{"id":19439,"date":"2019-03-01T01:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T06:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=20800"},"modified":"2019-03-01T19:14:04","modified_gmt":"2019-03-02T00:14:04","slug":"magickalarts-52","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2019\/03\/01\/magickalarts-52\/","title":{"rendered":"MagickalArts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Physical and Subtle Anatomy: Part One<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our\nphysical bodies are a wonderful and grand vessel of complex and\nvaried capabilities. Most of the functions that sustain our life are\ntransparent in their process and automatic in their function. We\nbreathe, our heart beats, we move in coordinated and purposeful\nmechanics, we feel, we think, we react. All of these physiological\ncomponents are used as vehicles of anchoring in the refinement of our\nspiritual and subtle nature. We are humans in corporeal state and as\nsuch our level of response to spiritual and energetic action is\nthrough the vehicle of physical being. Even those experiences that we\ncannot articulate or are unaware of their potency and impact move\nthrough the state of our physical being and often become the eventual\nplace of manifestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nposting will focus on the physical anatomy and in its briefest form\nwill offer some basic information to get us started. I am using the\nelements as some additional correspondence to the form of energies I\nassociate with these physiological systems. There are many overlays\nthat can be used and some may find other attributes more relevant in\ndescription or assignment. Formulate your own opinions and see the\nanalogies in whatever way you resonate most soundly with. As you work\nwith and through these systems over time, everything you thought you\nknew about their function will change in perception and new\nperspectives about how they work in collaboration with a strong\npersonal practice, magickal working and spiritual growth will evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nDisclaimer:<\/strong><\/em> I am neither a healthcare professional nor a\nprofessional scientist. The information I have pulled together is the\nresult of my personal experiences as both a professional dancer and\npractitioner of Eastern and Western Hermetic protocols. I have read\nand filled in what was needed of the basics of physiological anatomy\nto gain a deeper understanding of how to make better use of the\nenergetic protocols and results and strongly encourage those who wish\nto become more effective in their workings to do some research and\nformulate their own foundation of understanding about the inner\nworkings of the greatest tool we have in our own spiritual\ndevelopment- our physical state of being!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EARTH<\/strong>
Flesh and Bones<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our skin, the largest organ in our body, acts as the interface between what surrounds us and how we respond at a tactile level to those surroundings. The sense of touch evokes emotional and mental reaction and the sensitivity of our skin to multiple layers of stimuli is often one of the first points of engagement we have with our world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our\nbones form the structure that holds in place and protects the bodies\nwe inhabit as corporeal and physical beings. Our bones connect us the\nmost deeply to the earth and the mineral life that is composite in\nthe formation of the planet itself. Our bones serve as the upholders\nof our physical action and are the scaffolding of what is our outer\nappearance and make-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nMuscular system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nmuscles are responsible for movement of the bones and work in\nconjunction with the brain, nerves and sensory systems. There are\nthree types of muscle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nSkeletal Muscles-<\/strong> sheath the bones connected via tendons and are\nresponsible for reflex actions and giving shape and form to the\nskeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smooth\nMuscles- these are found in the organs and work automatically to\nensure the continued function of their specific organ. These are\ncontrolled by the autonomic nervous system and regulate such things\nas digestion, elimination and breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardiac\nMuscle-<\/strong> constantly works pumping the blood in and out of the\nheart and is stimulated by the electrical impulse generated within\nour body. This muscle is directly responsible for the function of the\ncirculatory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRE\/AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nNeurological System<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nervous system is the master communicator, receiving and distributing the information received throughout our bodies and is the most complex of the physiological systems. The Central Nervous System includes the Brain and spinal cord and the Peripheral Nervous System acts to initiate changes inside and outside of the body. This information gathered is sent to the CNS and reacted upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis through the nerve endings in the skin that the sensorial feed-back\nis transmitted to the brain. These neural networks of fibers are\noften interconnected to tissue and blood vessels. Additionally, it is\nthrough this system of communication that the development of\nlanguage, motor and thinking processes is set into motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nEndocrine System<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The endocrine system is similar to the nervous system in that it relays information and acts as a signal system. The nervous system uses blood as the conductor of the electrical impulses and the endocrine systems uses the blood vessels as the channels of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The endocrine glands release specific hormones that regulate the body\u2019s growth, metabolism, development and more. These secretions are released directly into the bloodstream, carried by the blood vessels and act upon the specific organs and their functions. These hormones are vital for the body to function optimally and grow in a productive healthy way. In spiritual practice the endocrine system is one that