Category Archives: YAD-Lesson Five

A Pathworking of the Tools- Foundations Lesson 5

Posted on September 30, 2014 by themagickalpen

Sitting in a space where you will not be disturbed, take a moment to make conscious note of your surroundings and the physicality of your being in this space. Gently close your eyes and turn your awareness to the pattern … Continue reading →

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The Smells and Bells

Posted on September 23, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Smells and Bells of the craft is a fun way of identifying those things considered as enhancers to magickal working. Because we are sensory driven beings, most of these things are selected because they  act to stimulate our subconscious … 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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Foundations of Practice: Lesson #5-Observation

Posted on September 16, 2014 by themagickalpen

Foundations of Practice: Lesson Five Observation Spirit Flows Find a space where you will not be disturbed and is well ventilated. You will need a few sticks of your favorite incense, an incense burner and a small candle for light. Place … Continue reading →

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The Elemental Connection

Posted on September 9, 2014 by themagickalpen

The four basic tools of the Witch are aligned with the energies of the elements. They are the Athame, the Wand, the Chalice and the Pentacle and they serve to deepen the connection to the elements within the Witch as … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Practice: Practical Experience Lesson #5

Posted on September 9, 2014 by themagickalpen

Foundations of Practice: Lesson Five Practical Experience A Simple Ritual for Tool Consecration You’ll need a white candle and holder, a small bowl of purified water, a small bowl of sea salt, and your favorite incense. And * The tool to be … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 5 – The Tools of the Craft

Posted on September 3, 2014 by themagickalpen

Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. … George Herbert … What … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Five

Posted on September 3, 2014 by themagickalpen

Journaling The Working Story If you have already have some (or all of the basic tools) write down the “story” of where and how you acquired each and the feeling that you experienced the first time you used each. Add … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Craft: The Power of Four

Posted on September 3, 2014 by themagickalpen

There are many and varied tools that are used in the Wiccan practice of magick. These, in and of themselves are not inherently the “source” of magickal power, but work as conduits and points of focus for the magickal practitioner. … Continue reading →

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