Black Moon transiting houses

The Astrology of the Black Moon by Laura Walker does a great job explaining the energies of this non-physical object from different perspectives. I found it lacking in certain respects and this article seeks to explain in more detail one such perspective. More exactly, I will address Black Moon (BML) transits through natal houses.

Besides aspects to natal planets and points, transits should also be observed in their relation to natal houses. Given the houses cover areas of life, it makes it easier to discern which sectors might be affected by transits, how, and to what degree. This applies to BML transits, especially since it usually goes about unnoticed, whether because some solely consider traditional astrology, or because those who dabble in modern astrology are more concerned with other forces.

To begin with, we must consider all transits as being macrocosmic influences. That is to say, they represent the totality of forces that act upon us in various ways. Their influences have acted upon people long before we were born and will continue to do so long after we pass into the beyond. This takes place irrespective of whether some pretentious dork, in his apparent infinite wisdom, doesn't think the energies of the heavens affect life down here.

Proposing a theory

I want to thank the two esteemed owners of the trendiest occult magazine for having allowed me to write articles for their establishment. This article was my last one. I was initially writing it for my blog, but then I thought more people may be interested of what it proposes. It was admitted.

The theory I'm proposing refers to spells failure in relation to a certain kind of individuals. Details supporting the theory are discussed within, alongside case study examples. Nevertheless, what I had to say will only remain a good, meh, or bad read if not subjected to further testing.

Magical farming

Anyone involved in the farming and gardening industry might be interested in methods to improve their operation through occult means. In that regard I highly recommend following The Cunning Farmer, who also started a youtube channel.

We came into contact a few years ago when he reported a successful working. Our interaction immediately revealed his extensive knowledge in regards to occult practices and occult related literature spanning into ancient times. Not only is he versed in astrology, he is also skilled in folk practices and employs old pagan elements in his work. He doesn'teven sshy away from incorporating anthroposophical elements either. 

He puts all this to use for the well-being of his farm, besides the usual daily work required. On top of that, he finds the time to perform occult research and write lengthy informative articles. For these reasons he has my deepest respect and appreciation. 

I wish him all the best in his endeavors!

Jupiter talismans for money

Financial related magical workings wouldn't be complete without Jupiter. With these five talismans for money I'm just one planet short of completing the seven classical (since in the case of Saturn it's best to wait for a few more years for decent auspicious times). Based on 777 I used amethyst crystals. They were inscribed with the astrological glyph of the planet and the divine name ABA (Aleph-Beth-Aleph), according to Agrippa. 

Prices: 

$130 + shipping / talisman

$260 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$360 + shipping / 3 talismans

$440 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$500 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Traditional Astrological Geomancy Readings

A personalised written geomancy reading from Nick Farrell, author of The Complete Book of Geomancy, using the traditional methods of astrological geomancy instead of the vague modern fortune-telling mush that has somehow survived by wearing beads.

This reading draws on the older geomantic tradition preserved in medieval, Renaissance and early modern sources. It is shaped by the work of Christopher Cattan, one of the most important Renaissance writers on geomancy, and John Heydon, who carried astrological and geomantic material into the English esoteric tradition. It also returns to the older Arabic meanings of the sixteen figures, in which many are more precise, more practical, and far less sentimental than their later popular interpretations.

Geomancy begins with a clear question. From that question, a chart is generated and the sixteen figures are placed into the astrological houses. The chart then shows how the matter stands, where the real pressure lies, what is strengthening or weakening the situation, and where the outcome is likely to move. Unlike a purely intuitive reading, traditional geomancy works through a structured symbolic grammar, which means the judgement comes from the pattern of the chart rather than from vague inspiration or whatever the reader had for breakfast.

Each reading is entirely personalised. You provide your question and the necessary background, and Nick casts the chart specifically for your situation. The answer is based on the figures, the houses, the witnesses, the judge, the repetitions in the chart, and the relationships among the figures. The aim is to give a clear traditional judgement, not a generic spiritual pep talk with incense smoke around the edges.

