Theosophy - The Theosophical Movement

The Theosophy Movement was spearheaded by Madame Helena Petrovna
Blavatsky. She founded the Theosophical Society in 1875 to promote
what is termed in the Greek "God Wisdom".

The idea that certain ideals and virtues lead a person closer to
what she called "The Absolute".

A few of these things are Science, Philosophy, Astronomy, even
Philanthropy. Also noted is the belief in a seven layered soul
construct in every being.

Everyone is said to have begun as pure spirit, next becoming great
sexless beings like the people of the mythic "Hyperboria" to the polar
north, moving then on to the giant "Lemurians" who were of human
consciousness and capable of sexual reproduction then as the people
of "Atlantis". Blavatsky claims that most humans now are in the fifth
cycle and working toward a Lemurian cycle next in our evolution.

Blavatsky authored her first tome "Isis Unveiled" in the year 1877 and
her second major work "The Secret Doctrine" in 1888 which contains a
commentary on The "Book of Dzyan".

Some of the most famous, people influenced by Blavatsky and the
Theosophical Movement are, Guido von List and his followers such as
Lanz von Liebenfels, the members of the Nazi "The Thule Society" and later
Rudolf Steiner as well as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,

One of her most notable opponent, though one of many, is entertainer
and Magician Harry Houdini.

Shinto

"The Way of The Gods"
Traditional spiritual path of the Japanese. It is estimated that over
130,000,000 people are Shinto. Peace and beauty are sought in this
way of life.

Shinto is a very simple spiritual path that has much power there is no
real God worship in Shinto. A purely animistic view gives that "Kami" are
the Divine in everything from people to trees. It is said that there are
8 million Kami and this has been interpreted to mean that there are Kami
for everything that there is. The major Kami in Shinto are:

Amaterasu "Great Goddess who shines from the Heavens" she is the Sun Kami
and it is from her that the Japanese Royal line descends.
Uzume The Dawn Kami,
Kami-no-Kaze The Wind Kami who is so old that he was there at the time of
creation,
Hachiman-shin or Yawata no Kami The Kami of War and Protector of Japan,
Inari the androgenous Rice Kami who grants fertility,
Izanagi Kami of Creation and Life and his wife/sister Izanami Kami of
Creation and Death, they are the parents of Amaterasu, Susanoo and Tsukuyomi.
Omoikane The Kami of Wisdom and Council of The Kami themselves,
Raiden The Kami (or Oni) of Thunder and Lightning,
Owatatsumi Dragon God of The Sea,
Suijin Kami of Water,
Susanoo-no-Mikoto The Storm Kami,
Tsukiyomino Mikoto The Moon Kami and brother of Amaterasu and Susanoo.

Along with the Great Kami are the Seven Lucky Gods

Benten Goddess of the Flowing, such as words, knowledge, thoughts and poetry
Tamonten Punisher of Criminals and God of Fortunate Warriors
Daikoku God of The Wealth of The Harvest and The Household
Yebisu The Laughing God, First child of Izanagi and Izanami
Fukurokuju, Sothern Pole Star God of Longevity and Wisdom
Hotei God of Contentment and Abundance "Laughing Buddha"
Kudokuden Goddess of Beauty, Happiness and Fertility

The Kami are neither good nor evil and are capable of both and anything
in between. "Things are as they are."

Aside from Kami there are also Oni, Kappa and Yurei.

Oni are something like Otherworldly Deamons who, although not specifically
evil, do often bring disaster, death and plague. Some dead turn into Oni
and others into Yurei.
Yurei are ghosts, and they can be dangerous as they are unsettled and often
quite unhappy.

Though there are no church services in the Shinto religion there are
many shrines big and small. Everything from a tiny niche by the road side
to a full sized temple for many attendants and monks. Each family has a
personal shrine in their house. Usually a small niche or table layed out
with statues of Kami, pictures of ancestors, candles and offerings of
incense and often strung over with zig-zag strips of paper or straw called a
Shimenawa for protection. They mimic the public shrines in every way on a miniature scale.

