#Occult New Age

[bizarrobrain]

"Weatherworker" by Book of Wyrms - From "Occult New Age" (2021)

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

Texe Marrs - Dark Secrets of the New Age - Crossway - 1987 (cover design by Britt Taylor Collins)

[postpunkindustrial]

Lady Cybelle - Halloween & Witches

Halloween Season: Witches on Wax

[badoccultadvice]

Wake up babe new angel numbers just dropped.

[maddiviner]

I’m more than a little bit sick of this New Age idea that we’re all somehow responsible for everything that happens to us, good or bad. Often, this notion gets scaffolded by a reincarnation narrative. The idea is that people “choose this incarnation” in order to “learn specific lessons” or whatever. It pops up a lot on occult Facebook because of course it does.

Yeah, no. Doesn’t really make sense. If you already know the exact lessons you’ll learn (to the point where you can be held responsible), why do you need to incarnate, really? If you don’t, how can you be held completely responsible for everything that happens? Even if you buy the “choosing to incarnate on Earth to learn” stuff (I don’t), it’d be like saying that everyone who chose to enroll in one of those Art Institutes deserves exactly what they got, which is definitely not true.

[chthonicdyke]

"White and Black" Magic & Esoteric Racism

it completely fucking BAFFLES me how even in the year 2024 people in "witchy" or "pagan" circles still. use outdated terms like "black" or "white" magic like do y'all really not do ANY research whatsoever? Like yeah, sure, people don't think critically enough these days but is it not BLATANTLY OBVIOUS?

hello??

Y'all need to PUT DOWN YOUR PHONES and actually pick up a book, I'm begging, research doesn't end at a google search or tumblr tags!!

You have to research EVERY TERM, every word, every author, creator, every SOURCE. Because half the shit ya'll "spiritual/progressive" people use comes from blatant racism and even literal nazism.

The Akashic records? Blavatsky, a rich European woman, who not only promoted esoteric race science with the belief in "root races" believing the Aryans to be the world's saviors and appropriating Hinduism, but inspired the Germans to use the swastika. (x)

The term "magick?" with the ICK? Comes from Aleister Crowley who created his own "religion" of Thelema to differentiate his "higher magic" from practices he deemed inferior. His works promoted similar to Blavatsky on the esoteric racism, but believeing every race had a "calculated destiny" and of course he believed his was superior even publishing a work titled "The Great White Brotherhood"

(read more here if you can stomach it.)

As far as the terms "black" and "white" magic, this article here explains why it's harmful pretty well.

Y'all need to stop with the excuses and do the work.

[lionheartapothecaryx]

In light of a tragedy involving Mystic Lipstick aka Akoya, here are few quick witch tips that are invaluable for practitioners of any skill level.

[some-pers0n]

I'm not sleeping tonight I just rediscovered the endless abyss of a rabbit hole that is plurality and otherkin wikis

[sorcererpoet]

I keep wanting to get more connected with the local pagan community but then i see how many of them are conspiracists and I'm just

[the-gadabout-gander]

Personally love the idea that gladstone is interested in the occult and paranormal in a more academic sense, but also is into new-age views on gemstones and crystals in a semi-ironic way partly bc his Luck then gets him gemstones without much expense, but mostly bc its funny watching Ludwig and Gyro get huffy abt it

[bizarrobrain]

"Hollergoblin" by Book of Wyrms - From "Occult New Age" (2021)

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

Gladys V. Jones - Mortal and Immortal Love - New Age Press - 1979

[olrastrologytarot]

Exploring the Paths of Lightworkers, Shadow Workers, and Grey Workers

In the spiritual and metaphysical communities, there is often discussion about the distinct roles that individuals may take on in their journeys of personal and collective healing. Among these roles, lightworkers, shadow workers, and grey workers represent three primary archetypes, each with its own approach to growth, healing, and transformation. While these paths share the common goal of fostering understanding and balance, the methods and focus of their work differ significantly.

Lightworkers: Uplifting Through Positivity and Light

Lightworkers are those who consciously work with energies of positivity, love, and higher vibrational frequencies. Their mission is to raise the collective consciousness by spreading light and healing. Lightworkers often focus on compassion, unity, and spiritual awakening, offering support and healing to others by encouraging a higher state of being.

