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Gratitude – The Key to Unlocking the Law of Attraction

In our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of our goals and desires, often overlooking the simple joys that surround us. Yet, it’s in these small moments that the true magic of manifestation lies. Gratitude, often underestimated, is the cornerstone of the Law of Attraction. When we practice gratitude, we shift our focus from what we lack to the abundance that already exists in our lives, creating a powerful magnetic force that draws even more positivity our way.

The concept is simple yet profound: by appreciating what we have, we raise our vibrational frequency, aligning ourselves with the universe’s energy and opening the door to endless possibilities. This practice transforms our mindset, enabling us to see the beauty in everyday moments. The warmth of the sunlight on our skin, the air we breathe, the ability to move and feel—these are daily miracles we often take for granted. When we genuinely embrace gratitude, we transcend our egos, fostering a sense of unconditional love and interconnectedness with the world around us. This heightened state of awareness doesn’t just enhance our emotional well-being; it sets a foundation for manifesting our deepest desires. By starting each day with a sense of gratitude, we align ourselves with the flow of the universe, making it easier to attract what we seek.

Consider incorporating a daily gratitude practice into your routine. Reflect on the simple blessings, and let gratitude guide your thoughts and actions. As you continue this practice, you’ll notice a significant transformation—not only in what you manifest but also in how you perceive the world and your place within it. This shift in perspective can profoundly impact your ability to attract and create the life you desire.

Gratitude also plays a critical role in enhancing our self-worth.

When we focus on the positive aspects of our lives, we recognize our intrinsic value and the abundance that surrounds us. This recognition helps us build a strong foundation of self-worth, which is essential for successful manifestation. By acknowledging and appreciating our worth, we align ourselves with the frequency of abundance and create a fertile ground for our dreams to flourish. Moreover, gratitude helps us stay grounded in the present moment. It reminds us to appreciate where we are on our journey and to celebrate our progress, no matter how small. This presence of mind allows us to set more realistic and achievable goals, which in turn increases our chances of success.

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blueheartbookclub · 1 year ago

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: E. A. Wallis Budge's 'Egyptian Magic'—A Scholarly Odyssey into Ancient Mysticism"

"Egyptian Magic" by E. A. Wallis Budge serves as a captivating portal to the mystical world of ancient Egypt, where the realms of magic, religion, and spirituality seamlessly intertwined. Published in [year], this seminal work by Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the magical practices and beliefs that permeated the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians. The title itself hints at the enigmatic allure that beckons readers into a realm where the boundaries between the mundane and the supernatural blur.

Budge, known for his extensive scholarship on Egyptology, brings to life the magical traditions of ancient Egypt with meticulous detail. The title "Egyptian Magic" acts as a prelude to a journey through the spells, rituals, and incantations that were integral to the spiritual landscape of this ancient civilization. Budge's prose, though rooted in academic rigor, retains a sense of wonder that makes the subject accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

One of the strengths of "Egyptian Magic" lies in Budge's ability to contextualize magical practices within the broader religious and cultural framework of ancient Egypt. Each chapter unfolds like a chapter in the Book of the Dead, revealing the layers of meaning behind the magical spells and their significance in the Egyptian worldview. The title becomes a guide through this esoteric terrain, inviting readers to decipher the symbols and incantations that held profound meaning for the practitioners of ancient Egyptian magic.

Budge delves into the different categories of magical practices, from healing spells to protective amulets, showcasing the diverse ways in which magic permeated every facet of Egyptian life. The title "Egyptian Magic" encapsulates this multifaceted exploration, promising readers a glimpse into the rituals that sought to harness cosmic forces and commune with the divine. Budge's meticulous research and translations transport readers back in time, allowing them to witness the rituals and ceremonies that were once an integral part of the Egyptian magical tradition.

The inclusion of hieroglyphic illustrations and translations of magical texts further enhances the immersive experience of "Egyptian Magic." Budge's expertise in deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts provides readers with a firsthand encounter with the original magical incantations. The title serves as a doorway to an ancient scriptorium, where the secrets of Egyptian magic are inscribed in symbols that continue to captivate and mystify.

Beyond the academic discourse, Budge's work touches upon the spiritual dimensions of ancient Egyptian magic. The title becomes a metaphorical key, unlocking the mystical teachings that guided the Egyptian magicians in their quest for spiritual enlightenment. Budge sheds light on the deep connection between magic and the afterlife, where spells and charms were believed to secure a favorable passage through the realm of the dead.

In conclusion, "Egyptian Magic" by E. A. Wallis Budge stands as a magnum opus that unravels the complexities of an ancient civilization's magical traditions. The title invites readers into a world where the mystical and the mundane coalesce, where words held the power to shape destinies and unlock the gates to the divine. Budge's meticulous scholarship, coupled with the evocative title, ensures that "Egyptian Magic" remains a timeless exploration of the enchantments that once echoed through the sacred temples and burial chambers of ancient Egypt.

"Egyptian Magic" by E. A. Wallis Budge is available in Amazon in paperback 11.99$ and hardcover 19.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 196

Language: English

Rating: 10/10

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Review By: King's Cat

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blueheartbooks · 1 year ago

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: E. A. Wallis Budge's 'Egyptian Magic'—A Scholarly Odyssey into Ancient Mysticism"

"Egyptian Magic" by E. A. Wallis Budge is available in Amazon in paperback 11.99$ and hardcover 19.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 196

Language: English

Rating: 10/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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whencyclopedia · 2 months ago

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Ancient Egyptian Medical Texts

Medicine in ancient Egypt was understood as a combination of practical technique and magical incantation and ritual. Although physical injury was usually addressed pragmatically through bandages, splints, and salves, even the broken bones and surgical procedures described in the medical texts were thought to have been made more effective through magic spells.

These spells were recorded in the medical texts of the time, written on papyrus scrolls, and consulted by physicians when needed. In the present day, most people would balk at the idea of visiting a doctor and having incantations muttered over them while they were rubbed with oil and fumigated with incense as amulets and charms were swung over their bodies, but to the ancient Egyptians, this was all simply a routine aspect of the medical practice. As the Ebers Papyrus, one of the medical texts of its day, states, "Magic is effective together with medicine. Medicine is effective together with magic."

Magic & Medicine

The Egyptian god of magic was also their god of medicine, Heka, who carried a staff entwined with two serpents (no doubt taken from the Sumerian god Ninazu, son of the goddess of health and healing, Gula). This symbol later traveled to Greece where it became the caduceus scepter of the healing god Asclepius and later associated with the "father of medicine," Hippocrates. The caduceus is recognized today as the symbol of the medical profession around the world. Magical practice and incantations invoked the power of the gods to accomplish one's goals, whether in medicine in in any other area of one's life. In medical practice, the spells, hymns, and incantations drew the gods near to the healer and focused their energies on the patient. Heka was the name of the god and also the practice of magic. According to Egyptologist Margaret Bunson:

Three basic elements were always involved in the practice of heka: the spell, the ritual, and the magician. Spells were traditional but also changed with the times and contained words which were viewed as powerful weapons in the hands of the learned. (154)

Doctors were well versed in magic and how it should be used most effectively. The doctor was the magician who knew the spells and the rituals which would unlock their power. When a doctor was called to a patient, he or she was expected to be able to cure the ailment because the gods would arrive once the proper spells were incanted along with the precise rituals. The triad of a doctor, spell, and ritual was considered as reliable by the ancient Egyptians as any medical procedure in the present day.

