Tag: Spirituality
Satanic art: A devotional practice
Satanic art has given me another way to express myself. It has been a form of magical and spiritual therapy. Even though my work is primarily devotional, I have used magick in some of my paintings to manifest both inward and outward changes.
Natural magick: Remembering our connection to the world
How can we strengthen and deepen our connection to nature outside the cliched notion of "getting away from it all"? Is nature the sole domain of forest, jungle, or ocean, or does it also encompass the sometimes alienating environments of city and suburbia? I contend that establishing a true and lasting connection to nature begins exactly where you are. Our bodies and our homes are ecosystems unto themselves. The micro reflects the macro, and so we may begin the flirtation with Mother Nature by looking inwards.
Deeper Into the Underworld, by Chris Allaun
Deeper Into The Underworld: Death, Ancestors and Magical Rites is a great read for anyone who feels a connection to working with the deceased. There is much to be gained from tapping into the Underworld and bringing the wisdom of our beloved ancestors into the physical realm.
Secret Body, by Jeffrey J. Kripal
Secret Body explores mysticism, paranormal experiences, and the nature of being, all while challenging entrenched positions taken up by those who seek to either defend or debunk esotericism.
Not my Burning Times: Witch trials, oppression, and magical identity making
Witch hunts and witch trials are a real part of the historical record, but is invoking them in today’s, modern magical communities helpful?
Into The Mystic, by Christopher Hill
WIth Into The Mystic, Christopher Hill delves into the interplay of mindset, mood, and music of 1960s rock and roll and opens the doors of perception.
Greatest Hits: Best of spirituality in 2017
Of the 18 articles on magick we published in 2017, these are the 11 most popular. We’ve had a fantastic year, and it’s all thanks to you — our readers and supporters.
Love, Sex, and Awakening, by Margot Anand
Love and making love are deep mysteries, as is spirituality, and the intersection of these experiences of Margot Anand’s life begins her memoir, Love, Sex, and Awakening.
The Path of Modern Yoga, by Elliott Goldberg
Yoga is a complex and rich tradition that I have come to love very much. Because of my own interest, I jumped at the chance to review Elliott Goldberg's The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Spiritual Practice.
The Spirit of Zen, by Solala Towler
Could Solala Towler change my mind about Zen? I wondered. As soon as I’d read the first paragraph, my answer was a resounding yes.
Worshipping familiar gods: Going beyond pop culture
We can be called to honour deities from cultures other than our own. Even if we have seen a movie with the deity in it, there's still more to learn.
Deconstructing Gurdjieff, by Tobias Churton
I enjoyed Deconstructing Gurdjieff most when the author, Tobias Churton, speculated about events and circumstances surrounding Gurdjieff's life.