- The Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 For a long, long time, my whole life, maybe, I’ve believed that magic requires some kind of secret magic words; exactly like in the movies. All I need to do to get the results I want… Read more: The Word - a new understanding of Temperance
Temperance is a card that has followed me around my whole life. It’s the card that has come up for me in personal card pulls more than any other, by far. It feels like it’s connected to something very deep inside me. So, imagine my frustration when I am unable to figure out the message… Read more: a new understanding of Temperance - Depression, Magic, and Shifting Reality
A fairly major part of occultism is the idea that you can shift reality to suit your needs. How this works depends on the tradition or system you subscribe to, but essentially the idea is that you can use your mental powers to create real, physical change around you. - Pentacles – Within and Without
The minor arcana has four suits, and each suit, very broadly, represents a different facet of our lived experience. Because of that last bullet point, pentacles are often associated with money. The reason for this post, however, is to look into a strange detail that exists throughout the entire tarot deck. - Silence
Last week I was depressed. Not the usual all-the-time low-grade depression that’s been normal for me since childhood, but instead something hard and intense and ruthless. It came out of nowhere and instantly took me down into the depths of sadness and despair. I had entered a new, unfamiliar reality where every person despised me… Read more: Silence