Magickal Forecast – July 2010 SOL: By 7:00AM each day the Sun in the house of GEMINI will be bright and dominant in the morning hours and in the early afternoons. In the month of July the Sun would be an excellent choice for all kinds of magick, as Sol is the most powerful of all planetary forces. If there are any sun-worshipers out there; this is your time. MERCURY: The morning hours, Mercury in the house of CANCER will be racing away from the Sun (in the opposite direction) all month long in the morning hours. Theurgy and other forms of mercurial gnosis should be possible despite the warnings…

Introduction to Numerology Numerical symbols for counting have been around since the very creation of man to mark the means of organization. The dawn of man has brought forth a new meaning to numbers in counting with politics, sports, construction, and other major forms of civilization impacting cornerstones. The ancient Greeks themselves used numbers to help describe the world while Pythagoras used his method, the Pythagorean Method, to assist those in a deeper understanding of these symbols of value as he gave them a new life, yet he was not the first. The Hebrew people themselves have their own methods in deciphering the will of God in the form of…

poetry and the Fae poetry and the fae have a long association, with the best known being that of True Thomas, or Thomas the Rhymer. Born Thomas Learmonth around 1220, he is the author of many prophetic verses, although some were most certainly fabricated after his death around 1298 in order to further the cause of Scottish independence. Thomas’ gift of prophecy is linked to his poetic ability, a gift granted him after he spent seven years in Fairyland with the Queen of Elfland. While I am no True Thomas and have never spent but more than a few hours at a time inside the magical realm of faerie, I’d…

Back to Basics of Magick – Lesson 1 Class Basics & Etiquette: First, I wanted to take a minute and thank each of you for embarking on this journey.  As you know this is a year long series of classes that will have us revisiting and exploring in depth topics on magick that we at times take for granted.  The hope is that if you are a seasoned practitioner that you will take something new away from each lesson that will deepen your practice.  If you are new it is meant to give you a good foundation on which to begin your practice. As you can see from the syllabus…

Is craft part of the Craft? Even though I’m usually very hard pressed to find ‘me time’ during the week I try to spend an hour or two at the weekend doing something crafty. When I was a child I loved spending time with a needle and thread or with a paint brush in my hand.  I even had, at one point, dreams of being a fashion designer.  Then teenage years hit, followed by the turbulent twenties and it’s only now I’m in my 30s that I’ve rediscovered my love of crafting.  And this coincided with my Pagan path. I adore taking my camera places then I’ll edit the photos, tweaking…

Yellow The sun shines bright upon us as it reaches the climactic stage of its progress above us (or we around it, to be more accurate). This will happen at 11:28 GMT on the 21st of this month, and is the longest day of our year. Litha, Midsummers Eve, Summer Solstice, Ukon juhla- No matter what you call it, this day is a catalyst for celebrations everywhere. In honor of it, I have chosen yellow as the subject of this article. Upon Litha, we celebrate the abundance of nature and the joys of summer in full bloom. This is considered an excellent time for divination, handfastings, and speaking with the…

Pagan Pages (PP): Who is R. Wolf Baldassarro, the man?? R. Wolf Baldassarro (RWB): I guess that’s just it.  I’m just a man who’s simply looking to have his voice heard and make his mark in the pages of history.  I’ve got a natural curiosity for everything and I like to express myself.  We’ve all got talents and attributes that make us special and I want to share who I am with the world because I think I have something worthwhile to say if others are willing to listen. PP: Can you explain to our readers what spirits are? Have you had any personal experiences with spirits? RWB: A spirit…

Astral Travel Course July- Month 1 Instructor: Alora Introduction: Astral travel is when our consciousness/spirit/soul (whichever is the correct terminology for your beliefs) leaves our body. It is also known as astral projection, soul traveling, Out of Body Experience (OBE)….and so on. There are many names for this naturally occurring phenomenon and there are even more “tried and true” methods for leaving your body. Thanks to the World Wide Web, methods for astral travel are readily available to anyone who cares enough to type in “astral travel’ into any search engine. With so many methods, books, websites, music, and even drugs out there, why aren’t more people masters of out…

Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Completely clueless? Wonder no more. *Ask Your Mama™ The What, When, Where, Why, How, and Who of Ceremony & Spirituality by ©Mama Donna Henes, Urban Shaman A Question of Claiming Time Dear Mama Donna, I think rituals are very important, and I feel their lack in my own life very strongly. But the fact is that I can never seem to find the time to actually plan special ceremonies. I am always too busy, too tired. I would appreciate some advice. Time Deprived and Pooped in New York City Dear Typical New Yorker, In a culture, which defines itself in terms of…

Modern Sabbats Last month on June 21st we celebrated the summer solstice, the longest day of sunlight in the year. There are many traditions, symbols, and meanings associated with each sabbat within the wheel of the year, and Litha (aka Midsummer or the summer solstice) is no different. While Litha is considered a lesser sabbat it is still a time of great celebration for many witches and Pagans. Litha falls during the summer, which for many means it is the perfect time for a family sabbat celebration. Kids are out of school and many parents starting to plan out their family vacations. In the ancient times the summer season was…