In light of the thoughts I’ve been having around tradition and focus in ones’ Craft practice, I have been ruminating on how to carry myself forward in the year ahead. At first this was in response to my (very imminent) move to the opposite side of the globe – how would this impact my practice?…
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Mastering Witchcraft – A Master List
In this post, I have listed out the practical components of Huson’s ‘Mastering Witchcraft’ for the sake of being able to see – at a glance – what has and has not been attempted in this effort. I will update it as the project progresses, and certain things may be added as they are fleshed…
On Geomancy
So, the tool which is pending generation – and has caused quite a bit of delay – is what Huson refers to as the “Rune Sticks”. In fact, this is a cool tool for generating the figures used in the divination system known as Geomancy, which has quite a lot of history behind it and…
Ruminations, Crafts, and Seasons
It has been a period of activity which has not been communicated in this blog. I guess I’m having some trouble developing the habit of writing these posts – and sometimes it just seems a little unusual to me. However, the weather on the east coast of Australia has decided to give us a very…
On the Acquisition of Things
I have been contemplating the fact that it has taken me so much longer than planned to get through the second chapter of the Huson Book Project and wanted to put down a few thoughts about it. I’ll admit to harbouring some notions of gracefully completing the entire set-up process in one fell swoop like…
“Made to Measure, Wrought to Bind”
My respect for the members of my family whose creativity has manifested in forms related in any way to weaving has been unfathomably increased. My aunt, who constantly spins yarn only to feed it into a loom; my great-great-great-great grandmother who was a Parisian lace maker; my grandmother who sews and weaves; and all of…
On Taking a Witch’s Name
The notion of a ritual name or a “craft name” (insert your preferred variants here) has long been a concept I have wrestled with. The reasons for this have changed over time, but there are two which have remained at the root of my hesitance during the entire history of my awareness of this practice:…
The Athame – Consecrations
The next tool up in the list of consecrations – and possibly the most expected – is the Athame, or the “Witches’ Blade”. For the longest time I have held an aversion to the idea of having an athame but, after exploring some grimoire work and studying the Ian Watts writings on the tool, my…
The Cup and Thurible – Consecrations
Quite in keeping with the tradition of magical texts, Huson’s ‘Mastering Witchcraft’ turns quickly to the process of creating what he terms ‘the tools of your trade’. Being fundamental in the process of consecrating the other tools, the first two you are tasked to create are the Cup and Thurible. Huson gives the clear instructions…
A Rededication
Having recently been discussing the years plans for my Craft explorations and development with a fellow practitioner, I have recommitted myself to the idea of working through the Huson manual. 2018 finished with somewhat of a shake up and a flurry of unexpected activity which meant a series of massive changes. Whether the dust has…
Preparations For Chapter 2 – A List
So, looking ahead to beginning the practical aspects of the book I have read through the chapter (and the Martial list from chapter 6, which is referenced in the process of consecrating the Athamé) and compiled a list of the items used throughout. My friend and I have begun the process of collecting the materials…
Chapter 1.3 – Casting Your Spells
This section of the chapter is fairly small, but rather dense as you realise once you begin to extrapolate. It deals broadly with two main topics: Incantations, and; Religion and Spirits On Incantations The use of incantations (or chants/charms/mantras) are a useful focal point for focusing and applying your Imagination, Will and Faith (as discussed…
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