can be attuned to enlivening and reforming the physical body\u2019s responses. The seven master glands act one upon the other stimulating and opening the subtle spiritual centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRE\/WATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nCirculatory System<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our circulatory system uses the electrical current of fire and the flow of water to maintain our life\u2019s spark. The pumping of blood through our bodies and its transformation within the chambers of the heart and then ultimate release back into circulation throughout our bodies is a statement of efficiency in use and flow. The heart is the central core responsible for multiple functions and the related by products that keep us healthy and alive. Mind and heart have long been the components of spiritual growth and deeper understanding. The scientific parameters of the heart have shown that the heart \u2018s electromagnetic field is 60 times greater than that of the brain and that it is capable of performing some brain-like functions because of the continual energetic flow between heart and brain in an exchange of cellular information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nspiritual term \u201cIntelligence of the Heart\u201d takes on new meaning\nwhen we have this scientific knowledge and provokes a new way of\nthinking about how our emotional and mental interactions may better\nserve one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nRespiratory System<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intake of breath is the sustainer of life. The air that moves in and through us serves to oxygenate and maintain the life force that runs as current throughout our physical form. The lungs become the great bellows expanding and contraction; response and reaction to the flow of air that is taken in and then released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next post will continue to move through the systems and take a look at the correlates of function of our energetic anatomy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmet B. Keefe, Introduction to Know Your Body: The Atlas of Anatomy (Berkley, CA;Ulysses Press, 1999)
Cyndi Dale, The Subtle Body:An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy (Boulder, CO:Sounds True Inc., 2009)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About\nthe Author:<\/strong>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robin\nFennelly is a Wiccan High Priestess, teacher, poet and author. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\nis the author of (click on book titles for more information):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nInner Chamber Volume One on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\nWritten in the Stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astrology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nInner Chamber, Vol. Two<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

poetry\nof the Spheres (Volume 2) on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qabalah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nInner Chamber, Vol. Three<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awakening\nthe Paths on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qabalah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nYear With Gaia on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nEternal Cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple\nof the Sun and Moon on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luminous\nDevotions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nMagickal Pen Volume One (Volume 1) on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nCollection of Esoteric Writings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nElemental Year on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligning\nthe Parts of SELF \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nEnchanted Gate on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musings\non the Magick of the Natural World<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping\nwith the Goddess on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nights\nof Devotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nWeekly Reflection on Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musings\nfor the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her\nbooks are available on Amazon<\/strong> or\non this website<\/a><\/strong> and\nher Blogs<\/a><\/strong> can\nbe found at<\/strong>: Robin\nFennelly<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow\nRobin<\/strong> on\nInstagram & Facebook.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our Physical and Subtle Anatomy: Part One Our physical bodies are a wonderful and grand vessel of complex and varied capabilities. Most of the functions that sustain our life are transparent in their process and automatic in their function. We breathe, our heart beats, we move in coordinated and purposeful mechanics, we feel, we think, we react. All of these physiological components are used as vehicles of anchoring in the refinement of our spiritual and subtle nature. We are humans in corporeal state and as such our level of response to spiritual and energetic action is through the vehicle of physical being. Even those experiences that we cannot articulate or are unaware of their potency and impact move through the state of our physical being and often become the eventual place of manifestation. This posting will focus on the physical anatomy and in its briefest form will offer some basic information to get us started. I am using the elements as some additional correspondence to the form of energies I associate with these physiological systems. There are many overlays that can be used and some may find other attributes more relevant in description or assignment. Formulate your own opinions and see the analogies in whatever way you resonate most soundly with. As you work with and through these systems over time, everything you thought you knew about their function will change in perception and new perspectives about how they work in collaboration with a strong personal practice, magickal working and spiritual growth will evolve. A Disclaimer: I am neither a healthcare professional nor a professional scientist. The information I have pulled together is the result of my personal experiences as both a professional dancer and practitioner of Eastern and Western Hermetic protocols. I have read