If you’ve ever wondered where magical wisdom, mysticism, and metaphysics converge, the Corpus Hermeticum is a good place to start. This ancient text isn’t just some dusty old manuscript. It has influenced witches, pagans, wiccans, and magicians for centuries. So, what exactly is the Corpus Hermeticum, and why should it matter today? Let’s uncover its…
The Hermetic Principle of Rhythm—a principle that’s basically telling you to “chill out and go with the flow.” Everything flows, has its tides, and rises and falls. The universe is a great big pendulum, swinging one way as far as it does the other. In the grand scheme of things, rhythm compensates. It’s this cyclical…
The law of attraction suggests that positive thoughts lead to positive outcomes, while negative thoughts bring negative results. People also refer to this concept as manifestation or “outcome” in spells and witchcraft. This principle operates on the idea that like attracts like—energy draws in similar energy. Many believe that both people and their thoughts consist…
The hermetic principle of gender. No, this isn’t a lecture on modern social norms or how to have a polite discussion about pronouns. This is Hermeticism, people. The principle of gender teaches us that gender is in everything. Not just in people, but in the very fabric of the universe. Yep, everything you see, touch,…
Ah, the principle of polarity. A Hermetic idea that says everything is dual, everything has a pair of opposites. Sounds like a philosophy major’s dream, doesn’t it? But really, it’s one of the most important concepts for witches. The principle goes something like this: “Like and unlike are the same, identical in nature, but different…
Though I will be using the Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck, for my blog lesson series on learning tarot, you can but don’t have to use this particular deck. Most refer to it simply as the “Rider-Waite” deck, but “Rider-Waite-Smith” to properly give credit to Pamela Coleman Smith. I have been reading Tarot since my…
Let’s dive into a tricky discussion about the Threefold Law. This belief says that whatever you put out there—whether good or bad—will return to you three times. It’s an interesting idea, but I have my own perspective. I don’t intend to offend anyone, but I do enjoy talking about it. Let’s break this down. First,…
The Rider–Waite Three of Pentacles shows a young craftsman on a bench, carving stone while a monk and a noble review plans. The scene broadcasts collaboration and early mastery. It feels pragmatic, grounded, and architectural. The mood is constructive and patient, like a cathedral rising one measured chisel stroke at a time. If you haven’t…
In the Three of Swords, working through P.E.N.S.I. reminds me that clarity hurts more than confusion ever did. While confusion delays pain, clarity delivers it cleanly. As a result, this card asks what truth pierced the heart, which words or realizations caused the wound, and whether I am processing it or simply replaying it on…
The Three of Wands speaks of progress, patience, and steady expansion. It represents the moment after you’ve taken action and now wait for the results to unfold. This card celebrates trust, planning, and vision working together as new paths begin to open. This post uses the P.E.N.S.I. method: Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition to…
