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The three virtues of the magical practitioner

Ever since I started studying magic, I’ve apprehended everything in a very scattered way. No head and no toes. With time I started understanding in my own way how to sort everything in my head. This is how I arrange everything while I study. 

The Virtue of Knowing (Gnosis) 

The passive Virtue. It does not talk about knowledge in the superficial sense of the word. Knowing here is related to the acknowledgement, understanding and observing of the realities, not just cognitive learning. I divide this Virtue in three: Hylegnosis, Aithergnosis.

Hylegnosis relates to the knowledge of all things material. Here the studies of Astrology, Herbology and others apply.

Aithergnosis relates to all that can be known and observed within the Astral Light (in Qabalistic terms, from Tipheret to Yesod). This virtue is related with Clairvoyance.

Meditations within this Virtue deal with passive observance.

The Virtue of Daring (Thaumaturgy)

The active Virtue is related to the performing of magical deeds. From the performing of visualization and manipulation of energy to the most complex ceremonial magic. Invoking, evoking, transfiguration, transmutation, projection and manipulation.

Meditations within this virtue deal with active visualizations, astral projection and creation.

The Virtue of Being (Theurgy)

Perhaps the most important Virtue, deals with the sublimation of the self and building the Body of Light. This is the area of the Mystics. Wether it be from an objective or subjective point of view (dealig with gods or integrating aspects) it appears as the basis for the expansion and growing of Consciousness.

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Card of the Week - 7 of Cups Reversed

I personally have grown to deeply love the Cups suit. Once I learned cups have to do with emotions and love and connections, I knew I would grow attached. So I feel closer to the Cups and I tend to get them a lot when I read for myself.

So seeing The 7 of Cups today made me happy. It is the card of imagination and letting it roam. It is the card of day dreams and fantasies. And in the upright position, it tells us to let out mind wander. To open our minds to the possibilities.

However today it came up reversed. So the message this week is to ground our thoughts in a little more reality. It is great to dream big, it is ok to fantasize about living in a big mansion, and having a whole island to ourselves for a day. But when we want to make them a reality, we have to make sure they are achievable.

Personally I have been going through a lot of changes in my life. I may be moving next year, I want to grow my business and eventually leave the 9-5 life. So sometimes I find myself picturing my business being successful and all the brunches I will finally go to, and the freedom of leaving a desk job. But I can’t let the fantasies make my decisions for me. These things are achievable, but making it happen takes work and planning. So this card tells me to not let my dreams run wild, but to ground them some more. So although I may fantasize about leaving my job tomorrow and leaving it all behind, I need to make sure I think about what steps I can do to make sure I do what’s best for me.

The take away is that we should all dream as big as we can. Make all our dreams come true, but learn when to act and when to leave it as a fantasy. Get the big house, get the perfect relationship, but maybe not tell your boss all the ways they can go to hell sort of thing.

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Planets in Retrograde

So I saw this post on facebook and I thought about something I have noticed.

I have been reading tarot cards professionally for about a month now, and I allow my clients to choose from the different decks I have. And no matter what deck I use, for the past month I have noticed certain cards coming up for multiple people. In my last post I talked a little bit about The 3 of Wands. But I have also noticed The 4 of Swords, The Wheel of Fortune, Death, The Star, and The World come up for multiple people. 

Briefly, when a planet enters into retrograde, it just means that from the Earth’s perspective, the planets seem to be moving backward. And this year we have Mercury (usually about 3 times a year), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (dwarf but still counts).

Looking at “The Ultimate Guide to Tarot” and this article written by Sara Coughlin , I saw some interesting connections. In the guide, they note planetary or zodiac associations with each card. 

The Wheel of Fortune & The 4 of Swords - Jupiter - Coughlin says this is a time of uncertainty. The Wheel of Fortune I have pulled both upright and reversed for people; so this suggests that it the good and bad luck of the card will come from unknown places. So basically get ready for a whole bunch of surprises. The 4 of Swords suggests a time of reflection and rest. This tells me to go with the flow, which considering planetary influences, I don’t think we have much of a choice but to do so.

Death & The 3 of Wands - Mars - Mars is telling us not to act impulsively. That connects too well with The 3 of Wands, however it is interesting to see Death associated with this too, as it suggests that there could be serious consequences for these impulsive actions. Note, the consequence isn’t death, but maybe rethink cursing out a supervisor as to not lose your job.

Death - Pluto - Death in the Ultimate Guide is associated with Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto. Pluto is telling us to reevaluate our relationship with power. Considering how I also have drawn The Chariot for multiple people, it seems like there is going to be a lot of concern regarding power and control. Not just in our personal lives, but look at our societies and politics. 

The Star - Uranus - Uranus urges us to look within and to make changes. This is huge for me personally, as I have been on my journey of self-discovery and improvement for about 10 years now. And when ever I feel there is not much more I can do, I surprise myself. I think this is a sign for all of us to look within, and to know we have the power to make our dreams a reality.

The World - Saturn - Coughlin writes that this is telling us we need to work on restructuring our lives in order to achieve our long term goals. This also works too well not only with The World card, but also the other cards I have been seeing a lot lately.

I also feel like now is a time of rebirth. I have noticed big changes in my life and in myself this year alone and I know others are feeling it too. And it looks like the cards have also been trying to tell us.

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Card of the Week - 7/24/18

Today’s Card of the Week is the 3 of Wands.

Now I didn’t shuffle and draw this card specifically like last week, but it did and has been coming up in a lot of readings I have been doing recently. So I decided to talk about it, as it keeps wanting to be talked about ;).

The 3 of Wands is a card about planning. Taking a moment to appreciate what you have accomplished. Evaluating what steps need to be taken in order to continue on with your goal. In reverse it suggests rushing. I have seen this card come up in readings about relationships, work, and life in general, so it could be rushing into just about anything. 

It is important to appreciate and celebrate the small victories. These give us the motivation to keep moving forward. It is even more important reflect on it. Take in the work that it took to get to where you are. What lessons did you have to learn? And accept what next steps and lessons need to occur in order to reach your ultimate goal!

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A very basic tarot spread that overview many areas in ones life.

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Card of the Week - 6 of Cups

The 6 of Cups is usually known as the nostalgia card. It’s the happy memories of the past. Reminiscing about the good old days. However in reverse, like how I pulled today, it can mean being stuck in the past. Not letting go of the past. Allowing the past to define your present.

Lately I have found myself thinking about the past a lot, specifically my past relationship. Remembering things I couldn’t remember a few years ago, but pleasant memories. I also have been struggling to let go of negative memories in my current relationship. I keep bringing the past into the present.

So the lesson of today is to let it go. Leave it where it is. Things are different now and it is time to experience and appreciate the now.

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BIG CHANGES

This blog is going through some changes.

Most notably going from a generic spiritual/aesthetic blog to a Tarot blog!

As stated in my previous post, I opened an etsy shop in order to sell Tarot readings. So I want to cater my blog to more Tarot things. Sharing spreads, meditating on cards, and other stuff. 

I also created a tab on my blog. inconspicuously called “get a reading!”

Head over there and click the link to get your cards read :).

Here’s to change.

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