From: Gaia Area: MagickNet To: ROSEBUD 20 Jul 94 03:23:00 Subject: magic UpdReq ROSEBUD SAID: RO>i would be interested in learning uses for magic. Is there anyone out there RO>that would be so kind to teach me??? Later RO> GAIA SMILES: Dear Rosebud, I suspect you will get many different kinds of replies on this one! Let me explain: this is like asking someone to tell you the secrets of the universe, or everything there is to know about Science, in 50 words or less. You must understand that "magic" is a very broad topic, and it takes years to "learn" to understand and practice. The magick that many of us practice is not "parlour magic" or "tricks" (like David Copperfield) or even "spells" (solely) for personal gain. It is a kind of spiritual practice which involves the development of the mind, spirit, emotions and will to bring about both personal transformation and universal (material) change. There are many, many different kinds of magick (note the alternate spelling, many of us use it precisely to differentiate it from "parlour magic"). As far as uses: Most generally, magick is "used" for personal and universal transformation - in every realm/ concern of human life, physical and non-physical. You need to find a teacher, not just send out a general, "Hey, everybody, tell me about this!" since magick is a spiritual practice and requires ethics, discipline, knowledge and wisdom. You can find a teacher by checking out where magickal people congregate: metaphysical/ used bookstores, workshops, special interest groups, etc., and being an *intelligent, thoughtful* consumer: studying, asking questions, reading, observing people and how they function, and asking for whatever spritual guidance you believe in, as well as preparing yourself by living the best way *you know how* - whatever that means to you. This isn't a game you're approaching; it's a way of life, a religious/ spiritual system, so approach it with respect, thoughtfulness, deliberation. There are many different people here on this board who can and will give you great suggestions - some suggestions will agree with each other, some will violently disagree. Listen to your own inner wisdom, your best self, keep studying, keep searching, keep an open heart and mind, and prepare for the adventure of your life! - Unless, of course, you're not up to it. Then you may want to go back to a RPG or something (no put-down there, just the truth - this way isn't for everyone!). I would be happy to answer any further questions you might have. (Just so you know) I am a Wiccan High Priestess, teacher, and psychologist. Blessed Be, Gaia. --- OLX 2.1 TD He's not dead, Jim. He's metabolically challenged. 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Paul Seymour Area: MagickNet To: ALL 19 Jul 94 20:11:26 Subject: BOS#7.ZIP Release UpdReq * Forwarded from "BOOK_OF_SHADOWS" * Originally by Paul Seymour * Originally to ALL * Originally dated 19 Jul 1994, 20:07 Announcement! 07/19/1994 BOS#7.ZIP is available for file request from either 1:128/101 or 93:9500/0! Like BOS#6.ZIP it is available in WP 5.0 format at present. I still have not found anyone to convert these two into properly paginated ASCII text. BOS#7 goes through page 3277. The "Witches Encyclopedia" continues to grow! Come and get it folks! Blessed Books! -Paul Seymour- 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Perimage Area: MagickNet To: Shadow 20 Jul 94 00:43:00 Subject: Censer help UpdReq SH>I have been previously using cone and stick incense in my rituals and SH>workings. Today I bought a censer. I am having trouble using it. I SH>light the briquet and get the sparklies. I lay hte briguet on the sand SH>bed. Then sprinkle the powder over it. I get a great trail of smoke SH>for about ten seconds then it is gone. What am I doing wrong here. I SH>know to all of you more experienced incens users I probably look real SH>simple. But I really want to make this work. The stick and cone stuff SH>will stay producing through most if not all of the working. SH>Thanks in advance for your help. SH>Blessed Be! SH>\\\\\shadow For a longer effect with a censer or other charcoal burner, you really need solid pellets of incense. You might try mixing your powdered incense with a compatible resin to make pellets. I don't know enough about *making* incense to suggest the right kind of resin/gum to use for a particular incense, but I suspect that there are several good books around for that. There will probably be responses from people who *do* 'roll their own,' with more help than I can give. B*B PeriMage --- OLX 2.1 TD Chant + Chant + Chant + Chant + Chant = penchant? 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Rosebud Area: MagickNet To: Gaia 20 Jul 94 19:12:58 Subject: magic UpdReq I'm a Wiccan as well, but a rather young one. I know that it isn't tricks of light and holograms. I listen and I am looking for a teacher, I'm 13 and wish to learn as much as possible I looking to become someones apprentice, I have been deticated to my tarot cards. I consider myself a strong person and if I start something I'm gonna finish it. I meditate a lot because I'm a very focused person and slip off into a meditative state without even realizing it. I'm trying to learn as much as possible, I know that magick is a very broad subject, but I'm trying to narrow it down to what I would like to use it for. I have to go. Later Rosebud C'ya 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Alaric Morgan Area: MagickNet To: Vampire 17 Jul 94 03:41:00 Subject: Re: Ouija UpdReq Va> I have "messed around" with ouija boards a few times, but to tell you Va> the truth, i don't care for them... It takes a lot to freak me out Va> usually, but i just have a bad feeling whenever I am around those Va> things. Maybe it is just some wierd preconcieved notions or Va> something, I dunno. Well, thanks anyway. My friend swears his is possesed by Legion. He contacted him when trying to talk to Jack the Ripper. This Legion ( a demon, or group of them cast out by Christ in the new testament. At least I assume that's where the name comes from) says that he possesed Jack, and Cain before him, and Ted Bundy and Jeffery Dauhmer. THis was 3 years ago, at least 18 months before Dauhmer was in the news!! Now, Jack is back, and haunting his dreams. Or so he says. I have seen him get REAL weird before. I am running out of time, but he swears Legion is trying to make him commit suicide. I was wondering if he is just weirded out, or if this is a legitimit possibility. I am very concerened. 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718