#History #1600BCE #Bunson #Cleopatra #WHE #[#]

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literaryvein-reblogs · 4 months ago

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Dictionary of Esoteric Terminology

for your next poem/story (pt. 2)

Esoteric—designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone; may refer to the occult

Aeon - either an indefinite or infinite period of time; the Gnostics used the word to represent eternal manifestation emanating from God

Aniadus - the virtue or efficacy of things; life force

Buddhi - wisdom independent of knowledge or learning

Candali - literally, "fierce" or "wrathful"; Vajrayana word for a kind of heat generated and experienced during certain types of meditation practices; this heat burns through impurities and confusion

Chayot - the "lightning flash" described by Ezekiel; it is sometimes used to describe states of spiritual ecstasy

Daka - literally, "one who goes into the sky"; "hero" or "warrior"; formally, a masculine Yidam of semi-wrathful appearance; generally, a type of protector or messenger

Erodinium - an omen, hidden until after the fact, then a presage signifying a recurrence of the event; a ripple or node of synchronicity

Glyph - from Greek glyphe, meaning "carved work"; a symbolic figure or character usually incised or carved in relief

Hsin - the intuition; the original mind; the pure and distilled essence of the vital force, ch'i

Hsu - an important Taoist concept meaning "emptiness" or "nonexistence," in the sense of stillness and receptivity

Ignis Leonis - elemental fire; also called Fire of the Lion, Aether, Pyr, Aethos, and Jupiter Argos

Insufflation - to blow or breathe upon; frequently used in healing to transmit the life force; some practitioners recommend alternating cold and warm breath; many shamanic healers also use the technique of drawing out harmful energy or spirits using the breath

Kamea - a "magic square" used in talismanic magic to produce sigils, which are produced by converting a word or name into numbers and then tracing the numbers on the kamea appropriate to the force being channeled

Khaba - an ancient Egyptian word for a part of the soul of a human being; the astral body

Khaib - the shadow; an ancient Egyptian term for the Body of Habits, the part of the human soul which leaves the body at death and may continue an independent existence; symbolized by a shadow cast in sunlight

Loka - place, locality, world, or plane; there are rupa-lokas (material spheres) and arupa-lokas (spiritual spheres)

Maqam - the continual awareness of the presence of God; grace

Necessitas - the mother of the Three Fates in Roman mythology

Otz Chaim - the Tree of Life

Phantasmata - a thought-form capable of communication

Spagirus - a person who can separate the true from the false, the good from the bad, the pure from the impure, yet reject duality and cleave to unity

Tiamat - the Babylonian goddess of the primeval chaos ocean, usually described as an immense dragon; she was eventually slain by Marduk and split in two, one half becoming heaven and the other half becoming earth

Vril - a mysterious, universal force responsible for evolution and spiritual transformation; the fire of the gods

Wakan - an American Indian term for the force which suffuses the world and maintains cosmic order; it is the force behind magic and reveals itself in visions and prophecies

Zos - the body considered as a whole; was used by Austin Osman Spare to refer to the total field of sensation and awareness; is symbolized by the hand

Source ⚜ More: Word Lists ⚜ Part 1

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apoloadonisandnarcissus · 28 days ago

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“broke the curse and freed them from the plague of Nosferatu”

Let’s talk healing in “Nosferatu” (2024), because “plague” is obviously a major theme here. Robert Eggers is also tapping hard into “the threat of female sexuality” and the figure of "sick woman" as one of the principal ways in which female sexuality manifests as a contagious disease from the “Dracula” novel. It’s Ellen sexual awakening that unleashes Orlok into the world, after all. All of this is metaphorical about Victorian views of sex, and female sexuality.

Ellen is the one who curses Orlok to become a strigoi, when she brings him back from the dead; and Orlok also curses her to “melancholy” and “hysteria”, in return (her mediumship medicalized by Victorian society). They curse each other with disease during the prologue of the film.

“You are my affliction.”

"He is my shame! He is my melancholy!"

Professor Von Franz physically examines Ellen, as her trance is beginning.

"You [Dr. Sievers] have bled her to decrease the congestion? [...] And her menstruations are also? [Liberal]. Too much blood. Too much."

He determines she has “too much blood”: in connection to “Humorism” (or “humoral theory”) with possible origins in Ancient Egyptian medicine, and then used by Ancient Greeks and Romans. Hippocrates suggested that humors are the vital bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. This belief was common during Middle-ages in Europe, and also connected to Paracelsus (mentioned in the film, too).

Ellen having “too much blood” means she has a sanguine temperament (not a melancholic temperament); it was believed that, when in good health, “sanguines” are cheerful and loving; but when there’s an imbalance, they are “hysterical”, which is what Victorian doctors also diagnose Ellen as (“hysteria”). The treatment is bloodletting (bleed the patient, drain their blood; a practice still used in the early 19th century), to remove the excessive blood; which is what Von Franz also advices in Ellen's case. “Congestion”, in the medical sense of this time period, means “containing an unnatural accumulation of fluid”, in Ellen’s case it’s blood.

“Şolomonari... And their codex of secrets."

When searching Herr Knock’s office alongside Dr. Sievers, Von Franz finds symbols he recognizes as Şolomonari (from Romanian folklore), and discovers a book, which he identifies as the Şolomonari codex of secrets.

Later, Von Franz reveals to Dr. Sievers and Harding: “our Nosferatu is of an especial malignancy. He is an arch-enchanter, Solomonari, Satan's own learned disciple.” Here, Von Franz is telling the audience the codex belongs to Orlok. In Romanian folklore, to be a Şolomonar, one has to study at the Scholomance, a school located in the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania. The course lasts 7 or 9 years, and their final assignment is the copying of one's entire knowledge of humanity into a "Şolomonar's book"; this codex doesn’t merely belongs to Orlok’s, he wrote it himself.

Which is the same as Count Dracula in the novel (Orlok book counterpart); and like in the novel it’s Van Helsing/Von Franz who reveals that Dracula/Orlok studied at the Scholomance/is a Şolomonar: “learned his secrets in the Scholomance, amongst the mountains over Lake Hermanstadt, where the devil claims the tenth scholar as his due”; which is what the Old Abbess tells Thomas: “A black enchanter he was in life. Şolomonari. The Devil preserved his soul that his corpse may walk again in blaspheme.”

Orlok has no Satanic symbols on his sigil and coat of arms, because he’s, in fact, a Pagan worshiper of the Dacian god Zalmoxis (because Robert Eggers is following an academic thesis that links the Şolomonari with Zalmoxis worship) but Paganism was demonized by Christianity and their followers labeled as “devil worshippers”. And Von Franz, student of the occult or not, is a man of his time.

In this book there are the instructions in how a Şolomonar can break free from his own Nosferatu curse (which can happen as a colateral of their learning of the secrets of immortality): “and so the maiden fair did offer up her love unto the beast, and with him lay in close embrace until first cock crow, her willing sacrifice thus broke the curse and freed them from the plague of Nosferatu.” It speaks of a young woman in love ("offer up her love") with the strigoi ("the beast"), who sacrifices herself, of her own free will ("her willing sacrifice"), to break the curse. This is Orlok’s cure.

Moving forward; we have Ellen’s possession scene. Von Franz validating Ellen’s nature (ending her doubts), and then the “vampire hunters” go to Grünewald Manor to destroy Orlok’s lair, while Ellen fulfills her covenant with him (“be one with [him] ever-eternally”). Once Thomas and Dr. Sievers discover the truth, they are both outraged because it’s “not moral”.

And Von Franz tells them "She wills it! Your wife wills it!" as in it's Ellen's desire, this is what Ellen wants. And Orlok himself “can't resist her blood!” Which comes full circle with his diagnose of Ellen as having “too much blood”, and being a sanguine temperament. The cure for which is being drained of blood. And what this, actually, means is “Orlok cannot resist Ellen, herself”, like Friedrich and Anna Harding (the parallel and opposite couple to them). What Von Franz is saying is here: this is what both Ellen and Orlok want.

In another post I already did an essay on the “Leptirica” (1973) inspiration in “Nosferatu” (confirmed by Robert Eggers), where I ask the question: who is Nosferatu in this story? Orlok or Ellen? And the answer is both.

And they are both healed of their Nosferatu plague by their union. And Von Franz words also resonate here: “For when Jove’s pure light shall break upon the dawn: Redemption! The plague shall be lifted!" Orlok drains Ellen of her excessive blood, balancing her “sanguine temperament” and ending her “hysteria” and “melancholy” (he also gives her an orgasm, a nod to hysteria as repressed and frustrated female sexuality); and Ellen’s love and willing sacrifice sets Orlok’s spirit free from the rotten vessel it was trapped in; as they are reunited in the spiritual realm, as their covenant intends, now fully healed.

