This post has to be quick due to mundane affairs I’m in the midst of but it will mark the start of a conversation, albeit one-sided for the most part, of an ongoing nature. Meaning I will make a few proper posts on this point when time allows. If I had a time machine or … Magical Initiation: Two Most Important Areas of Practice for Beginners
The Magical Subculture is Obsessed with Curses Tell me I’m wrong. Everywhere we look we find oils and incenses and spell kits for breaking a curse. Pre-made spells and custom-cast conjures to break curses or stop the evil eye, etc. fly off the rack at Etsy and other marketplaces. Everyone seems to think they are … Cursed? More Likely Just Jinxed.
Magic is an ancient practice that has been around for centuries. It involves using the power of the universe to manifest your desires and achieve your goals. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As a practitioner of magic, it is crucial to understand the concept of protection in magic. The world … The Ultimate Guide to Protection in Magic: Shielding Yourself and Your Environment
In meditation and metaphysical conditioning in generally the breath and awareness thereof are critical, key components. Perhaps this is because our breathing is such a fundamental part of biological function. Indeed, for our species and many others breath is intrinsic to the phenomenon of life itself. On a level beyond even the simple, technical point … Cleansing Breaths
Crash Course on “energy” from the magical perspective smackdown on empty words and bunny fluff Right out of the gates let me admit that words like “energy” are sorely abused within the broad community of magic, mysticism, psychism, and New Age or spiritualism. I am painfully aware of the fact, and I work really hard … defining “energy” in magic
I disclaim thusly: The following post describes something more akin to psychic development or mysticism than to magic. It happens. Crossover and whatnot How truly empty is the empty space about and between us? If you’re a good animist (not one who half-asses the whole paradigm and is going to hell) you know it … Active Empty Space
Now that we’re getting to the business of performing some magic, I should spend a word or two on where it’s best to do this sort of thing. You will need some special space that can be made magical. Do you Need your Own Temple? You’ll hear and read much to-do about “sacred space” in … Sacred Space or Special Place Truth Revealed
What is a cleansing breath? Is this some hippie shit or what? Well, neo-hippies and vegans etc. probably do use this resource, but don’t let that ruin it for you. This simple breathing exercise is an excellent go-to before calming, grounding, banishing, and more plus its essential technique for students of meditation. The idea here … Cleansing Breath
The Value of Being Grounded and Centered It’s difficult to overstate the importance of being properly centered within yourself and in your activities. The ability to be focused at the center of you helps you remain in the moment with a clear mind, and since the center is equal distance to everything else, you will … Centering and Grounding Exercise
I made this post a sticky due to the fundamental nature of the topic discussed. It is very unlikely that an aspirant magician will have any meaningful success in the absence of the condition covered below. The common factor in every bit of magic you perform is you. Body, mind, and matrix that unite to … Enter the Magical State