and filled in what was needed of the basics of physiological anatomy to gain a deeper understanding of how to make better use of the energetic protocols and results and strongly encourage those who wish to become more effective in their workings to do some research and formulate their own foundation of understanding about the inner workings of the greatest tool we have in our own spiritual development- our physical state of being! EARTHFlesh and Bones Our skin, the largest organ in our body, acts as the interface between what surrounds us and how we respond at a tactile level to those surroundings. The sense of touch evokes emotional and mental reaction and the sensitivity of our skin to multiple layers of stimuli is often one of the first points of engagement we have with our world. Our bones form the structure that holds in place and protects the bodies we inhabit as corporeal and physical beings. Our bones connect us the most deeply to the earth and the mineral life that is composite in the formation of the planet itself. Our bones serve as the upholders of our physical action and are the scaffolding of what is our outer appearance and make-up. The Muscular system The muscles are responsible for movement of the bones and work in conjunction with the brain, nerves and sensory systems. There are three types of muscle: The Skeletal Muscles- sheath the bones connected via tendons and are responsible for reflex actions and giving shape and form to the skeleton. Smooth Muscles- these are found in the organs and work automatically to ensure the continued function of their specific organ. These are controlled by the autonomic nervous system and regulate such things as digestion, elimination and breathing. Cardiac Muscle- constantly works pumping the blood in and out of the heart and is stimulated by the electrical impulse generated within our body. This muscle is directly responsible for the function of the circulatory system. FIRE\/AIR The Neurological System The nervous system is the master communicator, receiving and distributing the information received throughout our bodies and is the most complex of the physiological systems. The Central Nervous System includes the Brain and spinal cord and the Peripheral Nervous System acts to initiate changes inside and outside of the body. This information gathered is sent to the CNS and reacted upon. It is through the nerve endings in the skin that the sensorial feed-back is transmitted to the brain. These neural networks of fibers are often interconnected to tissue and blood vessels. Additionally, it is through this system of communication that the development of language, motor and thinking processes is set into motion. WATER The Endocrine System The endocrine system is similar to the nervous system in that it relays information and acts as a signal system. The nervous system uses blood as the conductor of the electrical impulses and the endocrine systems uses the blood vessels as the channels of transport. The endocrine glands release specific hormones that regulate the body\u2019s growth, metabolism, development and more. These secretions are released directly into the bloodstream, carried by the blood vessels and act upon the specific organs and their functions. These hormones are vital for the body to function optimally and grow in a productive healthy way. In spiritual practice the endocrine system is one that can be attuned to enlivening and reforming the physical body\u2019s responses. The seven master glands act one upon the other stimulating and opening the subtle spiritual centers. FIRE\/WATER The Circulatory System Our circulatory system uses the electrical current of fire and the flow of water to maintain our life\u2019s spark. The pumping of blood through our bodies and its transformation within the chambers of the heart and then ultimate release back into circulation throughout our bodies is a statement of efficiency in use and flow. The heart is the central core responsible for multiple functions and the related by products that keep us healthy and alive. Mind and heart have long been the components of spiritual growth and deeper understanding. The scientific parameters of the heart have shown that the heart \u2018s electromagnetic field is 60 times greater than that of the brain and that it is capable of performing some brain-like functions because of the continual energetic flow between heart and brain in an exchange of cellular information. The spiritual term \u201cIntelligence of the Heart\u201d takes on new meaning when we have this scientific knowledge and provokes a new way of thinking about how our emotional and mental interactions may better serve one another. AIR The Respiratory System The intake of breath is the sustainer of life. The air that moves in and through us serves to oxygenate and maintain the life force that runs as current throughout our physical form. The lungs become the great bellows expanding and contraction; response and reaction to the flow of air that is taken in and then released. The next post will continue to move through the systems and take a look at the correlates of function of our energetic anatomy. References: Emmet B. Keefe, Introduction to Know Your Body: The Atlas of Anatomy (Berkley, CA;Ulysses Press, 1999) Cyndi Dale, The Subtle Body:An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy (Boulder, CO:Sounds True Inc., 2009) *** About the Author: Robin Fennelly is a Wiccan High Priestess, teacher, poet and author. She is the author of (click on book titles for more information): The Inner Chamber Volume One on Amazon It\u2019s Written in the Stars Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. Two poetry of the Spheres (Volume 2) on Amazon Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. Three Awakening the Paths on Amazon Qabalah A Year With Gaia on Amazon The Eternal Cord Temple of the Sun and Moon on Amazon Luminous Devotions The Magickal Pen Volume One (Volume 1) on Amazon A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Elemental Year on Amazon Aligning the Parts of SELF The Enchanted Gate on Amazon Musings on the Magick of the Natural World Sleeping with the Goddess on Amazon Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection on Amazon Musings for the Year Her books are available on Amazon or on this website and her Blogs can be found at: Robin Fennelly  Follow Robin on Instagram & Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19439"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19439\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}