#Nosferatu 2024 #Ellen Hutter 2024 #count Orlok 2024 #professor von Franz #romanian folklore

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grey-sorcery · 7 months ago

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[Title]: Taglocks: How to Target a Person or Place

Related to Taglocks

Threshold Theory Binding Basics Introduction to Gnosis Energy Work Fundamentals Anchors Energetic Constructs Spell Logs Path of Least Resistance Blood Magic Spellcasting Basics

Introduction

A taglock stands as a fundamental element of spellcasting, bridging the material world with the energies, places, and people practitioners seek to influence. A taglock is, at its core, a tangible object that establishes a direct link to a specific target. This object serves as a conduit through which energy can be directed, manipulated, or harnessed in various spellwork and ritualistic practices.

The term "taglock" itself is derived from the concept of 'tagging' or marking something with a specific identifier, and 'lock,' which implies securing or anchoring a connection. Thus, a taglock effectively anchors the essence or energy of a person, place, or thing to the practitioner’s ritualistic focus. This tangible item could be something inherently connected to the target, such as a personal belonging or a biological sample, thereby ensuring that the magical workings are precise and targeted.

History

The use of objects to establish a connection with a person, place, or entity is a practice that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The principles underlying taglocks are fundamentally tied to the broader concepts of sympathetic magic and animism, both of which have been integral to human spirituality and ritualistic practices for millennia.

Ancient Civilizations

Mesopotamia and Egypt: In ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures, magic was an integral part of daily life and religious practice. Objects such as amulets, talismans, and personal artifacts were often used to protect, heal, or curse individuals. These items were believed to carry the essence or influence of the person or deity they were associated with. For instance, in ancient Egypt, hair, nails, or pieces of clothing were sometimes used in magical rituals to exert influence over an individual, embodying the early concept of taglocks.

Greece and Rome: The Greco-Roman world also embraced the use of personal items in magic. The Greek Magical Papyri, a collection of ancient magical texts, includes numerous spells that call for the use of personal objects such as hair, nails, and garments. These items were believed to create a sympathetic link to the target, enabling the practitioner to influence them from a distance. This practice reflects the underlying principle of sympathetic magic, where "like affects like," a foundational concept for the use of taglocks.

Medieval and Renaissance Europe

Folk Magic and Witchcraft: In medieval Europe, the use of personal items in folk magic and witchcraft was widespread. Cunning folk, wise women, and witches often employed objects belonging to their clients or targets in their spells and rituals. These objects served as conduits for magical influence, much like modern taglocks. For example, poppets (dolls representing individuals) were frequently stuffed with hair, nails, or clothing scraps from the person they were intended to influence.

Grimoires and Magical Texts: The grimoires and magical texts of the Renaissance period also provide evidence of the use of personal items in magic. The "Key of Solomon," a well-known grimoire, includes instructions for using personal items in rituals to bind or influence others. The "Malleus Maleficarum," a notorious witch-hunting manual, documents the belief in and fear of witches using such items to cast spells.

Indigenous and Non-Western Cultures

African Diasporic Traditions: In various traditional religions and spiritual practices, the use of personal items for magical purposes is common. For example, in Vodou and Hoodoo, personal items such as hair, clothing, and personal effects are used in rituals and spellwork to create a link to the target. These items, often referred to as "personal concerns," function similarly to taglocks by establishing a direct connection between the practitioner and the individual they wish to influence.

Asian Traditions: In Asian cultures, particularly in traditional Chinese and Japanese practices, the use of personal items in magic and healing is also prevalent. In Chinese folk religion and Taoist magic, personal items are used in rituals to heal or protect individuals. Similarly, in Shinto practices in Japan, personal items can be used in purification and protective rituals.

Modern Revival and Adaptation

Contemporary Witchcraft: The modern revival of witchcraft, particularly since the mid-20th century, has seen a resurgence in the use of taglocks. Contemporary practitioners draw on historical and cross-cultural practices, adapting the use of personal items to fit modern magical frameworks. Books on witchcraft and magic frequently discuss the use of taglocks, emphasizing their importance in creating a tangible link to the target.

Neo-Pagan & Occultist Movements: Neo-Pagan movements, such as various forms of Wicca, have incorporated the concept of taglocks into their practices. These movements often emphasize the importance of personal connection and the use of physical objects to ground and direct magical energy. While these practices have evolved, they continue to reflect the ancient principles of sympathetic magic and the use of personal items to establish a magical connection.

How do Taglocks Work?

Energetic Connection and Sympathetic Magic

In the practice of traditional witchcraft, the efficacy of a taglock lies in its ability to establish a connection between the anchored spell and the target. This connection is primarily rooted in the principles of sympathetic magic, a foundational concept that posits that objects can influence one another through their inherent similarities or direct associations; as well as energetic entanglement, the process through which identical energetic compounds can interact without direct spatial contact.

Sympathetic magic operates on the premise that a taglock, due to its intimate connection with the target, acts as a proxy or representative. The energy directed towards the taglock is believed to transfer seamlessly to the target, facilitating the intended transformation or influence. This is often articulated through the maxim "like effects like," underscoring the principle that items connected by similarity or direct contact can impact each other even when physically separated.

The energetic link established through a taglock is akin to an invisible thread that connects the practitioner’s will to the target. This thread is not a physical entity but an energetic conduit through which influence flows. The strength and clarity of this connection depend on the nature of the taglock and the amount of genetic material it carries. For instance, a strand of hair or a piece of clothing with trace amounts of skin cells creates a more potent connection than a mere photograph or written name. This is due to the energetic compounds that are unique to each person’s genetic sequence and their higher probability to be energetically entangled. While a sympathetic connection works well in most situations, having an energetic connection is significantly more reliable.

Incorporating Taglocks into Spellwork

Anchoring is a necessary step in the utilization of taglocks, involving the establishment of a lasting connection between the taglock and the target within a spell. This process entails affixing the taglock firmly to the desired magical outcome, thereby ensuring that the energy directed through the taglock manifests effectively in the target’s life. Anchoring is not merely about physical attachment but the energetic binding of the taglock to the spell's energetic design.

To anchor a taglock, the practitioner must first select a taglock that has a strong and clear connection to the target. The effectiveness of anchoring is directly proportional to the relevance and potency of the chosen taglock. The next step involves ritually preparing the taglock. This can include cleansing the taglock to remove any extraneous energies, thereby ensuring that it is a pure conduit for the spell’s purpose. Common methods of cleansing include using elements like water, fire, or salt, each method tailored to the nature of the taglock and the spell.

Once cleansed, the practitioner imbues the taglock with the desired energy through a ritual. This may involve chanting, the use of symbols, or the invocation of natural forces to charge the taglock. The ritual acts as a ceremonial binding, infusing the taglock with the energy necessary to enact the spell’s purpose. During this process, the practitioner focuses intensely on the connection between the taglock and the target, reinforcing the energetic link.

Finally, the taglock is integrated into the spell structure. This can be achieved by pulling an energetic conduit from the taglock and into the spell’s anchor. This way, a solid circuit can be established. The key is to position the taglock in a manner that aligns with the natural flow of energy, ensuring that the spell’s influence is directed towards the target with minimal resistance. Just placing a taglock into a jar with other elements has a chance of establishing its own energetic connection, however it is not very likely.

Unbinding Taglocks

Energetic Dismantling

The most effective method of unbinding a taglock is energetic dismantling, which requires the careful and deliberate dismantling of the energetic connections that have been established during its use. Energetic dismantling is a method that involves consciously deconstructing the energic structures and pathways that link the taglock to its target. This process ensures that the influences exerted through the taglock are effectively neutralized, preventing any residual effects from lingering.

The practitioner utilizes their energetic awareness in order to visually and mentally map out the energetic connections emanating from the taglock. This step is crucial, as it allows for a clear understanding of how the energy has been structured and directed. Once these connections are identified, the practitioner then introduces energetic compounds that are of the opposite frequencies of the energetic connections. This will cause the energetic connections to cancel out and become inert.

After all the connections have been severed, the practitioner proceeds to cleanse the taglock to remove any residual energy. This can be done using elements such as water, salt, or incense, depending on the nature of the taglock and the preferences of the practitioner. The cleansing process ensures that the taglock is fully neutralized, rendering it inert and free from any remaining influence.

Anchor Destruction

Anchor destruction is a more direct and often physical approach to unbinding taglocks. This method involves the literal destruction of the taglock itself, effectively dismantling the anchor that connects it to the target. Anchor destruction is particularly effective when the taglock is a physical object that can be easily manipulated or disposed of.

