Tag Archives: Foundations of Practice

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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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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Overview of the Lesson: 4-The Wheel of the Year

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Wheel of the Year….. There was three kings into the east, Three kings both great and high, And they hae sworn a solemn oath John Barleycorn should die. They took a plough and plough’d him down, Put clods upon … 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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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Four

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Journaling The Passage of Time The first step in learning more about and experiencing the Sabbats is to begin collecting information about each of the Sabbats as they occur. Look in books or on the internet and explore how differently people celebrate … 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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The Mystery of the God

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The God is the consort of the Goddess. Throughout his cycle of change he moves from the babe of Light that is birthed at Yule to the youth that quickens and enlivens at Beltane to the King of Power and … Continue reading →

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What is the Divine World?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Definition of the word ….Divine a. Having the nature of or being a deity. b. Of, relating to, emanating from, or being the expression of a deity. c. Being in the service or worship of a deity; sacred. Monotheism and … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 3 -The Divine World

Posted on July 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Divine World… “Those that give us food nourish our mortal body only. Those that entertain and instruct us in things of the world enchant our lower minds alone. But, those who awaken the eternal spark within us. To them … Continue reading →

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