One of my all time favourites, Katie Shillingford from Dazed and Confused.
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Ten Designers who always wear the same thing…
“Don’t wear what designers tell you to wear, wear what they wear.”- Tina Fey
I love this.
lifeisamovingslideshow1993: Vogue.com has release the Chanel…
Vogue.com has release the Chanel Couture Fall Collection 2011! I love Chanel and this just makes me love it even more :) I especially love the little lace masks the models are wearing and also the detail in the jackets. I wish I could afford to buy them….but until then, I’ll just stick to admiring them :)
It even works against those lesser demons that haunt your house
It's the Suge Knight light, babeh.
This Gothic Wedding post is dedicated to showcasing some of my…
This Gothic Wedding post is dedicated to showcasing some of my favorite Gothic wedding outfit details I have found on Pinterest. Be sure to check out yesterday’s Gothic Wedding pt. 3 post where I showed my favorite wedding decoration details and ideas. Check out Gothic Wedding pt. 2 post where I showed some of my favorite Gothic wedding attire inspiration, after that take a look back at the first Gothic Wedding post from March.
Journaling with Purpose
A discussion started in another thread, where I mentioned some of the cognitive biases that might lead to false impressions about what magick is and how it works. Specifically I named base rate neglect and conformation bias, but I think the magician does well to be aware of the whole topic area, and the general idea that a strong motivation to maintain a given belief has a lot of power over how phenomena are perceived and interpreted.
And while these issues as I've discussed them are indeed a part of modern cognitive science literature, in occult literature and specifically in the context of magick development, the potential for self-deception and admonishments to avoid it predates the science. Self-deception isn't the only so-called pitfall of magick and mystical practice. For example, any technique that includes markedly altered states of awareness, because of how remarkable the sensory experience can be, can develop into something of an addiction, wherein the value of the experience is lost in favor of the sensory features, pursued for their own sake. The aspiring magician does well to be aware of all such issues, and to learn or develop strategies against them.
I raised the idea of good journaling practices as a means of addressing the self-deception issue, and further suggested that over years of magick practice:
And here's a response that was offered:
I don't doubt your word at all, IA. But neither do assume that any old journaling method is sufficient to counteract the effects of a strong motivation to confirm ones expectations/beliefs/hopes, and I even think it's possible that poor journaling (from my point of view) might be counterproductive in terms of self-deception.
Please understand that I have no way of knowing if you're deceiving yourself or not. Maybe you are and maybe you aren't, and that's your affair, not mine. I'm discussing a general principle here that I've given a great deal of thought to in the past, which just happened to be suggested by our discussions in the Where's the Science thread.
With that in mind, I have in fact developed a journaling method with the cognitive science of self-deception in mind, which is one example of how science can and should be informative of good magick practice. You and the rest of the readership is invited to review the method, and comment or criticize, use it, or whatever you like. I've recently revised it, by the way, so if you read the document previously, it's worth going over the revision. It's written in the same spirit, but is somewhat more specific and, I hope, better:
Developmental Journaling
And while these issues as I've discussed them are indeed a part of modern cognitive science literature, in occult literature and specifically in the context of magick development, the potential for self-deception and admonishments to avoid it predates the science. Self-deception isn't the only so-called pitfall of magick and mystical practice. For example, any technique that includes markedly altered states of awareness, because of how remarkable the sensory experience can be, can develop into something of an addiction, wherein the value of the experience is lost in favor of the sensory features, pursued for their own sake. The aspiring magician does well to be aware of all such issues, and to learn or develop strategies against them.
I raised the idea of good journaling practices as a means of addressing the self-deception issue, and further suggested that over years of magick practice:
Quote:
Originally Posted by R. Eugene Laughlin
Quote:
Originally Posted by Imperial Arts
Please understand that I have no way of knowing if you're deceiving yourself or not. Maybe you are and maybe you aren't, and that's your affair, not mine. I'm discussing a general principle here that I've given a great deal of thought to in the past, which just happened to be suggested by our discussions in the Where's the Science thread.
With that in mind, I have in fact developed a journaling method with the cognitive science of self-deception in mind, which is one example of how science can and should be informative of good magick practice. You and the rest of the readership is invited to review the method, and comment or criticize, use it, or whatever you like. I've recently revised it, by the way, so if you read the document previously, it's worth going over the revision. It's written in the same spirit, but is somewhat more specific and, I hope, better:
Developmental Journaling
From http://www.occultcorpus.com/forum/showthread.php?14047-Journaling-with-Purpose&goto=newpost
Bad Lip Reading Sound Bites
Probably NSFW. What are you doing on here at work? XD
From http://www.occultcorpus.com/forum/showthread.php?14046-Bad-Lip-Reading-Sound-Bites&goto=newpost
Unleash the Hounds! (Link Roundup)
From Wildhunt
There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than I can write about_in-depth_in any given week. So_The Wild Hunt must_unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. While we still await to see what the sentence will be for New Age prosperity guru James Arthur [...]