Geomancy is useful when a situation needs judgement rather than atmosphere. It can clarify whether a relationship is opening or closing, whether a project has real momentum, whether a conflict is likely to deepen, or whether a magical operation is being supported or resisted by the pattern of events. It is especially strong where the visible facts do not quite explain the situation, because the chart can show whether the matter is moving, blocked, weakening, concealed, supported, or likely to resolve in your favour.

You will receive a written interpretation explaining the chart and its judgement in plain English. The reading will show the central figure of the matter, the forces acting upon it, the likely direction of events, and any practical considerations suggested by the chart. Where timing, delay, loss, gain or hidden influence is shown, this will be included in the interpretation.

For best results, ask one clear question. Geomancy is at its strongest when the matter is sharply defined, because no divinatory system should be forced to untangle the entire human condition before lunch.

Delivery: written reading by email

Method: traditional astrological geomancy

Reader: Nick Farrell, author of The Complete Book of Geomancy

Archetype Deck Readings

Archetype Deck Readings with Paola Farrell offers a different kind of reading. It is not a fortune-telling deck in the usual sense, and its main purpose is not to predict external events. Instead, it identifies the deep symbolic forces active within a person, relationship, situation or life phase.

Kim Krans’ Archetypes Deck grew out of her encounter with depth psychology, myth, image, creativity, shadow work and inner transformation. In the guidebook, she explains that the deck emerged after she began studying within a Jungian approach to creativity, where archetype, dream, image, theatre, alchemy and myth became central ideas. She places the deck within a lineage shaped by C. G. Jung’s concept of archetypes as primordial images within the psyche, alongside the influence of writers and teachers such as Robert Bly, James Hillman and Michael Meade, whose work brought myth, soul, image and depth psychology into modern spiritual and creative practice.

The deck defines an archetype as the “original of its kind,” “the first image,” an “inherited emerging pattern,” and an “initial and eternal energy.” The 78 cards explore the roles, instincts, wounds, strengths and unconscious scripts that shape human behaviour. These patterns appear in dreams, stories, relationships, spiritual crises, and recurring life situations, revealing the symbolic forces behind love, fear, creativity, secrecy, conflict, healing, and transformation.

An Archetypes reading helps uncover which of these forces is active and what deeper story may be shaping the situation. It can reveal the role someone is unconsciously playing, the role another person occupies in their life, the pattern that keeps repeating, the shadow material asking for attention, the inner resource that needs to awaken, the stage of transformation currently unfolding, and the emerging symbolic lesson.

This makes the reading especially valuable for personal growth, spiritual questions, creative blocks, identity issues, recurring relationship patterns and major transitions. It is useful when a situation feels intense or strangely familiar, as if life has changed the costumes but kept the same script. The Archetype Deck looks beneath events and emotions to reveal the mythic pattern shaping the experience.

Classical Tarot Readings

Paola Farrell offers classical tarot readings for clients seeking a rich, psychological, and symbolic exploration of a situation. Tarot works through images, with each card carrying emotional, spiritual, practical and relational meaning. A spread can reveal the past influences behind a matter, the present dynamics, hidden motives, obstacles, advice and the likely direction of events.

Classical tarot is especially suited to questions involving relationships, emotional conflict, personal choices, life transitions and complex human situations. It shows not only what may be happening outwardly, but also the inner states shaping the matter: fear, attraction, defensiveness, nostalgia, confusion, readiness, avoidance or desire. Irritatingly useful, given how often people act from motives they have not bothered to introduce to themselves.

Where geomancy provides a structured chart of the situation, tarot offers a symbolic map of the experience. It is ideal when a question needs emotional intelligence, psychological depth and a layered interpretation of the forces moving beneath the surface.

Materialist occultists

In late December last year I told Mr J Jonah Jameson and his drop dead gorgeous redattrice I'm done writing articles for their smashing occult magazine because I was all out of actual meaningful relevant topics for it. I considered I had written everything I was thinking of adding on this blog, containing helpful information concerning some concepts and notions of possible interest for occultists who want to make the best of their work by considering as many details as possible.

