10 Tips for Beginners in Magick & Occult Arts [Esoteric Saturday Videos]
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- Here are some of the things I wish I'd known earlier in my explorations of the Occult, and some of the things I'm jolly glad I did know. Hopefully this will help some beginners who might feel overwhelmed with so much information out there on the topick of magick.
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"Make believe" games are part of the way we try on identities. When you do it without an audience, and when you persist in doing "the hard parts" when it isn't fun, THEN you move from being just the "Trickster" ) boy psychology) to becoming the "Magician" (adult psychology). See Robert Moore and Doug Gillette, KING, WARRIOR, MAGICIAN, LOVER.
Be aware that in the early 80's, in many circles men carefully avoided interpreting women's psychodynamics, but the PRINCIPLES apply for women (Queen, Amazon, Magician, Lover).
Theurgy is to art appreciation as Thaumaturgy is to mechanical engineering.
Theurgy is to love-making as Thaumaturgy is to manipulative seduction.
Theurgy is to "I/Thou" relationships as Thaumaturgy is to "I/it" relationships.
The I/it relationship ascribes no inherent value in itself to the object being controlled. It is a tool, a possession. The "it" is an INSTRUMENTAL GOOD.
The I/Thou relationship assumes that both parties are ends in themselves. They may choose to be in a mutually beneficial relationship, as mycorhyzal fungi are with their respective host plants.
Be aware that we become like our friends, partners, and deities, spirits, etc. So choose wisely.
If you traffic with beings to control or harm others, YOU YOURSELF will quickly become their victims. Folklore of many nations carries this warning; it is the Past telling it's hard-won wisdom to the Future.
A lot of People in the "magic community" appear to be broken narcissists that one would do well to stay clear of. Joining a group or circle should be done with caution.
Sound advice, without a doubt!
Absolutely true!
We DO TEND TO BECOME LIKE THE PEOPLE WE ASSOCIATE WITH. However, that also happens on UA-cam.
Humans NEED COMMUNITY, and isolation is a grave risk to mental and physical health. Rather than discourage F2F discussions with people who share similar interests, why not recommend ways to hone the ability to judge character?
Ask what people really want to get/be in life. Anyone who wants to do "love magic" is willing to use people sexually. Ironically it often ends with becoming disgusted with your contest, but unable to escape him/her. LOVE cannot be compelled.
If someone in the group seeks power over others, YOU will soon be his/her next victim.
Encouraging fearfulness as a means to increase group solidarity is another indication of a cult, and very common among Christian Nationalists, Pentacostals, and lots of other groups who insist that THEIRS is the only "1 true way."
I highly agree. I was invited to a ceremony for the new moon some years back. I was than Informed “don’t talk to anyone about anything just observe it”
All it was. One guy with his wife in ceremonial garb sitting in a throne and lighting the campfire.
I can do that at home. Without the toxic atmosphere.
I told her that she should get out of it and use her own energy for her.
This being taken as “he wants to separate myself from the coven”.
No she could have still gone. I was further along in my own occult studies than this was so I don’t need to join a group that was obsessed with controlling the sheep that were following.
Yeah, be very careful of guru’s And those who say I a lot.
A very useful list and Magick attracts very large egos that can sometimes be distracting and disappointing to those who work to stay grounded and balanced. That’s what I like most about your channel. Very humble and encouraging for those who are drawn to investigate the Great Work. ⚡️🌵⚡️
You make a very important point, Roluch, egos are definitely an issue in the Magick arena. You're very kind with your assessment of mine 😅🙏
When a human being declares, "I have omnipotence at my command and eternity at my disposal," you are definitely going to see inflated egos. There are many Gods who have a scary sense of humor/justice when they encounter such people.
King Midas got off easily.
n00b question, but can you point me in the right direction of what is ACTUALLY meant by 'the Great Work'. I've heard that term before, but it seems like it has a bunch of different definitions, or is just about trying to turn base metals into gold using some sort of philosopher stone (which I gather is coded language for something else). But for real, this is one that i feel is pretty important, but I don't have understanding about this yet
@@justbrian... As I understand it, the "Great Work" is Theosis, growing more balanced and loyal to truth, diminishing addictions to substances or activities, accepting all your traits, being more attuned to the service of Life.
