Monthly Archives: February 2010

The importance of technique

Posted on February 23, 2010 by starsorceror

Somebody asked me if I felt learning techniques was important for magical practice.  The answer is obvious if you have ay experience, but for someone who is new to it all, it can be a bit overwhelming, particularly if you … Continue reading →

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The Looks or the Lifestyle

Posted on February 20, 2010 by starsorceror

I was listening to the album The Looks or the Lifestyle by PWEI earlier and thought of how the title was very true for the study of magical traditions.  People can get wrapped up in the techniques and philosophies, and … Continue reading →

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Goetia and Treasure

Posted on February 17, 2010 by starsorceror

One of the things which jumped out at me amongst the fascinating material in The Book of Treasure Spirits (which I transcribed from Sloane MS 3824) is the use of Goetic spirits for locating and retrieving treasure.  The seventy-two spirits … Continue reading →

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Turning Points

Posted on February 13, 2010 by starsorceror

I was reading the essay Dancing With Bulls in the Horns of Power anthology yesterday and amongst the author’s comments regarding his experiences was struck by the remark that his reading of The Winged Bull by Dion Fortune shaped his … Continue reading →

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