An ancient and unbroken tradition of ancestor veneration is still very strong
in the practice of Shinto as are moral codes of conduct. These aspects as well
as the awareness of the Kami are integral parts of everyday life.

The practices associated with the Shinto lifestyle are harvest
celebrations as well as others to mark the passing of the seasons of the
year. It is surmised that these are the reasons that Japan has been so easily
able to move forward into the future while not for a moment forgetting it's
past, continuing on with a core sense of self.

Mercury - Spell Correspondence

       MERCURY  
             
Colours: Orange
Element: Air
Stones & Metals: Alexandrite, Mercury.
Lunar Phase: Waxing Moon
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Time of Day: 3 PM
Planet: Mercury
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Thyme, Dill, Fennel, Lemon Verbena, Lavender,
 Peppermint, Bergamot Mint, Caraway, Lemon Grass.
Resins: Mastic
Woods: Ash
Flower: Lavender
Nut: Almond
Symbols: Caduceus
Animals: Birds            
Mercury governs: The Mind, Air, Thought, Silver Tongue, Commerce,
 Communications, Letters, The Internet, The Wind, Words, Writing, poetry,
 The Phone, PDAs and Computers, Travel, Studying, Learning, Teaching,
 Divination, Prediction, Self Improvement, Celibacy.

Venus - Spell Correspondence

         VENUS
                   
Colours: Green, Rose.
Element: Water
Stones & Metals: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Malachite, Copper.
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Day: Sunset
Planet: Venus
Herbs, Incense & Oils:  Angelica, Red Clover, Ladies' Mantle, Lemon Balm,
 Lemon Verbena, Yarrow, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Orris Root, Tansy, Myrtle,
 Tonka, Tuberose, Ylang-ylang, Spearmint, Thyme.
Resins: Vanilla
Woods: Willow, Apple, Cherry.
Flower: Rose, Crocus, Heather, Hyacinth, Violet, Apple Blossom, Rose Geranium,
 Orchid, Magnolia, Daisy, Jasmine, Sweet Pea, Lilly of the Valley.
Fruit: Apple, Raspberry, Strawberry, Pear, Plum, Apricot, Honey.
Symbols: Heart
Animals: Doves, Swans.
Venus governs: Women, Love, Beauty, Art, Self Love, Pleasure, Music, Perfume,
 Partnership, Sensuality, Relaxation, Gems, Jewelry, Attraction, Mothers.

     

Mars - Spell Correspondence

          MARS
               
Colours: Dark Red
Element: Fire
Stones & Metals: Agate, Carnelian, Iron.
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Time of Day: 6 AM
Planet: Mars
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Ginger, Thorn, Mandrake, Marjoram, Nettles, Paprika,
 Bleeding Heart, Blood Root, Hemlock, Briony, Cayenne, Juniper Berry,
 Red Pepper, Peppercorn, Horseradish, Male Fern, Rue.
Resins: Dragon's Blood
Woods:  Red Oak, Beech, Cherry, Holly, Pine.
Flower: Red Poppy
Fruit: Pomegranate, Onion, Cashew.
Symbols: Spear, Sword.
Animals: Horse
Mars governs: The Will, Blood, Strength, Sex Drive, Conflict, Battle, Victory,
 Aggression, Change, Hunting, Surgery, Lust, Physical Strength & Energy,
 Courage, Protection (Active), Politics, Debate, Athletes, Action, Sports &
 Competition, War, Contests, Potency, Sex, Male Fertility, Anger, Determination,
 Speed, Assertiveness, Independence, Health, Self-confidence, Success, Persistence,
 Vitality, Powerful Emotions, Fire, Overcoming Obstacles, Men, Masculinity, Soldiers.