@ARE3A3B-yj6jlthis is what the kids call Based.
I so appreciate #4.
My magickal practice has taken a couple of turns. I started with the LBRP and quit tobacco within days (I wasn't even trying to, I just decided to one day and it stuck). Then I did a bunch of GoM rituals and got burnt out. So I returned to just the books for a bit (a bit longer than I would have liked) and am now just preparing to work through Son of Chicken Qabalah.
For as good advice as it is, I dont regret ignoring "Don't try to do too many rituals to begin with". I don't recommend ignoring it but if my path starts with me overdoing it and getting to experience just how effective magick can be, then taking a break before staring in earnest, I'm ok with that.
The kabbalah tree is reversed.
I have to admit, the animation with your logo is so relaxing very well made Foolish Fish! Enjoy your holiday my friend!
interesting what you said about Pentecostal church . i grew up in that environment it wasn't ideal but it did absolutely convince me that miraculous instances are possible should the energy be raised by enough people, thus convinced me that i and others can work acts of magic
After 30 years of studying and practicing, i am currently (again) at a point where i think that magick, to me, means to discover the true meaning of things - discover the true will which will guide me on a path where there is no need for desiring change, because everything just falls into place. Like a puzzle coming together by itself. And strangely enough.. sometimes i have the shizophrenic feeling that on the one hand searching for the truth pushes you further away from it - But on the other hand, even *that* is a part of the whole. Because every action, every experience, every thought - is an expression of the one true will - from which we cannot be separated in the first place.
Exactly. I’m kinda done with it. Prayer and peace and just enjoying research for the enjoyment 🧡🌈🏴
Love this
Can magick make a person beautiful physically
Very good merlin would approve
no, you are finally insane after not getting results for 30 years. magi is bullcrap
Great tips for any skill level. Thanks for all you do.
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@@millennialbuddhism2619are you aware that most magiC books are boobytrapped?
Number 9. Walking helps me tremendously. Having a "workout routine" doesn't, but walking in nature without any destination helps get oxygen to my brain and helps me get out of my own head.
Yes, walking is great! 👍
"Walking mediation" is a spiritual practice which appears among Catholic nuns, Buddhist monks, many Shamanic traditions, etc. Ideally, it is outdoors in daylight, surrounded by a body of water and/or vegetation.
I have been in and out of Witchcraft and Occult for the last 7 years and Finally i find someone that can put all this Chaotic Information into Concrete Stabilization! Thank You
Excellent and affirming suggestions. Regarding when to begin formal practice, I sometimes liken certain operations to performing a necessary surgery on yourself. You would want sufficient time to review and understand texts and diagrams, recognize outcomes and complications, have appropriate privacy space, and tools, and to integrate the results. Establishing these conditions is not entirely procrastination, much less cowardice. For me, the maxim "know thyself" is of paramount importance.
Oh man..I've been seeking confirmation for the way I do things as being taken seriously. Thank you, my dear
Always on point. It is good to return to basics sometimes when I am stuck in my practice.
This was a delight to watch with some great insights and reminders for newcomers and experienced practitioners as well. Your ability to breakdown complex ideas in a concise and welcoming manner is something I’ve commented on before but you really nailed it here. Loved the Glitch Bottle plug as well; couldn’t agree more!
I'm blushing 😊 What very kind words, Robert! And yes! Glitch Bottle is 100% essential! 🌟😄🙏
Quite pleasant to see such open-mindedness. Much too often, what is offered, sadly, is but a "I have the (only) truth!" approach to this. Thanks a lot for having such a noble take on this.
Yes all great tips for beginners and great reminders for everyone at all levels! I love glitch bottle and another great one is Esoterica, although that one is more about learning the history and authenticity of the origins and practices of Occult Philosophies
Hi Brelynn, (in case you have missed that one), ESOTERICA and Foolish Fish have a collaboration 🙂 on both channels they've shared a mutual interview video. Greetings!
