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Practical Occult is Launching Courses
Here at Practical Occult we are excited to announce the first of many small, one-off courses on various aspects of magic from the ground up. In keeping with our dedication to providing Discerning Individuals with the ideal and highest quality experiences in magic and operative sorcery, we have decided to launch a series of magic […]
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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 […]
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To Open the Inner Eye:
The Fifth Pentacle of Jupiter
From the Key of Solomon: “This hath great power. It serveth for assured visions. Jacob being armed with this Pentacle beheld the ladder which reached unto heaven.” It’s no secret that many a frustrated occultist agonizes over the nature of spiritual perception. It’s further common knowledge to proclaim that the debate rages, externally and internally, […]
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A Garden of Roses: Picking the Right Venus Pentacle
At first glance, selecting the right Venus pentacle might be difficult, even for the most discerning of individuals. From the grace-maker of the 2nd of Venus to the various forms of love-drawing glamours of the 3rd and the 5th, one has a variety of copper-colored shine to add to one’s life. When viewing them merely […]
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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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Candle Magic: Harnessing the Philosophy of Fire
It’s a ubiquitous part of magic today, the idea of burning spell candles upon an altar. These vessels of magical force and bright-burning, world-shaping energy come in many forms and are used in many ways. Mastering fire to illuminate our witchcraft is second-nature to most practitioners in our world and, yet, often people find their […]
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Fifth of Mercury: Clearing the Path
One of the most effective staples of folk magic practices the world over is the timeless Road Opening Spell. For those feeling stuck, for those feeling trapped or for those feeling stagnant, this magical strategy can and has changed a person’s stars and set them back on the path of momentum towards their goals. As […]