~*~LOA~*~ All Things Magick : Sharing Session With Oceanos
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Merry Meet luv me or hate me,Originally posted by luv me or hate me:Hi! So may we know what other workshops you have besides psyhic self defence and intro to wizards w/shop coming up? Thanks.
I do have various workshops available other than the 2 you mentioned however i need a minimum class of 3-5 student to hold it, if not One to One session is available at a higher cost. I wanted to post a Mahatma Shamballa Healing Attunement workshop in here this month however my confirmed student prefer a one to one session with me. At the moment, i am unable to hold any workshops due to my busy schedule however LOA Monthly~*~ Guided Meditation With Oceanos ~*~ Session is still running. Do keep a look out for any new updates. For further queries kindly go to ~*~ LIGHT OF ATLANTIS ~*~ Workshops & Events Bulletin Board. Thanks again.
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thks.. will look it up
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Merry Meet luv me or hate me,Originally posted by luv me or hate me:thks.. will look it up
Welcome. Feel free to go around my haven, make yourself comfy in here.
Blessed Be,
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Merry Meet To All,
Any suggestions for Next Topic on All things Magick in here? Prosperity Magick? Love Magick? Healing Magick?
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informative thread for everyone to read
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Originally posted by En':
The Star of Life
A Historical and spiritual history of the Pentagram
by Sharynne NicMacha
Imagine the perfect apple, ripe and bursting with life. Sliced in half, it reveals a beautiful five-point symmetry-a star formed by the seeds inside. In fact, each of these five seeds may be seen to contain a symbolism of its own mirroring the spiritual aspects of this universal symbol: idea, sustenance, life, secret knowledge and the hidden mysteries within the earth. Why has this beautiful and potent emblem, the five-pointed star or pentagram, become such a misunderstood and stigmatized symbol in these times of re-emerging enlightenment?
In the tale of Adam and Eve, the apple signified hidden knowledge, which was forbidden to human kind. Other early cultures encouraged holy and learned persons in their search for divine wisdom. For example, the Vedas state that the universe and ourselves are One, and that by realizing this and tapping into that Universal energy and state, we achieve wholeness and bliss. These concepts were known to many ancient civilizations. For most of the western culture, sacred knowledge was designated as the right of the One Deity only. It was considered heretical to study the Divine workings of the Universe. The apple signified that which we should not attempt to know, and many attempts over the centuries to obtain knowledge of the Universe (and therefore, ourselves) were suppressed. The pentagram in its modern guise as the pentacle was also a target of this subjugation.
For modern-day Pagans, the Pentacle contains many wonderful layers of symbolism. The five points symbolize the four directions with the fifth point as the sanctity of Spirit, within and without. The circle around the star symbolizes unity and wholeness. It represents the quest for Divine Knowledge, a concept which is ancient in origin and universal in scope from the earliest written ritual texts in Babylonia, to the Celts, to the Native American traditions. Similar to other figures which are made of a single unbroken line, this symbol is used to mark off magical enclosures or ritual areas, especially when used for invocation of deities or spirit.
The pentagram is one of the most powerful and popular symbols used by many Neo-Pagans, including those involved in Wicca and Ceremonial Magic. In working magic, Pagans may draw the shape of the pentagram in the air with the athame, or sacred blade, sometimes in the four directions as part of the ritual. A physical pentacle in the form of a flat disc is often the a main feature of the altar and is a widely used ritual tool. The symbol is used to decorate magickal tools or items such as a chalice, cauldron, or the handle of the athame itself. For some it represents feminine energy relating to the Goddess and may be used to bind elemental spirits of the earth as well as to hold consecrated objects such as herbs, amulets and crystals. The spoken or chanted text of a spell or invocation may be repeated five times to help insure its effectiveness. (3, 5, 7, 9 and 13 being some of the most commonly used repetitions in this context). The pentacle is worn both ornamentally and symbolically by many Pagans for protectioIn and to signify that they are involved in the world of magick and divine wisdom.
It is interesting to note that five-fold symmetries are rarely found in non-organic life forms but are uniquely inherent to life, as in the form of the human hand, a starfish, flowers, plants and many other living things This pattern of five exists even down to a molecular level. Five, therefore, embodies the form and formation of life, the very essence of life.
