Magical practices still exist today throughout the Muslim world, as in the Middle Ages. They still arouse much interest. Their history is also closely linked to the development of science, Sufism, and Islamic mysticism. The …
Amulets and Talismans-Differences and Similarities
Since the beginning of human civilization, the man was looking for objects with supernormal abilities that would help him as offering protection, bringing luck, wealth, cure of illness and generally achieving goals and realization of …
The Brethren of Purity—(Ikhwān Al-Ṣafā’) And Occult Sciences
The Brethren of Purity (or Ikhwān al-Ṣafā’) were a mysterious Muslim group from the Middle Ages. The latter produced an outstanding work of encyclopedia literature unique to the Muslim world and outside. About fifty epistles …
Medieval Witch Trials in Europe
In the 15th Century, the crime of witchcraft could be prosecuted by both religious and secular courts of justice. When it was considered a heretic, and against the Sabbatical apostasy, it could fall under the …
The Witch Stereotype and the Crime of Witchcraft During the Late Middle Ages
According to Jonathan Barry, an acclaimed British historian, few other historical subjects have drawn the attention of historians and fanatics over the years as witchcraft has. This is no surprise as, over the last 200 …
Common Mistakes People Make When Learning Magick
You do not need to understand all the rules of magick in every detail, to start practicing it. Learning magick is not an easy thing. There are many rules that one must follow in order …
Herbal Magick – An Easy Form of Magick for Everyone
Herbal magick is a tradition that dates back to antiquity when medicine was not separated from magick and has been used for many purposes. It has been practiced by healers, shamans, medicine women, druids, and …
Synchronicity Meaning and Examples – Reality or Bias?
If you have read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, you will be familiar with the idea of the universe always guiding us to our path. In the book, one only has to follow omens, and …
Runes – Meanings and Magickal Correspondences (Flip Cards)
Runes come in a set of 24 ancient alphabetic symbols. Designed to be inscribed first into wood and metal. The term “runes” is used to distinguish these symbols from Latin and Greek letters. Runes have …
Sigil Magick – How to Create and Charge your Sigil
In modern times sigils are used as a method that makes your intention become a reality. A sigil is charged with the will of its creator. You can transform, your desired outcome, from words or …
