#metaphysical studies

[thesagittarianmind]

[lesewut]

'Nature speaks in its own tongue.'

From the book series Secret Sciences - A collection of older and newer writings on alchemy, magic, Kabbalah, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, witches and devils Published by A . v. Linden in 1918 after the  Amstadam original edition of 1700.  16th volume:  Seraphinic  Flower-Garden,  selections from the mystical-religious writings of Jakob Böhme.

'Magia is the Book of all students.'

Mysticism should not only be interpreted as a significant phenomenon of intellectual and religious history, but as the awakening of the religious feeling concerning nature. Perhaps certain symbolic interpretations have receded into the background of our rationally calculated world, since everything that cannot be empirically proven is dismissed as a phantasm. But if the human being separates himself from his collective deep consciousness, he lacks a decisive possibility to (re-)connect with deep collective consciousness. Mysticism has the aim to deepen the soul for religion and art, a poignant love unparalleled in the world/s of appearances. Dwelling in a cosmic strive for connecting with God and the Divine Energy, without the profanity of manifestation in images, but in a astonishing cognitive emotionality. Through the art of inner liturgy it can be possible to trace the ontological search for the human’s home. The eternal questions, like fixed stars above the head of the dust born, have been no less relevant since the first question, and yet have not come closer to the truth, which is always in progress and false, when decorated as stored and captured. And don't we notice with every achievement how our collected knowledge is revised in the cosmic expanses? That we are almost forced to think outside the box and to regard regularity in chaos as an illusion? The cosmic rift is not only dividing humanity from the cosmos, it divided man from himself and thus also human beings from each other. In the centre of revelation, which is common in all mystic practices: learning and learning to know the self, in order to understand more.

’Be sober, watch, fast and pray that you may deafen earthly reason and make it dead at once, that God's Spirit may take place in you! When he appears, he soon overcomes earthly reason and looks at the will in fear with its love and sweetness, since then always a beautiful twig is born out of the tree of faith, and serves all tribulations and temptations for the very best of the children of God.’

'Man comes to know the Creator in contemplation of himself.'

[huntingorbits]

Currently Reading + Queue

These are the books, articles, publications, etc; that I'm working through right now. I often go through several at a time depending on what I feel like reading on any given day, especially given that some texts are more difficult than others.

Currently Reading:

Thames & Hudson. A History of Witchcraft: Sorcerers, Heretics, & Pagans, 2nd Edition, 2007. Book.

Zakroff, Laura Tempest. Anatomy of a Witch: A Map to the Magical Body. Tantor Audio, 2021. Audiobook.

Chamberlain, Lisa & Dombrowski, Kiki. Magical Astrology for Witches. Chamberlain Publications, 2023. Book.

Miller, Jason. Consorting with Spirits. Weiser Books, 2022. Book.

Kelden. The Crooked Path. Llewellyn Publications, 2020. Book.

Freuler, Kate. Of Blood and Bones. Llewellyn Publications, 2020. Book.

Queue:

(In No Particular Order)

Dombrowski, Kiki. A Curious Future: A Handbook of Unusual Divination and Unique Oracular Techniques, 2nd Edition. Witch Way Publishing, 2021. Book.

Kirkbride, Yunan. Death Witchcraft, vol 1. Self-Published. Zine.

Kirkbride, Yunan. Death Witchcraft, vol 2. Self-Published. Zine.

Kirkbride, Yunan. Cemetery Witch Mini-Zines: Death Witchcraft, Graveyards, Necromancy. Self-Published. Zine(s).

Davies, Owen. The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic. Oxford University Press, 2017. Book.

Rogers, A. S. Appropriation of the ‘Witch’ Stigma as White Women's Self-Empowerment. Scholar Commons, 2019. Doctoral dissertation. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/5395

Vaudoise, Mallorie. Honoring your Ancestors. Llewellen Publications, 2019. Book.

Pickover, Clifford. Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection. Union Square & Co., 2015. Book.

Auryn, Mat. Psychic Witch. Llewellyn Publications, 2020. Book.

Taylor, Astrea. Intuitive Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications, 2020. Book.

Greer, John Michael. The Twilight of Pluto. Inner Traditions, 2022. Book.

Grace, Christine. The Witch at the Forest's Edge. Weiser Books, 2021. Book.

Kynes, Sandra. Star Magic. Llewellyn Publications, 2015. Book.

Huntington, Alexandria. The Nameless One Companion Grimoire. Xiahunt, 2021. Book.

Vitimus, Andrieh. Hands-On Chaos Magic. Llewellyn Publications, 2020. Book.

Blackthorne, Adam. The Master Works of Chaos Magick. Gallery of Magick, 2016. Book.

Hine, Phil. Condensed Chaos. Falcon Press, 2nd Edition, 2010. Book.

Cuhulain, Kerr. Full Contact Magick: A Book of Shadows for the Wiccan Warrior. Llewellyn Publications, 2002. Book.

Taylor, Eugene. Shadow Culture. Counterpoint, 1999. Book.

Have a suggestion for what to read next? Let me know!

~Archer

[witchy-waitress]

🍃🎨 Color Magick 🎨🍃

⭐ Good day, lovelies ⭐

It’s a great day for color magick! As color sweeps through full force (at least here in New York!....finally) and summer is (hopefully) here to stay! These are a few color correlations I’ve gathered. However, just like anything else, these can be personalized to the user. Due to my synesthesia, my color magick correspondences are slightly altered. I’ll post about those later! For now, here are the common connections!

Pink: love, tenderness, romance, caring, nurturing, youth, friendship, emotional love and healing

Red: {fire} love, passion, vitality, health, physical assertion, independence, determination, masculinity

Orange: good luck, charm, good fortune, kindness, optimism, encouragement celebration, feast

Yellow: {air} trade, travel, knowledge, magick itself, vitality, change, communication, visualization

Green: {earth/water} nature, fertility, growth, rejuvenation, healing, peace, balance, home, animals

Blue: {water/air} truth, wisdom, tranquility, calmness, justice, devotion, femininity, prophecy, loyalty

Purple: elemental spirits, divination, psychic abilities, counter acts negativity, meditation, psychic power

Brown: {earth} stability, grounding, conservation, home protection, concentration, decisiveness

Black: {earth} repel/banish evil/negativity, protection, break off addictions and habits, deep meditation

White: {spirit} elemental spirits, purification, cleansing on all levels, connect to higher self, all healing

Silver: {moon} feminine energy, cycles, rebirth, emotional stability, neutralize energy, intuition, dreams

Gray: put a halt to action, neutralize negative influences

Gold: {sun} masculine energy, self confidence, perfection, luxury, overcoming bad habits, financial gain

Copper/Bronze: {love} goddesses, passion, positive friendships, successful negotiations, luck with love

[bizthewitch]

A potion of annise, cinnamon, sage, rosemary, cedar, lemon balm, mint, bay, jasmine, carnation oil, olive oil, and ice water from Lake Michigan sourced during the last full moon. Increases determination, self love, healing and security. Can be placed in a window, or used as a bath soak. 

Bright blessings, warm wishes. 

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