August September teaser

For those of you who don't suscribe to "Out in Jersey" (there is a convenient link on the right-hand side of this page), here's the illustration I recently shot for the Aug/Sept Out of the Broomcloset column (on shell magic, natch)!

Another Cigarette Card

Another card from the Lenormand deck, number 8,showing the 9 of Diamonds,which features an emblem,that to a reflective mind affords a subject of serious contemplation. In this set of cards, it stands for illness, death, or loss, the severity of which depends on it's proximity to the card representing the subject. This is at odds with the meaning of the 9 of Diamonds, which usually indicates money coming your way.

Daily Magical Calender

Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 20 Hekatombaion, no special dedication, Waning Moon, 3rd day after Full, Void of Course 6-9 P.M., moving into Pisces, in 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation. Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Mercury, Night begins with Sun.
Mercury in Cancer (Ruler of the Day), Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo (Ruling Planet), all Direct. All in all, a good day for transformational work, moving forward by discarding worn-out modes of doing things, and laying the groundwork for new endeavours.

Under the influence of Raphael (God had Healed); is considered to be the Watcher of the North, a healer, and a guide to the Underworld. He was also considered to be the Angel that delivered the Pentagram ring to King Solomon. Reveals and instructs, presence brings victory, healing. Other systems use Adoniel (He of the Lord), who is associated with luck and fortune, or Michael.

Daily Magical Calender

Saturday, June 26 2010, 16 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Zeus Phratrios (of the tribal clans), Athena, Eirene/Peace, Full Moon (and an Eclipse), Moon in Capricorn, moves into the 22nd Mansion Sa’d a-da’bih/Caadaldepa, Good for health, liberation.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Saturn, Night begins with Mercury.
Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo (Ruling Planet), all Direct.

Book Update

After researching various options,I have decided to self-publish Big Book of Magic, and that the printing will be done by Eau Claire Printers. I'm waiting on their response to a few questions I had (such exciting things as what template they prefer for cover layout) I'd much rather have the cost of printing go to keeping a roof over the head of other American workers than have this done more cheaply overseas, though it will be more expensive as a result (though not by much). When the time comes (sooner than later) I will be starting a subscription list for presale. More than likely, the first run will be 200 numbered copies

Daily Magical Calender

Friday, June 25 2010, 15 Hekatombaion, no special dedication, Waxing Moon, 6th day after First Quarter, Moon moves into Capricorn, moves into the 21stMansion, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, Good for acquiring material possessions. Good for breakups. Planetary Hours of Day commence with Venus, Night begins with Mars.Mercury moves into Cancer, V...enus in Leo (Ruling Planet), Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo, all Direct.Anael,/Haniel, and other variants (Grace of God); not much to say here, except that the name has quite a few variant spellings, associated with December. Associated by some with works of love, but considered by others to work similarly to Samael. Other systems use Anatiel, but the name is just considered a variation. Just to shake things up, an Angel Ananel was considered to have introduced sin into the world; what a difference a letter makes. Haniel, invoked on Friday before dawn gives alchemical instructions, but as Anael is to be invoked the first hour or day on SundaySee More

Today's Magical Calender

Thursday, June 24 2010, 14 Hekatombaion, no special dedication, Waxing Moon, 5th day after First Quarter, Moon in Sagittarius, in the 20th Mansion, Al Nalaim/Nahaym, Good for compulsion, underhanded dealings. Good for travel.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Jupiter, Night begins with the Moon.
Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries (Ruling Planet), Saturn in Virgo, all Direct.