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This is a Book of Arte Magick, composed of the Old Wisdom, and kept in the hand of __________________________________. Let this book be a blessing to its owner, a talisman, a charm of luck, and health and love and wealth. So Mote It Be!

Magick
is the art of using spiritual skills to work your will. Called Witchcraft, Wizardry, Sorcery or Arte Magick, it is an ancient science, the Old Knowledge, known to the witches and wizards, the sorceress and druids, the priestesses and wise ones of Pagan times. Through the ages Magick has endured, though rulers try to stamp it out. It lives in those who value freedom, who seek the power of their own souls. Magick is a human skill, learned by practice, by study, by work and by play. Some might have more talent for the Arte, but all can gain in magical skill and power by practice.

The Four Pillars of the Witchs Gate:

Will - the Magician must have strength of mind, to always seek to overcome Imagination - the Wizard must be able to bring to mind any image or feeling that is needed Faith - the Witch must be confident of her power, ready to set aside doubt when needed. Secrecy - Magick must never be revealed to those who have no part in it.

The Four Powers of the Magus:

To Know - knowledge is power, and we must seek knowledge of the myths and stories, of the ways of herbs and stones and natural things, of spells and charms, of healing and blessing, and how to turn aside ill. To Dare - no Magick is made without the courage to act. The Magician must be prepared to risk failure, to look into the unknown, to discover strange things about themselves and about the world. To Will - every Wizard needs the strength to seek goals with determination, to concentrate, to focus on one thing at a time. The Magician must

train the mind to serve the will, and not follow the blind habits of life. To Be Silent - Magick is a secret Arte, not because it is forbidden, but because it works with the hidden paths of the world. No deed of Magick - no spell, no charm, should be revealed to anyone who is not working it. Magicians are seekers of secrets, who know how to apply power in the right way. When the right kind of power is applied in the right way, then Magick happens, sometimes in ways that seem strange to those who do not know, but often in ways that seem natural and right. There is one piece of advice that the Wise teach above all - one rule that cannot fail to improve life. It is called the Witchs Rede:

An It Harm None,Do What You Will

Every human being contains within us the Spark of the Fire of the Gods, and a deep Well of The Powers of Magick. Our own Will is our guide to life, so long as we seek to do no more harm than we must.

Wisdom - to seek knowledge, and know its meaning Vision - to see truth in the world and in the Otherworld Piety - to keep the Old Ways of the Wise Ones Strength - of body, mind and spirit Courage - to face fear and overcome Honor - to serve the good, and keep ones word Diligence - to work hard and get a good reward Hospitality - to be kind to strangers, and share what you have Pleasure - to enjoy your life, and the world around you

Nine Magical Virtues

All The World Is Magick...

The Wise Ones say that the world is made of the Four Elelments: Fire: The power of creation, the light of the Gods. Human will, and the passions of life. Water: The power of love and hate, the deeps of the heart. Human emotion, and compassion. Air: The Power of the mind, that fills our lives, like wind fills the world. Human intelligence, and knowledge. Earth: The Power of the flesh, instinct and the animal in us. Human body and material things. The Druids say that the world is divided into the Three Realms: Land: The realm in which we live, the green world that is the source of life and of wealth. The realm of the Nature Spirits, Sea: The realm of the deep, outside the shores of human life. The realm of the Isles of the Dead, where the Ancestors dwell. Sky: The realm above, which reaches into our own life, yet rises above our reach. The realm of the Gods and Goddesses. There are many Spirits in the Worlds, and the Wise call them by three names: The Land-Spirits: All those beings that share the world with us - the spirits of beasts and birds and trees and herbs, the very spirits of the stones and waters themselves. Also, the Faery Folk, the strange ones, the Beautiful Tribes. The Mighty Dead: Those human spirits that are not presently born in flesh - our own family spirits, the spirits of great men and women who guide us still, and the Heroes that inspire us to be our best. The Gods and Goddesses: The Shining Ones - the Oldest and Wisest, Strongest and Most Beautiful of all beings. Their power blesses us, and fills us with wisdom, power and love.

The Sun and Moon are Magick...

