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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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Magick not Religion

Posted on August 18, 2009 by starsorceror

Aleister Crowley observed of magick that it should have “the method of science, the aim of religion”.  This quantitive approach, of proving the effectiveness of technique and practice is very worthwhile, of often ignored.  Likewise the ‘aim of religion’ is … Continue reading →

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Being Consistent

Posted on July 4, 2009 by starsorceror

I was recently proof-reading a very good essay by Aaron Leitch, author of Secrets of the Magickal Grimoires, which he had contributed to the anthology Both Sides of Heaven, edited by my better half, Sorita d’Este.  Aaron made a very … Continue reading →

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