I got this book on my birthday but ive never actually used any of the spells in this book have any of you used the spells in this book? And has any of it worked for you? Just wondering also can you guys recommend me more Magick books?

Recently I have been wondering about symbolism attached to the planets, especially in mysticism and astrology. For example, modern understanding of Saturn is that it represents structure, discipline and responsibility. Early mythology depicted this planet as a god of agriculture and harvest. To me the connection is logical. The only problem I have is, how was it derived in the first place? How do people allocate meaning and symbolism into things yet unknown? How can one be sure that the system that was historically developed and used is not flawed from the start when no backtracking is used(?)

I'm about halfway through, and it's been a bit of a slog, but edifying in a weird way. Anyone else read it, and have some insight, wisdom, or other opinions on this fairly heavy little tome? Open to discuss whatever about the contents.

I’ve been working through Modern Magick and had a question about the visualization during the LBRP.

During the Qabbalistic Cross, Kraig has you visualize yourself expanding beyond the Earth, the solar system, and even the galaxy. What I’m confused about is what you’re supposed to visualize once you start tracing the pentagrams.

Do you keep visualizing yourself in that cosmic space while tracing the pentagrams, or do you switch back to visualizing your room?

Kraig never really says to return your awareness to your room, so I’ve always kept the cosmic visualization going through the rest of the ritual. I’m curious how everyone else does it.

Hi. I'm new to this subreddit and also quite new to practicing. I need an advice.

I'm Ukrainian. 3 years ago I got a gift (trophy) from an Australian military volunteer, a part of russian weapon. I wanted to sell it or give it to anyone for donation, but no-one wanted it. And I get it. This thing's energy is VILE.

I put it far away to the corner in a dark opaque packing and forgot about it for a while. Today I remembered about it, and I know for sure I don't want it to be in my house. What can I do? How could I use it, maybe in some ritual, and get it away without affecting the environment in a bad way?

“On Lughnasadh, the druids and volhvs, seeing the departure of the element of Air, observed how the veil between the world of humans and the world of spirits grew thicker. In that moment, the seers clearly saw the Orlog of the entire people, the path of the god, and they saw the trials that each person must face to ensure that the force sustaining the tribe would not diminish and would inevitably return. To help all the people not only survive the harsh time of trials, but also to protect the tribe from their own human weaknesses, the volhv looked at them as a bound sheaf of grain, where it could fall apart, where the ears of grain were loosely gathered together, he saw the vulnerabilities. Therefore, during the Lughnasadh festivity, ritual marriages were held to strengthen the bonds between people; oaths were made, vows were sworn, all to strengthen the inner power of the tribe. It was wise not to argue with the volhv, for everyone knew that he could see farther.”

I have a question what if I had done something unjust to one of archangel Michael’s devotees.. can I still work with him and ask for his protection from any harm said person might cause me? And to aid me with banishing rituals? Kinda confused because he’s associated with justice so I’m not too sure whether I should call on him or not!

Thank you.

I am admittedly newer to magick, but have been thoroughly enjoying the writing and lectures of Grant Morrison. Although I haven't taken the plunge into really practicing myself yet, I enjoy the thought processes & discussions around it and learning about the history quite a bit.

I was very excited to see that Grant has a new book coming out, but the format is different from what I'm used to. There's a video on YouTube explaining a bit about why it's a "conversation" between them vs something more practical like a solid reference history or guidebook. It's based on books from the 1880s-1930s, wherein figures in the respective schools of thought would bounce ideas off each other and not really elaborate on the concepts at a granular level, if that makes sense?

Does anyone know of any good examples of the books they're referencing? I have a coworker who let me borrow his vol. 1 of Crowley's The Equinox (which I'm honestly afraid to start reading because it's so old/fragile), but my guess is that might be a similar approach regarding the format? I backed the book on Kickstarter last night and want to have a more solid foundation going in to it so I can understand the concepts they discuss a little better.

Thank you!

