Author: A Solitary Pagan
A Halloween Caricature
Each year they parade her about, the traditional Halloween witch. Misshapen green face, stringy scraps of hair, a toothless mouth beneath her disfigured nose. Gnarled knobby fingers twisted into a claw protracting form. A bent and twisted torso that lurches about on wobbly legs. Most think this is abject image to be the creation of a prejudiced mind or merely a Halloween caricature. I disagree, I ...
The Remanifestation of the Ego
Bear in mind that the consciousness of the naked Self has already been awakened. This point — when the Eye of the Void opens — is the Ordeal of the Abyss often spoken of by Crowley; it is the experience of ZAX, The Tenth Aethyr”. The choice that now lies before the Initiate is whether to ultimately follow the Left-Hand Path or the Right-Hand Path. Let’s take time to consider what this ...
A History Of The Wheel Of The Year
The Wheel of the Year is an ancient concept that has been used by many cultures throughout history to mark the changing seasons and cycles of nature. Its origins can be traced back to prehistoric times when people relied on the cycles of the sun, moon, and stars to measure the passing of time. The ancient Celts, who inhabited much of Europe from the 8th century BCE to the 3rd century CE, were amon...
Rejuvenation Tonic
Ingredients St. John’s Wort Leaves And Blossoms90 Proof Alcohol Gather the fresh shoots of St. John’s Wort between the summer solstice and St. John’s Day (June 21 and June 24) at sunrise. Remove the blossoms and leaves and place them in a dark glass container that can be sealed tightly. Cover with 90 proof alcohol. Steep for one moon cycle (28 days) in a dark place. Shake every third day. After on...
The art of making cold-infused oils
The art of making cold-infused oils. The art of making cold-infused oils is a gentle, time-honored tradition that allows you to preserve the subtle qualities of your favorite herbs, plants, or flowers. You might like to begin by choosing the freshest botanicals you can find—many people prefer to harvest them in the morning, once the dew has dried, as this is when their essential oils are thought t...
Remember the forgotten this Samhain
Many people in the Pagan community take the opportunity to hold rituals honoring the dead. This may take the form of setting up an altar to honor the ancestors, or to hold a vigil for those who have crossed over in the past year. In general, we’re pretty good about remembering those who have touched us, whether they were family or our loved ones . However, there’s one group that is typically overl...
Are you clairvoyant?
The word Clairvoyance comes from the french word clair which means “clear” and voyance which means “vision.” A clairvoyant is someone who receives intuitive information visually. Some call this third eye visions or second sight. A clairvoyant sees the truth about the past, present, future. Clairvoyance is the natural development of the sixth sense. When your third sense is developed you are able t...
Ways to develop your clairvoyance
Do lots of meditationRaise your vibrations and energiesOBSERVERecord your observationsPractice your visualization. Visualize with flowers, numbers, and symbols.Imagine your third eye opening during meditation.Keep a dream journal. Record and analize their meaning..Crystals for clairvoyants Lapis lazuli – Opens your third eye. Induces dreams and insights.Clear quartz crystals – Opens yo...
Bill/Debt Spell
This spell is intended for use when you have a specific bill or debt to be paid, rather than just general prosperity. You need the following: Green CandlePatchouli or cinnamon oilIncense to match the oilA piece of paperUse a pen or a pencil to draw a representation of the bill on the paper. Words and logos, along with the dollar figures. You will be burning the paper, so don’t use the real bill. A...
Essential Oil Benefits: Basil
The properties and applications of basil essential oil, ARE derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum plant. Basil oil has been esteemed for centuries due to its diverse roles in health, personal care, and spiritual practices. To begin, it is pertinent to consider the health-related benefits of basil essential oil. This oil has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating symptoms of nausea and supp...
The Process of Writing Spells
On to the actual process of writing a spell. The first thing you need to do is clearly define the purpose of the spell or your objective. A good beginners rule is to start with guidelines that are similar to those of making sigils. Phrase it as though it’s presently trueMake it absoluteMake sure it’s descriptive and phrased in such a way that doesn’t leave a lot of loopholes for mishaps (i.e. I am...
Suggestions to Call your Magick
Set aside a time once a week to burn a candle. Make it a color that connects to whatever aspect of your life you would like insight or growth in and spend 10 minutes watching the flame and opening yourself to whatever it is you’re seeking. – If you have any books with pre written simple spells in them (most intro to witchcraft books have a section) flip through it and find a spell that calls...