But recent events occurring at the periphery of the occult, that actually belong in another sphere altogether, have determined me to drop another article. While for the most part it's nothing but a critical rant, it does contain practical magical details at the end.

Mercury talismans for financial gain

Five Mercury talismans for financial gain were made. I made use of opal crystals, based on 777. Each crystal was inscribed with the astrological glyph of Mercury alongside the divine name Azbugeh/Asbogah (Aleph-Zain-Beth-Vav-Gimel-Heh), as per good ol' Cornelius' as well as Uncle Al's works.

Prices: 

$130 + shipping / talisman

$260 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$360 + shipping / 3 talismans

$440 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$500 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

House talismans for gaining money

This is a first for me when it comes to commercialization of house talismans. So far I've made a handful of these, but these are the first for gaining money, being by far the most demanding up till now. I have addressed this particular Picatrix working in relation to my natural dimness. I remember the first time I came across this talisman years ago and simply reading its description made me dizzy.

Here is the description alone in case you don't want to go through my astro ramblings.

"An image to increase sales and profit. Fashion images, and make fortunate the Ascendant and the tenth house and their lords, and the lord of the house of the lord of the Ascendant, and the lord of the house of the lord of the tenth. to the second house and to their master, the Moon and the lord of its house, as well as the second house and its lord, and place the lord of the second house in reception with the lord of the Ascendant by trine or sextile aspect, and place a fortune in the second house, and place the Part of Fortune in the Ascendant or tenth house, and have the lord of the Part of Fortune aspecting it with a good aspect. And when this image has thus been made, carry it with you, and hide it secretly so that no one might see it, and you shall gain money in great quantities and have good fortune in all your undertakings."

Before stepping on the occult path

People who are drawn to the occult path usually show a curious and enthusiastic nature. Beneath the surface through there is a feeling of uneasiness and uncertainty. Any eagerness to get started is counterbalanced by apprehension. The existence of both these states is more than understandable and people ought not to shy away from the latter (and anyone who laughs at them because of the latter, and there are those out there, ought to eat a bag of dicks).

More than once have I seen people who come into occult themed online groups, stating they are new and know not how to begin. They then ask for a book or someone to guide them along. This too is understandable, being more or less common sense. But whether they are pointed towards a book that tells them how to LBRP, or someone will offer them more or less solid guidance until their training wheels fall off (or not), isn't the first (proper) step in my opinion.

One can begin to prepare even before they start actual occult practice (and starting to gather tools). Depending on the curriculum they come across and end up working, they will find exercises and techniques fit for beginners, which will help them move further towards building a solid foundation. Such elements, alongside meditation and so on, complement the usual LBRP-ing and MP-ing one can find with a quick search. But any structure does not start with the foundation.

Diverse effects of prosperity spells

Over time I've seen various side effects of the good kind some spells produce. One of the fields that produced the most varied effects I've encountered so far when addressed magically, is prosperity. Such occurrences happened on more than one occasion and for more than a single person I've cast on. I usually employ Jupiter for this purpose although not always.

Besides finding money in public places quite often, even though not much at all, I've noticed a tendency to win various prizes. While this is not often, it is something I had not cast for specifically, but follows one such prosperity ritual. The most recent prize I won is a hoodie. It's not much and it will arrive when it will arrive because of. corporate protocols, but it saves me money later on when I'd be needing to buy one.

Winning smaller (or larger) prizes only covers promotional campaigns some brands run more or less often. It did not help me with lottery although I had my fair share of decent winnings at the casino, especially in slots. Anyway, the most notable prizes I've won so far were during a campaign some coffee brand was running at the time. I won a lady's watch and a set consisting of a bracelet and earrings during the same campaign, valued at over $350, which I gifted away. The funny thing is that I don't even drink coffee.

