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Announcement

Since January I've been under intermittent isolation from the Web, so I've been much less active than has been the intention. The good news is that I am returning to the internet, and will be rebooting and revising my online Grimoire, Liber Ortus, which has a scrappier version here on Tumblr, which can be found @liberortus

I'm hoping to update the site with a bunch of the things I've been working on, but this is going to take a bit of time, so any feedback people can offer on what I should focus on would be great.

Also, I'm open to affiliating with other blogs, websites or even shops that focus on the occult, Magick or any aspect of witchiness or the Craft; I'll gladly provide links to your sites or banners if that's more your thing; just drop me a private message if you're interested.

Thanks for your patience, support and time everyone. You're all shiny stars 🌟

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At last, I have completed the Rune-Casting Board for the Enochian Rune Divination Technique; the Enochian Kingdoms have had their runes standardized and formalized since the beginning of the year, and I will soon be ready to post lessons and meanings (and hopefully, in time, cheat sheets). A big thanks to Ayuyatte, who has been very patient in her lessons, and has been a huge help in refining the system (and of course, was the original source for the technique).

Happy witching, friends

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The Devotee's Prayer

Foremost of the First Cause, Beauty of the Most High,

Mother and creator, defender of justice.

All souls from are from thy breath born,

All life from thy spring is nourished,

All things are reflections of thy love and grace.

Lady of Fire, Queen of the heavens,

Mistress of Akasha, the Temple of the Divine,

We know ye in thy liminiality,

We feel thy presence in all things,

Surpassed by none, O Infinite Lady,

Ousamet, we honour thee.

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Shadow of the First Cause, cloaked in the darkness,

Knowledge is thy gift to all mankind,

Ye reveal to us thy secrets in our dreams,

And grant us peace and asylum in death.

Lord of great and mighty ghosts,

Master of Arulu,

We know ye in thy hours of night,

We welcome ye in our hours of sleep.

Ever present, even by daybreak,

Shueta, we honour thee.

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Light of the First Cause, bathed in brilliance,

Ye who is the force of war and peace,

Sacred keeper of the verdant lands,

And blessed Lord of the Sacred Veil.

Lord of life and Master of motion,

Shining Soul of Amenti,

We feel ye within each impulse

And ye manifest as our inspiration,

Forever timeless, keeper of the sanctuary,

Xephra, we honour thee.

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Siatris Hughes' Tarot Meanings: #2 The Suit of Cups

• King of Cups:

¤ One who is a compassionate and diplomatic authority figure, with stable emotions ¤ Masculinity ¤ Maturity ¤ Integrity ¤ Trustworthiness ¤ Helpful advice ¤ A husband or father figure ¤

• King of Cups Reversed:

¤ One who is selfish and manipulative of others emotions ¤ Emotional exploitation ¤ Selfish desires ¤ Deception ¤ Fraud ¤ Illusions of authority ¤ Arrogance and petulance ¤ Betrayal or infidelity ¤

• Queen of Cups:

¤ A sensitive and nurturing authority figure ¤ Femininity ¤ Comfort ¤ Emotional support ¤ Consideration and courtesy ¤ Wisdom ¤ Virtue ¤ A Wife or Mother figure ¤

• Queen of Cups Reversed:

¤ A shallow, superficial authority figure, who lacks concern for others ¤ Fickleness ¤ Empty flirtation ¤ Callousness ¤ Emotional exhaustion ¤ Jealousy, spite and cattiness ¤ Betrayal or infidelity ¤

• Knight of Cups:

¤ An idealist who embraces the values of the renaissance ¤ Romance or romantic proposal ¤ Invitation ¤ Escapist desires or adventure seeking ¤

• Knight of Cups Reversed:

¤ One who is charming and cunning, but makes a dangerous enemy ¤ Mood swings ¤ Rivalry ¤ Enmity ¤ Division ¤ Challenge ¤ Dominance ¤ Personal conflict ¤

• Page of Cups:

¤ One who is youthful and charming, who bears pleasing news ¤ An announcement ¤ A confession of love ¤ A pleasant or sentimental letter or correspondence ¤ A positive surprise ¤ Intuition ¤

• Page of Cups Reversed:

¤ One who is immature and duplicitous, who bears misleading news ¤ Escapism ¤ Fantasy ¤ Rumours or falsehood ¤ Manipulation ¤ False conclusions ¤ Incomplete information ¤

• Ace of Cups:

¤ One who is magnetic and possesses a notably attractive quality ¤ New beginnings ¤ Start of a new relationship ¤ Emotional fulfilment ¤ Domestic happiness ¤ Abundance ¤ Creativity ¤ Intense relationship ¤ Satisfaction ¤ Success ¤

• Ace of Cups Reversed:

¤ One who is physically striking or otherwise attractive, in who it is skin deep ¤ Relationship difficulties ¤ Distrust or jealousy ¤ Unwelcome results ¤ Bad luck ¤ Toxic relationships or emotional struggles ¤ Creative blocks ¤ Unrequited feelings or wasted emotional energy ¤