I was watching your previous video yesterday and thought, would be nice to get some tips for beginners.... And here we are 🙂 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
So glad it was helpful! :D
Foolish Fish you are simply amazing and thank you for the Big shout out to Glitch Bottle ! Spot on with all of your recommendations ❤😘
The Glitch Bottle recommendation could easily be the only item on this list 😄🤩
I would also recommend the podcast "What Magic is This?". It's a very well researched podcast which I thoroughly enjoy as it's not only good for the "philosophical magician" but also the "practical magician".
Excellent! Lon Milo Duquette is such a treasure for the occult community! 😊
One of my favourites!
So much clarity and your reassuring delivery; Foolish Fish is a golden trove. Thanks always Denis ⭐❤👍
That was excellent introductory video. It explains how to get access to factual religious and historical information, while maintaining practice and approach oriented towards achievement of physical effects. All of that, without denying side of spiritual growth and transcendentalism.
If anyone wants to find a compass, this is the one that works.
Ah, I'm so glad this resonated for you, thank you for the lovely comment! Yes. It's so important not to throw out the baby with the bathwater!
Concerning #4..
Some years ago, I was taking a look into the whole occultism and magic thing. Wasn't too keen on researching much as I thought it was all auto-suggestion, because of my knowledge of psychology and especially hypnosis. So I did what any sane man would do in that position, I immediately jumped into practice.
I performed a mock ritual, which I made up on the spot, and asked for very specific things, which I couldn't fool myself into thinking it came to me when I really made it happen myself.
So a couple of months went by, nothing happened, and I had decided that it was all BS and I was a genius for shittesting a mystery in a day. Lo and behold, I get confirmation that the thing I asked for was weeks in the making. Things kept getting stranger and stranger until I decided to banish all influences surrounding me. Nowadays, I'm taking things really slow, just enjoying every bit of knowledge I can gather here and there before I get into more serious practice.
So, just a little caution is what I'd suggest to anyone not wanting to live on the edge of their seat.
What ritual did you do, and what did you experience?
I like the edge of my seat. But seriously, I became a certified hypnotherapist on the strength of believing it was auto suggestion. And discovered, it was so much more.
You've become one of my favorite channels on UA-cam, I so appreciate all of your advice and information. My journey as it relates to the non-physical aspects of the universe has been an interesting one, but I'm learning to explore what is "true" and it's the greatest adventure of my life
For ppl concerned with safety etc, I recommend starting magic in a context more like eclectic Wicca rather than Goetia. I started practicing solitary low magic in this context at age 14 in the 90s, and while I definitely learned some hard lessons (usually about getting just what you ask for), it's a more forgiving and affirming paradigm for someone in early learning stages .
Do you have any books you'd reccomend for Eclectic Wicca, and any other paradigms you'd recoomend? Is Chaos Magick safe for beginners, for instance?
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Agree - the Glitch Bottle Podcast is absolutely fabulous, for a muggle like me it is the language of Alexander and his guests that has me hanging on every word 🎶
Thank you for the tips. I am grateful for the recommendations and time spent.
Thank you for the kind words, Donia, I'm so glad this works for you!
I am trying to embark on a journey of the occult. Styx here on YT got me interested. Now I'm here and FF has me even more hooked. I am so lost, and I have no idea where to start.
Edit: I found a link in the description to Quareia's free course. It looks like a wonderful place to start. Thank you immensely.
there is so much info yet no where near enough? i don't even know where to start or what to start with or if any of it is real
My advice is to take any project seriously if you want to acomplish something. If you want a good body, you need to attend gym regularly on a weekly basis. I suppose Magick needs more dedication, it should be practised every day, forever. I see it as a lifestyle, endless Tao, a dance of Shiva. It's the same formula for everything = put the work into it! After years of training yoga, practising discipline, I'm ready for my first LBRP and initiation into High Magick. Thank you Foolish Fish for providing references about High Magick and this channel is a blessing!