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There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than I can write about_in-depth_in any given week. So_The Wild Hunt must_unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. While we still await to see what the sentence will be for New Age prosperity guru James Arthur [...]
Would you like to know more?
vampishly: rasenritsu: Trigger Warning: Cissexism/ Hate Crime/ Assault of Trans…
vampishly: rasenritsu: Trigger Warning: Cissexism/ Hate Crime/ Assault of Trans...:
Trigger Warning: Cissexism/ Hate Crime/ Assault of Trans Man
photos remonved from this post because they’re a little gory and definitely could be triggering.
TRIGGER WARNING: Hate crime against a trans man
thegirlwholivedinthetree: The SOME/THINGS issue #5 comes…
The SOME/THINGS issue #5 comes wrapped in Rick Owens cashmere scented with the yet-to-be-released Rick Owens perfume.
I am so excited to get my hands on the perfume when it comes out.
Tools of the Tech Mage.
Universal Stereo/TV remote; as wand, fire element.
6 change CD, MP3/Ipod, FM Radio, Stereo system; as athame, air element.
PS3 or X-Box 360; as pentacle, earth element.
Flat Screen LCD or Plasma TV and Laptop hookup and Cable TV/Internet; as chalice, water element.
Expensive recliner, with vibration and remote holder, and bathrobe; as Circle, Akasha element.
Now armed with these tools thy can be a professional techmage, and cast thy will upon the electric astral, known as TV, game, and cyberspace gnosis.
All you need now is a bookshelf and occult books (or one digitally on thy laptop), fantasy/sci-fi games, and a drawing sigils program like Adobe Photoshop, and free porn, or the playboy channel, and you'll be a full fledged Technomancer.
6 change CD, MP3/Ipod, FM Radio, Stereo system; as athame, air element.
PS3 or X-Box 360; as pentacle, earth element.
Flat Screen LCD or Plasma TV and Laptop hookup and Cable TV/Internet; as chalice, water element.
Expensive recliner, with vibration and remote holder, and bathrobe; as Circle, Akasha element.
Now armed with these tools thy can be a professional techmage, and cast thy will upon the electric astral, known as TV, game, and cyberspace gnosis.
All you need now is a bookshelf and occult books (or one digitally on thy laptop), fantasy/sci-fi games, and a drawing sigils program like Adobe Photoshop, and free porn, or the playboy channel, and you'll be a full fledged Technomancer.
From http://www.occultcorpus.com/forum/showthread.php?14044-Tools-of-the-Tech-Mage.&goto=newpost
All limited edition mens and ladies shirts and fine art prints…
All limited edition mens and ladies shirts and fine art prints will be on sale for 48 hours only. A is for Arsenic have never had a sale before!
The 48 hour sale will last from 9am (London GMT) Sat Oct 1st until Mon Oct 3rd (9am).
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To Necromancers: A question of territorial graveyard spirits…
So, I was at the graveyard a year ago had occurred a possession of a friend's girlfriend, and I was accused because they knew I practiced black arts.
This has taught me to be wary of the dark as well as the light. Enemies must not be made.
I felt a very oppressive force by the church which is where some recent dead from a few that same year are buried.
This possessive shade was combatted and banished, but it still knew me I think, and what I contributed to it.
It didn't seem overly aggressive. Just a PMS styled "please stay away from me." cry.
It wanted space and time alone, possibly.
The gravestone I stopped in front of was a boy's from 2008, and his spirit seemed to be afraid to connect to me,
so let off a sort of cry.
He was a boy and didn't know me though, so its understandable.
There was a burning candle in a lamp at this stone. I may have exposed myself to deathlike forces but this is how one does it- by touching it, not diving into it.
I was in the graveyard for a short while before I decided to leave from the level of strangeness I felt there.
I'll continue to document my necromantic experiences.
Lets hope this doesn't hurt my health too much.
Oh, and my question: What is a wise left hand path approach to this knowledge? Keep gathering knowledge there?
This has taught me to be wary of the dark as well as the light. Enemies must not be made.
I felt a very oppressive force by the church which is where some recent dead from a few that same year are buried.
This possessive shade was combatted and banished, but it still knew me I think, and what I contributed to it.
It didn't seem overly aggressive. Just a PMS styled "please stay away from me." cry.
It wanted space and time alone, possibly.
The gravestone I stopped in front of was a boy's from 2008, and his spirit seemed to be afraid to connect to me,
so let off a sort of cry.
He was a boy and didn't know me though, so its understandable.
There was a burning candle in a lamp at this stone. I may have exposed myself to deathlike forces but this is how one does it- by touching it, not diving into it.
I was in the graveyard for a short while before I decided to leave from the level of strangeness I felt there.
I'll continue to document my necromantic experiences.
Lets hope this doesn't hurt my health too much.
Oh, and my question: What is a wise left hand path approach to this knowledge? Keep gathering knowledge there?
