Author Archives: themagickalpen

Unknown's avatar

About themagickalpen

Robin Fennelly is an Elder within The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition and also serves as High Priestess of Coven of the Mystic Path. She teaches and facilitates classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that serves as foundation for membership within Coven of the Mystic Path. Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and theWestern Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice. A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her 1st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25 years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin’s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally. She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented. She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience. Robin is the owner of Holistic Embrace providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance and other related offerings. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 43-year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin's esoteric writings can be found on her blogs.

What Are the Hidden Worlds?

Of all of the lessons thus far, this one is by and far the most expansive, illusory and subjective in nature. As I sat to write this lesson, a flood of ideas, topics and experiences poured in, and all of … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Eleven, Year and A Day Course | 1 Comment

Bonus Foundation: Lesson Ten

Use this bonus foundation as a practice for an existing Tarot interest or to try out a new divination tool. Read through the poem and the description of the basic energies of Tarot Key II: The High Priestess.  Then, speak … Continue reading

Posted in Bonus Material, YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | 1 Comment

The Tools of Spell Casting

Image: John William Waters  Some Not So Obvious Tools Practical Experience: The mechanics of spell work force us to expand our knowledge base of Self, as well a show that Self operates in the larger cosmos. What begins as a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | Leave a comment

The Basics of Spell Casting

I set forth these words as the moon shine Full bright The Crab holds the deep waters of intuition and lens of clear sight That all who read may learn, explore and grow In the ways of spell working and … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | 4 Comments

The Tools for Divination

Some Common Tools of Divination Below you will find a listing of the most commonly used tools for oracular work.  Take some time to explore the various options and go with what feels right to you. Be aware that sometimes … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | 1 Comment

The Basics of Divination

Know Thyself ” I must first know myself, as the Delphian inscription says; to be curious about that which is not my concern, while I am still in ignorance of my own self would be ridiculous.” Plato (427?-347 B.C.) When … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | Leave a comment

Foundations of Practice: Lesson Ten

picture: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Meditation Visualization Practice This visualization exercise incorporates several disciplines and can be used a variety of ways to enhance your workings. Memory and observation play a large role in all magickal work. We draw … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | 3 Comments

Overview of the Lesson: 10-Divination and Spell Work

Circle round thrice As the witch’s pouch Is held tight. The cauldron is filled With water and moonlight. Gaze up towards Lady Moon And call forth your desire. The herbs in the bag of art Throw now into the heat … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Ten, Year and A Day Course | 4 Comments

Solar Cycles

The Sun’s movements can be seen in all of its glory as we move through the day. We begin our day with the rising of the Sun at dawn; stand in the full light overhead in the peak of the … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Nine, Year and A Day Course | Leave a comment

Solar and Lunar Deities

Although, commonly the solar aspect is thought to be Male and the Lunar aspect is thought to be Female, in respect to the true polarized nature of each, Solar Goddesses and Lunar Gods can be found throughout many cultures. Solar … Continue reading

Posted in YAD-Lesson Nine, Year and A Day Course | Leave a comment