Tag Archives: Devotion

Overview of the Lesson: 8 – Personal Practice

Posted on December 1, 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 … Developing … 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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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: Meditation Lesson #4

Posted on August 20, 2014 by themagickalpen

Foundations of Practice: Lesson Four Meditation A Pathworking of the Seasons Find a quiet space where you will not be disturbed and sit comfortably allowing your breath to establish an even and relaxed rhythm. Make note of any tension you … Continue reading →

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The Cycles of the Wheel

Posted on August 11, 2014 by themagickalpen

To everything – turn, turn, turn There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time for every purpose under heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A … Continue reading →

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What is the Wheel of the Year?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Wheel of the Year marks the Sun’s journey across the sky, the solstices, equinoxes and the Earth’s changing seasons. Each spoke of the wheel marks an important moment of progression and change in the Earth and in accord with … Continue reading →

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Pantheons

Posted on July 23, 2014 by themagickalpen

Aphrodite (left) Museum Collection: Musée du Louvre, Paris, France , Aphrodite Frejus” Cernunnos (center) This image is derived from a carving on the Gunderstrup Cauldron, as well as other sources, however, I would like to note that Celtic scholar John … Continue reading →

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The Divine Couple

Posted on July 15, 2014 by themagickalpen

We know of the need for balance in all things and the attraction of opposites that brings about the greatest changes and births something greater than the sum of its parts as a result. The recognition of masculine and feminine, … Continue reading →

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Meditation:Foundations of Practice-Lesson 3

Posted on July 15, 2014 by themagickalpen

Sitting with Deity A Meditation of Opening This week’s focus is on simply opening to connect with Deity. If you have a specific Deity you wish to connect with or already have connection to, focus your intent on simply “being” … Continue reading →

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