Tag Archives: Magick

A Name By Any Other Name

Posted on November 17, 2014 by themagickalpen

What’s in a name? that which we call a rose- by any other name would smell as sweet; (Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare) Taking a Craft Name There are many reasons to take a craft name and many ways … Continue reading →

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The Tool of Great Price

Posted on September 16, 2014 by themagickalpen

When we use the word “Spirit” there are many associations connected to it. Spirit is considered the immanent All that is both the container and the component of everything that comprises the Universe. Spirit is the immanent part of ourselves to … Continue reading →

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What is the Wheel of the Year?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Wheel of the Year marks the Sun’s journey across the sky, the solstices, equinoxes and the Earth’s changing seasons. Each spoke of the wheel marks an important moment of progression and change in the Earth and in accord with … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Four

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Journaling The Passage of Time The first step in learning more about and experiencing the Sabbats is to begin collecting information about each of the Sabbats as they occur. Look in books or on the internet and explore how differently people celebrate … Continue reading →

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Pantheons

Posted on July 23, 2014 by themagickalpen

Aphrodite (left) Museum Collection: Musée du Louvre, Paris, France , Aphrodite Frejus” Cernunnos (center) This image is derived from a carving on the Gunderstrup Cauldron, as well as other sources, however, I would like to note that Celtic scholar John … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Goddess

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The undeniable empowerment of women and their mysteries of holding life within and birth, a monthly cycle that portends this creative aspect and the grace of the tides of the moon, her cycles and the affect on earth and human … Continue reading →

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What is the Divine World?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Definition of the word ….Divine a. Having the nature of or being a deity. b. Of, relating to, emanating from, or being the expression of a deity. c. Being in the service or worship of a deity; sacred. Monotheism and … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 3 -The Divine World

Posted on July 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Divine World… “Those that give us food nourish our mortal body only. Those that entertain and instruct us in things of the world enchant our lower minds alone. But, those who awaken the eternal spark within us. To them … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 2-The Natural World

Posted on June 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Natural World… Is what surrounds and embodies us. Some of its realms are seen and some are contained within the unseen realms, but regardless of their visibility they have tremendous impact on us. We are, after all, spiritual beings … Continue reading →

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Why Another Wicca Course?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

To follow a Wiccan path is to be part of a story and history that is as ancient as the stars and as new as the next wave of neo pagan philosophies and practices. It is to push your toes … Continue reading →

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