There are certain initiations we all go through, whether they are formal or not. Birth is an initiation into this life. Death is an initiation into the next. Puberty is an initiation into adulthood, and many cultures have puberty rites. Going through serious ailments or experiencing the death of a loved one is an initiations into understanding the true nature of a limited life span. One of the most important initiations is the choosing of a life partner, symbolized by the ritual of marriage. This is going to be a brief post because, by the time you read this, I will have gone through the first step of this life-changing initiation. We're doing it today at the courthouse with a few

This is the concluding section of lesson 6 in my series on basic magick. In this lesson I've so far covered the following topics: Why the LBRP Matters Secrets of the Kabalistic Cross More Secrets of the Kabalistic Cross Sounds of the Kabalistic Cross Understanding the Formulation of the Pentagrams The Names that Charge the Pentagrams, and The Formulation of the Pentagrams As a brief recap, so far you've performed the Kabalistic Cross and the Formulation of the Pentagrams. You now return to the center of your magickal circle (just east of the altar, if you have one) and face to the East. Filling you with energy vertically is spiritual energy from the Divine. Mixing with

I just opened up my 2012 Astrological Calendar; it's been sitting in my cube since August. Now that I'm starting to plan into 2012 (I'm a Virgo :) ), I had a need to open up my calendar. And let me just say—which I don't generally say—but OMG! The art is absolutely stunning! Now, don't get me wrong—I did look at the monthly previews on the back of the calendar, but I didn't actually open it, wanting it to stay perfect until it was opened (again, I'm a Virgo). But, I will say, that seeing the art full-size is completely different, for me, at least. The art in the 2012 calendar is by artist John J. Blumen, who designed the equally beautiful Wizards Tarot. With vibrant colors and

Many querents want to know when something will happen or when a situation will be resolved. Timing is a tricky thing and most readers have their own ways of handling timing questions that they’ve developed through trial and error. Here are some techniques: 1. Build the issue of timing into the question, such as “what can I expect in terms of my love life in the next three months?” 2. Scan the reading and use the numbers to indicate where the situation is in its development. If there are multiples of a certain range of numbers, that lets you know where the situation is. For example if there are multiple: Aces – Threes: the situation is just beginning or in the early