Magus unmasked

Señor Humberto (who forbids me from calling him Shaman in public) has recently written an interesting article on Mr Farrell's occult periodical the latter runs together with his utterly gorgeous bambolina of a wife (who is the reason I hate him so much). The article itself covers personas people involved in the occult in one form or another, identify with. It does a good job transforming labels I usually employ, such as poser, wannabe, or self-proclaimed into more refined terms, as well as dissecting them in more detail. Like all articles on that site, it's a good and helpful read, especially for beginners seeking to find their way in this community (that remains in shambles).

On the other hand, there is the private, even intimate side of the occult, namely one's direct relation to and interaction with the beyond. People can relate to otherworldly entities as pompous fucks or self-righteous whatnots if they so please. Truth be told, the beyond simply does not give a crap regardless of how much an R.R. et A.C. one brags of being part of, or how many times one insists they're a powerful witch whose spells always work.

Mars talismans for protection

I made only two Mars talismans for protection. The reason for this is that I have not found other crystals in the shop suitable to be used as talisman basis. Yes, I personally go to the crystal shop and carefully study crystals before purchasing, instead of ordering online. The reason for this is I want to make sure they are of a size suitable for inscribing, they are as smooth as possible and that they have little to no internal cracks that may cause break when inscribed or carried about. 

Following 777, I used ruby crystals. Each crystal was inscribed with the astrological glyph of Mars alongside the divine name Adonai (Aleph-Daleth-Nun-Yod), as per good ol' Cornelius' as well as Uncle Al's works.

Prices: 

$180 + shipping / talisman

$350 + shipping / 2 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use. The prices are higher in this case because ruby crystals are more expensive, even in their rough form.

Venus talismans for love

I have made five Venus talismans to improve one's love life. Based on 777, I used turquoise crystals. Each crystal was inscribed with the astrological glyph of the planet, alongside the divine name Aha (Aleph-Heh-Aleph). This time appears in good ol' Cornelius' work, as well as Uncle Al's, as corresponding to Venus.

Prices: 

$180 + shipping / talisman

$360 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$510 + shipping / 3 talismans

$640 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$700 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use. The prices are higher in this case because turquoise crystals are more expensive, even in their rough form.

Gumroad starting to suck balls

Even more! 

Besides having raised their fees and added newer ones, they also set a mind-blowing $100 threshold for countries like mine. Not only is this a middle finger to lots of people out there, but their customer support is adding insult to injury through the stupid AI contradicting itself.

In my email I specifically told them they raised the threshold because they don't want to pay too many transfer fees. That's what I suspected and it turned out to be true, because despite their dumb AI stating otherwise in its initial immediate response...

Follow-up work

One has better chances of success in magical work by actively enforcing the spell on a physical level. I've learned this early on from people like Scott who know what they're doing and are very good at it. If you cast for a job, you also apply your resume to more than a few offers, show up at interviews and do your best. If you cast for love, you expose yourself to the world more often, mingle, socialize and do your best. And so on.

But this article deals with the follow-up work from another perspective. I've noticed more than once that spells aimed at a person to create microcosmic changes, such as physical or psychological healing, often impose the need for the person to conduct certain works for and on themselves. Although I'm not coming up with any theory, the probability for such an occurrence ought not to be overlooked by people who cast on both their and others' microcosm.

Failure to do so can generate tensions in the individual on whom the spell was cast. This can cause more unpleasant outcomes later on and what could have been a successful spell goes bust. Again, I'm not coming up with any theory as this needs further study and experimenting, but the so called blockages a person is sometimes said to put up against a spell that would benefit them can be explained thusly.

Occultist vs buffoon

An occultist does his or her work in privacy and keeps it private and there's nothing more to be said about this.

Buffoons, on the other hand, have an urging need to put on public displays of... whatever it is they boast of doing. Whether it's posting pictures of altars decorated with Christmas lights or videos in which one is accompanied by his mummy-like wife that stands there as grotesque decor and flashes a nightmarish smile while her husband is rambling on about some kind of secret Jesus spells, their efforts are solely aimed to draw attention. It is a cheap marketing gig.