Elemental Water - Spell Correspondence

        ELEMENTAL WATER  
           
Colours: Blues
Element: Water
Direction: West
Season: Autumn
Stones & Metals: Aquamarine, Iolite, Sodalite.
Lunar Phase: Waning Moon
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Day: Sunset
Planet: Venus
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Comfrey,
 Eucalyptus, Orris Root, Spearmint, Tansy, Thyme, Calamus,
 Cardamom, Catnip, Licorice.
Resins: Myrrh, Camphor.
Woods: Birch, Sandalwood, Elder.
Flower: Gardenia, Heather, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lilac,
 Rose, Violet, Apple Blossom.
Fruit: Cherry, Coconut, Lemon.
Symbols: Wave, Cup.
Animals: Fish                
Water governs: Emotions, Love, Oils, Women, Beauty, Art,
 Self Love, Pleasure, Music, Perfume, Partnership,
 Sensuality, Relaxation, Gems, Jewelry, Attraction,
 Mothers, Flowing Movement.

Sleep Spell - Spell Correspondence

     RESTFUL SLEEP

Colours: Light Blue, Robin's Egg.
Element: Water
Direction: West
Stones & Metals: Amethyst, Jade
Lunar Phase: Waning Moon
Day of the Week: Friday, as needed.
Time of Day: Evening, Sunset.
Planet: Moon
Resins: Sandalwood
Woods: Willow
Flower: Poppy
Animals: Sheep & Lambs.
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Chamomile, Lavender.

 

Creativity - Spell Correspondence

     CREATIVITY                

Colours: Orange                  
Element: Air      
Direction: East          
Stones & Metals: Fluorite, Mercury, Citrine.
Lunar Phase: Waxing Moon
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Time of Day: 3 PM              
Planet: Mercury
Resins: Mastic
Woods: Ash                    
Flower: Lavender                    
Nut: Almond                    
Symbols: Winged Messenger, Torch.
Animals: Fox, Birds.                  
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Thyme, Dill, Fennel, Lemon Verbena,
 Lavender, Peppermint, Bergamot Mint, Caraway, Lemon Grass.

When you hit a creative block or are tasked with something creative
craft a Creativity Spell to get things moving.                
                 

Finish A Project - Spell Correspondence

     FINISH A PROJECT

Colours: Brown, Orange.
Element: Earth
Direction: North
Stones & Metals: Pyrite
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Day: Sunset
Planet: Venus  
Resins: Pine
Woods: Alder, Willow.
Fruit: Plum, Apricot, Honey.                    
Symbols: Square
Animals: Horse
Flower: Narcisis, Lilly of the Valley.
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, Yarrow.

It is very important for creative people to actually finish a project
before moving on though this is often difficult. A Spell like this can
help you do just that.

Lost People - Spell Correspondence

     FIND LOST PEOPLE

Colours: Brown & Orange.
Element: Earth
Direction: North
Stones & Metals: Magnetite, Lodestone.
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Day: 5 PM
Planet: Venus
Resins: Frankincense
Woods: Willow
Flower: Forget me not
Symbols: Compass
Animals: Blood Hound, Dog.
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, Yarrow.
   

Find Lost Items - Spell Correspondence

     FIND LOST ITEMS

Colours: Brown
Element: Earth
Direction: North                
Stones & Metals: Magnetite, Lodestone.
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Thursday
Time of Day: 5 PM
Planet: Venus
Resins: Frankincense
Woods: Willow
Symbols: Compass
Animals: Ferret, Weasel.
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, Yarrow.

   

Wisdom - Spell Correspondence

     GAIN UNDERSTANDING & WISDOM

Colours: Yellow, Blue.
Element: Air
Direction: East
Stones & Metals: Labradorite, Mercury, Citrine.
Lunar Phase: Waxing Moon
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Time of Day:  Morning
Planet: Mercury
Resins: Frankincense
Fruit: Apple
Symbols: Hermit, Well
Animals: Owl
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Lemon Verbena, Mace, Marjoram,
 Parsley, Peppermint, Sage.

