Author: A Solitary Pagan
Astrology
Astrology, the study of the influence of the stars and planets upon life on this earth, is another of the fundamentals of magic. It is studied by witches and magicians alike. In the past, it was as important to the village witch in her lonely cottage, as it was to the wealthy and learned man who practiced magic behind the locked doors of his study. The basic premise of astrology is contained in th...
The Way of Art
Although Astrology is a sacred science and as such is a mental undertaking with many rules and procedures, it is also an art requiring the intuition and the way of beauty to reveal its richness. It is the way of art that guides astrologers, or practitioners using Astrology in their Magick, to know which of many details actually matter and to bring harmony to the flood of data. This is certainly ev...
Astrology Mercury
The glyph of Mercury consists of the circle that represents Spirit, the semicircle that represents the Soul, and the cross that represents Matter. Soul is above, Spirit is in the middle, and Matter is below in the glyph of Mercury. This triplicity reminds us of Hermes Trismegistus (thrice-great Hermes), and Mercury is indeed thoughts, ideas, communication, and is the conduit and the herald between...
The Houses and the Ascendant
When you take the light of the Planets as mediated by the Signs and project them onto a precise time and in particular place, they fall into the Houses. The way we normally measure time is through hours, minutes, and seconds. The way we plot locations is through degrees, minutes, and seconds of longitude and latitude. If you look at an old-fashioned clock with hands and the numbers 1 through 12 an...
The Astral Plane, Part One
Belief in the astral plane is part of the common heritage of occult philosophy which is shared by the witch and ceremonial magician alike. The word ‘astral’ is derived from the Latin Astrum, a star. It was used by medieval occultists to designate that super-physical medium by means of which the influence of the heavenly bodies was conveyed to the earth, and affected all things upon it. In brief, t...
The Astral Plane, Part Two
The astral plane and its related phenomena constitute such a vast subject that whole books could be and have been written about it. Any brief sketch such as this must necessarily omit many interesting and important points. Many occultists divide the astral plane into seven gradations, or sub-planes, from the lowest to the highest, though it must be remembered that in this connection the terms ‘low...
Astral Projection
Make a conscious effort to go completely limp. Begin with your feet and, working upwards, relax all of the muscles in your body. This should take about four or five minutes. While in this relaxed state, visualize your inner self becoming light and lifting free of the physical body. Imagine yourself floating directly above the body as though you were on a cloud of air. Allow yourself to experience ...
Mindfulness Oil Blend
This specially crafted oil blend is intended to support your practice of mindfulness, helping you remain anchored in the present moment rather than becoming lost in memories of the past or anxieties about the future. By following these detailed steps, you will create a personal tool for focus and calm. This recipe yields one ounce of mindfulness oil, perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gif...
Aromatherapy for Prosperity
Pure Essential Oils have been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years to attract riches and wealth for body, mind, spirit and emotions. The traditional use of aromatic oils to attract prosperity into one’s life has been practiced for thousands of years by some of the world’s most renowned cultures. Aromatic wealth attraction formulas have often been inherited through one’s family lineage as a ...
Essential Oils / The Use of
For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer. 1. You could also place a few drops of oil onto a piece of cotton and place inside your linen cabinet. 2. Potpourri wh...
The healing power of Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is well known for its strong healing abilities. It is a common item in natural medicine around the world. Although it is called tea tree oil, it is not related to the tea plant used for drinking tea, nor is it the same as tea oil, which comes from tea seeds. Tea tree oil, also called Melaleuca oil, is made from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, which grows in coastal Aust...
Aromatherapy Blends for Self-Care
There are a variety of ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your self-care. The quickest and easiest way is to directly apply a dot of the blended oil onto your inner wrist so that the scent and any physical benefits of the oils are immediately available to you. There are various forms of jewelry that carry scent, such as locket-type pendants or bracelets made of lava stone, a porous substance th...