It’s a common enough question some normal person might ask a weirdo like me. Maybe it’s dripping with incredulity, or it could be simple and honest curiosity. There are often two questions embedded in the asking, and these are: The Answer to Both Questions Is it Real? Of course “it’s real” and actually this is … Can You Really Study and Practice Magic?
Symbols can be powerful magical triggers, and to demonstrate this I’ve included a special seal in today’s lesson. Are you in a magical state? You should be at this time if you took the preceding exercise seriously. That said, it is possible the sigil process didn’t work for you, and if this is so don’t … Sigil or Seal for Entering Magical State
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
I’ve heard it said – and I agree – that a good magician has many personas or personalities from which to draw. In fact we all have a multitude of personalities, according to basic psychology; typically one for each other person with whom we have a relationship in this life. Awareness of our various “settings” … Your Magical Name
Luna, the Moon, heavenly seat and spirit of the Goddess herself, plays an intimate and central role in every magical tradition now living, and has held prominence throughout the magical history of our species. Pearl of light in the predator filled darkness of night, source of madness and dark enchantments, she occupies a place on … Lunar Initiation
The rising, travel, and setting of the sun have always been significant events within occult framework. Clearly, the emergence of the solar beacon from the eastern horizon is an obvious symbol of a new beginning. Therefore, anyone who likes may initiate or re-initiate the magical journey by simply getting up early enough to watch the … Solar Initiation
Beyond the personal characteristics needed, what are the material components needed to begin magic studies and then start practicing magic as quicky as possible? You might think dozens of crystals, candles, a bunch of herbs, a magic wand, spell books, etc. are on the must have-list. In Reality, Nothing Fancy is Required in the Beginning … Recommended Resources and Utilities for Beginning Magic
Only two personal attributes are definitely required for magic. You can learn what these are here, but you should read the article on the current page either way as it contains language relevant to the course. Very little is actually required of you to be considered ready to begin your study of magic. However, of … What Attributes Do You Need to Begin?
Taking the Mystery out of Initiation All processes, all journeys, have their beginning. In the practice of magic, this is often called an Initiation, which in fact means beginning or starting point. It’s an often overly-romanticized notion, and therefore a potential stumbling block. New magicians, it turns out, are prone to worrying about whether or … Initiation Into Magic