The first step in anchor destruction is to identify the nature of the taglock and choose an appropriate method of destruction. For physical objects, this could involve burning, breaking, or burying the taglock. Each method carries its own symbolic significance and energetic impact. For instance, burning a taglock in a fire ritual symbolizes purification and transformation, reducing the object to ashes and dispersing its energy into the air. Breaking the taglock into pieces represents a forceful severing of the connection, while burying it in the earth signifies grounding and neutralization.

During the destruction, the practitioner may recite incantations or prayers to reinforce the unbinding process, so long as they do not cause the practitioner to break their state of gnosis. This could serve to solidify the practitioner's will and direct the energy towards severing the connection. As before, cleansing is also recommended afterwards.

Cord Cutting (Not candle divination)

Cord cutting is a technique used to sever the energetic cords or ties that bind the taglock to its target. These cords represent the strings of fate, or channels through which energy flows, maintaining the connection established by the taglock. Cord cutting is a powerful method for releasing these ties, allowing both the practitioner and the target to move forward unencumbered.

To perform a cord-cutting ritual, the practitioner begins by grounding and centering themselves, creating a stable foundation for the work ahead. The taglock is then placed before the practitioner, and a clear intention to sever the energetic cords is set. This intention is crucial, as it directs the focus and power of the ritual.

A common tool for cord cutting is a ritual knife or athame, though other tools such as scissors or even one’s hands can be used depending on the practitioner’s preference. The practitioner then uses their awareness to feel for the energetic cords extending from the taglock and uses the tool to cut through these cords. Each cut is made with deliberate precision.

During the process, the practitioner may also employ visualization techniques to enhance the effectiveness of the ritual. This could involve imagining the cords dissolving into light, evaporating like mist, or being absorbed back into the earth. These visualizations help to solidify the disconnection on both an energetic and psychological level so long as one is aware that visualization in and of itself is not a spell nor energy work.

After the cords have been cut, the practitioner performs a cleansing ritual to purify the space and themselves. This ensures that any residual energy from the cords is fully cleared away, preventing any unintended consequences or lingering attachments. The taglock, now devoid of its energetic ties, can be safely disposed of or repurposed as desired.

Cord cutting not only releases the target from the influence of the taglock but also frees the practitioner from the energetic investment in the spell. This liberation allows for a fresh start, unburdened by the previous connections, and opens the way for new magical endeavors.

Taglock Alternatives

Taglock alternatives are useful in situations where obtaining a physical item linked to the target is impractical or impossible, such as when working at a distance or in covert operations. Methods like visualizations, sigils, memories, elemental representations, and astrological correspondences may still establish a sympathetic link to the target. However, these alternatives often lack the direct energetic connection that taglocks provide, making them less efficient. The inherent uncertainty and reduced potency of these methods can lead to weaker or less reliable spell outcomes, requiring greater effort and near flawless spell design from the practitioner to achieve the desired effects.

Sigils and Symbols: Creating a unique symbol or sigil that represents the target can be a powerful tool. This symbol can be charged with energy and intent to direct the spell's effect.

Visualization Techniques: Instead of using a physical object, practitioners can employ detailed mental images of the target. This involves deeply focusing on the target’s attributes and characteristics during the spellcasting process.

Memories of an individual or location: Using specific memories that encapsulate the essence or identity of the target can serve as a focal point. Repeatedly recalling or chanting the target’s name or a descriptive phrase can help direct the spell.

Elemental Representations: Associating the target with a particular element (earth, air, fire, water) and using that element in the spell can establish a connection. For example, water could be used to represent a person with a flowing, adaptable nature.

Astrological Correspondences: Using the astrological sign, planetary influence, or birth chart of the target can provide a non-physical link. Aligning the spell with specific astrological times or planetary hours that correspond to the target can enhance the connection.

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“Knowing who we are is the most important truth we can attain in this reality and the awakened Third Eye is a result of that Divine inner truth.”

~ Mynzah

The All-Seeing Eye, also known as the Eye of Providence, is one of the most potent and enduring symbols in human history. Its imagery spans across numerous ancient civilizations, esoteric traditions, and mystical practices, most notably in Hermeticism, Freemasonry, ancient Egyptian mythology, and even Christian iconography. To truly grasp the significance of the All-Seeing Eye, one must delve into its deep symbolism, which touches on themes of divine consciousness, enlightenment, hidden knowledge, and the interconnection of all things.

The All-Seeing Eye as a Symbol of Divine Consciousness

At its core, the All-Seeing Eye represents the omniscient and omnipresent nature of divine consciousness—what some may call God, the Source, or Universal Mind. The eye is often depicted within a triangle or a radiating light, signifying an elevated state of awareness that transcends physical existence. In Hermetic thought, God is not viewed as a separate creator but as the essence of all things, the underlying consciousness from which all forms emerge. The eye symbolizes this ever-present awareness, always watching, always knowing, embodying the truth that nothing in the universe escapes the attention of this eternal force.

In this context, the All-Seeing Eye can be likened to the Eye of God, watching over creation and reminding us that we are all manifestations of this one, divine consciousness. This fits closely with the Hermetic principle of "The All is Mind"—the universe and everything within it is a mental construct, and at the highest level, this mind is the mind of God, or the All. The All-Seeing Eye represents this divine intelligence, reminding us of our unity with it, and our connection to the infinite.

Enlightenment and Awakening

The All-Seeing Eye also speaks to the idea of awakening and enlightenment, both spiritual and intellectual. In esoteric traditions, the eye represents the third eye, the inner eye that sees beyond physical reality. It represents the ability to perceive higher truths that are hidden from the ordinary, waking consciousness.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, the Eye of Horus is one of the clearest examples of this symbolic connection. It was believed to have protective, healing powers and to confer wisdom. The ancient Egyptians associated this eye with both the sun (the right eye of Horus) and the moon (the left eye of Horus), symbolizing the unification of masculine and feminine forces, light and dark, conscious and subconscious.

In this sense, the All-Seeing Eye can be seen as a metaphor for inner vision, the process of self-realization in which one becomes aware of the deeper spiritual truths of existence. When someone "opens their third eye," they begin to see beyond the illusions of the material world and understand the interconnected nature of all life.

This ties into the hermetic teachings, which encourage seekers to rise above the physical senses and engage with the world of spirit, to recognize that the truth lies beyond appearances.

The All-Seeing Eye serves as a reminder to cultivate this deeper form of sight, not just with our physical eyes but with the eye of the soul, allowing us to access the higher wisdom that lies within.

Hidden Knowledge and Occult Wisdom

Throughout history, the All-Seeing Eye has been adopted by various secret societies and mystical orders, most notably Freemasonry, where it often appears on the regalia, architecture, and symbols used in its rites. Here, it serves as a symbol of hidden knowledge and the journey toward spiritual illumination. Freemasons interpret the All-Seeing Eye as a representation of the "Great Architect of the Universe," the Masonic concept of a divine being who designed all of creation according to sacred geometric principles.

The fact that the All-Seeing Eye is often depicted at the apex of a pyramid is also significant. The pyramid itself is a symbol of the spiritual ascent—a process of moving from the base, which represents the material world and the human condition, up toward the pinnacle, symbolizing spiritual awakening, unity with the divine, and the acquisition of higher knowledge. The eye atop the pyramid sees all, symbolizing that nothing is hidden from divine truth or the quest for enlightenment.

In this regard, the All-Seeing Eye is also a symbol of initiation. In ancient mystery schools and initiatory traditions, individuals underwent a process of self-transformation, wherein they were gradually led toward the light of understanding. To "see" with the All-Seeing Eye meant to possess a wisdom that goes beyond superficial knowledge, a direct understanding of the mysteries of the universe. It is said that those who are truly enlightened are those who have learned to "see" with this eye.

The Eye in Modern Context: Control or Liberation?

In the modern era, the All-Seeing Eye has also come to be associated with conspiracy theories, often linked to the idea of surveillance, control, and hidden agendas. On the U.S. dollar bill, for example, the eye atop the pyramid has been interpreted by some as a symbol of the New World Order, a secret elite governing the world from behind the scenes. Whether one subscribes to such theories or not, the symbol has undeniably taken on a dual meaning in the modern psyche: it represents both spiritual illumination and worldly control.

