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My original title for this article was "MACROCOSM and MICROCOSM," but I very much wanted to grab your interest and ask for your response and involvement. I have provided a blog post regarding vibratory rates, and as you will see by reading the post, there is information missing and I'm hoping readers can provide some of that and otherwise just make suggestions. In the late 19th century, the very word vibrations was exciting to Occultists and Scientists alike. Theosophists equated "higher vibrations" with higher spiritual development, and—of course—"lower vibrations" with all the things associated with lowness: impurity, evil, alcohol and tobacco, sex, and even Witchcraft and ...
When I stayed with friends recently, they took me to their local church. Several people were baptized during the service, and the priest made a sign of the cross with oil on each person's chest. He called this a "breastplate of protection." While I was still thinking about this, he and his assistant dipped palm fronds in holy water and walked around the congregation sprinkling everyone to provide protection. I was pleasantly surprised at this, especially as immediately before we'd left for the service I'd been telling my friends about my new book, Psychic Protection for Beginners. Psychic protection is used to protect people from any form of negativity. Everyone experiences negativity ...
From the very advent of the spoken word among humanity, language has been considered something sacred and magickal. To be able to share ideas between people was a powerful innovation, as was the ability to name and train our work animals, such as hunting and herding dogs. To know the true name of a person also granted some power over them: you might warn them away from danger or lure them into an ambush at your own will. As our legal systems became more sophisticated over time, the true name of a person (especially in the form of a signature) became a very powerful political tool—and it remains such to this day. Right from the start, language extended to (or we might say from) the ...
The season of Pagan festivals is upon us! From coast to coast, they stretch in grand array, each with something unique to offer, so many to choose from within your grasp. Here is a festival alphabet to make your selection easier and ensure that you have the experience your heart desires. All Aboard! You've checked your bank account, whipped out your road atlas, and selected a pagan festival you're eager to attend. A bunch of folks from your circle or coven would love to tag along. Here are some things to consider: Are there financial perks to going as a group? Some events offer a coven discount. Flying can be a nightmare, unless you can all snag seats on the same plane, and it can be a ...
