After years of reading and wandering, I've finally found a way of thinking about ritual magick that seems both workable and useful to me. I've started practicing and things are already changing. So I decided to turn the camera on and record what's happening and what I think about it. Please, please, pleeeease leave your thoughts in the comments. I'd really love for this to stimulate some conversation.

🦇 Pamphlet: https://www.librarystack.org/magick-capital-identity-embodied-ritual-and-technologies-of-the-resistant-self/

🦇 Strict Machine: https://youtu.be/8_exjjrVCws

A bit of what you'll see in this video:

0:00 Intro
1:16 Magic Exploration
3:05 Magic as Technology ️
5:33 Identity Play
7:53 Metaphysical Ideas
9:27 Chaos Magic Critique ️
11:15 Magic for Transcendence
12:32 Tosalem's Evolution
14:35 Hauswitch Influence ‍️
16:56 October Transformation
18:33 Patreon Community
19:59 Banishing Ritual ️
22:38 Physical Transformation
24:40 Embracing the Unknown


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#witchcraft #chaosmagick #witch

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Forget blooming flowers and sunny days; these 5 DARK myths surrounding the first day of spring will send shivers down your spine! Ready to be haunted?

As we celebrate the Spring equinox, it's remember that this time of year carries stories not just of renewal but also of darkness and mystery. In this video, we delve deep into the rich tapestry of folklore and uncover five chilling myths from various cultures that highlight the dual nature of spring.

From the well-known tales of Baba Yaga's ambiguous morality to the less familiar but equally fascinating stories of Frau Perchta's duality, join us on a journey through the shadows of spring.

Discover how these myths reflect the complexities of nature and human experience, resonating with themes of rebirth, transformation, and the thin line between life and what comes after. Stay with us as we explore the darker, lesser-known side of the spring equinox.

#DarkMyths #FirstDayOfSpring #SpringEquinox #Folklore #BabaYaga #FrauPerchta #Mythology #PaganTraditions #CulturalMyths #SpringMysteries

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0:00 Intro
1:10 The Horrors of Baba Yaga
6:46 Frau Perchta, The Christmas Witch
11:08 The Burning of Holika
16:14 Inanna's Descent Into the Underworld
21:25 Blodeuwedd's Loss of Innocence

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Thorn Mooney is among the most fascinating, intelligent Wiccans I’ve come across on the internet. I discovered her via her YouTube channel, where she explores what it’s like to actually live in both the ritualistic world of a practicing Wiccan and the very modern world of a content creator with a day job. While many shy away from exploring this strange space, Thorn instead dives headlong into the weirdness offering videos with titles like, “I’m Not a Professional Witch and That’s Fine with Me,” “Don’t Put Other Witches on Pedestals,” and “Experiences Being a Pagan Content Creator,” among many others.

We spoke a few months back and, after a lot of technical drama that’s not thankfully resolved, by the way, be very careful which podcast hosting provider you choose, I’m thrilled to release our conversation as it ranks, not just among the best on this show, but also as one of the more grounded esoteric conversations I’ve ever had.

We explore a wide variety of topics, all circling around the convergence between what we might call modern life and Wicca or Witchcraft broadly. She wrote Traditional Wicca, A Seeker’s Guide for Llewellyn, with whom she has another upcoming book tentatively titled Next Level Witchcraft. Links to that and all her social profiles below.

0:00 Intro
2:10 Thorn Introduction
7:20 Commercial Witchcraft Efforts
12:35 Salem: Witchcraft Epicenter
17:03 Wicca's Shifting Popularity
21:29 Impact on Personal Spirituality
27:01 Southern Influence on Witchcraft ‍️
33:45 Political Cognitive Dissonance
39:42 Skepticism and Spirituality
44:12 Cosmology and Gender Identity ️
48:46 Authentic Content Creation
54:16 Facebook's Pervasive Influence
59:08 Youth Witchcraft Learning ‍️
1:03:49 Wicca Exploration in the 90s ‍️
1:09:07 Discernment of Witch Books
1:13:56 Table of Contents Scan
1:18:38 Book Club & Study Guide
1:23:24 Author Perspective Value

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Thorn on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thorn.mooney/
Her Blog: https://thornthewitch.wordpress.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX1hub6z9z_nMsWGoZk1Bw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarotskeptic?lang=en
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Is there a way to conceptualize alchemy that's slightly more esoteric than turning lead into gold? In this video, I offer a broad overview of something that's fascinated me for years and has helped me to totally transform my life. In the process of exploring this esoteric alchemy, I wade into the shallow end on topics like: Hermeticism, the Emerald Tablets, Isaac Newton, Carl Jung, mysticism, and much more. I would be absolutely fascinated to hear your thoughts on the topics covered in this video, so please leave a comment below.


