Solid-Void Theory and Magic
Solid-void theory is a concept in archetecture which holds that the spaces shaped or implied by the placement of solid objects is just as important, or more important, than the objects themselves. If you are intent on designing your life willfully, its not a bad idea to keep some basic design concepts in mind. Mankind […]
Continue readingShould We Accept Kooky Ideas Because We Practice Magic?
I once was part of a magic group where a few members started pushing lizard people consipracy stuff. I find this kind of thing decidely wacky and baseless, and said so. Many people in the group chided me for not being open to the idea. “After all we all believe in magic, and most normal […]
Continue readingAdvent and Arcana: Christian Mysticism and Magic
Yesterday was Advent, the first day of the first season of the Christian year. Why do Sorcerer’s care? Well, if you do the Cyprian novena in September, meet the Devil during the years walk on Christmas eve, get consecrated chalk on Epiphany, gather with Witches on Walpurgisnacht, or just like to get shit faced on […]
Continue readingStrategic Sorcery Global Rite of Hekate – Oct 31st through Nov 3rd
We took a break from Global rites last year, but here we are kicking them off again! What is a Global Rite? Hundreds of people raising their voices up together over a window of time to Invoke and Chant and make Offerings. The sum of these rites is far greater than the whole of […]
Continue readingWhat If Your Ancestors Were Horrid?
Not all ancestors are worthy of honor. Every time I teach anything about the ancestors this topic comes up. Some students have been abused by their parents, who were themselves products of abuse going back generations. The idea of honoring ancestors, or even just strengthening connection to their family line induces trauma. Other students are […]
Continue readingMagic Is 100% Reliable
I recently got an email from a student stating that I sometimes I make magic seem unreliable in the way I discuss it. I hope that this is not the case, because magic is in fact 100% reliable. That’s right. I said it. Magic is 100% reliable. So why do spells fail then? Why does […]
Continue readingThe Four Authenticities
The world is filled with misinformation and propaganda. The world of the occult is perhaps doubly so. It’s a good thing then that people are seeking out what is authentic. Correcting of factual errors or deliberate lies should be a no brainer. No more time for that nonsense. Sometimes though the quest for authenticity becomes […]
Continue readingMichael’s Mass, Lucifer’s night.
Today is Michaelmas – the feast of St Michael. Since Michael is an angel he has no date of birth or death to link his feast to. Instead, the Mass of St Michael is celebrated to commemorate the defeat of Lucifer and the armies of Hell. Through the Christian lens, this is triumph of good […]
Continue readingThe Many Images of St Cyprian
Girolamo Menghi, leading exorcist of the Italian Renaissance,instructed exorcists to draw images of the demons that they were binding. Even if they could not perceive the demon, it would be bound to the image by the power of the priest. You see, the images of spirits are important. They are just as important as seals […]
Continue readingCyprian Days: STFU For A Second Would Ya?
So the “Days of the Cyprians” are upon us again, and if you follow me you know that the Sorcerer-Saint plays a huge role in my magic, so you might be wondering what I do to mark it. I think sometimes my Black School students are disappointed that I don’t have a super intense ritual […]
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