Zola Jesus is the professional name of Time Lord TV comrade, Nika; the ideal guest for our official relaunch in podcast + YouTube series, as she is exemplary of our program's ethos: the intrinsic link between art and esotericism.

Nika's diverse accomplishments in music are imbued with a strong undercurrent of the esoteric. In this interview, she discusses the role of metaphysics as essential to the creative process and artistic practice. A range of schools of mysticism encompassing her eclectic spiritual philosophy are discussed including various sects of Zen Buddhism, Taro divination, Jungian Active Imagination, and astrological magic. These formidable topics are approached with airs of familiarity and accessibility because Nika has been a friend of the show for a very long time, and because of the sincerity with which spirituality is naturally embedded in Nika's personal and artistic values. It's a great show and it's great to be back. And we've adopted our official music intro with our theme song Beaut's Lobster Promenade!

Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/timelordtv for this month's companion astrological elections, forecasts, ritual guides, and educational content.

ig: @timelord.tv; @mickipellerano

astrological consultations: mickipellerano.com/astrology

Special thanks to our new co-producer Christopher Comfort and to Tania, Andy, and Dylan.