Category Archives: Year and A Day Course

Foundations of Practice: 13

Posted on May 24, 2015 by themagickalpen

Foundations of Practice These foundations have been the cornerstones of the work you have done each month. Hopefully, you have come to a place where some of these suggestions have become routine and have served as jumping boards for additions … Continue reading →

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A Journey of No Steps

Posted on May 24, 2015 by themagickalpen

The Temple stands ready and My mind and heart now readied My sight finally awakened. Love fills this space and Energy moves in rhythm With breath and blood. The Gods surround as my Spirit rises in joyous embrace. The Great … Continue reading →

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Solitary vs Coven?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by themagickalpen

Painting: The Sorceress by John Waterhouse Choosing to remain a solitary practitioner or joining a coven are very personal matters. Both offer benefits and detriments. Even if you consider yourself to be a solitary practitioner, there will be celebrations and … Continue reading →

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A Well Worn Path

Posted on May 6, 2015 by themagickalpen

The new journey you are about to embark upon follows a Path which has been traveled by many before you and will be traveled by many who follow you. Perhaps, you may even serve as example and lead for someone … Continue reading →

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Ethics of the Craft

Posted on May 6, 2015 by themagickalpen

TheseEight words the Rede fulfill: “An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will”  Full Version, click here I refer you back to the Wiccan Rede. These words should take on new meaning for you now. As we do the work necessary … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson-13: The New Journey

Posted on May 1, 2015 by themagickalpen

Take, take your time. Smell the roses, but steal the vines. Don’t wait for the hands of time To second guess and change your mind. And shine. Here’s your moment to shine. Shine. … Lyrics from “There And Back Again” … Continue reading →

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Looking Back to Move Ahead

Posted on May 1, 2015 by themagickalpen

In the past year we have covered a lot of ground and explored the basic philosophies and experiences of Wiccan practice. As you move forward on this Path and open yourself to deeper experience, interaction and add to your knowledge base, … Continue reading →

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Foundations: Awareness

Posted on April 23, 2015 by themagickalpen

Our final foundational exercise for Lesson 12: Foundations of Practice: Awareness Coming May 1st!  The Last Lesson of the Course Lesson 13 The New Journey

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Meditation: A Heart of Light

Posted on April 17, 2015 by themagickalpen

To begin: Ready yourself by taking some restorative calming breaths and open to what is to be received. As you sit quietly feel yourself surrounded by a brilliant calming white light. Allow your breath to establish a comfortable rhythm and … Continue reading →

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The Pagan Community and Its Resources

Posted on April 17, 2015 by themagickalpen

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” –Jane Howard — The pagan community is growing by leaps and bounds. Many covens … Continue reading →

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