• Two of Cups:

¤ Harmony within an important union ¤ Partnership and teamwork ¤ Friendship ¤ Love and sexuality ¤ Reconciliation ¤ Commitment ¤ Intermingling or exchange ¤ Balance ¤

• Two of Cups Reversed:

¤ Conflict or imbalance in an important relationship ¤ Communication issues ¤ Indulgence and pampering ¤ Extravagance ¤ Mood swings ¤ Fickleness or transient passion ¤ Distraction or tension ¤ Short-term unity or separation ¤

• Three of Cups:

¤ A celebration or domestic gathering ¤ Wedding or engagement ¤ Entertainment and social merriment ¤ Joy and enthusiasm ¤ Friends, family and community focus ¤ Abundance and providence ¤

• Three of Cups Reversed:

¤ Desire to conform leads to lacking independence ¤ Happiness or enjoyment ¤ Rapid successes or sudden changes ¤ Fortunate endings or separation on good terms ¤ Closure and catharsis ¤

• Four of Cups:

¤ Dissatisfaction or boredom with current circumstances ¤ Apathy and indifference ¤ Disappointment ¤ Re-evaluation of life or situation ¤ Taking things for granted ¤

• Four of Cups Reversed:

¤ Desire for stimulation and novelty ¤ Keeping up with the Jones' ¤ Fads and thrill seeking ¤ experimental approach ¤ Change ¤ Seeking ¤ Trying new things ¤

• Five of Cups:

¤ A loss which is can be recovered or compensated ¤ Aloofness and detachment ¤ Avoidance ¤ Betrayal or letdowns ¤ Regret and remorse ¤ Renewed hope ¤

• Five of Cups Reversed:

¤ Plans to suddenly awry or result in unforeseen outcomes ¤ Unexpected reactions and confusion ¤ Drastic change or sudden progress ¤ Moving past negative events or darker times ¤ Seeking support or comfort ¤ Recovery and acceptance ¤

• Six of Cups:

¤ Sentimentality and reminiscence ¤ Positive influences from the past ¤ Reconnecting with former associates ¤ Reunions ¤ Completion and Full Circle ¤

• Six of Cups Reversed:

¤ Putting the past to rest and letting go of past burdens ¤ Accepting and embracing change ¤ Personal growth ¤ Hope and optimism ¤· Moving forward ¤ Determination and excitement ¤

• Seven of Cups:

¤ One who is caught up with speculation, dreams and ambitions ¤ Temptations abound ¤ Imagination ¤ Confusion, pressure and feeling overwhelmed ¤ Choices determine failure and success ¤ Decisiveness necessary ¤

• Seven of Cups Reversed:

¤ One who is ungrounded due to unrealistic expectations or desires ¤ Wishful thinking ¤ Misplaced faith and hopes ¤ Mistakes from poor judgement ¤ Misused talents ¤ Temptation to exploit position or circumstances ¤

• Eight of Cups:

¤ Abandoning a path, project or conviction ¤ Avoidance ¤ Leaving or going ¤ Running from someone or something ¤ Disillusionment ¤ Lack of emotional fulfilment ¤ Changes in lifestyle ¤

• Eight of Cups Reversed:

¤ Commitment to sustainable changes in lifestyle ¤ A new path ¤ Good fortune and success ¤ Expression ¤ Self-betterment ¤ Discernment and Practical changes ¤

• Nine of Cups:

¤ Wishes come true or plans reach fruition ¤ Emotional and material fulfilment ¤ Satisfaction and pleasure ¤ Generosity ¤ Comfort and luxury ¤

• Nine of Cups Reversed:

¤ Miscalculations and issues in communication lead to setbacks ¤ Dissatisfaction and unmet expectations ¤ Greed and unfulfilled desires ¤ Emotional difficulties ¤ Distractions ¤ Being left wanting ¤

• Ten of Cups:

¤ Contentment in committed relationships and romance ¤ Domestic stability and happiness ¤ Family and close relationships ¤ Happiness and fulfilment ¤ abundance ¤ Sense of achievement ¤

• Ten of Cups Reversed:

¤ Bitterness and resentment in close relationships ¤ Bad matches or unhappy romance ¤ Squabbling and pettiness ¤ Lacking compromise or emotional neglect ¤ Superficial successes or possible failures ¤ Distractions ¤ Familial troubles ¤ Intimacy issues ¤ Broken dreams ¤

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Find the rest of the series, and much more, at Liber Ortus: Online Grimoire, or check out my Tumblr page!

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On Malevolent Workings: #1

Time to talk about the darker side of Magick; Malevolent Workings, known as such because they are spells or ritual workings conducted to bring about malicious or unpleasant ends. They are most effective when charged with spite and ill-feelings, and may be lauded by certain people or communitues as a form of catharsis or release for those emotions; and while they may be an outlet, the implications of these workings are more complex than this, and should be taken into consideration.