Thanks for your recommendation for Glitch Bottle - I'd been trying to remember the title of the novel "Black Easter" for quite a while, and the channel has a video on that. The plot is memorable but unGoogle-able. It feels like a thorn has been removed from my paw. When I saw it and James Blish, it all clicked together.
Great video with lots of wonderful tips! 🤩🤩
I expect I'll be coming back to this one, here's timestamps for reference:
1) Theurgy vs Thaumaturgy
2) There is No Consensus 3:40
3) Use Your Subtle Self 5:46
4) Take the time you need 7:40
5) Your Religion is Fine 9:14
6) Beware the Darque Fluffe 9:54
7) Listen to the Glitch Bottle Podcast 10:25
8) Magical Groups/Orders may or may not suit you 11:14
9) Keep one foot in the material world 12:30
10) Enjoy It! 12:53
Thank you so much Alexander, I'm sure many people will find this helpful 🙏
Thanks for this!
Thank you for being so thoughtful
Outstanding as always. I especially liked your suggestion to visit a Pentecostal church, especially since interacting to do with anything relating to Christianity seems verboten to many magical practitioners, who consider themselves so far above all that (imho, the ideal to Love God.. whatever your concept may be... and Love One Another is basically a good way for humans to live... and though my aspirations are more mystical than magical, I imagine that doing so could help anyone avoid so many of the magical and occultic traps and dead ends that are out there).
No6, Had me falling off my bed with laughter, and I see Much "Darque Foeffe " far too Frequently,😂!!
Namasté 🙏 and Blessed Be!!
Appreciated with Much Gratitude!!
❤10 Great Lessons!!
I have to get a Tarot Reading, ASAP!!❤🎉
My best wishes to you, Andrea! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏
man, I really like you. you’re a cool, wise & humble guy - I still think back on your video about your re-worked magical directions and the assigned elements & angels - that was like a pivotal magikal moment for me 🙏 thanks for what you do & share, take care!
Thank you for the kind words, Adonai! 😄🙏
This video is viral, worthy of ten billion views.
Hehe! That would be fun! xD
Just let the Magick happen, Denis.
Very well said, dear sir. A very useful, balanced and insightful list of precious advices.
Brilliant and informative video as always you sir are a Jem. Sarava!
Happy Halloween
My last Divination was a Cauldron/Blue Candle utilizing the 4 Elements and invocation of Poseidon. I live in a desert and we had the largest downfall in rain in over 5 years.
Thank you for your service. You may have a special relationship with Neptunus as well, a benign Roman God of springs and rivers. Consider making a shrine to water deities.
Theurgy -> An urgy of theology
Thamaturgy -> An urgy of Thamalogy
What is "Thamology"?
@@christal2641 Thama-ulogy
As always sir great Information!, especially at around the 8:00 mark, its important for those who may have physiological issues, this can be dangerous place for them to dabble. Having been through this myself loosing two friends almost 30 years ago now. Its a memory one does not easily forget, But Im glad you brought this up. Its a serious topic, one more people should cover, thanks again and have a great halloween!
Thanks for introducing me to glitch bottle. I have no idea why I can't seem to find these guys by myself.
I found this really useful. I find myself getting overwhelmed with all the information, but I have learned that structured learning isnt for me.. Im doing tarot and finding Im pretty good at it.. I am a new practitioner with it, but I have been pretty spot on with my own readings, and the odd one I have done for friends. Ive had many paranormal experiences yet wonder if my head is in the clouds with what I want/expect from magick & the occult.
“Visit a Pentecostal church” is crazy
Yeah I'm scratching my head at that one 😂
Wow what a greatwork you did recreating the Disk!!!!!
Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️
My personal notes
7:30
8:15
Awesome video Sir! Super helpful! Thank You!
Love you videos 🙏🏼
"darque fluffe" is such a fantastic description. If that was the only thing in the video, it would have been enough
That was a term coined by Jake Stratton-Kent. I love it too! So accurate! 😄
These are some pretty solid tips. Definitely a video I'd recommend to others who were interested in the topic.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 😄🙏 Thank you for the kind words!
