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Connection with Elemental Symbolism
Elementals is probably the most primal system of symbols we have. Even sciences four states of matter seem to parallel it. When we reduce events in our lives, and in nature, they can often be expressed in an elemental metaphor; fiery temper, airy thought, down to earth. Even the glyphic and numerological systems have their root…
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Attitude In Magickal Symbolism
Returning to the subject of ethics, would anyone like to offer an attitude and I will relate it to spiritual and magickal symbolism. Anger over loss. Anger over loss is symbolized by the berserker. Some form of the berserker archetype has existed in every world culture. Translated literally it was bear shirt wearer. They were…
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Ethics In Symbolism
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Rune Symbolism
The symbolism is necessary to understand as we begin to discuss rune magick, but it isn’t sufficient by itself. Rune magick is contemplative rather than ritualistic which is why you rarely hear about it. People prefer collections of things to do rather than things to understand. The significance of all the runes (the word rune…
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Giant Symbolism in Thurisaz
Shall we discuss today’s rune magick topic of Thurisaz? I will go back over the basics. It’s not actually super complicated or anything. Rune magick uses a rune or small group of runes as an attentional focus, and the purpose is to attune oneself to the force of nature/reality represented by the rune in order…
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Thor’s Hammer Symbolism
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Interpreting Symbolism
Let’s talk about communal meals. Everyone can understand the concept of a communal meal, yes? We eat with our families as children if nothing else, so communal meals have meaning. They even have meaning for other species. Much of the dynamic behind a communal meal shapes and gives structure to the social hierarchy of pack…