THIS IS NOT A POST ABOUT THE ETHICS OF CURSING.

While I am not an advocate of Malevolent Workings, I also acknowledge that there is a time and a place for such things, and using them or not is a personal choice, which is none of my business; I aim to inform people about the types of Malevolent Workings and their repercussions, so that they can make an informed decision or protect against these spells.

I see a lot of misleading information on malevolent workings, especially around the internet, despite an increasing number of curse advocates, and endless websites displaying curses rituals. But the information about curses themselves is extremely limited, including a lack of discussion on exactly what a curse entails. Frequently, the words Curse, Hex and Jinx are thrown around, yet their only difference is their duration and severity, as I will explain.

JINXES

A Jinx is the one of the weakest categories of Malevolent Working, lasting for the shortest definite duration. The effects are not dangerous, but merely unpleasant to the tune of humiliation, emotional upset, or inconvenience. Often, the effects are similar to a mean-spirited practical joke, or a deliberate obstruction. They are fast-acting, fast-dissipating, and do not require an anti-jinx, or counter spell; due to the low levels of negative energy required to cast them, they can be performed quickly, and without many ingredients to boost their effects (they can be cast without a Taglock/Spell Anchor). As often they are cast with small ceremonies or intentions alone, they also have limited energy, which can be absorbed or dispelled by most simplistic wards, shields or talismans. As the spell is not cast in multiple stages, or with multiple repetitions, they produce one burst of negative energy; Jinxes radiate limited negative energies into the Caster’s space, which can be easily removed via ordinary cleansing methods.

HEXES

Hexes are stronger than Jinxes, and somewhat longer, having a medium duration; they produce somewhat unpleasant effects, such as causing minor injuries, damage to property and even damage to reputation or credibility. The effects dissipate in time, however the duration is dependent on the amount of negative energy and effort put in; usually they are cast with a ritual or ceremony, and will often make use of a taglock or representation of the intended target.

To increase effect, week days, planetary transits, weather or other external conditions may be harnessed, although it is not required to do so. In addition, certain types of Hexes can be recharged after a period, without being recast, but require some components of the original spell to do so (for example, a poppet or taglock). The result is that whilst they may not be necessary in all cases, use of an anti-hex, counter-spell or banishing ritual can be very helpful in getting rid of them; methods such as energy shields, mid-level wards and talismans are also ways to protect against them in advance.

Most Hexes are not cast in stages, but their effects can be amplified by continual charging with energy or intent; a Caster should prepare and shield/ward their space when casting such a spell, and should perform a few repetitions of cleansing to ensure the negative energy does not cling to the space.

CURSES

Curse is often used as a generic term for Malevolent Workings, however this is actually inaccurate; they are a specific type of working, and denote duration and severity, much like Jinxes and Hexes.

Curses are extremely powerful, long term workings, which depending on the spell can be potentially permanent without taking measures to reverse or break them. Once cast, they may have dangerous side-effects, such as serious injuries, health problems, loss of job or security, permanent damage to relationships or reputation; due to their severity, a Caster should always be able to reverse the spell and break the curse, in order to maintain control over the circumstances.

Curses cannot be performed by intentions alone, and require rituals or ceremonies that need to be performed in stages; they require advanced preparation, and may also take a specific duration to carry out. In order to be powerful enough to be classified as curses, they always use a mixture of ritual items, ingredients and taglocks, and may be further amplified by being cast under certain moonphases, planetary transits or other conditions.

Protecting against Curses can be difficult, because of the powerful intent required to cast them; strong energy shields, talismans, high-level wards, banishing and cleansing, and anti-curses or counter-spells or even ritual decoys are effective in riding of curses, however multiple repetitions may be required to fully clear the energy.

A Caster should always take precautions to avoid drawing the energy back to them, and should perform a ritual to put the feelings to rest; they should also perform ritual cleansing both of the area and the self. Multiple cleansings and banishings may be necessary to entirely clear the energy, and a Caster may wish to protect themselves prior to casting the ritual, especially in case the Curse is rebounded.

MALEDICTIONS

Maledictions are cast in day to day life, by almost everyone, regardless of their state as a Magickal Practioner. They are cast by things we often don’t feel in control of, such as directing negative thoughts and wishes against somebody, or speaking ill of them; even directing profanity against someone or something is an example.

These events are similar to jinxes, in that they are cast by burst of intention and energy, yet unlike Jinxes, Maledictions are often cast subconsciously, more from emotion than meaning. The outcome is sending negative emotions to latch onto the target, causing an oppressive atmosphere and negative patterns of thought and emotion in them. Additional complications include tiredness, apathy, difficulty sleeping, and increased stress, meaning that over time they can cause health issues.