Ok but tell me how do you read so fast? I admire all the book knowledge you have... And your memory!
I read painfully slowly xD I guess, retaining the information happens naturally when your brain perceives a it as being essential.
Having watched it, It makes me want to describe it as *canonical* go-to FAQ video for neophytes. There is excellence in this material.
You're very kind, zayayane :D I'm so glad you liked it! Best wishes to you!
Thanks for including books, to look up!
Great things to be aware of, thank you.
So much useful information in this video. As always foolish fish bringing the big guns. Thank you
I like my magician look lmao nothing wrong with wanting to look the part! Looking and dressing a certain way actually empowered me a lot and helped my development because my reflection reminded me of my progression. Don't base opinions about people on their looks. Appearance is a tool just like any other
I knew this through yin and yang or alpha and omega it’s all the same concept. This emotions only is in balance when you master self acceptance and life forced from within of the heart to nurture ego. In fact in my understanding ego is innocent and in alignment with heart can be used for good.
Thankyou......I wish that I had known of Samael Aun Weor's books at an early age..... For a foolish fish, you sure are helpful.
Just great
Thank you brother. Namaste ❤
Outstanding content.
Some very good tips,
Thank you!
Another excellent and well timed video. Thank you.
Thanks for this. Also, I really enjoy the animated logo. Have you made a video on the top 10 ten books for the beginner and the curious? I appreciate the recommendations in this video. My library has severalbooks as a result of your recommentions from previous episodes.Thanks and many blessings to you and yours.
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@@FoolishFishBooks Outstanding! Thank you so much!
Does this means there’s a collaboration with the Glitch bottle coming ? can’t wait 🧡
No plans at the moment I'm afraid, rule #7 really is to be taken at face value 😅♥️
Thank you, sir, for a great list of advice.
yooooo real life dnd
For me the magical sense is the knowledge of the environment and magic as such is the manipulation of the environment by applying an intention.
From my experience it is unconsciously or automatically that this process happens. It is reflected in how it seems to me that things should be better with a specific order. And the symbolic and ritual sense for me developed after that with the analysis of the past and its interpretation and then the game between past and future through a common notebook using drawings.
For this reason it seems more congruent to me to develop the symbols and own philosophy, and then compare and deepen it. Since the source of knowledge is the same and it is more fun and less dangerous in my opinion.
I would recommend the osha-ifa rule as a symbolic foundation. Since contemplete the human action, the interaction between forces and the "spiritual world" Eggun.
I needed this today
Thank you so much for these tips!
The third lesson is very interesting, I need to learn that. Have been studing and practicing diferent thing for three years with little magical results, so far.
Lesson 4 is one to live by, how many easily influenced people have done head first into "working Goetia" with online advice..
You cannot Un-ring the bell..
I once was in a group with a young man who -- as a solitary -- attempted to do physical alchemy at about age 16. He lost his dominant hand at the wrist during one of his ceremonies.
@@christal2641 sounds very full metal alchemist
@@christal2641 by physical alchemy do you mean, medieval chemistry (which can be physically dangerous)? Or the symbolic hermetic type ? How did he lose his hand?
Wish I knew 4 and 6 when I was just started out; I learned both the hard way. I'll have to check 7 off the list though.
This was a very useful video! Thanks!
I contemplate a lot. About many various topics. Within my mind and mind's eye all day long. I see things that most cannot. Everyone can do this, but choose not to. Not because they can't, but because they think too much instead of feeling too much. I believe my phone can read my thought vibrations. I can feel it. I been thinking about something that gave way to light. A book came into my possession recently. It's an older dated book. It's weird how I found it. I felt it. It called out to me. It was the feeling you get from reuniting with something once lost then found feeling. It was in a box full of stuff and other books. My hand almost went straight to it. The book is called What Witches Do. Now I been reading it and I'm not into religion and covens. Not my thing. But there's certain sigil's wrote within the book that feel. I feel them. I'm basically contemplating to fully let go and deep dive into my truest self. Not just mold my reality, but manipulate it too. Anyway this channel came up in my recommended and I subbed because this guy talks like me. He speaks my language. He too see's things that most cannot. It's a feeling.
