Complete List of Journal Articles

The term "black magick" fascinates as no other, and yet the term itself is so mysterious and vague that it's not always easy to find two magicians who can agree precisely on its meaning. Is black magick that of revenge, theft, cruelty, or other malicious acts? Or is a magick that explores the darker sides of our psyches? Shawn Martin Scanlon, author of Everything You Want To Know About Magick (But Were Afraid To Ask), discusses why we needn't focus so much on the multiple definitions of "black magick"—or even worry about incorporating it into our own magickal practices.

The map of your life known as your natal chart presents a fascinating diagram of the path you are taking to invent your future. Your birth chart comes packed with potential—your career choices, dreams, education, family, partnerships, socializing preferences, soul purposes, and any number of goals that capture your attention during life’s journey.

What is enlightenment? How can it be achieved? Why do we even seek to attain it? Fred H. Meyer, Ph.D., author of Don't Give Up Until You Do, explains why we need to find the freeing power of enlightenment though meditation and examining the inner workings of our mind.

Because the art of bliss is a holistic science, not only will your Romance Key benefit from this ritual, but every other life key will benefit as well. Ingredients: 2 sticks vanilla incense 2 red roses 2 pink candles 1 pinch dried damiana A bottle of cheap red wine (or any red wine you feel comfortable using) 2 small lepidolites,

Have you ever experienced an "Aha!" moment or wondered why it feels like you just know something without knowing how you know it? Have you ever woken from a dream only to have the events in that dream become reality during your day? Have you ever experienced a sign so strongly it caused you to change your mind or direction? All of these moments you've had are part of the incredible world of psychic symbols and intuition! Melanie Barnum, author of The Book of Psychic Symbols, discusses how easy it is to begin recognizing—and taking advantage of—the psychic symbols in our lives.

Readers interested in spirituality live in an amazing time. Bookstores, libraries, and the Internet provide information on all manner of traditions, from the most orthodox to those that, a few centuries before, would have ensured a quick trip to the stake. It is hard for us to recall that, even a few decades ago, books on occult topics were quite difficult to come by. One such book that has lived in infamy is Der Lange Verborgene Freund, or "The Long-Lost Friend." Now newly updated, editor Daniel Harms explains its importance–both yesterday and today.

Right now, more and more people are awakening spiritually. Believe it or not, we are evolving as human beings, and this particular aspect of human evolution—conscious awakening—is happening to lots and lots of us right now. But how do we go from our current life to one that integrates our new intuitive and psychic skills? Sara Wiseman, spiritual teacher and author of the new Becoming Your Best Self, details how we can take charge of our spiritual awakening--and our new lives.

For many tarot readers, Rachel Pollack's Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom was a sort of bible. Her newest release, The New Tarot Handbook, offers the same sort of guidance and inspiration. Here tarot expert Barbara Moore explains the book's beauty—and the wisdom of Rachel Pollack.

Some people believe that a physical body is all we have in life—others believe, at the least, in something they call a "soul." Some think of the soul as a kind of balloon-like attachment to the physical body, while others think of the body as a kind of "vehicle" for the soul. But how do we define "soul?" Is it the same as "spirit?" And what of "consciousness?" Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, co-author of Astral Projection for Psychic Empowerment, discusses how we are so much more than a physical body, and how we can use these different vehicles of our selves to advance our lives and humanity to become all that we are.

The Moon in astrology represents your overall emotional needs and disposition, but its depth goes beyond simply what makes you happy or sad. The Moon represents the places in us that are soft and vulnerable, so its placement in your natal chart can reveal the kind of experiences and environments you require to feel safe and nurtured, to feel