Category Archives: Year and A Day Course

The Nature Spirits

Posted on March 12, 2015 by themagickalpen

Nature surrounds us, yet we often do not give more than a passing glance in acknowledgement of the beauty and life that is abundant within. Those who live in urban settings find it even more challenging to connect with the … Continue reading →

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The Elementals

Posted on March 12, 2015 by themagickalpen

Image by Josephine Wall The Elementals rarely initiate contact with humans unless a specific need or request is issued to them. It is for this reason that the Gates of the Elemental energies and beings of those quarter elements are … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson-11: The Hidden Worlds

Posted on March 3, 2015 by themagickalpen

The Hidden Worlds When we think of the Hidden Worlds, there are as many descriptions, inhabitants and scenarios as there are humans, entities and planes of existence to fill them. In this lesson we move from bathing in the waters … Continue reading →

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What Are the Hidden Worlds?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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Bonus Foundation: Lesson Ten

Posted on February 26, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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The Tools of Spell Casting

Posted on February 24, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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The Basics of Spell Casting

Posted on February 16, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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The Tools for Divination

Posted on February 10, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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The Basics of Divination

Posted on February 3, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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Overview of the Lesson: 10-Divination and Spell Work

Posted on February 3, 2015 by themagickalpen

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 →

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