Tag Archives: Journaling

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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A Book is Not (Always) Just Another Book

Posted on November 24, 2014 by themagickalpen

This page will give you a jumpstart on creating your own Book of Shadows and Light – aka. BOS As we continue through our Year and A Day on the Wiccan Path you will want to begin a Book of … Continue reading →

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What is Sacred Space?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

According to Webster’s Dictionary, one of the meanings of the word sacred is: Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable and something which is consecrated, devoted and … 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 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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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Three

Posted on July 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Journaling Referencing the Divine Your journaling this month will provide you with opportunity to begin compiling a tool of reference as you work with and experience the energy of different Deities. Often a Deity will present itself to you through … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 2-The Natural World

Posted on June 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Natural World… Is what surrounds and embodies us. Some of its realms are seen and some are contained within the unseen realms, but regardless of their visibility they have tremendous impact on us. We are, after all, spiritual beings … Continue reading →

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