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The Names of PGM IV.1596-1715
This post is a proposal for the translations of the names of the forms of the sun in PGM IV.1596-1715. Translations from the Greek by Cory C. Childs. Potential translations of Late Egyptian by Nicanthiel Hrafnhild. In the first hour you have the form of a cat, your name is Pharakounēth; give glory and grace…
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Arcanvm Podcast: S3E10 Alison Chicosky
In S3 E10, I sit down with practitioner, author, and founder of the brand Practical Occult, Alison Chicosky. We discuss her latest work on the Secrets of Helios, some perspectives on magic, working with the Greek Magical Papyri or PGM and more…
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PGM CXXIII a 51-55 “For Sleep”
While the complex material mentioned in some PGM spells has almost become a running joke amongst practitioners, there are also many spells that require no material or something simple like a piece of paper or a leaf. Recently a friend mentioned that they had been sleeping poorly. I had this spell bookmarked for the next…
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The Secrets of Helios – Alison Chicosky & Cory C. Childs – Hadean Podcast #4
Alison Chicosky and Cory C. Childs join us this month to discuss their new translation and exegesis of PGM IV. 1596 – 1715, the Consecration for all Purposes, which they have named, ‘The Secrets of Helios’. Together we delve into the texts of the PGM, their importance to modern practice, adaptability and application, discussing the…
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Coffee & Divination Podcast
Episode 32: Alison Chicosky on Practical Magic and PGM Spells Our second episode of 2023, and it was a wonderful conversation with PGM and practical occult practitioner Alison Chicosky. Alison is the author of “The Secrets of Helios: Unlocking the Practical Uses of PGM IV.1596-1715” which was recently released by Hadean Press. She is a…
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The Cairo Zodiac: A Peer Review
Each zodiac has been consecrated using PGM IV. 1596-1715: The Consecration of All Things. “Give glory and honor and favor and fortune and power to this phylactery!” Guest author Sfinga writes about her experiences with Practical Occult’s Cairo Zodiac in this newsletter. When Alison first contacted me to tell me about her plans for her…
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Strange Dominions Podcast Episode 32. Ancient magic for modern times with Alison Chicosky of Practical Occult
Strange Dominions Podcast Episode 32. Ancient magic for modern times with Alison Chicosky of Practical Occult On this episode of Strange Dominions, Octavian speaks with Alison Chicosky. The two speak about Alison’s beginnings in magic, her experience with the PGM and her work with talismans, pentacles and other occult items at her own shop, Practical Occult.
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Ouroboros Phylactery
In this Practical Occult newsletter, guest author Sfinga of With Cunning and Command discusses the Ouroboros Phylactery of the Greek Magical Papyri. Even when I first began exploring the magic of the PGM, the Ouroboros Phylactery (PGM VII. 579-90) immediately caught my eye. Perhaps it’s because I, as I often joke with my closest friends, am easily…
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PGMiv-1596-1715
The Consecration for All Things This Resource Page is a collaboration between Cory C Childs of The Shining Lyre and Alison Chicosky of Practical Occult “This is the consecration of all things. Address to the sun: “I call upon you, the greatest god, everlasting lord, master of the cosmos, who is over the cosmos and…
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How to Use Multiple Pentacles Together to Enhance Your Magic
When you think about using pentacles for your magical workings, chances are you typically are applying them singularly toward a specific objective or goal. This makes sense if you take a siloed approach to planetary magic and working with spirits that fall within a specific domain of influence. However, I want to challenge you to…