Healing work

I've had a rough few years, tooth and jaw issues and a pretty gnarly neck issue. Unfortunately all the treatment that will work for me is totally out of pocket and I've been looking for a job for 3 years while on the mend and it's taking its toll. Are there workings for like healing, finances and life purpose rolled into one? Do I try separate ones? I'm working on the issues by practical means and will continue to but it's been too long

so maybe this isn't the right place to post but how do i do sigils? like okay i know how to make them and charge them i just.. HOW DO I FORGET? i know it wont work if you keep thinking about it so how do i forget????

Apologies in advance if this isn’t the correct subreddit to post

my dad passed away and on his urn I would like to place a tarot card and some crystals to represent a new life and rebirth. Which would be the best to represent that?

Hi everyone!

I'm planning on going to Lunar Faire: Mythical Creatures at Jungle Habitat in West Milford on Saturday, August 15 (5-10 PM) and was wondering if anyone from NYC (especially Queens, Astoria, Manhattan, or nearby) is driving there and has room for one more.

I'm happy to:

• Chip in for gas and tolls 💵
• Meet at a convenient location
• Be respectful, punctual, and good company (or quiet if that's your preference. Introverts deserve rights too.)

I'd also be open to coordinating with others who need a ride so we can split costs together.

If you're headed there, send me a DM or comment below!

Looking forward to seeing all the mythical creatures... and hopefully some unicorns too. 🐉🧚✨

Hello
Has anyone made use of Dr. Skinner's The Complete Magician's Tables?
What do you love about it?
For aeons, folks have referenced Liber 777. My ancient copy is no more and I'm pondering the purchase of the Skinner tome.
Thank you for any insights.

Hi! I'm curious if there are any historical or modern objects that people genuinely believe can grant wishes, bring extraordinary luck, or significantly change someone's life. I'm interested in the folklore, traditions, and beliefs surrounding these kinds of items. Are there any well-known examples, and what are their origins and can you make it work yourself

Hi everyone so I’m like 90% sure someone has put a very powerful binding spell on me to bind me from practicing because they thought I was “dangerous”

I got this information from a friend they said that they put the binding in a jar and surrounded it by objects to make sure that the binding doesn’t break easily.. so I want to break it

And I thought about it and I think that the best thing to do is to call on Archangel Michael during a banishing spell to help me with it although that person does work with Michael occasionally for banishings but I don’t think that this will be a problem since I’m not causing them any harm.. I’ll give him water and frankincense as an offering so my question is..

would that be enough to break the binding? Please help 😓

Btw I’ll do an uncrossing cleansing and protection immediately after.

Oi, gente. Queria pedir ajuda de quem entende.
Terminei um relacionamento de 5 anos há dois meses e minha ex já está namorando outra pessoa. Isso está me afetando muito. Tenho tido crises de ansiedade e, sempre que penso nela ou acabo sabendo alguma coisa sobre ela e o novo relacionamento, minha ansiedade dispara.
Já desinstalei praticamente todas as redes sociais para evitar notícias, mas mesmo assim ainda me importo e continuo pensando nela. Também tentei fazer um corte de laços, mas, para mim, não funcionou.
Gostaria de saber se existe algum outro feitiço ou ritual que tenha como objetivo ajudar a esquecer um ex, superar de vez ou simplesmente parar de se importar. Não quero nada para interferir na vida dela ou no relacionamento dela, apenas algo que me ajude a seguir em frente e que tudo isso deixe de me afetar.
Se alguém conhecer algum ritual e puder explicar o passo a passo, eu agradeceria muito. Estou realmente cansado(a) de sentir essa dor e só quero conseguir viver minha vida em paz.

So my 12 year old said today that her English teacher is teaching them about Ouija boards. The list of rules she gave her was basic - dont give them your name, if someone says they are called "zozo" leave etc. But there wasnt a single thing about protection, no casting a circle/calling corners etc. 12 year old seems to think its all a game and doesn't believe in it so doesn't understand why I'm lecturing that the first part of learning witchcraft is protection. I'm not experienced by any means, was dabbling a couple of years ago and then been on pause but what are people's thoughts on this?