They have us all hooked up to out phones. Things I see and think about show up as ads on yt, the only "media" I use.
@@sharon_rose724 I know that "they" have the ability to read our DNA and inturn convert it into frequency. I'm going off of an inclination here, but those finger print readers are probably not only to just unlock our phones.
Thanks for making this video
Great stuff very inspiring for my video content on these subjects. Thank you.
Great video. Thank you
I would suggest that a dedicated yoga practice is essential for the magic practitioner - it releases trauma, creates more space in the consciousness, quiets and focuses the mind, keeps the physical body healthy and tunes one into the subtle body. It's not easy and can be terrifying when one begins, regarding what is released, and depending on your age just how much work one has to do and the necessary reasons as to why. Not to look cool but to simply access ones own life. Guru figures should be scrutinized heavily - especially some males who through their 'selflessness and generosity' seek to help some students to heal and repair any sexual issues or inhibitions - usually just the young attractive female students. It may take someone new to yoga a bit of a journey in researching and trying the different styles, and also finding a teacher they gel with, which can be one of the most important things.
Where can I start? I don't know anything? I feel mostly I want to help people but honestly I also feel drawn to a side which people have coined "the dark side". So for clarity of what I mean by this is, my response in most situations is to understand a situation and then see of how I can be of service and also understand my limitations. Then sometimes I feel like i've been taken advantage of and I can bring myself back to just a place of being neutral and understanding that as long as I have done my best, thats all that matters. However for the last 18 months I feel like regardless of way of being (not saying I am a saint at all 🤣) something doesn't seem to add up in my life. I honestly cannot verbally articulate it, but I am becoming more aware of it, the examples are: really struggling with finances even though I work extremely hard, my wife divorcing me, even though I have given 100% of myself under very stressful conditions and been there for her while she was struggling. I dont feel salty about any of it because I feel this is just how life is and better to flow with what comes however, I can't shake this weird sense of almost unatural like deficit that just seems to be on going and seems to be getting worst. Maybe i'm just being paranoid but my gut feels something else. I am not religious, I would say spiritual to a degree, aligned with the Yogic sciences but not seriously. Is there anybody on here that has ever experienced something similar to this? especially around the intuition that something is just not adding up?
Seneca's "Letter to a Student" has been translated many times with varying names.
It was written to help an anxious beginner, and was more helpful to me than any other 25 pages I have ever read. It's probably read aloud on UA-cam, or ANY liberal arts campus will have it in a collection of Stoic, or classical philosophy textbooks. I have a couple mass paperback editions I got from used book stores.
@@christal2641 Thank you, I will have a look.
Thank you sir!
I learned something straight away! I thought theurgy was religion based on magic or religious magic. I'm not new or a young kid either. I guess we move in different circles.
Thanks I been thinking about I’m more into black and white magic
i’m on my first month into magick and watching this feels like i’m a 2nd grader who snuck inside a college class for accounting
Thanks, this was very helpful :)
My struggle is not listening to the voice in my head saying “this way isn’t the PROPER way” or “why are you studying this? You should be studying THIS!” and / or “you’re so lazy!” when actually I’m just burnt out after running around from this, to that, from that, to this, etc.
This has been my biggest struggle of all and one, after a good three years, I’m finally starting to come out on top of!
EDIT: much of the above stems from a Christian / religious upbringing which, of course, was always presented as THE WAY. On leaving that religion behind, I was left with “well how do we will this huge hole where THE WAY was?” And, I guess it’s a whole way of thinking in and of itself… “this is the path and all other paths are wrong”, which is very hard to un-learn.
