Author: A Solitary Pagan
Astral Magick:The Teacher’s Doppelganger
Throughout history and across many cultures, people have reported seeing doppelgangers—mysterious doubles or apparitions of living individuals. Often, these sightings are thought to be omens of illness or death. However, there are also cases where doppelganger encounters happen in other situations. For instance, one well-known story describes a respected teacher whose doppelganger appeared to her ...
Astral Magick: Werewolves & Flying Witches
Throughout history, the image of witches flying has often been connected to the idea of the astral double. This concept suggests that people, sometimes influenced by certain substances, believed they could send their spirit or consciousness outside their physical body. Such beliefs are closely linked to old stories about both witches and werewolves, and can be traced back to the witch trials of Me...
Astral Magick: How do Flying Witches Relate to Astral Doubles
Throughout history, the image of the flying witch has fascinated people across many cultures. Stories of witches flying through the night sky—often on broomsticks or with animal companions—appear in European folklore, trial records, and art from the Middle Ages. While these tales may seem fantastical, they reveal deeper meanings when viewed through anthropology and comparative religion. Scholars h...
Astral Magick: Shapeshifting via the Astral Double
Throughout history, many cultures have been fascinated by the idea of shapeshifting, especially in stories about werewolves and other legendary beings. These stories often connect to the practice of astral projection and the concept of the astral double. In various traditions, the astral double is described as an energetic counterpart to the physical body. It is believed that this double can leave...
Astral Magick: Exit and Re-entry
Astral magick is based on the idea that the soul, sometimes called the astral double, can leave the physical body and travel to other realms or planes of existence. This belief appears in many cultures and magical traditions, where it often acts as a link between the material and spiritual worlds. The French scholar Claude Lecouteux has described accounts in which, during astral projection, the as...
Astrology 1: The Study
Astrology is the study of how the positions and movements of stars and planets might affect life on Earth. It is one of the main elements in magical practice. For hundreds of years, both witches and magicians have used astrology, no matter their background or social status. In the past, a village witch in a small cottage and a wealthy scholar in his study might both have relied on astrology. This ...
Astrology 2: Spiritual and Esoteric Traditions
In many spiritual and esoteric traditions, the planets and prominent celestial bodies in our solar system are believed to be connected to what are known as the Seven Rays. The concept of the Seven Rays describes seven distinct streams of energy or influence, each carrying its own unique qualities, colors, and symbolic meanings. These Rays are thought to flow from the cosmos into the world, shaping...
Astrology 3: Beyond Saturn
Beyond Saturn, which is the last planet visible to the naked eye, there are Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. These planets were discovered only in the past few centuries. In astrology, they are often considered to be higher or more spiritual versions of Mercury, Venus, and Mars. This idea is similar to how a musical note can be repeated at a higher octave, with these planets reflecting and expanding th...
Astrology 4: The History
Throughout history, astrology has sometimes been criticized because it began with ancient astronomy, which once believed the earth was at the center of the universe. In that old view, the sun, planets, and stars all moved around the earth. Today, science has shown that this geocentric model is not accurate, and some people think this means astrology is outdated. (short pause) However, astrology ha...
Astrology 5: Horoscopes
When people hear the word “horoscope,” they often think of short predictions found in magazines or online. In reality, a true horoscope is much more detailed. It is a chart—sometimes called a natal or birth chart—that maps the positions of the sun, moon, planets, and other celestial bodies at the exact time and place of a person’s birth. This chart is unique for each individual. The daily or weekl...
Astrology 6: Planetary Conjunctions
On February 5th, 1962, a rare and significant event took place in the sky. On this day, all seven classical planets known to ancient astrologers—Mars, Saturn, the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter—aligned together in the zodiac sign of Aquarius. Events like this, called planetary conjunctions or grand alignments, are extremely uncommon and only happen a few times in many centuries. Throug...
Astrology 7: The Foundation
In Western astrology, the twelve zodiac signs are considered the foundation. Each sign is traditionally connected to one of the seven classical planets or luminaries: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. (short pause) While the Sun and Moon are not technically planets, ancient astrologers included them with the five visible planets for simplicity and tradition. These seven...