The pentagram is a very widespread sacred symbol used since ancient times in many areas including Egypt, India, Persia and Greece. Almost all cultures had a five-fold symbol, which was very important to their religious and spiritual life. The sacred nature of five, the important nature of "five-ness" is amply attested to in Celtic tradition from which much of modern Paganism is derived. Five appears in numerous Celtic contexts: Ireland had five great roads, five provinces and five paths of the law. The fairy folk counted by fives, and the mythological figures wore five fold cloaks.
In the ancient Irish tale, "Cormac's Cup of Gold", the hero "saw a royal fortress with four houses in it, and a bright well with nine ancient hazels growing over it. In the well, were five salmon who ate the nuts that dropped from the purple hazels, and sent the husks floating down the five streams that flowed therefrom. The sound of the streams was the sweetest music...The spring was the Well of Knowledge, and the five streams the five senses through which knowledge is obtained. No one will have knowledge who drinks not a draught out of the well itself or out of the streams. Those who are skilled in many arts drink from both the well and the streams."
In another part of the world, around 500 B.C.E. (Before Current Era) lived Pythagoras, an unparalleled scholar, teacher and leader renowned for his knowledge of arithmetic, music, government and sacred geometry. He tapped into the divine mysteries, and, like the ancient Celts, (and many Neo-Pagans) learned from and existed comfortably between both worlds.
Pythagoras set up a school where he taught many people, both male and female, who flocked to him in pursuit of divine knowledge. Unfortunately, the school was suppressed in a brutal fashion for political reasons. After this, his followers and the knowledge itself were forced underground, Pythagoreans considered the five-pointed star to be a symbol of life and of the divine human. Therefore, it became the secret sign of the pythagorean followers, "so that they may know each other."
The Pythagorean schools continued on in secret and from this line of descent came the Gnostic and Hermetic Mystery Schools (which contained both men and women and were Christian to varying degrees), as well as the Masonic Guilds, expert stone-masons initiated into Mystery Schools learning which included sacred geometry. Even though the Church considered the Masons to be quite heretical, they hired them to build the most sacred structures in Europe- the great cathedrals-many of which contained pentagonal or five-fold symmetries. Parallel with Masonic culture were the alchemists of medieval Europe, scientists, philosophers and magicians, both male and female, who studied the mysteries of the Universe. These societies held onto this five-fold symbol which kept its positive, ancient attributes and signified hidden, luminous knowledge.
This ancient wisdom lived on underground through the mystery schools and other sources and continued throughout the Middle Ages up until modern times. However, because this Divine knowledge threatened the authority and power of the Church, those who pursued it and the symbols they used were severely persecuted.
The star of life, which had been a symbol of divine illumination, became stigmatized as a sign of heretical thought and eventually as something evil. These negative attributes were further reinforced by the use of the upside down pentagram by some satanic cults who are probably more "Anti-Christians" than "Pagans". As their beliefs are not those of most Neo-Pagan groups. Modern media continues to distort the meaning of the pentagram by showing it in both its upright and inverted position, yet portraying all who use it as evil.
In spite of this difficulty history, the symbol has survived, and continues to be used by those who uphold the search for divine knowledge. The sacred pentagram maintains its many wonderful and magickal ancient attributes and is still the symbol of life it has always been. -
Merry Meet To All,
Many may ask Why Magick Works?
Through my years as a practicising witch, i find Spells & Rituals are more effective than any other kind of empowerment or manifestation methods.
Through a ritual, we make use of the 5 Elements through our 5 sense to create & manifest what we desire. We stimulate our 5 senses with the the forces of the 5 Elements, harnessing the energies through our body as a conductor to make our Magick work. The use of tools, ritual or traditional forms of movement also play a part in making our Magick work. Many may think they are not important however within these tools lies the Power that is able to bring us beyond our physical conciousness & unleash the latent abilities deep within us.
Sight : fire, candlelight, ritual colors, mystical symbols & the inner sight of visualization.
Hearing : Actual spoken words of ritual & incantations as well as chants, magickal words, songs bells or music.
Touch : Anointment of oils or brewing potions, hands on charging or healing. Witches stimulate the sense of touch with the nature, feeling of energy & temperature of the Earth.