This dichotomy mirrors a deeper truth about spiritual symbols in general: they can be used for purposes of liberation or manipulation. On one hand, the eye can serve as a reminder that we are all part of the divine plan, that nothing is beyond the reach of cosmic intelligence. On the other, it can represent the growing mechanisms of surveillance, societal control, and the materialistic forces that seek to keep humanity in ignorance, cut off from their divine source.

In this sense, the All-Seeing Eye is a reflection of both light and shadow. It reveals that every symbol has a dual nature, one that depends on the intention behind its use. In the hands of those seeking enlightenment, the eye is a path to freedom and understanding. In the hands of those seeking dominion, it becomes a tool for control and suppression.

The Hermetic Perspective: Seeing Beyond the Illusion

In Hermeticism, the All-Seeing Eye is not just a symbol of external power or divine oversight; it represents the ability to see beyond the illusion—the veil that separates us from understanding the true nature of reality. This resonates deeply with the idea that the world we perceive is but a shadow of a much grander, hidden truth. The material world is seen as a temporary illusion, a stage upon which we play our roles. The true reality lies beyond, in the realm of the spirit.

For those who embrace the Hermetic worldview, the All-Seeing Eye serves as a reminder to look within and seek the eternal truth that lies beyond the ephemeral. It is a call to use intuition and discernment, to pierce through the layers of deception, division, and distraction that dominate the physical world.

The eye that sees all does not just represent external oversight; it is the inner eye, the third eye of perception that connects us to the infinite and reminds us that we, too, are part of the divine source, part of the universal mind. It teaches that through wisdom, discernment, and the development of our own consciousness, we can transcend the illusions of the physical world and come to understand the ultimate reality that unites us all.

Conclusion

The All-Seeing Eye is a symbol steeped in ancient wisdom, esoteric significance, and profound spiritual meaning. It represents divine consciousness, the quest for enlightenment, and the acquisition of hidden knowledge. Whether viewed as the eye of the divine watching over creation or as a metaphor for our own spiritual awakening, the All-Seeing Eye remains a powerful reminder of the unity between the physical and the metaphysical, the seen and the unseen.

Ultimately, the eye symbolizes our journey toward greater awareness, a journey that invites us to see beyond the illusion and recognize the eternal, interconnected nature of all things. Whether it be through the Hermetic teachings, Masonic wisdom, or ancient myths, the All-Seeing Eye serves as a beacon, guiding us toward the light of truth that lies within each of us.

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What is Witchcraft? A Practical Dive into the Mystical, Historical, and Modern World of Magic

Where It All Began: The Ancient Roots of Witchcraft

Let’s start at the very beginning. Picture it: ancient humans sitting around a fire, wondering why the sky sometimes lights up with streaks of fire or why crops fail just as often as they flourish. Naturally, they start making connections between their offerings, chants, and the mysterious forces of nature. Voilà! Magic is born. Or at least, the belief in it.

Early witchcraft wasn’t about broomsticks and bubbling cauldrons—it was about survival. Ancient cultures believed in unseen forces that governed everything from the weather to their health. To understand and influence these forces, they turned to rituals, symbols, and, sometimes, the guy in the village who could make a surprisingly good headache remedy from tree bark.

Take the ancient Egyptians, for instance. They used magic—or heka—as a daily practice. Priests acted as intermediaries between gods and humans, using incantations and symbols to protect their people. And in ancient Greece, they believed magic (mageia) could influence the gods themselves, though it was usually best not to annoy Zeus unless you wanted a lightning bolt to the face.

Across cultures, magical practices had similar themes: protection, healing, fertility, and survival. What started as an attempt to make sense of the chaos of life became a spiritual practice, setting the foundation for the complex tapestry of witchcraft that we know today.

From Healers to Heretics: Witchcraft in the Middle Ages

Enter the Middle Ages, where life became much less about survival and more about dodging plagues, wars, and witch-hunting mobs. If you were a healer or midwife—or really anyone who knew the difference between rosemary and hemlock—you might be labeled a witch. And in those days, being called a witch was less about respect for your craft and more about preparing your “defense” against an angry mob with torches.

During this time, the Catholic Church held a lot of power, and any practice that deviated from their teachings was seen as a threat. Pagan rituals and folk traditions, which had been passed down for generations, were labeled as heresy. People who were once seen as wise healers or protectors of the community were suddenly being accused of consorting with the devil.

The infamous witch hunts of the late medieval and early modern periods weren’t just about religion—they were also about politics, economics, and control. In the 15th century, the publication of Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches) fanned the flames of hysteria. The book outlined ways to identify, interrogate, and execute witches and became the witch-hunter’s handbook.

Yet, amid the fear and persecution, witchcraft never truly disappeared. It persisted in secret, with families continuing their folk traditions behind closed doors. The resilience of these practices, even in the face of such brutal oppression, speaks to the deep connection between people and the magic of the natural world.

The Modern Witch Rises: Witchcraft in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Fast-forward to the 20th century, and witchcraft gets a glow-up. After centuries of persecution, it began to shed its sinister reputation. People started seeing witchcraft not as devil worship, but as a nature-centered spiritual practice.

In 1951, the Witchcraft Act in England was repealed, and suddenly it wasn’t illegal to practice witchcraft anymore. This paved the way for Gerald Gardner, the so-called “father of modern witchcraft,” to bring Wicca into the public eye. Wicca, a modern pagan religion, blended old traditions with contemporary ideas, emphasizing a reverence for nature, seasonal cycles, and personal spirituality.

At the same time, the feminist movement of the 1960s and ’70s embraced witchcraft as a symbol of female empowerment. The witch became a feminist icon—an independent, powerful figure who challenged patriarchal norms. Books like Spiral Dance by Starhawk brought witchcraft into the cultural mainstream as a spiritual path of empowerment and ecological consciousness.

Today, witchcraft is thriving. From Wicca to eclectic practices, there’s a path for everyone. Modern witches have access to more information, resources, and communities than ever before, making witchcraft more inclusive and diverse.

Witchcraft in the Digital Age

It’s no surprise that witchcraft has adapted to the digital age. Where else would you find a recipe for prosperity oil alongside a meme about Mercury retrograde? Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have become hubs for modern witches to share knowledge, connect, and even sell handmade spell kits.

But digital witchcraft isn’t just about aesthetics (though those photos of perfectly arranged altars are seriously enviable). It’s about accessibility. Anyone with an internet connection can learn about spellcraft, divination, and herbalism. Resources that were once limited to obscure books in dusty shops are now a click away.

The rise of "witchtok" (witchcraft content on TikTok) has made witchcraft cool and approachable for younger generations. Want to learn how to read tarot cards, make moon water, or hex your ex (ethically, of course)? There’s a video for that.

The internet has also fostered a sense of global community. Digital covens, virtual rituals, and online workshops connect witches from all corners of the world. It’s a powerful reminder that magic evolves alongside the world we live in.

The Practical Magic of Witchcraft Today

Modern witchcraft is all about blending the mystical with the practical. It’s about taking ancient traditions and adapting them to contemporary life.

For some, this means integrating magic into daily routines. Morning coffee becomes a spell for energy and focus. Cooking dinner becomes an act of kitchen witchcraft, infusing meals with intention and herbs for prosperity or protection.

For others, witchcraft is a way to practice self-care. Cleansing baths, meditation, and shadow work are popular tools for emotional and spiritual healing. Witches use these practices to stay grounded, set boundaries, and nurture their mental health.

Sustainability is also a big theme in modern witchcraft. Many witches prioritize ethical sourcing for their tools, like crystals and herbs. Seasonal living and eco-conscious spellwork are ways to honor the earth and reduce harm.

At its core, witchcraft today is about empowerment. It’s a reminder that we have the power to shape our lives and connect with forces larger than ourselves.

Final Thoughts: Why Witchcraft Matters

Witchcraft isn’t just a relic of the past—it’s a living, breathing practice that evolves with the times. From its ancient roots to its modern resurgence, witchcraft continues to inspire, heal, and empower those who practice it.

Whether you’re casting spells, meditating with crystals, or simply setting intentions over your morning coffee, the magic of witchcraft is all about finding connection—with nature, with others, and with yourself. And honestly, couldn’t we all use a little more magic in our lives?