Fortunately, this kind of working is a very mild assault, which are only effective when built up over time; energy shields, talismans, programming the aura to repel negativity, aura cleansing and mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness activities are also very useful in controlling the impulses that drive Maledictions.

This covers the most basic and obvious forms of Malevolent Workings; these are the most commonly seen and used types, and are the most easily used. Join me next time for a discussion on the more obscure categories of Malevolent Workings. See you soon, and stay safe out there.

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The Daily Contemplation Spread. This tarot spread, and many more can be found at www.liberortus.wordpress.com

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Siatris Hughes' Tarot Meanings: #5 The Suit of Wands

• King of Wands:

¤ One who is dynamic, passionate and visionary, but prone to rashness ¤ Honesty and trustworthiness ¤ Maturity or authority ¤ Mediation ¤ Drive and energy ¤

• King of Wands Reversed:

¤ One who is inflexible, dogmatic and domineering ¤ Old fashioned attitudes ¤ Impractical goals or unachievable desires ¤ Unmet expectations or plans fall through ¤ Intolerance ¤

• Queen of Wands:

¤ One who is confident and cheerful, but also has a fiery, determined streak ¤ Hard working or career-oriented ¤ Domestic harmony ¤ Independence ¤ Honesty or trustworthiness ¤

• Queen of Wands Reversed:

¤ One who is judgemental, impulsive and quick to offense ¤ Jealousy ¤ Demanding ¤ Hurt feelings ¤ Anger ¤ Diplomacy or conflict avoidance recommended ¤

• Knight of Wands:

¤ One who is adventurous, energetic and in pursuit of an ideal or aspiration ¤ Action and energy ¤ Determination ¤ Challenge ¤ Unpredictability ¤

• Knight of Wands Reversed:

¤ One who is reckless, chaotic and quick to temper ¤ Hurdles or obstructions ¤ Disruptions likely ¤ Cruelty or acting in anger ¤ Rashness ¤ Sudden changes or shifting fortunes ¤

• Page of Wands:

¤ One who is active, cheerful and energetic, who is often inspirational ¤ New adventure or journey ¤ Exciting news ¤ Creative successes or creative surge ¤ New ideas or ambitions ¤

• Page of Wands Reversed:

¤ One who is enthusiastic, but intrusive and forceful or channels their energy inappropriately ¤ Falsehood or deception ¤ Unreliable news or unsubstantiated rumour ¤ Superficiality or fickleness ¤ Damage to reputation ¤ Idle gossip ¤ Lack of direction ¤

• Ace of Wands:

¤ One who combines passion and intention to achieve success ¤ New approach or perspective ¤ New beginnings ¤ Start of a creative project ¤ Pregnancy or birth ¤ Innovation ¤

• Ace of Wands Reversed:

¤ One who fail to live up to expectations due to poor focus or apathy ¤ Failure ¤ Over stretched ¤ Inadequate or lacking efforts ¤ Stagnation ¤ Indifference ¤ Incompleteness ¤

• Two of Wands:

¤ Setting goals ¤ Planning stage ¤ Gathering Resources ¤ Partnerships and teamwork ¤ Progress towards ambitions ¤ Small achievements and rewards ¤ Gaining footing ¤

• Two of Wands Reversed:

¤ Poor organisation or lack of planning ¤ Sudden failure ¤ Instability and risk taking ¤ Missteps or mistakes ¤ False starts ¤ Conflict ¤ Loss of direction or resources ¤ Confidence undermined ¤

• Three of Wands:

¤ Completion of first stage ¤ Quick progress, fast growth and expansion ¤ Achievements and accomplishments ¤ Long-term success ¤ Establishing ¤ Trade ¤

• Three of Wands Reversed:

¤ Struggles, obstacles and delays ¤ Excessive ambition leading to failure ¤ Poor choices ¤ Procrastination ¤ Frustration ¤

• Four of Wands:

¤ Period of celebration and cheer ¤ Domestic stability and contentment ¤ Success ¤ Harmony and pleasure ¤ Holiday, break or homecoming ¤

• Four of Wands Reversed:

¤ Period of stress and tension ¤ Discord or malcontent ¤ Quarrelling or Infighting ¤ Instability in close relationships or domestic life ¤ Restrictions ¤ Butting heads ¤

• Five of Wands:

¤ Competition, rivalry or enmity comes to the fore ¤ Conflict or disagreements ¤ Pettiness ¤ Confrontation ¤ Struggling against others ¤ Division ¤

• Five of Wands Reversed:

¤ Turning weaknesses into strengths or advantages ¤ Release of tension or negative emotions ¤ Solidarity ¤ Reconciliation, reunion and forgiveness ¤ Tenacity ¤ Solidarity ¤ Overcoming obstacles together ¤

• Six of Wands:

¤ Rewards and recognition for achievements ¤ Good news ¤ Successes and victories ¤ Triumph over obstacles ¤ Promotions, honours or accolades ¤ Completion of projects ¤