The Wheel of the Year - The Stations of the Sun
Winter Solstice Feast of the Long Night Rest and Feasting

Yule

Hospitality and Magick of the Underworld

November 1st Feast of the Dead

Samhain

I mbolg Imbolg

February 1st Feast of the Hearth Goddess Bounty and Healing

Mabon
Fall Equinox Feast of the Harvest Work and Profit

Fertility and New Growth

Spring Equinox Feast of Eggs

Eostara

August 1st Feast of the Hero God Strength and Victory

Lunasa

May 1st Feast of the Wild Folk Love and Fairy Magick

Bealtaine

Summer Solstice Feast of the Sun Growth and Beauty

Litha

The Cycles of the Moon

Waxing Moon : Beginning projects for long term growth and gain Full Moon : Immediate goals, blessings, speaking with Spirits Waning Moon : Projects that need purification, removal of ill Dark Moon : Meditation, self-knowledge, trance magick

THE practice - in someOF MAGICK because it SHRINE ways it is like religion, Magick is a spiritual
teaches us to find the Divine Power in ourselves, and use it as the Gods do, to work our will in the world. When you want to do a specific work of Magick, you will need a hidden place devoted to Magick - your Shrine. Some people will be able to make a Shrine permanently in their bedrooms, or some corner of their house. Other people will have to set up the shrine each time they work Magick. Remember that, though you may need an adults permission to use incense or a candle, you should try to work any Magickal spell alone, in as much secrecy as possible. Though Magick is a secret Arte, it is always permitted to share your Magick with those you really love. The Shrine of Magick needs only the presence of the 4 Elements: Fire: A small Candle, such as a tea-Light is enough to be the presence of the Sacred Fire. Water: a small bowl or glass with clean, fresh water.

Air:

Incense is best for air, though even an open bit of perfume or hebs might do. Earth: A small dish of salt, perhaps with a clear crystal. These four are placed on a simple altar - a table, a flat stone, even a small box, with a piece of cloth to cover it, They are placed in the pattern of the Elemental Cross. Set the altar facing the north is you can, and set the Elements in their proper direction. The Gods and Spirits who you work with can be represented with small statues, or with pictures, placed in the center of the Elements. If there are other ingredients to the spell at hand, they should be set before the images of the Gods and Spirits.

Body Earth North

Thought Air East

Emotion Water West

Center Spirit

South Fire Will

The Magician seeks balance in all things... When Fire & Water, Air & Earth meet in the center of the self, then you are made whole, and Magick flows in you.

The Gods And Goddesses

The work of Magick is the work of spirit. The Magician learns to make the power in her own soul strong, and she also learns to speak with the other powers in the world - the Gods and Spirits. The Wise have always known that we are not alone in the worlds. We share the worlds of spirit with many beings, some our close friends, some not so friendly. Of these Magical beings the mightiest are those we call the Gods and Goddesses. There are many Gods and many Goddesses, known by many names among the peoples of the world. The Gods are a family, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, called by many names among many people. The Pagan Greeks called the Gods the Olympians, named after their home on Mount Olympus. Among the Norse people, the Vikings, The Gods lived in Asgard, which means Gods Home. The Celtic Gods of the Irish and Scots are called the Tuatha De Danann - the Tribe of the Goddess Dan. The tales of the deeds of the Gods and Goddesses, and how they have dealt with humankind, can be found in many places. Here are just a fewof Their names and titles:

The Goddesses
Gaia -

among the Pagan Greeks, Gaia is the Earth Mother, the very soul of the world, who gives life to all.. Danu - among the Celtic peoples, Danu is the Mother of Waters, the First Goddess, Mother of the Gods. Frigga - among the Viking peoples Frigga is the Queen of the Gods, the Lady of the Hearth and Home. Demeter - a Greek Goddess who rules the corn and grain, making the crops grow strong. Boann - an Irish Goddess, who makes the cattle grow strong, and rules fertility and wisdom. Nerthus - a Norse Goddess, the Mother of the Land.

Athena - a Hellenic Goddess of wisdom and good rulership. Brigid - a Celtic Goddess, who rules healing, poetry and blacksmithing.

The Gods
Zeus - the Hellenic King of the Gods, Lightning-Wielder, All-Father. Dagda - a king among the Irish Gods, called Great Father, the Lord of Secret Odin - The All-Father of the Norse Gods, Lord of Magic, and of Warfare. Hades - Hellenic God of the Underworld, Ruler of the Land of the Dead. Lugh - the Celtic Warrior Hero, who is also said to have all skills. Thor - the Viking Thunder God, who defends mortals against the Giants Neptune - the Greek God of the Sea, who makes earthquakes. Cernunnos - the Celtic Antlered God, Lord of the Underworld, and the GreenTyr - Norse God of Right Action and Fair Rulership, God of Justice.
wood. Wisdom.

