Article Topic: Magic

Dion Fortune, one of the most striking, enigmatic, and least known women of the twentieth century, can be credited for much of what we consider to be "New Age" today. To get to the essence of her for the new reader, how can she be summed up? Alan Richardson, author of the forthcoming Aleister Crowley and Dion Fortune – Logos of the Aeon, Shakti of the Age, discusses just why we should credit DF.

Most magicians have a routine they follow prior to casting a spell: creating a ritual space, casting a circle, and consulting a Book of Shadows. From where do these practices come? David Rankine, co-author of The Veritable Key of Solomon, discusses how the Key of Solomon helped shape ritual as we know it today.

When we desire or need something, we might set out to do a spell to capture that which we want or need. Whatever we are seeking, it doesn't matter how long we prepare or research the perfect ingredients, chants, and timing for our spell if our subconscious mind is working against us with questions of fear and doubt. How can we overcome the subconscious to make our spells and rituals work to achieve that which we need or want? Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands-On Chaos Magic, details how.

There are many differing opinions on what chaos magic really is, many of which evoke an image of something dark, sinister, and dangerous. Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands-On Chaos Magic, dispels the myths and details what chaos magic really is and how, in these uncertain times, it can provide a framework by which we can improve magical results and achieve whatever outcomes we desire.

With patterns and clear instructions, Karen Glasgow offers a crafty and divine tool to help organize your favorite magical books and magazines.