But at least some buffoons are somewhat knowledgeable and experienced, Impotentor AΩ included. Others solely rely on backing from among their list of so called friends (and their mom) to compensate for them not having a clue about shit while posing as foremost experts in more than one tradition or practice. There are others still who, without relying on their mom despite living with her even in their 40s, take this shit show to yet another level of clowning.

Sun talismans for success

These solar talismans have been made for success. 777 gives topaz, yellow diamond or crysolith as solar crystal correspondences. I have used citrine since it's been working very well so far in regards to solar-powered crystals.  The solar glyph was inscribed on each crystal, alongside the divine name Eloh (Aleph-Lamed-Heh).

Prices: 

$130 + shipping / talisman

$260 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$360 + shipping / 3 talismans

$440 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$500 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Planetary metal correspondences

Age-old correspondences have reached us through medieval grimoires and have been compiled in works such as 777. Occultists nowadays can simply pick up Uncle Al's book to look up what plants or minerals correspond to their planets of choice and procure them for use in magical workings. 

But how did such correspondences come to be? When it comes to plants or animals we can imagine how people thought of a lion as corresponding to solar forces, not to mention a sunflower. But many correspondences would be much harder to associate. 

In THIS VIDEO Rudolf Steiner explains how metals came to be attributed to planets. By going through the explanation it becomes clear human beings play an important role in the process. One might even say they play the most important role, something that wouldn't be so far fetching considering life revolves around man.

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More on Saturn

I initially wrote this article on Saturn, but now I will explore another side of this planet. More exactly, I will speak of Saturn's role in regards to time and mostly, people's perceptions of time and how their daily consciousness adapts to it will be covered.

Besides sorrow, Saturn also covers nostalgia and melancholy. These two emotions have the quality of making people "live in the past" and, often, have a great longing for it. This is not a mere recollection of memories, it is a harkening back to events or the status-quo of past years.

Some people often speak of the "good ol' days", usually with an underlying touch of sadness or a deep longing for certain periods of their past. This may or may not revolve around others, for it could very well represent the person's own circumstances during those moments. The point is the individual chooses to not only remember those particular moments often, but bares those memories in mind most of the time.

Third lunar mansion talismans for all good things

Al Thurayya spans between 25°42' Aries and 8°34' Taurus. The purpose for these talismans is the acquisition of all good things. 

Prices:

$150 + shipping / talisman 

$300 + shipping / 2 talismans

$420 + shipping / 3 talismans 

$540 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$600 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

On synchronicity

A simple online search of the term reveals that it "describes meaningful coincidences where external events align with internal thoughts or feelings without a causal link, suggesting a deeper, interconnected reality beyond chance."

Synchronicity is often mentioned in occult circles as a means through which one can observe spells' manifestation into reality. By this is meant that after you do a spell for a specific purpose you will notice certain occurrences that hint towards your desire coming true at a future moment. Whenever this happens it should be seen as auspicious, but from personal experience it doesn't guarantee total and complete spell success.

Occultists ≠ psychologists

I've come across more than a few cases where people seek magical help, but once they share their issue they drag on when it comes to paying. They keep saying they desperately need a spell or whatever, but they keep postponing payment, all the while bitching about their shit in more and more detail. From what I've been told, other occultists have had similar experiences. 

These people do not seek magical help! They seek someone to unload their crap onto.

These people think that if they contact a practicing occultist that person is expected to waste their time on their shit for free. It's far cheaper than paying a psychologist, that's for sure. At least psychologists make a living by listening to people whine and bitch about their daily misery, regardless of how real or imaginary it may be.

Procyon talismans for favor

Five fixed star Procyon talismans have been made. I narrowed the intent down to favors from gods, spirits and people. I've done so given protection against curses or preservation of health can be achieved through other, more accessible forces.

Prices:

$150 + shipping / talisman 

$300 + shipping / 2 talismans

$420 + shipping / 3 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Sixth lunar mansion talismans for love

This mansion spans between 4°81' and 17°08' Gemini. The purpose for this mansion talisman is the creation of love between two people. Unlike in the case of the previous mansion talisman for love, I've made five talismans this time.