• Six of Wands Reversed:

¤ Punishment, demotion or public criticism ¤ Self-doubt or confidence undermined ¤ Humiliation or shame ¤ Unworthiness ¤ Unsatisfactory results or unmet expectations ¤ Failure or falling short ¤ Laziness or wasted energy ¤

• Seven of Wands:

¤ Taking a defensive posture to protect accomplishments ¤ Coping mechanisms ¤ Dealing with resistance ¤ Persistence overcomes obstacles ¤ Lasting success ¤ Strength and courage ¤

• Seven of Wands Reversed:

¤ Faltering willpower or indecision threaten success ¤ Overwhelmed ¤ Loss of independence ¤ Dependency ¤ Resolve wanes ¤ Health concerns or exhaustion ¤ Procrastination in the face of pressure ¤

• Eight of Wands:

¤ Delays come to an end ¤ Sudden, rapid progress ¤ Hasty actions ¤ Busyness or rush ¤ Things happen simultaneously or in quick succession ¤ Forward motion ¤ Possible unexpected travel ¤

• Eight of Wands Reversed:

¤ Perilous waiting or patience ¤ Dangerous infatuation ¤ Frivolous obsession ¤ Domestic strife or Conflict ¤ Jealousy or doubt ¤ Hesitation or procrastination lead to trouble ¤

• Nine of Wands:

¤ Gathering reserves and building for the final push ¤ Perseverance and resilience ¤ Overcoming fear and doubts ¤ Inner strength ¤ Risking temporary security for long term security ¤

• Nine of Wands Reversed:

¤ Delay caused by exhaustion or fear ¤ Impractical desires ¤ Unsatisfactory or inconclusive results ¤ Priorities postponed ¤ Left over challenges, or hurdles remain ¤ Scattered energy or burnout ¤

• Ten of Wands:

¤ Burdens or responsibility weigh one down ¤ Feeling trapped, or weary ¤ Determination required ¤ Intense pressure ¤ Oppression or weight of world ¤ Over commitment ¤ Need to delegate ¤

• Ten of Wands Reversed:

¤ Trapped or restricted by commitments or pledges ¤ Injustice ¤ Juggling priorities ¤ Torn allegiance ¤ Loss of motivation ¤ Self-pity ¤

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Siatris Hughes' Tarot Meanings: #3 The Suit of Pentacles

• King of Pentacles:

¤ One who is reliable and stable, who finds success in finance or figures ¤ Success ¤ Stability and security ¤ Confidence and reassurance ¤ Wealth, money or material success ¤

• King of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is selfish, cruel or corrupt, who desires wealth and power ¤ Avarice and greed ¤ Stubbornness ¤ Egotism ¤ Seeking short cuts or cutting corners ¤ Material temptation ¤

• Queen of Pentacles:

¤ One who has domestic prowess, who is practical and influential ¤ Prosperity and abundance ¤ Financial support or aid ¤ Material comforts ¤

• Queen of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is unreliable, Petty and selfish, who acts flighty or unpredictable ¤ Instability ¤ Inability to balance work and home lives ¤ Insincerity ¤ Lack of compromise ¤

• Knight of Pentacles:

¤ One who is efficient, ambitious and tenacious in their work ¤ Slow but methodical progress ¤ Hard work ¤ Ethical and Honourable practice ¤ Thorough work ¤ Tenacity ¤

• Knight of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is dull and stayed, who tends to be stingy in their rewards ¤ Cheated ¤ Working without reward ¤ Boring but necessary tasks ¤ Criticism ¤ Tedious or repetitive tasks ¤ Missing the bigger picture ¤

• Page of Pentacles:

¤ One who is academic or methodical, who heralds financial good news ¤ New opportunities or material ventures ¤ Enthusiasm and motivation ¤ Scholarship or study ¤ Acquisition of new skills ¤

• Page of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is frivolous and lives beyond their means ¤ Lack of sustainability ¤ Loss of enthusiasm or energy ¤ Material loss or reduced resources ¤ Financial difficulties ¤ Wastefulness or poor consideration ¤

• Ace of Pentacles:

¤ One who possesses business acumen or management skills ¤ A new venture or project offers financial rewards ¤ Good luck and prosperity ¤ Recognition for efforts ¤ Important documents ¤ Gift or reward ¤

• Ace of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is materialistic and hoards wealth or luxury ¤ Swindling ¤ Excess and gluttony ¤ Material obsession ¤ Selfishness blocks ability to progress ¤ Insecurity and jealousy ¤ Lost opportunity ¤

• Two of Pentacles:

¤ One who is able to quickly adapt to sudden change in circumstances ¤ Balance and juggling ¤ Transfer or exchange ¤ Fluidity ¤ Versatility ¤ Prudence ¤ Wealth fluctuates ¤ Priorities alternate ¤

