Category: Announcements

  • In the Company of Stars Podcast Ep3: Exploring Pentacles and the PGM with Alison Chicosky

    In the Company of Stars Podcast Ep3: Exploring Pentacles and the PGM with Alison Chicosky

    In this episode BJ Swain interviews professional pentacle maker and Greek Magical Papyri scholar, Alison Chicosky. We discuss growing up with witchcraft, exploring the Greek Magical Papyri, and making the pentacles of Solomon. We also spend some time talking about approaching magic as a real source of real results and good business practices for occultists!…

  • Fifth of Mars

    Fifth of Mars

    From the Key of Solomon: “Write thou this Pentacle upon virgin parchment or paper, because it is terrible unto the Demons, and at its sight and aspect they will obey thee, for they cannot resist its presence.” Navigating the world of magic can be incredibly rewarding, but also incredibly dangerous. More than one practitioner has…

  • Second of Jupiter

    Second of Jupiter

    From the Key of Solomon: “This is proper for acquiring glory, honours, dignities, riches, and all kinds of good, together with great tranquility of mind; also to discover Treasures and chase away the Spirits who preside over them.” This item utterly encapsulates the grace and warmth of the Greater Benefic Jupiter. It is said that…

  • Welcome to Practical Occult

    Since opening in 2019, Practical Occult has been committed to providing top quality information, products, and services. In recognition of this goal, we migrated to WordPress in June 2022, with the intention of making Practical Occult easier to navigate and to support blogs and video classes. Whether you have been with us on this magical…