Tag Archives: Year and A Day

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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Developing Your Spiritual Practice

Posted on December 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The First Steps Spend some time contemplating what is written in this poem. Envision it as the steps you move through as you prepare for the sacred work of “you”. Breathe into the words and enliven them with your feeling, … 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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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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A Name By Any Other Name

Posted on November 17, 2014 by themagickalpen

What’s in a name? that which we call a rose- by any other name would smell as sweet; (Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare) Taking a Craft Name There are many reasons to take a craft name and many ways … Continue reading →

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The Right Mind Set

Posted on November 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Training the Mind and Freeing the Spirit At this point in your studies, you have now reached a new place on the Path and are ready to branch out a bit and begin to more actively use what has been … 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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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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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Six

Posted on October 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

Contemplative Observation – #1 Changing The Energy of a Space This exercise is meant to allow you to experience the subtle changes that occur when you set up a space of working that has the intention of being sacred space. … Continue reading →

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A Pathworking of the Tools- Foundations Lesson 5

Posted on September 30, 2014 by themagickalpen

Sitting in a space where you will not be disturbed, take a moment to make conscious note of your surroundings and the physicality of your being in this space. Gently close your eyes and turn your awareness to the pattern … Continue reading →

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