Thors Hammer

The Fire-Altar of the Gods

Dagda & Brigid

The Fire-Heart Spell

This spell is a basic charm that should be used to gather Magickal power before beginning any other spell. It is best performed for the first time under the open sky, when Sun, Moon and at least one Star are all visible in the sky together. Like all real Magick, this spell depends on your imagination. Imagination is the power that humans have to see the Otherworld, and to affect the Otherworld in turn. What we see clearly, what we imagine well, actually happens in the world of Magick. So the visions described in the spell should be practiced often, so that they can be used in time with the simple spoken spell. Stand straight, but relaxed, your book in one hand, the other open. Take three deep breaths, and keep breathing deeply and evenly throughout. Say:...

Hear me, shining Sun and Moon; And One Star high above You shine so bright, by day and night With Wisdom, Strength and Love.
Raise a hand up to the sky, and imagine the light of the Three Lights shining on you...

I raise my hand up to the sky; To Sun and Moon and Star Your light I call, upon me fall, Bright shining from afar
Place your hand on your forehead and imagine the Light filling your eyes and head...

Gold and Silver, Starry blue; It shines behind my eyes The Magick Light, that brings the Sight The Wisdom from the skies

 Place your hand on your chest, and imagine the Power filling your heart, your center, and your arms...

Into my heart the Power shines; The Magic Fire so bright Fire from above, the Fire of Love That fills me full of Light
Place your hand on your belly, under your navel, and imagine the Fire filling your belly and legs...

Now in my Belly shines the Light Warm and clear and deep The Magick flows, my Magic grows The Strength that I do keep
Breathe deep, and feel the Light getting brighter and brighter, until it is a solid circle of light, surrounding you on all sides...

Now shine within me Magicks Fire Let my heart be your shrine Strong will I be, and wise, and free The Fire-Heart now is mine
Place your hand on your heart, and imagine the whole circle of light shrinking into your heart. If you feel that there is more energy than you can use, you can allow the extra to flow down your legs and into the ground. Let the light in your heart be a core of power and energy that you can call on at any time, bring to full size when you need it, that will stay burning in your heart until you renew it again...

So as above me, so below As outside, so within The Powers mine, the Light divine The Magic now begins

Casting the Magic Circle

When you want to do a specific work of Magick, it is best to cast the spell that is called the Magick Circle. The Magick Circle is cast to focus your power, to keep the Energy you call and raise concentrated around you, and to keep out any unwanted influences. It is said that a well-cast Circle moves the Wizard away from the common world, takes her Between the Worlds, toward the Otherworld. Sometimes Magick can be done with only the Fire-Heart Spell as a beginning, but when you want something stronger, or more focused, then use the Circle Casting. Begin by setting up your Shrine of Magick. The Fire and Incense should be lit, and the Water and Earth bowls full. Stand at the Shrine, on its south side, facing north. Work the Fire-Heart Spell, or, if you have done it recently, and your heart is bright, just recite the final verse:

So as above me, so below As outside, so within The Powers mine, the Light divine The Magic now begins
Bring the Light into your Hands, and let it shine down onto the Elements on top of your Shrine. Say:

Fire and Water, Air and Earth Blessed be you, in the Light of Magic Let my Circle and my Spirit Be balanced in this work.
Take a little of the salt, and sprinkle it into the water. Lift the cup, and say:

By Water and by Earth, Let all ill be turned away, And this place be made pure.

Sprinkle the water around the edge of your circle-area, and on your altartop, and sprinkle yourself, saying the water and salt charm over as you do. Pick up the incense and say:

By Fire and by Air Let all good be drawn in, And this Circle be blessed.
Wave the incense around the edge of your Circle area, and over your altar and yourself, as you repeat the charm. With all the Elements replaced in their positions, place your hands on your heart and breathe deep. Fill yourself with the Light, and let it flow into your hands. Extend your stronger hand before you, and let the Fire burn in it. Turn three times around to your right, with your finger extended, and see a line of Fire being drawn in the air around your Shrine. Then stand, facing north, and let the Fire shine out from your heart, making a sphere with its edge at the Circle you have drawn. Say:

I conjure you, Oh Circle of Magick, to be a boundary between the world of Magick and the common world, to contain and strengthen the power that I will raise within you. By Fire and Water, Air and Earth, and by my own Light, so mote it be!
Turn to face the east, and raise the Incense. Say:

Spirits in the East of the world, powers of Air. Bless this Circle with wit and clarity. Spirits of Air, welcome!
Turn to face the south and raise the Fire. Say:

Spirits in the South of the world, powers of Fire Bless this Circle with light and transformation. Spirits of Fire, welcome!