Strength - Spell Corresondence

     POWER (Strength)        

Colours: Bright Red
Element: Fire
Direction: South
Stones & Metals: Carnelian
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Time of Day: Noon
Planet: Mars
Resins: Dragon's Blood, Gum Mastic, Vanilla.
Woods: Oak
Flower: Carnation
Fruit: Tangerine
Symbols: Lightning
Animals: Bear
Herbs, Incense & Oils: Ginger, Allspice.

Use to gain and store physical power.

Protection - Spell Correspondence

     PROTECTION          

Colours: Black, White, Red.
Element: Fire
Direction: South
Stones & Metals: Hemitite, Onyx, Obsidian, Bloodstone,  Iron.
Lunar Phase: Full Moon
Day of the Week: Sunday
Time of Day: Noon
Planet: Sun
Resins: Copal, Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Myrrh,
 Gum Arabic.
Woods: Rowan, Pine, Juniper, Sandalwood, Cedar Wood,
 Cypress.
Symbols: Elhaz Rune, Pentacle, Shield.
Animals: Dragon, Eagle, Grizzley Bear.
Flower: Heather, Hyacynth, Rose, Lavender, Lilac,
 Violet, Marigold, Carnation, Gerainium, Honeysuckle,
 Hyssop, Peony, Rose Geranium, Lotus, Mimosa.
Herbs, Incence & Oils: Mistletoe, Mandrake,
 Black Pepper, Rue, Sage, Bay, Basil, Cinnamon, Clove,
 Clover, Dill, Fennel, Fern, Galangal, Mugwort,
 Orris Root, Patchouli, Peppermint, Valerian, Vervain,
 Wood Aloe, Woodruff, Wormwood, Angelica, Anise,
 Balm of Gilliad, Bergamot Mint, Calamus, Carraway,
 Cinquefoil, Cumin, Flax, Naiouli, Pennyroyal,
 Thistle, Vetivert, Eucalyptus.

Charm a red thread and wear it for protection.

 

Candle Magic Lesson

 Candle Magic is an effective, time tested way to perform your Spells. With a
few simple, easy to access ingredients you can gather, direct and send out any
intention you wish. By your Will the candle burns to your purpose.

Tools for Candle Magic:

 You should have a hearty stock of 6-10" white taper candles on hand at all
times as they make excellent Altar Candles by which you can see during workings.
They will also serve in a pinch for any purpose if they are white.

 For specific spells and workings you may want to keep a small collection of 4"
coloured taper candles in most every colour.

 Jar Candles are ideal for devotionals and novenas also good gift giving. The
warmth of a candle is a boon to any home.

 Anointing Oils - Oils embody the power of Water. By rubbing certain oils on your
candle you can further infuse your spells. Keep a small selection or make your own
as you have the need.

 Candle Holders - A set of Altar Candle holders for your white tapers, small spell
cancel holder/s. You may require quite a few different types and develop a
collection as there are many sizes with which you can experiment.

 Fireproof Dish/plate - Place this under your candle as it burns to prevent
accidental fires and make wax clean up easier.

 Candle Chimney - A cylindrical glass shield can be placed around your candle to
protect it from drafts and things accidentally getting near the flame. This is
especially useful when working out of doors as candles are exceptionally difficult
to keep lit in the open air.

 Flame - You should have at the ready; Matches, a lighter or punks with which to
light your candle. Fire born of friction is considered the most sacred. Try a
flint and steel?

 Candle Snuffer - Blowing out a flame is considered an insult to Fire and should
be avoided. Snuffing candles with your fingers or a snuffer insures that the flame
is respected. Also, it is safer.




Types of Candle Spells:

Simple Spell: Single time spell, usually using a small
              Spell Candle as the Intent Candle.
              Useful for a great many spells and
              workings. Use an unburned candle
              dedicated to your intent burn till it
              extinguishes itself.

Novena Spell: 3,5,7 or 9 nights of a spell repeated
              once each night for the duration, the
              repetition serves to anchor the spell in
              the mundane world and maximize its
              effect.
              A Novena can also be done in payment for
              especially good favor shown to you by a
              God or Ancestor or to keep a vigil.
              Always use an unburned candle and once
              dedicated do not use it again for any
              other purpose.