Just thought I’d add that as it might help someone reading… and of course… someone might have some sage advice which might help me along 😜
That's not easy, but it does get better. I think of Magick as a natural extension to Christianity. But for that, I've had to completely redefine what Christianity means to me. For instance, I think of it has having origins that are far closer to Platonism than to (mainstream) Judaism. This deserves a video or even a book in itself, but I'm not sure I'm up to the monumental task quite yet 😅
@@FoolishFishBooks thank you for the response and encouragement.
I’m slowly doing the same - redefining and… to an extent, reaccepting, I guess.
The study of COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS reframed all of them as expressions of their times, with good and bad aspects. No religion is pure, they all borrow from their neighbors' religions and especially from the religions of one's ancestors.
Xy (academic shorthand for Christianity) was born in the middle of rich syncretism sometimes referred to as the Hellenistic Age. (Most date it roughly from 300 b.c.e. to 325 c.e., or from Alexander the Great to Constantine, but I extend it through the lifetime of Emperor Julian, the last Pagan Emperor, who died about 363 C.E.)
@@christal2641 thanks - all good points. My version of Xy ( thanks for the shorthand! ), albeit religious, was always more to the mystical side of things and so not many of the academic arguments really serve to break down the walls I have.
Although, that said, I feel that if I can ( and I have had much success to date ) “remove the infection” of the religion which is inherently mixed and bound in with my mystical “understanding”, and I am left with just that… then I’ll be much more able to move freely.
Currently, I still have so much mysticism within me that’s rigidified by old religious beliefs disguised as mysticism, and there are huge chunks of religious belief which have masqueraded as mysticism and have been absolute killers spiritually and magically… thankfully I’ve dealt with most of the latter, but it’s those embedded and intertwined thorns which are proving hard to remove.
Mystical, religious and magical history are so important - I definitely agree - and are topics I’ve only very recently begun to see the importance of!
I’ll just keep chipping away at the stone…
I think I’ve got SOME smooth bits now! (?? 😬 ??) 😅
Hey objective opinions are often like those of young children. Honest and innocent to a fault. It’s often important to ask the non-specialist what they think as well.
#3: “Separate the Subtle from the Gross!” Great video friend tysm
The Emerald Tablet strikes again! 😄♥️
Foolish Fish thank you so much for the chess’s up even though I’m not a beginner but more so intermediate at least but I’m grateful for this X 😎👌🏻🙌🏻✨💎✨🔥🔥🔥👍🏻
Excuse me Mr. Foolish Frish, thank you again for recommending the Pandemonium. You really hit the nail on the hammer in regards to this book, it was everything I could of ask for. But now Mr. Foolish Frish, I am looking for a good complete translation of Sham al Maarif if you or your subscribers have any recommendations, please let me know. And thank you for your content and videos I really much enjoy and appreciate. Thank you.
Unfortunately the english speaking world "only" has the partial translation published through Revelore press a couple of mionths ago for now. It's a very good start!
and if I want to do my first magick ritual, which book should I read? or which online course?
Is it bad if you just want to practice one form like Hypersygils? Because that's what I got into Magick for
Thanks!
THank you so much @MJT ! What a very kind gesture!:D Very best wishes to you!
I think that seeking the path of initiation would best suit me, though I don't really know where to look, do you have any mystic schools / groups you personally advise for? Or maybe any advice on where too look? Thank you as always Foolish Fish :D
Aurum Solis has my respect. For a Witchier take, look into Cochrainism (not sure how delighted the group would be to have their name publicised, but it's easy to find)
@@FoolishFishBooks Thank you so much! Your advise means the world, Ill look into those now 😁
4:42 I wish i knew this sooner when i started, that would have saved me a lot of cognitive dissonance and struggles. MORE PRACTITIONERS NEED TO HEAR THIS
Wonderful, thank you so much for this information ❤🩷
Regarding no. 6, what if you’re a musician in a rock band?!? Haha!
Thank you so much for this, very helpful!! Studying Magick and practicing it for 20 plus years now, I am still amazed at how much I don't know. I was looking for a book, like an encyclopedia or compendium of magick sigils for spirits and thier correspondences. I was thinking Skinner's book Magicians Tables but I don't think it has the sigils. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Wonderful name of the channel I am pieces