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The journey of any course is remembered through time orally and written; eventually the oral traditions are derailed into written texts preserved ever into history. Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheist religions in the world and all we truly know is from the surviving controversial texts we have left of this unique religion, despite our age of information with electronic information, a lot of the material we have in the occult is meant to be outer order information made only for the public. When reading occult books they are merely personal accounts that are from the perspective dictated by the experiences of the author. We must take into consideration…

Bring The Light Ritual Lore: Several myths surround the Winter Solstice commonly known as Yule among these:  lighting the yule log and the Oak and Holly King. At Yule’s core is the idea of returning sacred light. Of a child of light that is born out of darkness that vanquishes the cold blanket of death that covers the Earth. In our ancestry darkness was closely tied to danger. Darkness hid enemies, predators in this birth of the sun was craved, yearned, and ultimately worshipped. Purpose: Yule is a time to reintroduce and revive relationships. This includes the relationship with yourself as well as with family and loved ones. The primary…

CHOICE:  WHAT A BITCH The next thirteen posts of this blog constitute a “course in witchcraft.”  This post covers Lesson No. 1: How to choose your magical goal wisely, and articulate it precisely. Choosing wisely assumes wisdom on the part of the chooser.  Unfortunately, wisdom is not a commodity easily come by.  To complicate matters, our society doesn’t value it highly. Nonetheless, wisdom is a necessity of witchcraft. One goes about acquiring wisdom by first becoming self-aware.  There are as many roads to self-awareness as there are people, and there are no shortcuts.  Two of the most-traveled are meditation and/or yoga, and astrology. Why develop self-awareness?  If you are going…

In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust The phrase “in perfect love and perfect trust” is used when entering Circle (for ritual, healing, magick or other reason). When we utter that phrase we are stating that we have an unconditional love and trust for all who are present with us within Circle. And that includes ourselves. We are able to set aside our ego or physical self so that we can tap into Universal Source or the group mind of the coven during Circle – a time when we are between the worlds, beyond the bounds of time, where night and day, birth and death, joy and sorrow meet as one.…

Making a Yule Log It is Christmas in the mansion, Yule-log fires and silken frocks; It is Christmas in the cottage, Mothers filling little socks. —Anonymous The ritual of Yule originated In ancient Scandinavia as a celebration to welcome the return of the sun, the change in season and to honor the death, growth, and fertility aspects of nature. Beginning on the Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year, and lasting for 12 days, this was a time for feasting, dancing and merriment as well as time with family and friends. All hunting and fishing ceased for the 12 day duration in an effort to let nature rest as…

Desert Rose A gypsum.  Gently grounding.  Clarifies thinking and mental vision, perception.  Quiets worry, brigs out practicality.  Reminds us to take time out to smell the roses. Diamond Increase personal clarity.  Absorbs all energy.  Gives optimism.  Enhances energy of other stones.  Since ancient time has been regarded as one of the most remarkable stones.  It ensured victory over enemies, protected against plague, pestilence, the evil eye, rendered poison harmless, and endowed the wearer with strength and courage.  It also foretells the future.  Powerfully absorbs and amplifies thoughts/attitudes of user.  Prosperity, generosity over miserly, love over distrust, overview, spirituality.  Immediate gratification.  Used with loving and clear intent it unblocks and opens…

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Through the Fog Over the past week or so, every astral travel experience has been odd. I don’t use the word “odd” lightly because in my experience every trip into the astral is strange, weird, off, and unusual, but these past few trips have been odd in a whole new way. From the moment I leave my body and begin walking around this other world, my movements become sluggish and my sight gets cloudy. Reaction time is slow and comprehension is even slower. “I’m stoned,” I hear myself say. “How did I get this way?” It’s a fair question. In the physical world I’m clean and sober, so why does…

Are You Gifted? Recently, I was having a discussion with a friend concerning the concept of gifts and talents; are the words interchangeable or do they mean different things? And while we didn’t really come to a conclusion it left me contemplating the idea. I found that it was more complex than I first imagined and many people have set ideas on this concept that I don’t personally subscribe to. The first thing I considered was what each word meant. For this I turned to my trusted friend, Merriam-Webster. She is always my go-to gal when contemplating the meaning of words. I strongly believe that words and names hold power…

Upon a time, a cool fall night, Shinning stars, the moon’s real bright. Hooded figures from the haze, Colors all in black and grays. They slowly move from tree to tree, Careful with the things they see. Shadows in the forest lie, Watching with a noiseless eye. The figures continue on their quest, Hidden dangers and unrest. On every path that they take, Brings them closer to the lake. Ancient trees, line the shore, Lingering magick… can’t ignore. Will-o-the-wisp….in the air, This is the spot, they must prepare. In a circle they hold hands, Shouting out….their demands. The flickering lights, start to glow, The words they chant, start to flow.…