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New Worlds October/November/December 2011 (Holiday Gift Guide) Issue

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Term: degree

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Degree: Different levels of grades within spiritual organizations such as magickal lodges or covens. Also used to identify the level that a member of such a group has achieved, such as a first degree, third degree, etc.

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Astrological Aspects

There is an angle between every two planets in the horoscope which is measured in degrees. When the angle produces a significant interaction between two or more planets, they are said to be "in aspect."� The angles which give rise to the "major ...

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An Introduction to Electional Astrology

Electional astrology is utilized in choosing the most appropriate time to begin something. The intent is to achieve a successful outcome, and the rules applied are very specifically set toward that end. Many of the rules have their foundation in ...

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Initiation � Witch, 3rd Degree

"There is no oath, and all who have taken the second degree are qualified to work it, but ‘tis the quintessence of Magic, and it ‘tis not to be used lightly, and then only with one whom you love and are loved by, may it be done, all else ...

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Astrological Houses

Your astrological chart is divided into twelve sections called houses. They are numbered from the left side counterclockwise around the chart. The chart represents the planets against a background of the signs of the zodiac, and these signs rise in ...

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Precession of the Equinoxes

A slow shift in the positions of the Earth�s axis relative to the sun and the fixed stars, precession is the source of a great deal of myth, speculation, and esoteric theory. The Earth�s axis is tilted at an angle of just over twenty-three degrees ...

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Planets

The planets (including the Sun and Moon) are the actors in the astrological drama. They represent ten general categories of energy � ten sub-personalities � that reflect facets of your personality and ways that you function in the world. Each planet ...

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Santeria

Santer�a is an Afro-Caribbean religion that comes to us from Cuba and to this day it is practiced worldwide. Its original form, called Ifa, is an ancient Yoruba religion that comes from West-Africa and is declared by UNESCO as one of the ...

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Astrology

Astrology is a science that examines the action of celestial bodies upon all living beings, non-living objects, and earthly conditions, as well as their reactions to such influences. The study of the stars is one of the oldest sciences known to ...

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Principles of Ceremonial

Magical ceremonial can be built up and elaborated to forms of great subtlety and complexity, but the initial principles which cause its creation are simple in the extreme. In the first place, ceremonial is a different thing from meditation, and it ...

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Dangers of Enochian Magick

The dangers of Enochian Magick have at certain times been blown out of all proportion, and at other times carelessly denigrated. Aleister Crowley, for example, casually dismissed its dangers, and his writings leave the risks to the student�s karma. ...

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Building Empathy in These Tough Times

When I first came up with the idea of writing the book Spells for Tough Times, I did so because I knew people out there needed help. They may need help with their finances, they may need help with their families, they may need help with their health; whatever the topic, there are people in this world in need, and it seems we often tend to forget... read this article

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