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From ancient astrologers to modern man, eclipses are phenomena that capture the imagination. The mystery they invoke adds to their fascination. As a service to their kings, the oldest astrologers used them extensively to forecast droughts, famines, wars, and other major events; thus, eclipses became known to portend evils. Some called them omens—a decidedly final testimony, because they appear to operate outside the boundaries of our usual free will and control. But for all the great genius that went into the notes on eclipses handed down by the old mathematicians, there is little agreement among modern astrologers as to how long an eclipse is active. The formula passed along for ...
I've written previously about the similarities between the Kabalah and Tantra. Part of that column discussed the idea that classical or traditional Tantra involves far more than the sexual aspects of Tantra—more accurately called Neo-Tantra—that are most frequently equated with Tantra in the West. The term "Neo-Tantra" was coined by one of the most important instructors of the techniques, a man named Rajneesh (now known as Osho). In fact, many of today's best-known teachers of [Neo-] Tantra were either his students, trained by his students, or influenced by his writings or the writings of his students. Perhaps most interestingly, Rajneesh was very eclectic and added concepts ...
I love watching smoke rise from burning incense. I am mesmerized by the flickering candle flame on the altar. I love drinking ritual wine from my chalice and smelling the scent of a magickal oil. But it’s hard to involve all those things in my day-to-day life, as I’m at work, driving in a car, on a subway or talking with my mother. My teachers taught me that magick is a part of your everyday life, and not only for the nights of the full moon, with closed doors or deep in the woods. You have to find ways of working magick into everything you do, from the high ceremonial acts with fancy tools to the mundane issues of life that come up when you least expect them and are least ...
The premise for Four Seasons of Mojo revolves around the magical ability of the seasons to enhance life. This book provides readers with useful ideas unrestricted by geographic borders, ethnicity, religion or magical path. Within its pages you will find inspirations from across the globe. Here is a sampling of the cornucopia of ideas you'll harvest by reading Four Seasons of Mojo: How to build and maintain a sacred garden, incorporating astrology, hoodoo, and eclectic mysticism. Selecting, using, and maintaining candles healthfully History of aromatherapy, and aromachology; how to use essential oils, hydrosols, and herbs for natural home cleansing Feast of Aphrodite celebration ...