 Turn to face the west, and raise the Water. Say:

Spirits in the West of the world, powers of Water Bless this Circle with love and understanding Spirits of Water, welcome!
Turn to face the north, and raise the Earth-bowl. Say:

Spirits in the North of the world, powers of Earth Bless this Circle with strength and growth Spirits of Earth, welcome!
Stand at center, again, and say:

Air Fire Water Earth Bring the Circle now to birth! So Mote it be!

Ending the Circle

When you have completed the work, the Circle Spell must be formally ended. Breathe deep and brighten the Fire in your heart. Allow any extra energy to flow down through your feet into the Earth. Imagine the Circle of Fire, the Sphere of Light, and the presence of the Four Elements beings in the directions. Say:

By the Four and by the Five, I end what was begun.

Turn to the east and raise a hand in parting salute, say:

Spirits of Air in the East I thank you for your presence and power Spirits of Air, go in peace. Hail and farewell!
Turn to the south:

Spirits of Fire in the South I thank you for your presence and power Spirits of Fire, go in peace. Hail and farewell!

 Turn to the west:

Spirits of Water in the West I thank you for your presence and power Spirits of Water, go in peace. Hail and farewell!
Turn to the north:

Spirits of Earth in the North I thank you for your presence and power Spirits of Earth, go in peace. Hail and farewell!
Extend your hand and turn three times over your left shoulder. As you turn, imagine the Circle of Fire being erased, or gathered in. When you are done, draw the Sphere of Light again into your heart. Say:

The Circle is open, but never broken. In Wisdom, Love and Power, So mote it be!
Carefully put away your Shrine.

Offering To The Spirits

When you wish to call out to the Divine beings, to the Gods and Goddesses, or the Ancestors, or the Fairy Folk, you should come to your Shrine of Magick, and bring a small offering for the spirits. Flowers, fruit or drink might be appropriate. Gather your power with the Fireheart Spell, then cast the Circle Spell. After the Circle is cast, recite this invocation and make your offering:

I offer my offerings In the eye of the Mothers who bore me In the eye of the Fathers who quickened me In the light of the fire and the sight of the Powers Accept me, I pray, as your kin and ally Mighty and beloved Dead Wild Ones, Nobles of the Land Eldest, Wisest, Shining Ones Accept from me offering That your power inspire and instruct me That your power heal and sustain me That your power preserve and defend me Each shade and light Each day and night Each hour in blessing This I ask, and give you this due honor!
After this, any more specific invocation or prayer may be made, with proper offerings, to whatever God or Spirit you seek.

The Spell of the Grail

There are many ways to cast spells to gain what you want in the world. One of the most traditional ways of placing an enchantment upon yourself, for luck, or wealth, or success, is to enchant a Cup, and drink the contents. Many people have heard of the Holy Grail, that gave everyone what they needed, healed illness, and granted wisdom. With this spell we bring a bit of the power of the Grail into our own Magick. You must obtain a Cup, a Chalice, or even a Cauldron of a kind that can be kept clean enough to drink from. This will be your Grail of Magick, that will bring you the Blessings you seek. When you wish to receive a Blessing, first you must decide exactly what it is you wish to do. Formulate your intention clearly, never asking for too specific a goal, but leaving room for the Gods to grant you what you need. When you have found your goal, your target, you should choose a Rune that has power that will be helpful for your goal. Write that Rune in the four directions on a small piece of paper that can be placed under your Grail. Prepare your Shrine as usual, with the four Elements, and any images of Gods proper to the work at hand. Place the runewriting before the images, with the Grail upon it. In the Grail put whatever drink you prefer - something that you love, or that makes you think of your goal. Work the Fire-Heart Spell Cast the Circle Perform the Offering to the Spirits, and then add any specific invocations to Gods or Spirits that would be proper to your goal. Breathe deep, and brighten your Heart with the Fire of Magick. With the Gods and Spirits in your mind, say:

Hear me, Mighty, Noble and Shining Ones. I have come into the Circle to make magic, to (here you must plainly state your goal, in simple, direct words, without fear or hesitancy). Let the Fire be in me, that I may work my will!
Now begin to imagine a general picture of your goal, allowing details to appear and change as they do. Breathe deep, and brighten the Fire in your heart, perhaps working the Fire-Heart again, while thinking of your goal. Begin to chant this charm, while you imagine the Magickal Fire growing stronger and brighter in you. Repeat the charm nine times, each time feeling the Light become twice as bright, twice as powerful, as before.

