Ike Baker (Asheville, NC) is an author, content creator, practicing ceremonialist, and senior initiate of several lineages within the Western esoteric traditions, including the Martinist Order of America, Masonic Blue Lodge, and York Rite Freemasonry. He is also a temple chief of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Ike is a traveling lecturer and instructor for multiple premiere educational organizations, including the Institute for Hermetic Studies. He has trained in Chinese herbalism and therapeutic body work, such as reiki and qigong. He hosts the ARCANVM YouTube channel and podcast, and he cohosts the Aetherica Podcast with Sky Mathis. Visit him at IkeBaker.com.