Original alchemy article: https://tosalem.com/what-is-alchemy/

Some books mentioned in this episode:
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The Red Book: https://amzn.to/3bcEvEN


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0:00 Intro
1:25 Welcome to Salem, Witches ‍️
5:03 Alchemy's Modern Offshoots
6:42 Jung's Esoteric Work Concealed
8:27 Jung's Psyche & Core Myth
10:53 Jung's Individuation Concept
12:34 Spiritual Path for Modern Age
14:52 Ego Side: Western Framework
17:43 Simulacrums and True Abundance
19:15 Philosopher's Stone Power
20:40 Sun and Moon: Ego & Unconscious ️
22:11 Reintegration of Feminine ️
24:23 Experiment with Your Identity
26:20 Become the Philosopher's Stone
27:56 Stay Weird Witches!

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The creatures of folklore and myth absolutely captivate me. But it wasn’t until I got into exploring the world of the esoteric that I came upon perhaps the most startling realization about such beings: some of them are actually real. The term “fairy” appears in European folklore as a sort of catch-all term to describe a range of types of spirits. Some other familiar creatures from folklore that have, at times, been lumped in with fairies include goblins and gnomes. But generally these spirits are small in stature, humanoid, and wield magical powers such as enchantment and protection.

My guest today is Morgan Daimler. Morgan has been thinking about fairies and their place in folklore, myth, and spirituality for a long time. She teaches classes and writes about Irish myth, magical practices, fairies, and much more. Her work includes Gods and Goddesses of Ireland, Fairycraft, Irish Paganism, and many more.

I asked Morgan to come on the show because I was fascinated to learn how she views fairies as both mythological figures and ones incorporated in her own spiritual practice as a Wiccan. The conversation was absolutely enchanting and I very much hope you agree.

Check out Morgan's work:
Fairies: A Guide to the Celtic Fair Folk - https://amzn.to/2UZR29q
Fairycraft: Following The Path Of Fairy Witchcraft - https://amzn.to/3dlxgLD
Pagan Portals: Gods and Goddesses of Ireland: A Guide to Irish Deities - https://amzn.to/2YVfcms
Pagan Portals: The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens - https://amzn.to/2YgPsSw
A New Dictionary of Fairies: A 21st Century Exploration of Celtic and Related Western European Fairies - https://amzn.to/3fJAMkT
Pagan Portals: Irish Paganism: Reconstructing Irish Polytheism - https://amzn.to/3ecVFV4

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This video explores the meaning of "hex" in German and its connection to folk magic and symbols in rural Pennsylvania. We discuss how these "hex" signs, often seen as a good luck charm, differ in interpretation between the "Plain Dutch" and "Fancy Dutch" communities. This deep dive into Pennsylvania German traditions offers a fascinating look at regional folklore and the practice of folk magic. Stay weird, witches.

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In 1431, a 19-year-old girl who heard voices and led armies was burned alive — and then burned twice more to make sure nothing was left. Joan of Arc's execution wasn't just brutal, it was deliberate.

The Inquisition tried her on 12 charges, found her guilty of heresy, and erased her body from history. Then, 500 years later, the very same Church declared her a saint. What changed?

Nothing about Joan. Everything about the Church's needs. This is the real story of how Joan of Arc lived, died, and what her trial actually reveals about power, faith, and who gets to decide who's a witch and who's a saint.

#JoanOfArc #MedievalHistory #TrueCrime

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Journey into the heart of dark mythology as we introduce Baba Yaga, a figure central to slavic mythology. Learn about this intriguing witch with iron teeth, whose name itself carries the weight of 'evil woman' or 'serpent.' We explore her dual nature as both a child-devouring hag and a gatekeeper of profound wisdom, highlighting that in all the russian folklore, there is no safe version of her story. Prepare for a truly scary stories experience, and of course, stay weird, witches.

Baba Yaga, Frau Perchta, and 3 More Nightmares of Spring: https://youtu.be/kYGZES5tR60

🧹 Want some more dark witchcraft? Check out Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick & the Dark Moon - Shadow magick occupies a critical but often misunderstood role in the rich history of witchcraft. This book explores topics such as the ethical use of animal parts and bones, blood magick, dark moon energy, and other rarely discussed aspects of witchcraft. Get it here: https://amzn.to/4dh1stN

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This short explores the intriguing concept of crossroads as a liminal space, drawing connections to ancient history, Hesiod's Theogony, and the ancient and modern goddess Hekate (Greek spelling intended). It suggests that at these sites, the line between living and dead, conscious and unconscious, becomes blurred. Join us as we explore these fascinating stories from Greek mythology and literature.

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#Hekate #AncientWitchcraft #GreekMythology

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