Tag Archives: Wheel of the Year

The Components of Ritual

Posted on October 14, 2014 by themagickalpen

As you move through each section of a ritual you are creating layer upon layer of replications of the elements and energies of the natural world and then taking each of these replications and refining their energetic representation as the … Continue reading →

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Sacred Space Within Ritual

Posted on October 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

One of the reasons for creating sacred space is with the intent of using that space as a working container for magick. And, the act of ritual is honoring and celebrating the threads of energy and magickal working that are … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: The Autumnal Equinox

Posted on September 24, 2014 by themagickalpen

Please enjoy the latest installment of my Sabbat articles featured on Witchvox: The Hermit’s Light: Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox The Great Wheel has turned once again and we find ourselves at the place of the Autumnal Equinox. The Equinoxes astronomically … Continue reading →

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The Sabbats of the Great Wheel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by themagickalpen

We have finally come to the place of being able to experience the energy of each of the Sabbats and begin our preparations for the next up in the Turning of the Great Wheel. I have formatted this lesson as … 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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