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During the Covid lockdowns, my garden was my solace. I could go outside and forget the turmoil of the world and relax into nature's gentle rhythm. I soon realised that I wasn't the only one to whom the garden became all important; a vegetable growing forum I belonged to suddenly shot up from a steady 2,000 members to 35,000 in two weeks, and all the garden centres sold out of compost as more and more people took up gardening. In times of trouble, we all turn to Mother Nature, and remember our deep connections to her. Everyone gardens for different reasons, perhaps for exercise; perhaps to create a tranquil space; perhaps to grow food, herbs, or beautiful flowers; or perhaps to be of ...
My husband and I had the privilege to vacation in Peru over this past holiday season. The experience was mesmerizing and thrilling. After taking a flight from Lima to the remote village of Puerto Maldanado, we caught a motor boat that took us up the Madre del Dios (Mother of God) River to the Reserve Ecologia de Amazonia, deep within the rainforest of the Amazon. Not only was there no cell phone service, there were very few other guests, as this is the rainy season in Peru and many guests had cancelled their tour due to the worsening Peruvian political crisis. Being in the jungle, one is surrounded by an overwhelming explosion of life. There are tropical birds such as parakeets, macaws, ...
"Magick is the art, or science, of causing change to occur in conformity with Will."—Aleister Crowley, 1904 In Teaching Witchcraft, I suggest that reality, as pertains to magick, can be perceived in three possible modes: Fundamental Reality, Implied Reality, and Consensual Reality. These are used to illustrate the purpose of shared magickal strength or conviction during spellcasting. The stronger the shared belief or willpower of the casters, the stronger the effectiveness of the spell. "Reality, as we understand it, is existence. You exist. You breathe, pump blood, and think. You are real. You know that a brick is real. You can hold it in your hands and feel its weight. If it ...
Many people work magic when the urge or the need prompts them to do so. Sometimes people will acknowledge the cycle of the moon to plan their workings accordingly. Yet overall, the timing of a magical working is hardly considered as an important part of the magic. If the magic to be performed is working with energy, spirits, or engages with the Gods, then the timing of the rite is not particularly important. However, if the magical working is dealing with a form of planetary or celestial magic, then paying careful attention to the astrological auspices and planetary day and hour becomes much more important. I would also point out that any magical working that is focused on a strategic ...
