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2019-02-27T19:43:54-08:00

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Power and Magical Ethics

Last updated on: February 27, 2019 at 7:43 pm By Christopher Drysdale

"With great power comes great responsibility" always seemed like wishful thinking. But, as our power grows, we are forced learn to make better decisions. The alternative, it seems, is experiencing the unintended consequences of our choices. Read more

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2019-02-10T08:55:03-08:00

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What Is the Emerald Tablet?

Last updated on: February 10, 2019 at 8:55 am By Christopher Drysdale

Long a mainstay of Western alchemy, the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus holds a path to the philosopher's stone. Widely quoted, its secrets are opaque, but also there for anyone to find. Read more

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2019-02-02T10:30:36-08:00

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Animism and the Power of Waterfalls

Last updated on: February 2, 2019 at 10:30 am By Christopher Drysdale

Waterfalls are places of spiritual power. They provide not just a sense of wonder, but a way to expand our own spirits. Read more

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2019-01-12T13:20:03-08:00

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A Deep Dive on Divination

Last updated on: January 12, 2019 at 1:20 pm By Christopher Drysdale

When it comes to learning magic, divination is both one of the most accessible and powerful of the basic techniques. Often misunderstood, divination relies on a world beyond everyday understanding. Read more

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2019-01-12T13:49:20-08:00

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Three Real Stories of Magic

Last updated on: January 12, 2019 at 1:49 pm By Christopher Drysdale

Pagans rarely talk about the day-to-day of the magical world. In the world of social media, we get caught up in being the heroes of our own stories. Although our practices and beliefs can give our lives meaning, there is also a place for the kinds of stories that show us as people. Read more

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2019-04-28T08:56:43-07:00

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Habit, Freedom, and Daily Practice

Last updated on: April 28, 2019 at 8:56 am By Christopher Drysdale

Anyone can slip free of their bonds. The challenge is to learn how to live without them. To set ourselves free, we must first understand our chains and the purpose they serve. Read more

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2018-12-02T11:04:10-08:00

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On Developing Skill in Magic

Last updated on: December 2, 2018 at 11:04 am By Christopher Drysdale

Skill is the way we take knowledge and apply it into the world to create change. In this respect, the skills of magic are no different from any other. But magic has its own challenges and pitfalls. Read more

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2018-11-18T08:48:34-08:00

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A Deep Dive on Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 18, 2018 at 8:48 am By Christopher Drysdale

Here in America, the holiday of Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. It is the time of family, football, and food. What could possibly go wrong? Read more

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2018-11-13T07:55:57-08:00

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Eight Hundred Days

Last updated on: November 13, 2018 at 7:55 am By Christopher Drysdale

We are living through an era of rapid change and social dislocation. Daily practice creates a sense of certainty, while also developing strength, flexibility, and resilience on all levels. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read more

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2018-11-04T19:41:41-08:00

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Keep It Secret

Last updated on: November 4, 2018 at 7:41 pm By Christopher Drysdale

Secrets and the occult go hand-in-hand. While anyone can benefit from some spiritual cultivation, students can get ahead of themselves. Holding back in the right places can keep people safe, at least from themselves. Read more

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