Prices:

$150 + shipping / talisman 

$300 + shipping / 2 talismans

$420 + shipping / 3 talismans 

$540 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$600 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Astrological knowledge and magic

Above is the title of a recently published article by Señor Humberto, which has been translated into English. The article itself covers levels of magical complexity when involving astrological forces. It is short and to the point, being a good start for all wannabes and their associates, whose levels of dumbassery are skyrocketing. 

"The practice of magic is closely linked to astrology. After all, magic operates from the astral plane, which is, by definition, where the energies of the stars are directly perceived. Consequently, all magical practices are affected by the energetic configuration that these energies generate, whether for good or ill. Below, we analyze the levels of magical complexity and their relationship with astrological knowledge.

26th lunar mansion talisman for love

This mansion spans between 21°25' Aquarius and 04°17' Pisces. The purposes for this particular lunar mansion talismans are love and friendship, but for this talisman I have chosen love alone, to focus its force towards a single goal. I have made only one such talisman for now and others may follow. 

Price: $150 + shipping

The talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Water talismans for beneficial elemental influences

These four Water talismans have been made for the sole purpose of having their users benefit from all beneficial energies and influences of the element. A limitation was added to prevent its wearer and their loved ones from experiencing unpleasant effects. 

Prices: 

$130 + shipping / talisman

$260 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$360 + shipping / 3 talismans

$440 + shipping / 4 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Air talisman for improving communication

I have made a single Air talisman just for improving communication. Others may follow depending on demand. Based on 777, I used topaz for this particular talisman. More exactly, I used white topaz since I found it favors the intellect and mental clarity, both being great assets in communication. As before, a limitation was added to prevent its wearer and their loved ones from experiencing unpleasant effects.

Price: $130 + shipping 

The talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

Self reflection: softcore & hardcore

Note: this is the first article I've written in which I enabled a blog feature that automatically inserts search links into the text, other than the ones I add myself, so I have no idea if it will be more or less helpful for readers. 

I came across people saying professional psychological help should go hand in hand with magical training. It has the benefit of allowing the magician to better identify internal blockages and overcome them easier. I for one don't doubt that. Instead, I doubt the ability of many psychologists out there who, to me, do nothing more than parrot paragraphs from Freud. I also think they are unable, more like inept at adapting their knowledge and expertise on a case by case basis and instead try to force each case to fit the theoretical models they've memorized.

Therefore, I've always found such help more of a hindrance. I also dislike psychology as a whole for reasons having to do with my background in researching conspiracies and from having observed its impact on society in a case by case observation over the years. I do not adhere to the magical psychological model although I recognize the microcosmic role and influence within the magical act itself. Furthermore, I've never followed a predetermined magical curriculum, derived from structured magical orders, where inner work also has psychological components. Instead, I've carved my own path into the unknown.

When it comes to psychology, I found that I was more drawn to the Jungian teachings solely because they best suited my needs and I felt comfortable using that framework. Even so, I don't reduce otherworldly entities to archetypes from my unconscious or something. At best, I'd say those inner archetypes are complementary to those entities existing outside of one's personal sphere, something akin to being their reflections. "As above, so below" and all that.

Better luck next time

Venus has just been cazimi in Capricorn last Tuesday while Mars is currently cazimi in the same sign. Funny, this year each of the two experiences cazimi in the other's day and very close together. It would have been an amazing opportunity for performing rituals involving the two planets, not to mention making Venusian and Martian talismans. Unfortunately, several factors made that opportunity turn sour, at least for me.

Firstly, Venus, Sun and Mars are all in Capricorn, the sign of Mars' exaltation, meaning both Venus and the Sun are being received by Mars. This would be welcomed since Mars is feeling great here, but it is combust during Venus cazimi and Venus-Sun conjunction also applies to conjunct Mars very closely. This gives a heightened note of volatility to an otherwise very pleasant event.