Balck Magick

This is symbolically represented by the blessing of the cakes and wine (the seed of the god is symbolized by the grain of the cakes, the blood of the goddess by the wine). This is typically done using magical implements and is further symbolized by the unification of the magical dagger (or athame) and the chalice (or cup). There are variations from the physical heterosexual union (homosexual, for instance) and for these a different symbolism may be employed. The theme of the combination of energies remains, however.

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Some traditions say it is bad luck to plant sage in your own garden; instead, you should have someone else do it for you. If you take a sage leaf and write your fondest wish upon it, then place it under your pillow for three nights, it is said youll dream of what you wish, and your dream will come true. I use sage in incense to help with learning.

Anise is good for protection and purification. I use it sometimes in candles or incense for meditation and protection.

Last but not least, is Salt. Sea salt is best. Salt cleanses and purifies. It can be used in cleansing rituals, and banishings. Use salted water to purify new

It should be loose

fitting and comfortable. The material of which it is composed

should be light, soft, and capable of breathing. Cotton is a

good material, so is a poly\cotton blend. However, wool is the

best due to its ability to direct astral energy.

The color is really a matter of personal choice. One should try

to match the color as closely as possible to the Sephiroth they

are working with, this would however, require that the Magician

keep 10 different robes; one for each Sephiroth. For this reason

most Magicians us

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