• Two of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Lost footing ¤ Illusions of security ¤ Financial struggles ¤ Overwhelmed ¤ Caution advised ¤ Lacking organisation ¤ Patience and tenacity overcome ¤

• Three of Pentacles:

¤ Progress comes quickly when accompanied by teamwork ¤ Excelling or achieving great success ¤ Collaboration or exchange of ideas ¤

• Three of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ New ventures fail due to conflict and poor teamwork ¤ Difficulties proceeding ¤ Unexpected circumstances ¤ Delays, setbacks and loss ¤ Careful planning ¤

• Four of Pentacles:

¤ Obsession with the conservation of wealth and assets ¤ Fear of loss ¤ Frugality and material focus ¤ Hoarding, stingy or possessive behaviour ¤

• Four of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ One who is thrifty and prudent ¤ Fluidity ¤ Compromise ¤ Small victories ¤ Impermanent successes ¤ Gratitude ¤ Prudence ¤

• Five of Pentacles:

¤ Necessary resources are in short supply ¤ Unmet needs ¤ Temporary hardship or poverty ¤ Scarcity ¤ Inadequacy and worry ¤ Financial difficulties and domestic instability ¤ Seeking opportunities to recover ¤

• Five of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Carelessness, risk-taking or gambling lead to loss ¤ Financial setbacks or debt ¤ Excessive spending ¤ Unsustainable lifestyle ¤ Misfortune ¤ Façade ¤

• Six of Pentacles:

¤ Distribution of rewards ¤ Sharing and generosity ¤ Charity ¤ Donations, gifts or favours ¤ Prosperity ¤ Solvency ¤

• Six of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Unwillingness to lend financial aid or help others ¤ Financial reversal ¤ Greediness ¤ Chance ¤ Exchange ¤ Fluid balance ¤ Envy ¤

• Seven of Pentacles:

¤ Rewards just over the Horizon ¤ Perseverance and patience rewarded ¤ Consistency ¤ Long-term success ¤ Positive outcomes at work ¤

• Seven of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Distractions or a lack of motivation towards work ¤ Unproductive ventures or poor investments ¤ Material concerns ¤ Employment issues ¤ Disappointment or unsatisfactory outcomes ¤ Vulnerability ¤

• Eight of Pentacles:

¤ A good time to learn new skills ¤ Change in career or direction ¤ Honing existing skills ¤ Study and learning ¤

• Eight of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Dishonest dealings come home to roost ¤ Danger and risks ¤ Swindling, con artistry and monetary fraud ¤ Security risks ¤ Illegitimate assets ¤ Criminality or immoral inclination ¤

• Nine of Pentacles:

¤ Fruits of labour manifest ¤ Prosperity ¤ Wealth and opulence ¤ Financial stability and material security ¤ Rewards for effort ¤ A period of rest ¤

• Nine of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Past mistakes lead to present or future setbacks ¤ Financial risks ¤ Embezzlement, deceit or theft ¤ Material concerns ¤ Security undermined ¤ Worry and doubt ¤

• Ten of Pentacles:

¤ Completion or zenith of ambitions or life’s work ¤ Family, friends and close relationships ¤ Fortune and prosperity ¤ Lasting stability ¤ Inheritance or legacy ¤

• Ten of Pentacles Reversed:

¤ Insufficient rewards from long-standing projects or ambitions ¤ Lost income or reduced value of assets ¤ Missed opportunity ¤ Cheated or deceived ¤ Failure to attain rewards ¤

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Witchy asks now open!

Time for questions about Magick, spells, rituals, divinations, demonology/angology, spirit work, energy work, tarot, sigils and seals, charms, rune crafting, deities, prayers and offerings, evocation and invocation, watchtowers and of course theory & Praxis.

Don't be shy; step right up, and I'll do my best to answer your questions.

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Witch Tips #3: Cleansing

Smudging and ritual washing/soaking seem to be everyone's go to method for cleansing, but there are plenty of other methods, which may be more practical, personally preferable or safer. For example, smudging works best in a small area, and would not be appropriate for someone with respiratory conditions, and soaking is only appropriate for something that can be safely washed, and certainly not soluble or toxic crystals. Try energy cleansing, which can be used on literally anything, from crystals to tarot cards, and even large spaces. Or perhaps you'd like to use sound cleansing; simply use a high pitched bell or chime in cooperation with a cleansing chant, incantation or mantra. These methods are much safer, and are less conspicuous for the Closet Witch.

For more Magickal Tips, check out the Liber Ortus: Online Grimoire, or alternatively, visit my Tumblr Page.

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Witch Tips #4: Licence To Depart

Those of us who evoke or invoke the presence of spirits, deities or other entities in our Magickal workings may often be unsure how to close such a ritual. It’s a great idea to close by releasing the energies contained, and thanking the entities for their assistance, before giving them licence to depart; just an acknowledgement of their assistance and telling them they are free to go is enough (unless something was promised in reward, in which case, carry out a little ritual of thank-offering, and let them go). In some cases, we may invite the forces summoned to stay as long as they wish.

