Cursing and hexing, what a loaded topic. Many who are curious about witchcraft—and those who fear it—tend to be apprehensive. Set aside the Hollywood witches and sci-fi nonsense for a moment because that’s not reality. When discussing hexes and curses, let’s first talk about justice. I highly recommend learning about Hermetic Principles, especially cause and…
641Shatter the Illusion: What Is ego death, really? Don’t limit your perspective with a mask; it will define you. The ego, after all, isn’t your true nature. I377t’s a construct, shaped by memories, fears, and societal expectations. And while Freud described it as a balancing force between primal urges and moral reasoning, mystics see it…
The Eight of Pentacles is one of the clearest examples of how the P.E.N.S.I. Method works in action. Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition all converge here to teach that skill and success are not accidents of fate, but the result of steady practice. This card is where persistence becomes sacred, where discipline itself becomes a…
The Eight of Swords is one of the clearest visual representations of mental imprisonment in the tarot. Within the P.E.N.S.I. framework, this card speaks to limitation, fear, paralysis, self-doubt, and situations where the mind becomes both prison and jailer. While external pressures may absolutely exist, the deeper lesson of the Eight of Swords often revolves…
The Eight of Wands shows fast motion and clear flow. Things shift quick and stay direct. This card brings speed, progress, messages, and rising momentum. You see delays fade while energy starts to move with purpose. Many readers view this card as a sign to act soon. With my P.E.N.S.I. method it is a lot…
In the world of witchcraft and paganism, the Emerald Tablet sparks wide discussion. However, for this meditation exercise, I encourage you not to get overwhelmed by the many interpretations. What if you could download answers to deep questions or unlock hidden magical knowledge? Naturally, that idea excites most of us. Still, we are not referring…
Let’s face it: being an empath can feel like living with a superpower you didn’t ask for. It’s not all sunshine and roses when you’re constantly absorbing other people’s emotions like a sponge. Sure, it can be beautiful and healing, but also downright exhausting. If you’re one of those lucky folks with this “talent,” I’m…
Being an empath can be very difficult, even painful for most. I have helped a lot of people in life, especially at our metaphysical shop, learn to dance with this talent. It’s gratifying to see them learning how to live without either suffering or hiding themselves away from the world. That’s no way to live.…
Enchantment magic, ever wonder how to enchant an item? A doll, a talisman or perhaps some other magical construct? What about enchanting various herbs or crystals for a spell? Enchantment magic takes many shapes and forms, but for the purpose of this article I want to break it down. First, I teach my coven to…
“Everything vibrates.” It’s one of those simple, no-nonsense principles from Hermeticism that somehow gets lost in the shuffle of the more dramatic phrases like “As38 Above, So Below.” But, trust me, “nothing rests, everything moves, everything vibrates” is one of the most important concepts for witches, pagans, and spiritual seekers alike. Everything vibrates, from your…