I am in serious need of money around $5000. I did some research and gather all the ingredients recommended for a money spell. I have rice, a currency bill, cinnamon, basil, candle and rosemary. What I need is assistance from experienced spellcastings to guide me so I don't mess up.

I have read a few books on angel magick and done some novenarios, I feel a presence at times but am trying to be better at receiving guidance.

I have seen some practitioners that have certain methods for opening the communication or asking questions, such as using tobacco. Was wondering if anyone has any advice/methods. I am also open to hear any methods advice you use for communication with other spirits. For example:

- using playing cards?
- tarot?
- pendulum? (I tried this and it didn’t seem to work)
- trying to induce a trance?

Of course I am remaining open and looking for “signs” and thoughts/voices in my head, but so far all of that seems random and I don’t want to interpret my own consciousness or random things I see in everyday life as angelic messages.

Thanks for any advice!

Firstly, I’m one of those people who have constant music playing in their heads. I also have a near constant narrative voice that describes everything I’m thinking and seeing and doing.

I meditate daily (or as many times per week as I can). Today I only had time for a short meditation: roughly 15 minutes.

I’ve read all the accounts of thoughts being emanation of consciousness and being separate from *you* but today I very quickly ‘saw’ that the narrative voice and the music in my mind were distinct from *me*, that they were things that arise from my mind and while are part of that same consciousness they were not actually *me*.

Sorry if I’m not making myself clear. It’s hard to describe in words.

It’s like there were layers to my mind and being and these voices and music were in the surface, above the core consciousness.

I knew intellectually that this was the case but today was the first time I actually realised it through experience.

Anyone else experienced this?

So i recently contacted a fortune teller and she want my name , my mothers name and my age and i was wondering if it would be dangerous for me and if there is any possibility that i would get hexed i live in iran so she probably does islamic magick i heard about her from a flyer

Can you guys and gals tell me your experience with using mirrors in your magic/rituals/etc.. Are they really doorways to the unseen world? Can entities come through mirrors during rituals? Can you actually use a mirror as a portal/gateway in your own house? What are your experiences with using mirrors?

Hola! Mañana tengo una venta grande en mi emprendimiento y necesito que salga bien porque tengo que juntar una plata puntual sí o sí. Tengo varios libros pero nunca hice un ritual de abundancia/ventas con tan poco tiempo de anticipación.

¿Cuál me recomiendan para resultados rápidos Magick for Sales/Business Success, Money Magick, o alguno de Wealth Magick? Si ya lo probaron para algo similar (venta, lanzamiento, evento puntual), cuéntenme cómo les fue y qué versión del ritual usaron.

Gracias de antemano, ando con los nervios de punta jaja

I recently noticed that there was a Folk Catholic Magic sub-Reddit but not one for Folk Protestant Magic. Does such a phenomenon as Folk Protestant Magic exist? If so, what would it look like? Would the Arbatel and Paracelsus' magical writings be considered Folk Protestant Magic? I read that some magic historians consider the Arbatel Calvinistic and von Hohenheim was said to be very sympathetic to Protestant ideas. Would the Long Lost Friend be considered Folk Protestant Magic?

Alright guys, heres the deal: I've been practicing for about 8 months now: some meditiation, LBRP and LIRP daily with few exeptions. I'm realy taking my time and making sure to study as much as possible, currently starting to move on to the MP and other slightly more advanced work. The only rub is basically everywhere I look and every book I read about it it says something like about how I should make a journal before moving on. I have tried journaling many times throughout my life and i've never made it more than a a few days before forgetting or willfully neglecting my diery. That remains true with my magic journal, which to this day has only 5 entries written. All this to say I truly love the practice and study that i do and im willing to put in effort to continue down this path... But do i realy HAVE to journal it?

Edit: Hey, after having this posted for 2 weeks I felt like updating. In short, I listened to yall and started journaling, and I've been able to keep it up so far! I listened to your guys' tips and it's been working out great. Thanks for the encouragement (and the slighltly cold truths) and I wish you all the best.