The Magic and Martial arts of Life
The Magic and Martial arts of Life
Hello, hello! Are you returning to training, or getting into something new? I am right there with you. I have been out of training for about 2 years and going back is scary. Am I ready? Can I still do it? Sometimes restarting or begining is hard. Its like looking out over a dark abyss. […]
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Competing in your first tournament. They are stressful, participating can be scary and they are totally worth it. Tournaments are like testing, but instead of moving up, you get a medal…maybe. Regardless, it is a test of your skill, and you will only get better from participating. I was a scaredy-cat when I was younger,
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Ostara: Spring Equinox Ostara falls between March 20th and March 23rd. This holiday signifies the coming of spring and falls on the Spring Equinox or the Vernal Equinox. This holiday is associated with the Goddess Eostre. She is the goddess of fertility and dawn. This is the time of new beginnings and rebirth. There are
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Belt promotion – the fear, the rus Belt Promotion is a step that has to be taken in martial arts. Sometimes it is a formal test, sometimes a master will review you and decide that you are ready. In the latter scenario, every day is a test. So it has always struck me as odd
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These are tips I picked up while searching for my new school. I practiced at a traditional school for 4 years before moving out of state for college. After practicing in a college environment, I needed to find a permanent school. I visited a lot of schools, but none seemed to fit. Until I found
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Magic is everywhere, in everything, but when you do a spell, where does the magic come from? Why you, of course. Your intention will enhance your magic. You can say any words you want, but without the conviction behind them, they are just that, words, not magical words. Your intention and magical working go hand
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moon magic Phases of the Moon Moon Phases and Magic Every phase of the moon has its magical properties, making it an ideal time to effectively utilize moon magic. While there is a lot of hype around the full moon, every moon phase has its unique power. Each phase can enhance the magic, ritual, or
Divination Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or spiritual guidance via supernatural means. It takes many forms. Tarot, runes, tasseography, scrying, and more. The thing that they all have in common is your ability to pay attention, listen, and accept. Presently, my main divination is tarot. I am trying to start
Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1st to February 2nd. It is based on the Celtic tradition. It marks the halfway mark between the winter solstice or Yule and the spring equinox or Ostara. Imbolc Represents Imbolc represents the coming of spring, this is a time of hope as we begin to emerge
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Visualization and Manifestation These two words, in my opinion, are very similar. Visualization is seeing an action or an outcome, while manifestation is speaking something into action. Definitions: Visualization is defined as the formation of mental images. Manifestation is defined as an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something. Given the above
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