What if Shakespeare’s plays were more than just drama? In this deep-dive interview, author and occult scholar John Michael Greer explores the hidden world of astrology and the occult in Renaissance England. We discuss the astrological symbolism in King Lear and The Duchess of Malfi, the influence of figures like Giordano Bruno and John Dee, and how Renaissance theater may have served as a stage for esoteric ritual and cosmic storytelling. Discover the forgotten connections between magic, the stars, and the golden age of English drama.
We also touch on John Dee's horoscope predictions for Sir Philip Sidney, our personal favorite Shakespeare Authorship candidate, and the context of such a practice in its time.
Sorry Greg, JMG doesn't buy Bard Code, but I'm a holdout and can connect Dee to a Shakespeare candidate very intimately, fellow Welshman Sir Philip Sidney.
Who is the 1623 folio printing of Shakespeare dedicated to?
Philip's nephews. There is a whole host of "wyrd" stuff going on!