This Gothic Wedding post is dedicated to showcasing some of my…
This Gothic Wedding post is dedicated to showcasing some of my favorite finishing touches and decoration bits for weddings that I’ve found on Pinterest. Be sure to check out yesterday’s Gothic Wedding pt. 2 post where I showed some of my favorite Gothic wedding attire inspiration, after that take a look back at the first Gothic Wedding post from March.
skingraft: skingraft, i-magazine photo by spencer hansen
skingraft, i-magazine
photo by spencer hansen
Reflections from the 1st Annual Conference on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheis
From Wildhunt
This past Saturday the_1st Annual Conference on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheistic & Indigenous Faiths was held in California at the_Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco._Organized by the Pagan Alliance, and co-sponsored the_Circle of Dionysos,_Solar Cross Temple,Institute_for_Transpersonal Psychology, CAYA coven and the Earth Medicine Alliance, the theme for the one-day conference was “Gender & Earth-Based Spiritualities” and [...]
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This past Saturday the_1st Annual Conference on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheistic & Indigenous Faiths was held in California at the_Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco._Organized by the Pagan Alliance, and co-sponsored the_Circle of Dionysos,_Solar Cross Temple,Institute_for_Transpersonal Psychology, CAYA coven and the Earth Medicine Alliance, the theme for the one-day conference was “Gender & Earth-Based Spiritualities” and [...]
Would you like to know more?
The lost Book of Alchemy Released
I have always been interested in the lost knowledge of ancient times. I read various books on the topics that no longer people talk about. I have been a regular user of forgottenbooks.org and they have released some great books which had been lost in print. Last week i visited the website again and i saw that they have released a new book on Alchemy which had been lost in prints. The book of Aquarius is the name of the book and its about the knowledge and power of alchemy. I had always been interested in alchemists and so i downloaded the ebook which was free. I read the book and i became a fan instantly. The author seems to know a lot about Alchemy and power of nature. I am so impressed by the author and his writing and read some pages over and over again. I would like to quote a few lines from the book here..
I know not many people will believe this. But i would like it if people just take a look at the book. I am working to make my own philosopher’s stone and i would like to have some fellow members of the forum to be interested in the idea. The Pdf and the audiobook version of the book is free and can be downloaded from the website
http://www.bookofaquarius.forgottenbooks.org
Please read the book at least once and let me know what you think about it. I would like to discuss this topic with other people. Cheers.
Quote:
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The purpose of this book is to release one particular secret, which has been kept hidden for the last 12,000 years. The Philosophers' Stone, Elixir of Life, Fountain of Youth, Ambrosia, Soma, Amrita, Nectar of Immortality. These are different names for the same thing. Throughout history this secret has been used by a very few to extend their lives hundreds of years in perfect health, with access to unlimited wealth, among many other miraculous properties. Some kept the secret because they understood that the time was not right for the secret to be free for all people, but most kept the secret out of their own jealousy, ignorance, egotism and corruption. The Stone's history and the history of the human race up until this day is a strange story full of secret societies, hooded cloaks, and mystical symbols. Such theatrics are childish and shallow. It's pointless to look for the light in the shadows. The Philosophers' Stone operates and is made by entirely natural and scientific means. Truth is always simple, beautiful and easy to understand. The Philosophers' Stone is real; you can make it at home. The Stone makes old people young, heals all forms of sickness and disease, extends your life, turns any metal into gold, and more, as you will learn. This isn't a myth or a metaphor, it's a fact. Don't judge this book before you've read it. This is not one of those airy fairy books written in all kinds of mystical language, filling pages with words that makes sentences but not sense. This book will make more sense than anything you've ever read before. The age of secrets is over. I'm writing this book in common English. There's no need for mystical language or metaphor. This book contains no hidden meaning or codes; everything is stated plainly and directly, in the shortest and simplest of words necessary to convey the meaning. |
http://www.bookofaquarius.forgottenbooks.org
Please read the book at least once and let me know what you think about it. I would like to discuss this topic with other people. Cheers.
Group Project Skype or MSN rituals
Greetings!
Gathering of magickal practitioners are unfortunately rare in our day and age, at least it is where I live. That is why I really enjoy websites like this one. It brings people from all over the world together in order to discuss and talk about their views on the arts and help each other grow. I have performed spells and rituals with people from all over the globe that I have met on forums such as this one through MSN and Skype these last few years. Now that I have found a new forum I hope to perform many more with you guys. If anyone is interested in aiding me in a ritual or themselves need help with one then feel free to send me a PM here and we can discuss it. Is there a need for such things among you?
Gathering of magickal practitioners are unfortunately rare in our day and age, at least it is where I live. That is why I really enjoy websites like this one. It brings people from all over the world together in order to discuss and talk about their views on the arts and help each other grow. I have performed spells and rituals with people from all over the globe that I have met on forums such as this one through MSN and Skype these last few years. Now that I have found a new forum I hope to perform many more with you guys. If anyone is interested in aiding me in a ritual or themselves need help with one then feel free to send me a PM here and we can discuss it. Is there a need for such things among you?
From http://www.occultcorpus.com/forum/showthread.php?14039-Skype-or-MSN-rituals&goto=newpost