Lightworkers often work in fields such as energy healing (Reiki, crystal healing), counseling, and spiritual teaching, and they are drawn to meditative practices, positive affirmations, and tools that invoke feelings of peace and love. They are associated with promoting balance through the elimination of fear and negative energies, often creating environments where individuals feel safe, empowered, and supported.

Their focus tends to be on the positive aspects of life—finding joy, expressing gratitude, and aligning with divine or universal energies of love. Lightworkers often emphasize the idea that we are all inherently good and divine and that through aligning with the light, we can transcend lower vibrational emotions like fear, anger, and jealousy.

However, some critiques of the lightworker path suggest that it can sometimes lead to spiritual bypassing—ignoring deeper, uncomfortable aspects of the self or world in favor of a more surface-level positivity. This is where the other spiritual paths, such as shadow work, become essential.

Shadow Workers: Embracing the Darkness for Transformation

In contrast, shadow workers take a deep dive into the darker, hidden aspects of both the self and the collective unconscious. Inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow,” these individuals work with the aspects of human experience that are often repressed, ignored, or deemed undesirable—such as pain, trauma, fear, and anger.

Where lightworkers focus on raising the vibration by connecting with positive energy, shadow workers believe that true transformation comes from facing and integrating the darker aspects of the self. This might involve working through past traumas, releasing karmic patterns, and confronting personal and societal shadows.

Shadow workers often engage in practices that focus on inner work, such as journaling, deep psychological exploration, and spiritual practices that focus on the integration of the whole self, rather than just the parts that are pleasant or desirable. By bringing these “shadows” into the light, they aim to transmute negative energy into something useful and empowering. Shadow work is often messy, emotional, and deeply personal, but it is considered one of the most profound ways to achieve lasting growth and self-awareness.

While shadow workers might be more comfortable in spaces of discomfort, they are often misunderstood, as their path is more about accepting pain, hardship, and imperfection rather than avoiding or denying it. They understand that darkness is an integral part of the human experience and that embracing it leads to deeper healing and wisdom.

Grey Workers: The Balance Between Light and Dark

Grey workers embody a unique balance between the light and the dark, embracing both aspects of the self and the world. While lightworkers and shadow workers may focus more heavily on one side of the spectrum, grey workers are committed to walking the line between both, integrating light and dark into a harmonious whole.

Grey workers understand that life consists of both shadow and light and that true spiritual growth requires one to navigate and accept both. They don’t shy away from the beauty and joy of light, but they also do not fear or reject the darkness. Grey workers see the duality of existence as something to embrace, rather than something to split into opposing forces.

These individuals are often found working in spaces that require both the compassion of the light and the courage to confront shadows. Grey workers might be involved in alchemy, shamanism, or other paths that require a deep understanding of balance. They work to help others integrate both their positive and negative aspects, promoting wholeness rather than division.

Grey workers believe that neither light nor dark can exist without the other, and that both are necessary for personal and spiritual evolution. Their approach might involve using light to heal, but also descending into the depths of the shadow to confront difficult truths. In doing so, they represent the middle path, where both aspects of reality are honored and embraced as necessary for growth.

Conclusion: Three Paths, One Goal

While the paths of lightworkers, shadow workers, and grey workers might seem divergent, they all serve a common purpose: spiritual growth and healing. Lightworkers shine a light on positivity and love, shadow workers dive into the depths of the human experience, and grey workers find the balance between the two. Each path offers unique tools and insights for personal development, and individuals might resonate with different paths at different times in their spiritual journey.

Ultimately, the key difference lies in the approach: lightworkers lift with positivity, shadow workers heal through confrontation and acceptance of the darkness, and grey workers balance both in an integrated, holistic practice. Each role is valuable and necessary, contributing to the complex and multifaceted nature of spiritual growth and healing.

[weireir]

🤨 👁️

[angeltreasure]

Yoga is a gateway to the occult.

[maddiviner]

Atlantis isn't real. Say it with me now in your outside voice. ATLANTIS IS NOT REAL. If you spout off about Atlantis in relation to your "ancient secret teachings,” you need to check your sources a little better.