BUT! It is ESSENTIAL to remember to release them, especially if summoned via ritual, rather than invited casually, as otherwise we can leave them effectively “spirit handcuffed” to us, or shackled to our ritual site. Not only is this very rude and ungrateful, it’s pretty distressing for an entity, who may even out not to work with you in future (I mean, how would you feel if you came to help someone move house, and they left you locked in the basement for days, because they forgot to let you leave?)

This is often the cause of “malevolent” spirit activity, after working with a benign spirit; they will try to call your attention to their presence or even free themselves if they feel trapped. So, remember they have feelings, too, and if you experience a “haunting” after a ritual, check you’ve given licence to depart, and make sure to apologise; manners go a long way in spirit work, as they do in the mundane world.

Happy Witching!

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Witch Tips #2: Power of the Spoken Word

When casting magick, try using a chant, mantra, vibration, or affirmation spoken aloud. Sound is, after all, an energy, and singing or speaking our intent is a great way of focusing our minds and raising the necessary energy. It can make the experience more personal, and speaking aloud an incantation can really make us feel more powerful. Not to mention, it takes us from the Mundane channel we live our lives on straight to the Witching channel where our magick is done.

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Discourse of the Lord of Shadows

Come, come, ye Seekers of Truth and Wisdom,

For I am He who is the Guardian of Mysteries, for I am the Lord of the Senses,

And it is I who shall guide you to Reason.

Verily, I am Folly as I am Wisdom, a guardian of fools and sages alike, and through me shall all the folk of the Earthly Plane become Equal.

And many are the ways in which I bless ye with Equality;

For I am He who severs thy soul at its Rightful Time,

And all men are Equal beneath my blade, as all grain is so beneath a reapers sickle.

For I am sleep, and shall come upon all as both gentle respite and fitful visions,

As both Terror and Peace, without favour.

For I am the First Thought and yet the Last Thought, and knowest I all things,

Through me, that which conceals itself may be revealed unto any.

For as I am sense, I am nonsense and madness, and I am Equally as both for ye who pursue genius.

Pursue me, and I shall guide ye through spaces that thou wouldst not have conceived.

Though Blind are my eyes, my Gaze is sightless not,

For all things lie within my Second Sight, and knowest I all that which may be, and which has come to pass;

By my Mercy shall ye be judged, as I hold the record of all Thoughts and Deeds and Choices, and it is I who shall declare them. Ye who carries a Righteous Heart shall I grant deliverance, yet ye who embraces corruption I shall scorn;

Thus thou must seeketh me for atonement, and there find redemption, for I am Acquittal.

I shall become asylum to those in need and offer respite from thy suffering, and regeneration to the aged;

For I am mercy, and sanctuary is mine own, which I shall offer to the worthy.

I am the blanket which Shrouds the Sun,

And suspends the silver Stars and Moon, as much the Shadow at midday as the Darkness of the night.

I am the Dimness that hunts the Light, and in turn is repelled by its Quarry,

And I snatch thy sight as I proceed, and shroud thee with my presence, yet I grant ye Vision and Sense, and open the way to Clarity, as through me ye shall awaken thy Awareness.

I am the Night, and by my Will and Grace shall ye chart the stars in their mansions and reveal that which is to come; I shall teach ye the influence of the Celestial, and ye shall break such bonds.

I am the Shadow which comforts ye, and abandons not thy side, even with the coming of Dawn,

I am the Shade which casts protection over ye, and grants ye Shelter; I am He who draws away thy negativity, and the Spite directed against thee.

I nullify thy Taint of Corruption, and guard ye from unholy desire; I shall deliver ye from falsehood and guide ye to truth, for I am Purity.

And yet still! I am the Voiceless, who echoes in multitudes, yet whispers as the unyielding silence.

I am the maddening stillness and unchanging peace, ceaseless and unending, stretching ever beyond thee;

Reflecting on are my facets, and my image permanent, as with my manifold expressions.

Verily, for fathomless am I, even in my ardor; for I am the Silence.

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Discourse of the Lord of Light

Hear me, for thy Radiant Lord shall speak, and pass unto ye the secrets of my very nature; O, thou initiate, listen well, for first ye must know this, then will follow thy understanding, or else ye shall be vacant of foundation, and absence shall follow.

I am the flow, from the First to the Last,

I am the movement, the motion,

From Beginning to End, From thy Birth to thy Death;

Without me, there shall be no progress,

For no journey shall begin, and no end shall ye achieve; yea, without me, there shall be no destination, for there is where thou wouldst find thyself already.

I am age, and through me thou shall grow and change,

Through me thou shall be wounded, shall heal and grow strong; I am the challenge all must face, I am the Lesson and the Teacher, just as I am Sacrifice;

For I am He who is Time.

I am pleasure as I am pain, and all sensation; I am the scent of flame, as I am the meal cooked upon it.