Smell : The power of smell is conjured through the exotic scents of herbs, flowers, oils & incense. The smelling of burning wood or papers adds to the stimulation.
Taste :
Taste is a powerful trigger for memory & power. Witches use pure water, wine & herbal drinks in the chalice as our sacrament. We share cakes & sweets, break bread & use food & fruit offerings to connect with this deep power.
But the most important factor is still your mind. Being positive & maintaining a clear, strong & focused mind is the key to successful Magick.
Blessed Be,
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I have experienced successful spellcasting using spellkits from brother Oceanos. Initially, i have doubts on whether i will be able to do it by myself but Oceanos clear my doubts by assuring and guiding me. Spellcasting is always delightful and amazing experience for me, i just follow the instruction given and do it. I start to see a positive change in my situation days later. Extremely fast effects with the "Santeria Voodoo Orisha Ogun Spellkit" which i got for getting a new job and enhancing my career.
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Merry Meet To All,
Magick & Spells. We witches are often associated with spell casting and with good reason. We trust in the great power of Nature and work with the natural world to effect a desired outcome on some situation or need.
Note the word "need". In all my years of working magick, I've found that "NEED" is the most crucial aspect of casting. It is not necessarily the only major component of a working, but it certainly is the one component that I've always seen present when an exceptional outcome has come of a casting.
I will discuss and teach you some considerations and observations to make when considering working with magick and even when to consider not casting or when to wait for a situation to best be dealt with if you find yourself working for yourself or for others.
Practicing is an important part of casting and to do it well requires you to either work alone or with an experienced teacher or practicioner. Its ok to get a prepared Spellkit done by a reliable practicioner to cast the spell yourself, It will usually contain all the items you need to make your spell work a success, just you need to follow the instruction do it with positivity and faith as everything you need has been "Fixed", "Blessed" and "Charged" for your desired purpose. It is good to keep a good journal to track your successes and indeed your spectacular failures which "ALL" witches experience as part of the drill of learning how the Universe works as if its not meant to be it will not go your way. At times the way things turn out although it may not be the way you wanted it to but perhaps thats the best situation or event which the Universe has installed for you.
Magick and spell casting are "Systems" and thus comprise a "Language" composed of the following aspects:
1. Emotion: (that "Need" component figures here).
2. Structure: The "Wrapper" through which the spell can be cast and the means by which we humans can explore, work with and use magick.
3. Belief: Similar to emotion, belief is the currency that powers magickal intent and directs Emotion and Structure.
4. Finally, Trust: A knowing that in the grand scheme of things, the higher power(s) we work with will understand and fairly work with our intention and desired outcome.
Now this is not a detailed view of casting in any sense of the word. Indeed, the list above only covers the 30,000 foot view of the subject. There arise other complications that affect magickal workings that can drastically alter the outcome for successful or even dangerous endings. Knowing how and when to work and in what measure are thus important considerations in your workings.
Blessed Be,
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a topic for discussion
wad are the differences between western magick n eastern rituals?
maybe is the objective of the practitioner??
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Originally posted by scorpboi:
a topic for discussion
wad are the differences between western magick n eastern rituals?
maybe is the objective of the practitioner??
Merry Meet To All,
Many may ask What are the differences between Western Magick & Eastern Ritual?
The practice of Witchcraft & Magick is evident in all cultures, religions & ethnic groups. They are spread out in their own geographical locations with various practices & they are are mainly classified into "Eastern Witchcraft" & "Western Witchcraft".Eastern witchcraft practicioners are known as : Taoist Master, Sorcerer, Medium, Archarn, Bomoh, Pawang, Dukun etc.
Western witchcraft practicioners are known as : Witch, Master of Spirit, Enchanter, Wizard, Magickian, Ritual Master, Mambo, Bokor, Root Worker, Voodoo Master, Hoodoo worker etc.
"Eastern Witchcraft" & "Western Witchcraft" differs in their practice & system, their source of Power also different, tool of the trade & paraphernalia also different.
Objective of the Practicioner is much dependable on their needs & what they seek. Similar objective can be that of "Eastern Witchcraft Practicioner" & "Western Witchcraft Practicioner".
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Enriching!!!
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yes, agreed.
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