A New Beginning

     I've been away from the blog for longer than I'd like to have been, but there's been no helping it.  Our landlord decided to raise our rent to $1200 per month for the townhouse, so we've been scrambling like mad to find a new place.  There's no way I will pay that much for a little postage stamp sized plot of grass.  Good news though, we've found a place in the country on 29 acres of land.

     The house has four bedrooms and has some beautiful, majestic old white oak trees in the front yard.  There is a 3 acre pond on the property too.  So, once the moving and getting settled is done there will be more opportunities for communing with the nature spirits.  I look forward to getting acquainted with the spirits of the land, and I think there may be a somewhat strong genius loci on the property as well, and I look forward to getting to know them all.

     I'm very optimistic about this opportunity for advancing farther along the path so close outside my front door.  I hope I will soon have some worthwhile experiences to share with you here.

Slainte

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A Dowsing Pendulum I made

Owl pendulum

     Here are a couple photographs of a dowsing pendulum I made.  This one is not my first, but one of the most practical so far. The length of chain was purchased at a craft store and cut to length.  A keyring was attached to one end of the chain, and an owl pendant made of hematite that I purchased from a vendor at a craft fair recently was attached with jewelry split rings also purchased at the craft store.

a really poor quality close up

   
     Here is a close up photograph of the hematite owl pendant.  It came with a black string necklace which was not very durable and hence not suitable for use with a pendulum that I intend to use quite frequently.  I can't really complain though, the hematite owl cost me only $5.00.  I was probably overcharged, but I enjoy using the piece.  Sorry for the poor photo quality, I was limited to my cell phone camera, and as far as photography skills go, mine are hit and miss at the best of times.




     A dowsing pendulum does not have to be fancy.  In fact, a piece of string and a paperclip or key will work just fine.  There is no magic inherent in the dowsing tool anymore than a hammer can contain a carpenter's skill, however that does not mean that a magician who dowses can't add an enchantment of choice to the tool.  I believe that layering techniques, tools, and intent can often increase the benefits of and success in most situations.  This pendulum does not have any enchantments yet, but I may in the future depending upon what seems most appropriate after more meditation.

     I also have a pair of dowsing rods I've made from a wire coat hanger and two used plastic ink pens, but I'm just using them for practice, and they are quite ugly, but functional.

Cheers

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Magick - One students "must have" reading list

Here is a list of books that I consider indispensable for anyone wanting to get started in reality manipulation (AKA Magic(k):

Hands on Chaos Magic: Reality Manipulation through the Ovayki Current by Andrieh Vitimus
The Sorcerer's Secrets: Strategies in Practical Magick by Jason Miller
Protection and Reversal Magick (Beyond 101) by Jason Miller


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The ADF and the Dedicant Path

I'm considering joining the Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF for short) and if I do I will create a separate place on this blog to document my journey as part of the requirements for the ADF's Dedicant Path training.

Cheers
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A Beginning

I'm writing this blog to record my experiences learning modern druidry, magic, and dowsing both for myself and my Little Fire.  I hope that something I relate here may be found to be of value to you. 

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