I am the Wilderness, and He who Tames it, for both are the Forces which lie within my boundaries, both are the Mysteries of my Names. Yea, I am the Crop, and the Farmer who tends it,

I am the huntsman as also I am the quarry; I am the Satyr and the Centaur,

I am the Man and the Beast.

For I am he who has given shape to Empires, as I have lead them to Victory in battle, and as I have heralded their return to Ashes and Mud,

That again they may be crafted to new purpose, as am I not the Spirit of the Era?

Boundless am I, yet behold! My boundaries also shall define me,

For alone I am Formless and beyond thy recognition; alone, I surpass thy understanding.

I am the Potter and I am the Clay,

I am the Blacksmith and the Blade he Forges;

For I am He who is the Form and He who casts it, the Shape and the Shaper.

I am the soft sighing Breath, and I am the rhythmic drumming heart beat,

I am the streams of Sweat, Tears and Blood from thy exertion,

Yea, I am within ye, as I am without;

I am Movement and song, a chorus of Motion and Desire, urging ye on,

Much as I am the sleeping Seed beneath the earth, yet to Sprout;

Through me all things must be achieved,

For I am the Pulse of Life.

I am the first Lights of Dawn, and receding Rays of Dusk,

As also I am the colourful birds which praise my arrival;

I am the Golden Glow which Illuminates and bathes the earth in warmth,

I am the Shinning Soul, the Day Bringer, and it is I who shall guide thy toils,

By my grace, I shall grant ye sight,

For I am the light.

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Discourse of the Great Goddess

List ye, for now thy Mother shall speake, thy Mother who also am the All-Child, Lover and Wife as the One and yet the Many.

From me flow forth all that which is, all that has been, and that which may yet be to come; within all things dwell I, and within me all things.

For I am She, who is the jewelled dew and the pure snow, as also She who is a howling tempest or mighty river; yea, within me lies an ocean.

For I am She, who is the flickering ember and smouldering ash, as also She who is a roaring flame or seething volcano; yea, within me lies an inferno.

For I am She, who is soothing zephyr and fresh gust, as also She who is the screeching hurricane and biting wind; yea, within me lies a typhoon.

For I am She, who is the fertile soil and glittering gemstone, as also She who is the blinding sand, and tremorous quake; yea, within me lies chasm.

I am the fragment and the whole, yet broken I am not for by the division I am transformed; I am both Elementment and Spirit, yet diminished by neither. Ever am I Complete and Completed.

I caution ye, seek me not in ignorance, for have I not slain with my gaze alone? Dost not my laughter shatter ye? Is it not the beating of my heart unbearable?

Even obscured behind veils of flame and radiance and lightning, the songs uttered by my lips shall cast torment upon he of foul intent, and those wicked in deed and heart shall know no greater despair than to gaze upon my terrible beauty.

For however cloaked by an eternity of hidden light and sparks, flasheth mine eyes with a fury unknowable to man, and smitten shall be the acurssed one, who has come forth with evil thoughts.

Yet, also there is no greater peace than that which is for be who seekest me in wisdom and with purity, for he shall know me in my glory, and shall have joy and harmony beyond compare. Surely, ye must know my nature is Paradoxical; As I am Chaos, thus also I am Harmony.

I am She, the Queen of Eternity, the Infinite Lady, and alone it is mine Judgements that have shaped Creation and its Cycles. Yet even as such may be, alone I am not, in my totality, and to know me, ye must also know thus.

I am He who is the Law and He who is Lawless, and She who is beyond them both.

I am He who is the Light and He who is the Shadows, and She who is beyond them both.

I am He who is the Dance and He who is the Stillness, and She who is beyond them both.

I am He who is the Voice and He who is the Silence, and She who is beyond them both.

I am He who is the Instinct and He who is the Intellect, and She who is beyond them both.

For, verily, they are Within me, yet ye must seek me Without.

Behold, for within my depths, are hidden all things, concealed beyond my ceaseless mysteries.

For I am innocence when also I am the slayer of men, and certainly, destined am I to destroy all that I love. I am the mother of the one who would destroy me, yet only when slain shall I be born. And chaste am I, though both mistress and lover, for not act of love without me can be; verily, I am at the heart of all passion and dedication, as I am at the heart of Faith.

Yet, by these alone, unreachable am I, even if thou seeketh; by these alone, thou cannot obtain me. Yet by these alone your path hath been forged.

Find ye the Will of the Lion, the Wit of the Hermit, The Strength of the Ox, and the Spirit of the Falcon. Find ye the Eagle of Ascension, that Great Star, and conquer ye thy spark.

Await ye, for thy trial shall come, the Light of Judgement shall fall upon and ur shall be reforged in Fountains of Fire, and he shall break free from the Shackles of Heimarmene.

Then mayest thou enter the Divine Sanctuary, the eternal palace of the Queen of the Heavens.