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Kemetic Influences on Fire Emblem Three Houses (Part 1)

I know I have made a more unstructured post regarding this before; however, I am certain in my assessments that the influence of Ancient Egyptian mythology had on 3H is vast and more varied then I, personally, have seen people discuss. Yes, we know of the etymology behind Sothis and Seiros' names, but I believe these connections go much deeper than the surface level. This will be structured with me discussing what I am most sure in to what is more interpolation on my part. This part about Sothis is so long that it needs to be it's own post entirely. Sothis is based on Hellenistic/Roman period worship of Lady Isis

As we know, Sothis' name can be traced to one of the names of Sirius, specifically the Hellenized name of Sopdet the goddess of said star. However, this is surface level. Sopdet was often syncretized with Isis during the Hellenistic period and in Lady Isis, I believe, there are more clear allusions to Sothis and how she acts as a deity within 3H's world. Lady Isis is an Egyptian deity who was worshiped across the Mediterranean during the Hellenistic and Roman period. Sothis in her mythology, actions, and how she is depicted in-game shares remarkable similarities to Isis. The images and sources I will be using as a reference come from Dr. Andrew M. Henry's (ReligionForBreakfast) video on the topic and FEDatamine for everything regarding 3H.

Sothis and Isis are both "great mother" deities who act as supreme goddesses to their followers.

Even before coming to supreme status in the Mediterranean, Isis was an incredibly important goddess within Egypt. She was the bringer of magic, a guardian of women, a compassionate goddess who wished to relieve all human suffering, and much much more. All of these traits are extremely close if not direct parallels to Sothis. We know that magic within Fodlan is directly connected to Sothis through the visual of all the magic circles (save for Agarthan dark magic) and it can be postulated that, like Isis, Sothis magic was beyond the capabilities of other humans or other deities. Faith magic in particular is directly correlated with the ability to heal and protect, which is one of the main domains of Lady Isis in antiquity and modern day. She was the healer of the sick and injured, so much so that she often traveled in human form so that she could aid those who called out to her. I don't believe it is a coincidence that healing magic was reskinned as faith in this game given that context. And the connections continue beyond that. Consider this text from a temple to Isis in Cyrene:

During the Hellenistic period, Isis' power and prominence grew to wear she became a supreme goddess within these polytheistic societies. She was believed to be the ruler of time and fate itself, and, as stated here, one of the creators of the cosmos who first set time to course. She was often depicted holding a steering rudder or with the planet beneath her very feet as the goddess through which all fate flows.

Next, take this quote from Lucius Apuleius: The Golden Ass a text from a satirist, but nonetheless believed to hold elements of truth to Isis' worship during the Roman period.

Once again, we see the language that would describe a supreme, cosmic deity. Compare to similar wording in The Book of Seiros Part 1: "The goddess is all things. She is heaven above and the land below. She is eternity incarnate. She is the present, the past, and the future. Her eyes see all. Her ears hear all. Her hands receive all."

Due to this language, it is believed by some religious scholars, and presented within the video, that within the mysteries of Isis there was an element of henotheism at play. A philosophy within religious practices where one god is worshiped a supreme deity whilst not denying the existence of other gods, and such a system of worship is what I believe to be happening within Fodlan's religious context. Other gods are known to exist, they are spoken of in the Book of Seiros; however, Sothis is supreme goddess of Fodlan.

Now, I ask, what is Sothis' primary characteristics within the Church of Seiros and as depicted in game? She is the supreme Goddess of Fodlan, who's depicted with having control over time and fate itself (literally divine pulse), spoken of as a savior not only in the past but also through the actions of her vessel Byleth, who created all life (or at least the Nabateans) as "The Beginning", and the arbiter of souls as an explicitly afterlife related deity.

All of these traits are direct parallels to Lady Isis, and I am not even finished listing all the similarities. First take this quote from The Book of Seiros Part 2: "In the beginning, amid the great cloudless ocean, Fódlan came to be. At the end of a long journey, the goddess glimpsed that land and there alighted. Upon that sacred ground, she breathed life into the world and created all of the creatures upon it.

By the goddess's hand, plants took root, birds took to the sky, and animals roamed the land. Last of all, she created humanity." Within multiple Egyptian creation myths one of the prevalent and constant features is the primordial ocean of Nun. It was place of nothingness and chaos all at once, a "cloudless ocean" if you will. And from that ocean came the first land, the benben, and from there any number of gods created all life. This includes Isis, who within the inscriptions at Philae, is described to have created all life and the cosmos itself (Žabkar 1988, pp. 134.): "Indeed, she is the Lady of Heaven, Earth, and the Nether World, having brought them into existence through what her heart conceived and her hands created..." Both of them are related to the afterlife and are explicitly called out as deities of fate. Once again from the story of Apuleius:

Lady Isis' connection to the afterlife as she who guides the soul to it's fate goes back even further in Egyptian texts and she has been a funerary deity all the way back in Old Kingdom Pyramid Texts. Take that in context with Rhea's line of Sothis being the "arbiter of souls" and much of her cosmology in-universe revolving around the afterlife you have another link between them. Isis was said to be able to prolong a person's life if they were to follow her mysteries as she knew the lifespan of all people and could manipulate it with her magics. She also typically interacted with her followers via dreams. This is something Sothis is shown to do constantly with her appearing in Byleth's near death moments, within their dreams (at the beginning of the game and later during her speech regarding Fodlan's plight. And can I say, Sothis being aware of the blood being split and awakening Byleth to explicitly put it to an end is a very much like a savior goddess). Then, in Rhea's backstory, she said that she heard Sothis' voice within the Holy Tomb (or within Enbarr) and that is what lead her to take up the name of Seiros and begin to fight against Nemesis. Sothis inspiring the creation of the Adrestian Empire through Seiros, and Byleth's place to chose the fate of Fodlan, directly correlates to Lady Isis' role as a goddess of kingship. Her protection was explicitly called upon both during the defense of Egypt and during campaigns of military conquest, and that she alone was comparable of armies of soldiers. Isis and Sothis both are also transparently related to nature. They are callers of the rains (cited in the Philae Hymns for elsewhere and in-game for Sothis) and related to bounties of the harvest. In this way, Sothis may also cross into the sphere of Osiris who was more explicitly a fertility god and the ruler of the dead/judge of souls. An interesting similarity can be called to the myth of Osiris' death and dismemberment at the betrayal of his brother Set, Isis' incomplete resurrection of her husband, and Horus' becoming king of Egypt after contending with his uncle where he avenged his father; with how Sothis herself was killed and dismembered for her power, then Seiros' creation of Adrestia (where he also chose the first king) to avenge her mother, and her inability to resurrect her due to Sothis' body being scattered and incomplete (at least, until her ib/Creststone was placed within the intact khet of Byleth). But that is an aside for now. I want to finish this off with a look of the physical similarities between depictions of Isis and Sothis. Once again from Apuleius:

"Firstly her long thick hair in tapering ringlets was loosely spread over her divine neck and shoulders, and her head was crowned with a complex garland of interwoven flowers of every kind. At the centre, over her brow, a flat disc like a mirror or rather a moon-symbol shone with brilliant light. Coiled vipers reared from the right and left of her coronet which was bristling with erect ears of corn. Her multi-coloured robe was of finest linen, gleaming here pure white, here a saffron yellow, there flaming rose-red, with a woven border flowing with flowers and fruit, and what dazzled me most of all was her jet-black cloak with its full sheen, wrapped gleaming about her, slung from the left shoulder, knotted at the breast, and sweeping over her right hip. It hung in sweetly undulating complex folds down to a tasselled fringe, and along its borders and over its surface fell a scatter of glittering stars, round a full moon at the centre breathing fiery rays. And she bore a host of emblems." To me, there are some similarities between this and the depiction of Sothis plus how Rhea dressed and Byleth's Immaculate One outfit. The floral motifs of lotus flowers, the crisp white of Sothis' mural appearance and those of Rhea and Byleth, the crowns of flowers and star motfis, the way Isis bears many emblems around her, much of it bears some similarities to Sothis. But this is not the only depiction of Isis, let me show you some visual representations. Let us compare this mural of Sothis to some depictions of Isis:

Here are two of Isis from Pompeii with one being a mural and another a famous reconstruction of a statue:

Again, while not 1:1 there are some visual similarities in design. The white linen of her dress and the cut of it are fair similar, as are the wings that are associated with nearly every depiction of Isis. To show and example from Egypt:

The fact that Sothis is shown with feathered wings in particular feels important given her other similarities with Lady Isis. Plus the throne hieroglyph that represents Isis and often often seen above her head looks exactly like the throne of Sothis as seen in the Holy Tomb. Lady Isis is also known as the "Lady of the Throne" just like how Sothis is called the "Girl on the Throne." The amount of connections between them does not feel like coincidence to me. If you want to take the Romance into account as well, both Sothis and Isis are associated with floods in that case, especially with floods that are said to be caused by their sorrow. Sothis is a savoir deity who protected and saved from Fodlan from the destruction of the Agarthans; she is said to have caused a flood in the one, possible, Agarthan account we have. Her name is Sothis, transcribed from Sopdet, lady of the blue star, who was syncretized with Isis who also became manifest within Sirius. I think I will make one more note: the Rite of the Goddess' Rebirth is transparently related to Wep Ronpet, the cosmological new year in Kemetic religious practice. Both take palace in late July (or into early August for some dates of Wep Ronpet), both are related to the rising of a particular star (the Blue Sea Star is based on Sirius, this fact), both are related to the rebirth of the world and the gods, and both are a day of celebration with family and friends. As one final aside: in Kemetic practice, worship of the gods has always been an intimate and close affair, both in antiquity and in modern practice. Gods are active and immediate presences within the world, and they are presently felt within physical parts of the world. Ra, Aten, and other solar deities are all the sun, Nut the sky, Shu the air and wind. Various "truths" about natural phenomenon could all be true at once and created a multi-facted view of existence. So Sothis having the Blue Sea Star as her "home" are acting as her spiritual double entirely makes sense within this framework. Sothis' laws are also fairly similar to the Laws and philosophical underpinnings of Ma'at; however, delving into that is outside the scope of this post. So I will need to leave things off here.

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Sekhmet is a prominent goddess in ancient Egyptian. She is often depicted as a lioness-headed deity and is associated with war, destruction, healing, and protection. Sekhmet is considered a powerful and fierce goddess who could both cause and prevent epidemics and plagues. She was also seen as a protector of pharaohs and a symbol of their strength in battle. Sekhmet's worship was widespread in ancient Egypt, and she played a significant role in their religious beliefs and practices.

Sekhmet was often invoked or summoned for various reasons, including:

1. **Protection**: Sekhmet was seen as a fierce protector, particularly of the pharaohs and the Egyptian state. She could be called upon to guard against enemies and threats.

2. **Healing**: Paradoxically, Sekhmet was also associated with healing. She had the power to cure illnesses and epidemics, and her wrath could be turned into a force for healing.

3. **Warfare**: Sekhmet's fierce nature made her a symbol of strength in battle. Warriors might invoke her to grant them courage and victory in conflicts.

4. **Crisis Management**: During times of crisis, such as plagues or natural disasters, Sekhmet could be summoned to mitigate the damage or bring an end to the calamity.

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A Lesson on Sympathetic Magic

{My post is cross-posted from The Cobalt Athenaeum aka my original post. You can find the server at the bottom of my pinned post.}

Always take my words with a grain of salt and do your own cross-referencing and research on a subject. Never take my words at face value. Self-study is important.

What is Sympathetic Magic?

“Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic, is a type of magic based on imitation or correspondence." - Wikipedia

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“Sympathetic magic is a magical modality that involves symbolically imitating the desired outcome. It may involve acting on a physical representation of a target or creating a physical representation of the outcome or recreating the desired outcome through motion and art. In this way, the practitioner might cause change at a distance in time or space.” - magickalspot.com

Sympathetic Magic Broken Down

Sympathetic Magic might sound difficult but I promise it is not. Let’s have a bit of a history lesson. Sir James George Frasier first outlined the underlying principles of sympathetic magic in his (1890-1915) book The Golden Bough (Ch 3). He explained that it was based on two basic principles which we now call the Law of Similarity and the Law of Contagion or Contact. There was also a book written by Richard Andree called Sympathy-Enchantment which was written in 1882. The idea of some form of sympathetic magic has existed since prehistory.

There has been talk of Ancient Egyptians using sympathetic magic within their rituals, from use of charms and amulets. We can see examples of sympathetic magic in Kemetic practices, some history is never forgotten.

It goes like this:

Principle - Explanation: Examples

Law of Similarity - “Like produces like”: Uses of a poppet to create a direct link to a target for healing, baneful work and other means

Law of Contagion - Objects or beings/things in contact retain a connection: Using a taglock (hair, nails, body fluids) in a spell to influence the target or as a representation of yourself

Law of Correspondence - Symbolic associations create connections: using for example a pink candle for self-love or a black candle for protection or baneful work. This would follow colour magic for theory

Law of Association - Linking two entities establishes a connection: Placing a photo of an ancestor on an ancestor altar or using a photo as a Taglock for a spell

Sympathetic Magic is the correspondence itself within witchcraft practice. It’s the main driving point behind a spell that uses materials. Without mastering sympathetic magic, your spells may not work as intended and may not have the power behind them that you so wish. Even materials in magic sometimes need a taglock of sorts for a spell to be as effective.

Law of Similarity

The Law of Similarity states that things that resemble each other have a connection on a metaphysical level. Examples include a poppet being used to represent an individual, either yourself or someone else. Its similarity to the target. This is what would drive the spellwork, as it would influence the target as intended. This is the basics of the law, the very base of representations in spellwork.

The Law of Contagion or Contact

The Law of Contagion states that things that were once in contact remain connected after separation and that whatever affects one can still affect the other, and whatever energy was in the original remains in the removed. We see this in taglocks, taglocks that were once connected to a being, living or dead. This can be physical taglocks (hair, nails, body fluids) or even a business card this person once possessed or an item of clothing. Alternatively, if you were out of options a name and birthday or a photograph would work fine. In a pinch, you work with what you have.

Types of Sympathetic Magic

Similarity

That of which resembles something that represents or substitutes an object or thing to do with the working. We can look at alchemy in this sense, we would alchemize an ingredient as a substitute. Pomegranates have been seen as a substitute for blood as t’s connected with life/death, vitality and mortality/immortality. It shows this symbolism through myths throughout different cultures and some folklore (ex. vampires). You can thank our Maven Satan for this fun fact so I can look into it further.

Contact

That of which something came in contact with something that can represent an object, thing or person. Examples include taglocks (hair, nails bodily fluids) or even moon/sun water as its rays have “touched” the water, blessing it a certain way. It can be UPG, SPG or VPG.

Imitation

While being close to similarity, it's not quite the same. It involves the act of creating an imitation object. Things like Poppets are great examples of alchemizing an ingredient for a working. The important thing is that it looks like the thing/person you are creating, however, a close imitation works just as fine (alchemy). Correspondence Correspondences are essentially the idea that something can influence another thing because of its relationship or resemblances to said thing. Let's say for example a correspondence to a deity, Roses are seen as a correspondence to the goddess Aphrodite or Keys for Hekate. You can also have something like Peppermint that represents the planet Mercury, as it rules under such. Correspondences can look like colours, plants, minerals and objects. As long as it represents that thing you are working with, it is a correspondence.

Examples of Sympathetic Magic

Practice - Purpose: Example

Poppet Magic - Healing, cursing, influencing, or representing a person: Constructing a doll-like figure and using it as a focus point to a ritual

Mirror Magic - Reflection, divination, or reversing energy: Using mirrors to channel intentions, amplify energy, reflect energy or for scrying

Material Correspondences - Utilizing plants, minerals and colours for their symbolic associations: Selecting specific herbs or flowers from research for their correspondence to include in a spell or working

Charm or Talisman Creation - Protection, luck, or manifestation: Crafting a personal charm or talisman with an intended purpose like protection or invisibility

Sources

Sympathetic magic. (2024, August 25). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magic

https://magickalspot.com/sympathetic-magic/ (read this source with a grain of salt as it mentions things like voodoo dolls)

https://plentifulearth.com/sympathetic-magic-power-spells/ (again read this source with a grain of salt as it mentions voodoo dolls and other topics that are a bit of a yikes)

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1019/magic-in-ancient-egypt/

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chamberofthespirit · 3 months ago

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Amulets of Early Christianity ~

Firstly, what are amulets?

