Llewellyn Journal: Magic and Ritual https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/RSS.php?topic=Magic+%26+Ritual The Llewellyn Journal RSS news feed for articles by famous and new writers on Magic and Ritual. https://www.llewellyn.com/images/moon_logo.gif Llewellyn Journal: Magic and Ritual https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/RSS.php?topic=Magic+%26+Ritual en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 CST Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 CST TextPad TLJEditor@llewellyn.com (Journal Editor) Four Nonbinary Ways to Work with Polarity Energy https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3083 Polarity work is powerful, but it can be controversial because of some teachings that claim polarity is "gender polarity," and that it requires an entirely heteronormative view of the world. However, when you dig into the history of polarity, you find a lot of room for nonbinary and binary people alike to explore and experiment with polarity energies, which can be gendered, or totally gender-neutral, or very queer indeed. So, if polarity isn't gender, what is it? And how do we work with it to harness its power? Here, Bending the Binary author Deborah Lipp provides 4 nonbinary ways to work with polarity energy. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3083 Magic and Ritual A Sorcerer in the Library: An Introduction to Integer Bibliomancy https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3066 Divinatory tools are catalysts, sparks to light the flame of intuition that represents a connection to the underlying thought pulse of divinity that comprises the interconnected network of being. Many divinatory tools have been devised throughout history, from throwing bones, to runes, to elaborate tarot and oracle decks. Here, Seal, Sigil & Call author J.R. Mascaro introduces us to one of his personal favorite methods: integer bibliomancy. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3066 Magic and Ritual 10 Lessons on How to Fall Through the Tree of Life https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3036 The Tree of Life is depicted and mythologised through many different cultures. Traditionally the Kabbalistic Tree of Life depicts the descent of the divine into the manifest, as well as the ascent of the manifest towards the divine. But Kabbalah always has multiple layers and meanings, so we come to understand that the divine is the manifest, and the manifest divine. Here, Falling Through the Tree of Life author Jane Meredith provides 10 lessons on how to "fall" through and experience the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3036 Magic and Ritual What Is Tarot Magic? https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2867 When you think of the Tarot, you probably think of fortune telling. This is not surprising, since divination has been the main function of Tarot cards for more than two hundred years. However, there is another side to the Tarot that is little known and less understood: the cards can be used as potent instruments of ritual magic. Here, Tarot Magic author Donald Tyson explains how to use the cards for ritual magic. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2867 Magic and Ritual The Power of Pathworking https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2857 What exactly are pathworkings, and why are they such a powerful and inherent part of magical work? The Magic of Pathworking author Simon Court details how these journeys can helps us manifest and create our magic. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2857 Magic and Ritual What Are Pathworkings? https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2850 "Pathworking" may be a term that we've heard, but with which we're not entirely familiar. What are pathworkings? And why do them? In this excerpt from The Magic of Pathworking, author Simon Court explains their use and power. Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2850 Magic and Ritual Ritual Tools and Other Items Used for Werewolf Magick Work https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2841 To prepare for hands-on ritual work with werewolf magic, author Denny Sargent provides the practical aspects of werewolf magick, including the physical, visual, and linguistic tools needed for the work. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2841 Magic and Ritual What Is Essential for Working Magic? https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2825 Are ritual tools necessary for magic? What if you don't have anything at all with which to work? You can still do ritual magic, anytime, anywhere, using Donald Tyson's system of Kinesic Magic, which employs postures and gestures to manifest and manipulate magical energies. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2825 Magic and Ritual An Introduction to Kinesic Magic https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2836 Magic can be intimidating, with its many ritual tools and vast spectrum of required knowledge. Donald Tyson has created a system of magical postures that require no ritual temple, no special robes or jewelry, no instruments, furniture, tools, or materials of any kind. It can be performed using only your hands, your body, and your mind. It can be worked anywhere, at any time, and once you learn it nobody will ever be able to take it away from you or prevent you from using it, because it will be a part of you. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2836 Magic and Ritual Paying Attention to the Magickal Wisdom of Plants https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2806 The plants are trying to tell us something. It's nothing new; they've been at it forever. It's just that, at some point in human history, we stopped paying attention. High Magick author Philip H. Farber explains the wisdom the plants have to offer, and ways to become attuned to the wisdom of the plant world. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com () https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2806 Magic and Ritual