March 19, 2025

“What is magick” you may ask. It’s a respelling of magic, often used to differentiate the word from illusions and parlor tricks. With “magick,” I am referring to the process of understanding the energetic, spiritual currents that underlie reality as we experience it. Can you make a wish and have it come true? Have you ever uttered a prayer and found deliverance? Do you believe in an afterlife? How and why would that work? For me, this is something to study and master.

I have been on this journey for about 3 years now, not so long in the grand scheme of life. At this point, I find myself specializing in processes to do with endings, death, rebirths, timing, fate, knowledge, and systems.

All beings have aspects of masculine and feminine energy within them. A major perspective of mine is that humanity has, for a long time now, been imbalanced in favor of masculine energy, sun energy, the Sky Father. To find balance again, it’s important to make an effort to connect to Mother Earth, to nourish the land, and practice receptivity in our personal lives. I believe it is time to embrace our femininity in order to heal our world.

I have found great spiritual assistance through the Earth Life book series by Sanaya Roman and Duane Parker. They provide a series of spiritual books and guided meditations on their website here. All the material I have come across has been of huge help for me in adjusting my attitudes and beliefs. I particularly appreciate their “take what aids you, leave what doesn’t” approach. All their teachings are shared as gentle suggestions.

I have particular interest in astrology, alchemy, and feng shui systems. These are things I study regularly. I have recently begun some deity work with Thoth, the Egyptian deity, of the moon, magick arts, the systems of writing, alchemy, and astrology.

I have also embarked on a journey to complete the extensive Quareia Magician course. This course was created by Irish magick practitioner Josephine McCarthy and her allies. She teaches a systematic approach to learning magick from the ground up, through observation, practice, and experimentation, while incorporating perspectives from many cultures. Her course is available free online here. I am hoping this course will provide me with the tools to be a highly effective, precise, and systematic magician.