magic
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On “Thelema” (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love my True Will)
“Do what thou Wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the Law, Love under Will.” Seldom since Biblical times has a more misinterpreted set of words been written. Purportedly originating with Francois Rabelais, the notion of… Continue reading
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Opening Rituals
If you pick up nearly any book on the practice of magic, you’ll find several examples of Circle Castings — those rituals magicians use before casting larger spells or performing ceremonies. Often these are not explained in terms of necessity,… Continue reading
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The Engines of Magic
A close friend and respected colleague asked me an important question today. He asked me why I organize the apprenticeship grades of training according to the four philosophical elements, earth, air, water and fire. I understand that it seems trite… Continue reading
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Why Magic Fails
In the science of physics, Work is done when the proper force is applied to the proper object in the proper manner. Any failure of force, application or object results in no Work being done. In the art of Magic,… Continue reading
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Crafting Tomorrow’s Master
I’ll tell you something that gave me concern when I was just graduating my Apprenticeship and coming into my own as a Warlock. At that point I’d been doing magic for a little over ten years, mostly freelance with no… Continue reading
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Are You a “Real Magician”?
It’s late. Really late. Tonight was a pretty good night, and you’re driving home in the dark in a great mood. Nobody else on the streets. Favorite song on the radio. Life is good. Suddenly you see a little way… Continue reading
