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Magick takes work. You get what you put into it.

Magick should not be done for pay.

Dont haggle over the price of your tools. If you cant afford them now, then wait until you can afford the price. Haggling lessens the worth of the tools in your work.

Keep your ego in check. Remember, you are only a tool, as well.

Magick is learning. Know not only how, but also why.

Magick should be used for defense only. (The Law of 3 very much applies here.)

Magick is Love! Do what you do because you love it in your hea

Dont forget to include any other tools or decorations you might need while youre setting up, such as flowers, spell ingredients, snacks and a drink for Cakes and Ale, a lighter or matches, a candle snuffer, etc. Take the time now to be sure everything is ready so you dont have to interrupt what youre doing later to go hunting for matches in the kitchen junk drawer or thread in the sewing basket.

Step 3: Creating your Sacred Space

There are several sub-steps here: casting the circle, calling the Elemental Powers, and calling the Gods. There are ma

Even us experienced folks have a constant influx of new material and authors to become acquainted with. Only through a heavy dose of critical thinking and good networking skills can we hope to keep abreast of whats being published. With that in mind, this weeks article is all about how I evaluate authors, books, courses, and other materials. Keep in mind, though, that any opinions I present here are strictly my own. For every book or author I despise, Im sure there are 20 o

The Witch's Cradle
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, May 13, 2005.

Soul Need Retrieval and Interview with Sherrie Mountain Hawk Woman
I often write of giving one's spirit power away because we often choose not to champion ourselves and leave self definition in the hands of others but soul retrieval is another thing altogether. Before discussing what soul retrieval is, I think we need to better understand circumstances in which we lose part or all of our souls. Firstly, to lose one's sou.

Ironic Intolerance of the Supernatural in Pagan Society
It just had to be said: many modern Pagans do not really believe in the supernatural. I will freely admit it: I began my study of the occult (I use occult - the practice of magic -- to distinguish from Wicca - a religion that practices magic) because I was looking for the special effects stuff. You know what I mean -- the ability to move an object, ignite.