Occultist Lon Milo Duquette famously said, “Magic is indeed all in your mind – but your mind is much bigger than you think!”
Occult practices of witchcraft, divination, manifestations and spells can seem mysterious and even intimidating, and yet at their core the power of these practices lies simply in mindfulness, sensitivity, intention and purity of heart.
In short, magic and manifestation are about the intensity of focus, and all costumes, ceremonial implements, plants, stones, exercises, spells and ritual forms are merely tools that help amplify the magical power that is present, and not in any of these objects . but in your own mind.
Let’s look at some ways you can bring out these mysterious and colossal powers of the psyche.
Find information about the frequencies of plants, planets, minerals and animals
Every being – including those we call inanimate, such as planets or rocks – carries a frequency that changes the energy of the space in which they find themselves.
Frankincense, flowers, celestial bodies, animal totems and crystals can help you by providing you with an energy you are missing, amplifying an energy you want more of, or supporting your ability to generate and transmit energy.
Different beings interact with us in different ways. Plants and herbs work through the sense of smell – one of the oldest abilities in the brain. The scent of cedarwood, sage, incense or even simple fire immediately touches a primordial and very powerful part of the mind and awakens powerful abilities within us that are usually dormant.
Crystals, on the other hand, work by entrainment; Due to the incredibly coherent frequencies of these stones, these silent, silent helpers draw us into their frequency range so that our energy fields begin to reflect their patterns.
To engage the energy of a celestial archetype, you can invoke a particular planet, or time your ritual actions around astrological aspects or planetary hours.
Ritualize your activities
Simple ceremonial acts have a mysterious and profound power. For example, if you state your intention out loud before beginning a specific period of work, your subconscious will focus on the goal you have set, mobilizing forces that would otherwise remain dormant to work for you. For example, before meditation, you might say something like, “My intention is to sit with a quiet mind for thirty minutes, with the goal of raising my frequency.” Saying this simple statement out loud has a focusing power that is much more profound than you may realize.
Likewise, the simple act of cleaning a space before starting your work communicates a seriousness to the deeper levels of your mind. Through the simple act of ritually cleansing your space, it is as if you are also cleansing your mind and opening your heart, allowing inspiration to flow in from a deeper source. Routinely cleansing a space reinforces to your subconscious that it is a special, precious area of an elevated kind, and this ritual act will actually cause it to become a space that promotes a more elevated way of thinking. As with any ritual act, the more attention and care you give to this space, the stronger its power grows.
There are several ways to clean a room. You can simply open the windows and doors and let fresh air circulate so that the sun can shine on all your sacred objects. You can also smear it with cedar wood or sage. If you want to cleanse with fire, you can light candles and let them burn for at least ten minutes. You can also place a bowl of natural salt in the center of your space to absorb negative influences.
Create an altar
An altar is an area, often elevated, set aside for cleansing and purifying objects, creating talismans, attuning to higher powers, and performing magic. It serves as a focal point and usually depicts images, symbols or implements that revolve around a particular intention, frequency or celestial force.
The purpose of the altar is to aid concentration on the chosen energy and uplift the imagination. Therefore, be extremely deliberate about what you place on this altar. There should be nothing superfluous on your altar, and nothing should be placed there merely for ornamental purposes. Only that which evokes the relevant energies, or which helps strengthen your sense of power, concentration or devotion, should be shown.
Remember: magical power is summoned by your focus. That’s why you don’t want to glance at a family photo in the middle of an important meditation and then let your mind wander to a distant memory of your summer vacation at the lake. Choose visual symbols that make it easy for your mind to stay focused on your chosen goal.
There is no need to have an extended view. The most modest of altars – a cup of water, for example – can be as effective as any other altar, when used by someone who is clear-minded and pure of heart. The outward and visible sign, whether it be a cup or a cross, a staff or a wand, a crystal ball or a feather, is merely a focal point that enables the worshiper to come into psychic contact with the spiritual force that is the someone’s inspiring life. that symbol.
In other words, it is not the material substance of a sacrament that is the physical channel for a force, but also the vivid, subjective image created in the worshiper’s imagination by its ritual use. The most important thing is what these objects will mean to us and how we feel when we look at them. Through this contemplation we become connected to a spiritual faculty that does the work on our behalf. Connected through thoughts, this spiritual force can flow into the soul and accomplish its divine work.
To preserve and protect the delicate feelings about these objects, many keep their altars and instruments completely covered and put away until the time for ritual work. If we view these objects only during designated magical times, we enhance their power, as the subconscious associates their appearance with a ‘special’ event.
Work with the phases of the moon
In our modern society, we use all kinds of calendars and time management apps in hopes of increasing productivity, creativity, and focus. However, we have turned away from using one of the most powerful productivity boosters of all time: the moon!
The Moon goes through a 28-day cycle of 8 phases, and understanding the meaning and quality of each phase will help you organize your life and work according to this calendar. Each phase of the moon has a certain character or mood that is friendly and supportive for certain activities and stifling or frustrating for others. There is a moon phase that rewards sociability and a time that rewards introversion; there is a time for wild creativity and a time for careful organization. There is a time to fast and a time to splurge, a time to relax and a time for workaholism.
The lunar cycle not only provides a template for a highly efficient and comprehensive schedule, it also gives us a way to infuse our routines with cosmic energy as we tune into the rhythm of the universe. When we fall into step with the larger patterns of All-That-Is, everything we do works more effectively and proceeds with greater inspiration, infused with the heavenly blessing of Mother Moon.