Monthly Archives: November 2014

A Book is Not (Always) Just Another Book

Posted on November 24, 2014 by themagickalpen

This page will give you a jumpstart on creating your own Book of Shadows and Light – aka. BOS As we continue through our Year and A Day on the Wiccan Path you will want to begin a Book of … Continue reading →

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Clothing Your Intent

Posted on November 24, 2014 by themagickalpen

picture credit:  FOI Priesthood, Pagan Federation members, Wiccan Priesthood form a circle of blessing Within the Ceremonial Magick Traditions every piece of clothing and jewelry has its own intent, meaning and order in which it is put on prior to … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Esoteric Fiction

Posted on November 21, 2014 by themagickalpen

X’anyuae- Part II X’anyuae exhaled a clear and intention-filled “yes!” and she stepped through the archway and into the sacred chamber. As soon as she passed through she felt the first of the changes in her physical form take hold. … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Sleeping with the Goddess

Posted on November 19, 2014 by themagickalpen

Image: Caitlin Fennelly Art I twist and turn as the Fates Spin the multicolored threads That are the web of life. Strength and beauty grace my path And Mother’s gaze softens As she looks upon my weaving. I awaken joyous … Continue reading →

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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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Bonus Post: The Magick of Esoteric Fiction

Posted on November 14, 2014 by themagickalpen

Teachings about the magickal path can be found in many sources. The most obvious are those of non-fiction that present theory, philosophy and practice. The more occult forms are those that are interwoven in what appear to be fictional works … Continue reading →

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Me, Myself and I

Posted on November 8, 2014 by themagickalpen

“The building of the magickal personality brings us to something else; each one of us has the actor within him or her. As Shakespeare put it, so beautifully and poetically: All the world’s a stage And all the men and … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post- Astrological Samhain

Posted on November 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

Today marks Astrological Samhain! The focus of this calling of Samhain’s energy is one of transformation. The heat of the Solar light flowing as the Scorpio Sun rises from its sleep in the dark caverns  and embraces the Sun as the … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 7 – The Magickal Self

Posted on November 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

” Our soul, our true self, is the most mysterious, essential, and magical dimension of our being. In fact, it is not a separate reality, as traditional Western thought views it, but the cohesive force that unites our body, heart, … Continue reading →

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The Right Mind Set

Posted on November 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Training the Mind and Freeing the Spirit At this point in your studies, you have now reached a new place on the Path and are ready to branch out a bit and begin to more actively use what has been … Continue reading →

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