Practical and Esoteric Magic
Natural Magic and Ritual Explained
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Conjure Omen (Ritual)
Continue reading: Conjure Omen (Ritual)This is presented as a simple incantation but intended to be cast from within a larger ritual. The specifics of that ritual are left open for the reader to fill in. It is due to the nature of the magic at hand that a ritual setting is desirable, as conjuring an omen from the void…
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Underneath the Hawthorne Tree
Continue reading: Underneath the Hawthorne TreeSticks and stones, flesh and bones, I walk alone so far from home. to find my own… Initiation. Emancipation. A new creation for my appreciation. I know, in the shadow, As above, so below. The lady, she waits for me. Underneath the Hawthorne tree. At the crossroads, in the shadow of death’s abode. Only she…
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Power Force and Energy
Continue reading: Power Force and EnergyIn materialism energy is the capacity for work or the entity performing work, force is the agent delivering the energy and power is a measure of how much work gets done in a specific amount of time. These definitions carry over to magical practice as well, but additional layers of meaning are also added to…
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Waning Moon Spell of Decrease
Continue reading: Waning Moon Spell of DecreaseCast this spell during the waning cycle of the moon. Working also on the day and/or hour of the moon will bring even more potency but this is not mandatory. The spell can be integrated into any ritual or other operation as you wish. On its own it is a simple incantation to use when…
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What to do When the Veil Between the Worlds is Thin
Continue reading: What to do When the Veil Between the Worlds is ThinThis time of year, according to the often-shared lore of the Pagans and magical traditions, the veil between the worlds grows thin. On the night of Samhain, also called Halloween, this veil is said to be at its thinnest point all year. I’m not a religious character, meaning I don’t care for dogma or blindly…
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Using Ruby Zoisite with Malachite
Continue reading: Using Ruby Zoisite with MalachiteMalachite as an Energy Enhancer Much could be said about these two minerals but this post focuses on the specific issue of malachite as an energetic enhancer. Many people use this crystal to raise the levels of various subtle energies for magical work or other reasons. Malachite can increase the vibration of anything it is…
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Four Worthy Pursuits
Continue reading: Four Worthy PursuitsPeople come to magic for different reasons, ranging from a casual interest in the paranormal to a deep conviction that they are “supposed to” wall the magical path. It is quite common for people to have less than perfect clarity regarding why the chose to study magic. Similarly, the question of what to do or…