In an effort to organize my studies, I put together two binders for the Artisan Guild and Initiate study programs respectively. I’m currently trudging away on Magic 1. I reviewed the exit standards again and realize that I could probably start working on some of them. At the same time I’m very insecure in regardsContinue reading “On Study Programs”
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I sometimes feel less than adequate in the Pagan community. There are so many people who claim the ability to astrally travel, see visions/auras, and sense energy. I honestly believe that I experienced accidental astral projection once. I’ve been able to see visions in my own mind and firmly believe that I saw a spiritContinue reading
In Which I Reflect on a Book
I finished Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition by Nigel Pennick this evening. I was really excited about this book at first. I really was. As stated in an enthusiastic post when I received it in the mail, I really liked the book he coauthored with Prudence Jones. I had high expectations; expectations that, pastContinue reading “In Which I Reflect on a Book”
I shot my first large gun. The recoil surprised me, causing me to shriek and throw the gun after firing. Luckily it’s only a single shot so the gun was empty! My complete lack of grace was redeemed by the fact that I actually hit the target – a stationary clay pigeon. After that weContinue reading
Vacation!
I’m officially on vacation! What am I going to do with myself? Well besides sleeping in and possibly visiting family, I’m planning to do some ISP and Art Guild SP work. I have numerous books and articles to read, an essay I’d like to start, and drawings to work on. I also have my variousContinue reading “Vacation!”
Another book to read (plus some personal thoughts on polytheism)
The third book I ordered for Magic 1 arrived yesterday! It’s called Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition by Nigel Pennick whom you may remember is the co-author of A History of Pagan Europe along with Prudence Jones. Having thoroughly enjoyed A History, I couldn’t wait to start it. Yay for reading three books simultaneously!Continue reading “Another book to read (plus some personal thoughts on polytheism)”
New Book!
One of the other books I ordered for Magic 1 came! It’s called The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain by Lewis Spence. I’m excited to have another book on Celtic magic to read because the first book, Irish Celtic Magical Tradition, while very good, also has meditative practices in it that the author encourages theContinue reading “New Book!”
Bits and Bobs on a Tuesday Night
First off, a doodle I’ve been toying with tonight.* I was experimenting with some charcoal. Not really done but thought I’d share. I was really hopeful to get one of my books on magic in Northern Europe today. I can’t wait to start the ISP! In the meantime, I’m slowly working my way through someContinue reading “Bits and Bobs on a Tuesday Night”
The Game Plan
As you saw in my last post, I’m working diligently on the Artisan Guild study program. I want to get into the Initiate Study Program as well and was suddenly feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities. Kirk gave me some perspective that really helped. I need to find a balance between the practical/experimental and the academic.Continue reading “The Game Plan”
Happy Sunday, readers! Did you remember to spring forward? North Country Goes GreenI wanted to start off by apologizing if I sounded *really* negative about the Watertown Irish Festival. It really wasn’t that bad. I was mostly annoyed by the difficulty we had finding parking and how crowded the building was. I tried to sayContinue reading
Author M. A. Phillips 