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News in Magick: Call for Writers – Women’s Voices in Magic

April 21, 2009 by Taylor Ellwood  
Filed under news, news in magick

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Call for Writers — Womens Voices in Magic Email for inquiries and submissions: brandyeditor at gmail.com Megalithica Books, an imprint of Immanion Press (Stafford, U.K./Portland, OR, U.S.A) is seeking submissions for an anthology on women working in the magical communities, particularly in communities where women have not been extensively published or in which women face stereotyping and [...]

Poetic Journeys: Rainbow Wisdom

April 14, 2009 by Judith Barnett  
Filed under culture, poetry

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From the rock beside the wall of water he stood and blew the white stag horn. The dolphins leaped with joy. The sea giants answered note for note the calling of the wise. From the hills they came, from the cities, from the near meadows and the fields. Songs paused in mid-measure. Flowers remained unpicked. Thoughts stopped unspoken. The gathering had begun. The [...]

Jupiter in Aquarius 2009 e.v.

April 14, 2009 by Annie Bones  
Filed under astrology, divination

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Jupiter enters Aquarius (Jupiter in Aquarius: January 5, 2009 – January 18, 2010) A technological era of economic advancement begins January 2009 with the planet of luck and fortune, Jupiter, newly entering the constellation Aquarius. Jupiter in Aquarius brings innovative solutions to economic problems. It also allows us to realize our economic strength as whole [...]

Beyond the Veil: Lilith and Eve

April 14, 2009 by J. Michael Glosson  
Filed under culture, fiction

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As told by one Misha McFatter: In the beginning Sophia created Lilith and Eve in her image, and set them in an Edenic world of bliss where, in the passion of their love play, new ways of being were brought into existence, incarnating as various animals, plants, rocks, storms, rivers, stars, moods, ideas, flavors, and every [...]

The Magic Circle

April 14, 2009 by Donald Tyson  
Filed under general practice, magick, protection

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Purpose of Circles In Magic There are two opinions about the purpose for the circle in ritual magic — the first view is that it is to keep something out, and the second view is that it is to keep something in. Both are correct, and although they may seem contradictory, both views are based on [...]

Beyond the Veil: Red Engine

April 14, 2009 by Bret Tallman  
Filed under culture, fiction

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Folks passing through on the naked rock under the high sun would joke that Stonehenge had somehow gotten moved to Arizona. But if they walked closer to the double circle of what they thought were stones, they would see that each marker was actually compacted metal, the crushed carcasses of motorcycles and cars. [...]

Guttershaman, Part 3: Working Magic

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  …hoodoo’s no different than regular praying. The prayers are always answered, just that sometimes the answer’s no.” — Bill Fitzhugh, Highway 61 Resurfaced   (Disclaimer: This is not a how-to guide for spell-casting. It’s a quick look at some of the background and theory. I take no responsibility for the results of anyone mistaking the below text [...]

Invoking the Dragon: Musings Upon Magical Shields

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  By the dragon’s claws, I crush the hex. By the dragon’s wings, I dodge the hex. By the dragon’s breath, I burn the hex. — Dragon-Shield Chant by Grey Glamer   As a student of witchcraft, I endeavor to understand not only the practice itself, but also the reasons why witches do what we do. For [...]

Functions of Ritual

April 14, 2009 by Ambrose Hawk  
Filed under general practice, magick, theory

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Folks frequently wonder what the real utility of convoluted rituals and ceremonies in esoteric workings. Most people find such methods overly elaborate and even stifling to their spontaneity. For myself, I simply don’t have the natural sensitivity of many practitioners. As a result, I need the ritual to act as a check list. By following the [...]

Poetic Journeys: Lust

April 14, 2009 by Sarenth  
Filed under culture, poetry

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Screaming in my heart Pounding in my blood Seeping through my skin Flooding in my eyes Body twitches to nerves unbidden Muscles flex and relax with each step Fingers reach unconsciously Lips seek soft skin No thought just feeling No reason just emotion No emotion but the need No need but of you Let my eyes see only yours Let my tongue taste only you Let my ears [...]

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