As above me, so below As outside, so within The Powers mine, the Light divine The Magick now begins!
As you near the ninth repetition of the charm, you may find yourself yelling the charm loudly, or whispering it intensely. You should imagine the goal once more, clearly. Then place your hands over the Grail and say the charm for the ninth time. Now you should imagine the Rune that you chose, shining over the surface of the Grail. Pick up the Grail with your left hand, and use your right forefinger to draw the Rune in the air over the Grail - see the Rune shine with the Fire. Take the Grail in both hands, and see the Fire entering it completely feel the Fire that you have gathered flow out from your center- see the Grail shine and burn with the golden, silver, starry light of Magick. Say:

By Fire and Water, Air and Earth My Magick brings the spell to birth By light of Star and Moon and Sun As I do will, so be it done!
Set the Grail back down on the Rune-writing.

 Now let your mind relax - breathe deep, and hold a steady Light in your Heart. Dont try to think of your goal, or even of the rune. With your eyes closed, pick up the Grail and drink the drink. Allow yourself to enjoy the drink itself, not worrying about your goal. When you are done, imagine any left over energy flowing down through your legs into the earth. Say:

To all beings who have helped me, I give my thanks

(if specific Gods or Spirits were called, they should be thanked.)

To the Gods, the Dead and the Spirits, I give my thanks. Remember my Magick, and may the Grail give me its blessing. So Mote it be!
Close the Circle. The Rune-paper should be burned, or torn up and put into running water.

A Charm For Wisdom

Power with me lying down The Dark King is turned back Power with me rising up by the Golden Boy Power with me in each ray of light Evil turn back! Nor I one spark of joy without The Mighty One burst the gates Nor I one spark without of the Elder House Love with me in solitude Evil turn back Love with me among company The Red Queen is mighty Love with me among the Gods against the foe. My heart a flame of holy Light Evil turn ever back! My heart a flame of Light Wisdom with me sleeping Wisdom with me waking Wisdom with me watching Each day and every night Every day and night Lugh with me protecting Dagda with me directing Morrigan with me strengthening Forever and forever more, ever and forever more

A Charm For Protection

The Great Blessing

I offer my thanks to the Mother of All. I offer my thanks to the Gods, Dead and Spirits. May the Three Sacred Kins Bring joy to all beings, and renew the ancient wisdom. To the Fire, Well and Tree I offer my thanks. May Wisdom, Love and Power Kindle in all beings and renew the ancient wisdom. To the Earth, Sea, and Sky I offer my thanks. May the ancient wisdom be renewed, and may all beings know peace, joy and happiness In all the worlds. So be it

A Daily Charm for Power

By deep Well and bright Fire By the World Trees root and branch I come before the Gods May I be the Kin of the Mighty Dead May I be the Ally of the Noble Spirits May I be the Blessed Child of the Shing Gods Magick be above me Magick be below me Magick on every hand around me And wisdom, love and power In my truest heart

In Pagan times, the Wizards made offerings to the spirits who dwelt in wood and water, to the Blessed Gods and to the Ancestors.

Morrigan, Irish Goddess of Defense and of Magick

The Runes of the Viking Wizards

In the Pagan North, the Wise worked Magick that they called Galdr - spell-singing. They made their spells using the symbols called Runes. The word Rune means whispered or secret, and the Runes were used to write secret charms and spells, to heal and to protect, to turn aside enemies and to gain Magical wisdom. They were also used in divination - the Magick that seeks to find out that which is unknown or hidden. To use the Runes for divination, first cut 24 small slips of paper (or use wooden pieces if you want a more permanent set) and write one of the runes on each of them. The pieces should all be the same size, so that you cant tell them apart by touch. Turn all the rune-pieces face down, and scramble them well. Work the Fire-heart Charm to gather your power, then make a small prayer to Odin, the God of the Runes, like:

In your name, Odin, I take up the Runes From a word to a word, let me be led to a word, From a deed to a better deed.
Then draw three of the Runes from the pile, and set them before you, ina row. each has a meaning:
Past Present Future

The skill of understanding the meaning of the Runes can only be learned with much practice. Sometimes the omens will be clear, other times they may be confusing. Watch, listen, remember and learn as you practice.