Devotional Candle: Light to honour or contact a God,
              Spirit or Ancestor. Used at any time
              necessary. Often times repeated once a
              week, month, or year. Such as the
              weekday that belongs to that God or
              Spirit or on the Birthday or anniversary
              of an Ancestor. One large candle is
              reserved for each person/spirit/ect and
              reused until consumed. Use only a fresh
              candle and once it is dedicated never
              use it for any other purpose.


 Making your own candles gives you the opportunity to manipulate the candles from
their very creation, crafting the colour, scent and vibrational qualities to your
goal. While a candle from the shoppes will serve perfectly well making your own is
just that much better. Traditionally, candles are made in February during Candlemass.
You may choose to make a store of Altar Candle for the year at this time.



 As a form of Spellcraft, Candle Magic is excellent for a number of reasons. There
are multiple mediums in which you can work spells and Fire is the most dynamic of the
Four Elements for spell craft and it works the fastest. Unlike the other three
Elements Fire is the only one that is not matter, it is the tangible effect of the
release of Energy as matter changes its form. Fire is Energy and transformation in a
literal sense. It is for this reason Candle Magic has persisted as a favored form of
Spellcraft.

 Essentially you charge the wax and wick of the candle with your intent and light it
ablaze, then the fire transforms it into Energy that your Will can direct.


 Outlined here are the basics of performing any Candle Magic spell.

 Think of your intent, what it is you want to change and affect. Try to reduce and
simplify this until you have a single word or phrase. Use this word to choose
sympathies such as colour, Element, Day ect...


Workspace should face the direction that is best for the goal.

Place these items your altar or workspace:

Intent Candle: This is your goal.
Incense Stick and holder: Choose an herb that goes with your intent.
Altar Candles: Two plain white taper candles will light your workspace.
Charging Oil: Optional, the oil chosen helps to carry and set the charge you place
 within the candle.
Lighter & Candle Snuffer
Additionally you may wish to place stones, herbs, talismans and pictures if they help
 you to clarify and focus on your goal.

 Before you actually begin your spell you should check your Aura and make sure you are
properly charged and have enough Energy to give to the Spell. If you are low you should
not cast the spell until you have recharged. You can draw Elemental Energy to charge up
for a working, this works either by drawing from your Power Element or by filling up on
the Element that rules your goal. An example would be to charge yourself with Earth
Energy before casting a spell to find work. You must be intuitive as well, draw from the
Sun for a Success spell. Draw from that which is available and has sympathies in line
with your goal. Never draw from your Life Energy or from a person without their consent.

 How do you know when you are drawing on your Life Energy? You can feel the difference
when you expend excess, gathered Energy and when you are spending your Life Energy. If you
have you will feel very weak and quite like crap. Rest is the cure in this case.


Dress Candle with Oil:
  Stand facing direction best for goal. Put some oil on hands and rub together till it
warms a bit. Place right hand on middle top and left middle bottom full palm contact. Feet
flat on the floor, candle held chest height, focus on intent.
 Direct this energy to hands till it pulses. Slide right hand up concentrating this energy
into the candle, release your hand at the top and replace it around the middle. Do same with
your left hand with downward strokes and replace at middle. Continue until candle is fully
charged. You may be able to just hold it in your hands and charge it up.

Incantation:
 Putting your Will behind your words speak your intent three times. (exp. "I will find a
Girlfriend" x3 ) and place in holder.

Light Candle:
 With lighter or an eternal flame light the candle and the spell will begin to cast itself.
Let candle burn down completely and do not leave unattended. Try not to spend time thinking
of the spell after the candle is lit, this can only confuse the focus.

Ground excess energy:
  Turn it into pink or Green and send it into Earth.

Disposal of Candle;
  Dispose in a manner decided by the Element that meets goal.

Record:
  Record all information in Magical Journal.