystery. Now, author Ike Baker presents the clearest and most detailed explanation yet of aetheric energy and how you can use it. Step by step, Baker walks you through the history, theory, and practice of aetheric magic that leaves no question or topic unexplored. This comprehensive book presents not only historical evidence of this energy, but also practical applications of how to sense it and direct it toward magical goals through ritual, breathwork, movements, and visualization exercises. Uniting Western ceremonial traditions with Eastern energy healing practices, Aetheric Magic helps you achieve material, spiritual, mental, and physical transformation in ways previously unimagined.

Scholar, content creator, and practicing occultist Ike Baker's debut work, A Formless Fire, takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the Western Esoteric Traditions. A Formless Fire blends scholarship and insight gained from decades of practice to examine the history, theory, and practice of arts such as ceremonial magic, astrology, tarot, geomancy, and alchemy from the ancient past to the present day, as well as giving the reader an in-depth look at spiritual movements and esoteric societies such as Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, Martinism, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and more. Including a Foreword by renown Masonic author and astrologer Jaime Paul Lamb and a wealth of practical appendixes featuring Baker's expert commentary, A Formless Fire is a must-have edition in the library of serious esotericists and budding practitioners alike.