At last in the area of Central California where I live, far up into the mountains of the El Dorado National Forest, we feel the…
One of the primary premises not only of magic but also of spirituality itself is words are power. In Catholicism, for instance, the words of a priest…
All religions bring with them a series of stories/parables designed to illustrate lessons that help us grasp essential truths. We often think of these fables…
Author’s Note: For those who believe in magic but not in astrology, this post will hold no validity. Many of us use astrology and view…
I try to conceptualize that I last wrote in this journal back in March and I know it is true, but it feels like yesterday.…
There is little doubt that rain is essential to life. Without it, life would not exist on planet earth. In times of drought, not only…
In my experience, one of the greatest magical focus tools of all time is the rosary. The intense concentration one can generate by praying the…
My experience with totem animals is shaky at best. I do not have a particular animal with which I feel a particularly strong alliance, although I had an…
What are you like in your relationship with the Deities you honor? How do you engage them? What role do they perform in your life?