"Amulets are objects imbued with magical properties that protect against bad luck, illness and evil. Amulets are universal and are answers to age-old needs: to be healthy; to be virile and fertile; to be powerful and successful; to have good fortune." -Occult World

Back in ancient Rome, at the beginning of Christianity, early Christians resorted to the traditional practice of using amulets to protect themselves from harm and to bring blessings. Christian preachers insisted on their fellow Christians to make the sign of the cross or use holy water or holy oil from a priest or monk as a replacement for amulets, but the use of amulets still continued to be practiced by the early Christians.

Amulets composed of animal and vegetable matter have perished throughout the centuries but amulets made in the forms of figurines, carved stones, papyrus texts, parchment, potsherds, wood, and metal have survived. Written amulets give an insight on how Christian prayers and worship effected how these amulets were made, including a collide of Paganism and Christianity in certain texts. Some amulets contained short spells with artwork of Christian symbols. This is one example of a merge between Paganism and Christianity within the writing of an amulet, “I bind you, Artemisian scorpion, 315 times. Protect this house with its inhabitants from every evil, from all bewitchment, […] from the sting of scorpion and snake.” The spell then follows with, “Give protection, O Lord, son of David according to the flesh, born of the Holy Virgin Mary, O holy, highest God, of the Holy Spirit. Glory to you, O heavenly King. Amen.”

Some amulets contained Christianity mixed with a Greco-Egyptian chant. Other amulets had chants that were dedicated to calling out for the assistance of a saint or biblical figure, a common saying in these chants were “now, now, now, quickly, quickly, quickly”. These amulets also relied on the use of words snd works from the bible, rather than using such things from non-Christian amulets.

Many amulets consist of bible passages or passages from liturgical services. Psalm 91 was popular among amulets, even with Jewish amulets. The Lord's prayer was also popular. Occasionally, amulets spoke of the correspondence between Jesus and King Agbar of Edessa, for healing and protection due to this being in Jesus's promise. Some amulets seem to have the intention of being used in rituals to exorcise evil spirits with the use of the creed.

When looking at the amulets, they show the different skills of their creators. Some amulets seem to have been written by a high skilled scribe while others seem to have been written by people who could barely write. Most amulets were found in common places, documents, letters, and personal copies of books. Some words were written as they would have been pronounced, instead of in proper Greek. This shows how some amulets were probably written by memory for chants and devotional texts.

Here are some examples of amulets

Source: Archeological Views: Christian Amulets-A Bit of Old, a Bit of New

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the-mortuary-witch · 6 months ago

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MA’AT

WHO IS SHE?

Maat or Maʽat comprised the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. Ma'at was also the goddess who personified these concepts, and regulated the stars, seasons, and the actions of mortals and the deities who had brought order from chaos at the moment of creation.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: a woman who is either sitting or standing with an ostrich feather on her head and, in some cases, she was depicted with wings.

Personality: she is often depicted as maintaining the cosmic order and preventing chaos. In some depictions, she is shown as a stern and fearsome deity, punishing those who go against her principles.

Symbols: scales, ostrich feathers, and Ankh

Goddess of: truth, justice, cosmic order, harmony, wisdom, morality, and balance

Culture: Egyptian

Plants and trees: papyrus, orris root, frankincense, aloe, lotus, and rose

Crystals: jade, turquoise, clear quartz, and blue calcite

Animals: vulture and ostrich

Incense: frankincense, rose, and myrrh

Practices: balance magick, cleansing, healing, and divination

Colours: white, gold, blue, and green

Numbers: 2, 7, and 8

Zodiac: Libra

Tarot: Justice, Temperance, and Judgment

Planets: Mercury

Days: Wednesday, Yule, new moon, New Years, and Opet

Parents: Ra and Hathor

Sibling: Shu

Partner: Thoth

Children: Seshat

MISC:

Ostrich feathers: represented truth and justice, as a symbol of Ma'at's role as the goddess of these principles.

Ankh: life and the breath of life, as the Egyptians believed Ma'at was responsible for the cycle of life and death.

Scale: justice and balance, as the instrument used to weigh the heart of the deceased against her feather.

Papyrus: truth and knowledge, as it was a common writing material and symbol of written records.

Eye of Horus: healing and protection, as Horus was the god of the sky and healing, and the eye of Horus was a symbol of health and regeneration.

Sceptre: she was believed to wield the authority to maintain the cosmic order and ensure that truth and justice prevailed in the world. The sceptre symbolised her power and authority as the goddess of truth and justice.

Lotus flower: rebirth and renewal, as the lotus would emerge from the mud and bloom each day.

FACTS ABOUT MA’AT:

Ma'at was believed to sit at the scales during the weighing of the heart, determining of the deceased was worthy of the afterlife.

She originally determined the daily course of the sun.

Ma'at was the counterpart and balance to chaos, and it was her role to maintain the cosmic order and prevent chaos from winning over.

She was also associated with the Nile River, which was seen as the lifeblood of Egypt and a symbol of fertility and renewal.

In some accounts, Ma'at was seen as the mother of the Ennead, the nine creator gods of Egypt.

She was believed to weigh the heart of the deceased in the afterlife, along with the help of Anubis and Thoth.

HOW TO INVOKE MA’AT:

Meditate on her symbolism and the meaning of truth, justice, and order. Use divination tools like tarot or oracle cards to call upon her guidance in decision making, perform rituals or ceremonies centered around honesty and integrity in the self, use visualizations to connect with the energy of Ma'at, focusing on the qualities of balance, order, and truth. Incorporate crystals associated with Ma'at, like clear quartz, blue calcite, jade, and turquoise into your spiritual practice.

PRAYER FOR MA’AT:

Oh goddess Ma'at, you whom we celebrate and honor on this auspicious day. We call upon you, great goddess of truth, justice, and order. Hear our humble prayers and answer our supplications with grace, with your mighty scepter, bring balance to our souls and our lives.

Guiding us with your divine wisdom and protecting us from the traps of chaos and disorder. We offer praises and gratitude for your infinite goodness and wisdom, may your light always illuminate our path, Hail Lady Ma’at.

SIGNS THAT MA’AT IS CALLING YOU:

Repeated thoughts or dreams of order, balance, and justice.

Unexpected opportunities to help others or uphold moral principles.

Feeling a strong connection to the number eight (representing the eight petals of the lotus and the eight elements of the soul).

Unexplained urges to study ancient Egypt or its mythology.

Encountering symbols associated with Ma'at (such as a feather, a scale, or a lotus flower) frequently.

A feeling of a guiding presence or inner voice that encourages you to seek truth and uphold justice.

Being attracted to the colour blue.

Increased intuition and a sense of empathy for the suffering of others, as Ma'at represents the compassionate aspect of justice.

Sudden encounters with people or situations that prompt you to defend truth and fairness.

Synchronicities or divine signs that relate to the justice system, such as dreaming of a courtroom or witnessing an injustice.

Deep desire for truth and honesty in all aspects of your life, leading to more authentic relationships and decisions.

A growing desire to be of service to others and stand up for the rights of the oppressed, reflecting Ma'at's role as a defender of the weak.

OFFERINGS:

No drugs and alcohol.

Cold water.

Bread.

Tea with milk.

Dates.

Plums.

Fish.

Chicken.

Olive oil.

Vinegar.

Books or scrolls.

Hummus.

Barley biscuits.

Reeds.

Gold jewelry.

White linen.

Grains.

Flowers and plants that symbolize growth, renewal, and abundance.

Mirrors.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Daily meditation on her symbolism and the principles she represents, such as truth, justice, and order.

Recitation of prayers, chants, or invocations to Ma’at.

Performing daily acts of justice and truthfulness.

Practicing honesty and integrity in all your relationships and interactions.

Participating in social justice causes and promoting equality and fairness in society.

Setting up a shrine or altar dedicated to Ma'at, with symbols of her such as a feather, scepter, or scale.

Regularly reading or studying texts on Ma'at's mythology and symbolism.

Practicing self-reflection and introspection, examining your own moral compass and making efforts to align yourself with Ma'at's principles.

Making charitable donations or offering acts of kindness to those in need, as Ma'at is associated with compassion and benevolence.

Exploring ancient Egyptian practices associated with Ma'at, such as the ritual of the weighing of the heart or the performance of the Opening of the Mouth ceremony.

Embracing the divine feminine energy of Ma'at through dance or movement.

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