These two religions have the same place of origin: West Africa. They also adopted some features from Catholicism. Although many people think that they are one and the same, Santeria and Voodoo have quite a bit of differences. Let’s start with an elucidation of Santeria and then Voodoo before jumping into the list of similarities…
Any experienced witch will tell you that being one is a constant learning process. Witchcraft is a craft as the name implies, a skill and a lifestyle at the same time. How to become a witch? Begin by reading books and articles about witchcraft to learn more about it. Practice by casting spells and creating…
If there’s a single greatest ambition that a human being can possess it’s to become a god or a goddess. Alchemists looked far and wide for the Philosopher’s Stone that would provide them with godlike immortality. Presumably, they failed. The Templars searched for the Holy Grail with the same intention and much the same result….
Magic or magick as I prefer to call it to distinguish it from things like card tricks, is a collection of occult techniques for changing reality. Aleister Crowley defined magic by saying: “Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will.” Beginners can learn magic by reading books and…
Words evocation and invocation can be confusing to many people, because they’re used almost interchangeably in the context of summoning spiritual entities and forces. Sometimes you might read instructions in a grimoire “for invoking a spirit”, other times you will read “for evoking a spirit”. Both of these occult terms signify “summoning” of some spiritual…
The sign of Gemini, the first Air sign in the zodiac series, evokes the end of spring, the branching of the foliage, the dispersion of Nature. Governed by Mercury, a mobile and light planet, Gemini is in analogy with House III, concerning relationships, learning and communication. Let us see the typical portrait of the natives of…
The sign of Taurus, the first earth sign in the zodiac series, evokes the middle of spring, green meadows and fatty pastures. Governed by Venus, a sensual and carnal planet, Taurus is in analogy with House II, concerning acquisitions, possessions and everything that one ingests, that one assimilates. Let’s see the typical portrait of the natives…
The sign of Aries, the first sign of Fire in the zodiac series, evokes the beginning of spring, the struggle of life and natural forces in action. Governed by Mars, fiery and voluntary planet, Aries is in analogy with House I, concerning the Self, the decisions, the behavior. Let us see the typical portrait of the…
The sign of Capricorn, the last Earth sign in the zodiac series, evokes the beginning of winter, the bare and austere earth. Governed by Saturn, the star of concentration and perseverance, the Capricorn is in analogy with House X, concerning personal ambitions and goals. Let us see the typical portrait of the natives of Capricorn, the…
The sign of Pisces, the last sign of Water in the zodiac series, evokes the end of winter, the need to enter a new cycle. Governed by Neptune, star of spirituality and osmosis, Les Pisces is in analogy with House XII, concerning the places and situations where one must surpass oneself. Let us see the typical…
