I was working on the second part of my 3-part series concerning the 110 years of Llewellyn (you can read part one by clicking HERE), when I had a realization I thought I'd share. Last night, I attended a wonderful Pagan full moon ritual held by a local coven. As is found in virtually all rituals, there were speeches. Now, it so happens that this group has some excellent writers. Some of the speeches were longer, poetic, and evocative. Some were shorter, direct, and to the point. That got me wondering: which is better (by which I mean more effective)? Long, elaborate speeches as are frequently found in ceremonial magick rituals, or shorter, less flowery ones? Passion and Emotion Crowley

In Jewish tradition, God creates by using words: "And God said, "Let there be light": and there was light." (KJV, Genesis I:3) In Christian tradition, God literally is a word: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the word was God." (KJV, John I:1) In magickal traditions, the correct pronunciation of words, and the way they are broadcast into the universe is a vital part of the process. Words of Power are meant to be "vibrated." The choice of words is important in formulating magickal goals. So in Judaism, Christianity, and magick, the notion of the use of words and the power of sound is central to the practices. From these three perspectives, words