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Humorous Quotes About The Occult

Posted by September 16, 2011

The serious side of the occult has been written about in news and magazine articles for years by writers for decades. In fact, Hollywood movies have been made that deals with the occults dark side. In spite of the negativity that the occult receives, many well-known writers, artists and musicians have often seen the humorous side of the occult. And below are some quotes from scientists, and famous comedians, which you might find interesting, and make it your daily quote.

Quotes From Scientists

“I like to browse in occult bookshops if for no other reason than to refresh my commitment to science.” - Heinz R Pagels was a physicist and professor at Rockefeller University. He is best known for his book “The Cosmic Code”.
“I do not yet know why plants come out of the land or float in streams, or creep on rocks or roll from the sea. I am entranced by the mystery of them, and absorbed by their variety and kinds. Everywhere they are visible yet everywhere occult.” – Liberty Hyde Baily was a famous botanist and horticulturalist. He was also a leader when it came to free thinking and following the theories of Darwin plus Asa Gray.

Quotes From Famous Comedians

“The thing with Catholicism, the same as all religions, is that it teaches what should be, which seems rather incorrect. This is ”what should be.” Now, if you’re taught to live up to a ”what should be” that never existed — only an occult superstition, no proof of this ”should be” — then you can sit on a jury and indict easily, you can cast the first stone, you can burn Adolf Eichmann, like that!” – Lenny Bruce
Many people are familiar with Lenny Bruce for his iconic comedy routines but true fans remember him for his wit and observations about everyday life much like comedian George Carlin who was well known for speaking his mind on everything from religion, politics and the occult.

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Modern Witches

Posted by March 8, 2011


When someone claims to be a witch, they are usually referring to the fact they belong to the Wiccan religion, which employs all kinds of modern day witchcraft. Wicca originated in Great Britain around 1900, and was later mainstreamed during the 1960’s. Wicca is considered a “duotheistic” religion because adherents worship both a god and a goddess called the “Triple Goddess” and the “Horned God”.  Wiccans also practice a type of ceremonial magic, which is comprised of ancient rituals and spells handed down from past witches. This magic is now blended with a code of morality called the “Wiccan Rede”. In addition, Wiccans celebrate the changing of the seasons by participating in festivals called “Sabbats”.

 

God and Goddess

Wicca views the Triple Goddess and Horned God as complementing each other in a way that a sense of balance is maintained, similar to the Yin and Yang of Taoism. These figures are symbolically represented by the Earth (Earth Mother) and the Sun, with the Horned God being the sun, wilderness, sexuality and the cycle of life. He is frequently referred to by other names such as Pan, Atho and Cernunnos. Sometimes the Horned God is seen as the “Green Man” a traditional folk figure depicted in European architecture and art correlating with the natural realm of life. The Triple Goddess, on the other hand, is occasionally viewed as the Moon Goddess who oversees wisdom, virginity and fertility. She can also be portrayed as a triadic figure constituting the Maiden, Mother and Crone goddess which represents the life cycle of women.

 

Wiccan Magic

The majority of Wiccans see magic as a powerful force able to manipulate the natural world. Aleister Crowley once defined magic as “the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will”. It is thought by practicing Wiccans that magic is simply misunderstood and ignored by contemporary scientific thought.  It is not supernatural as many tend to believe, but rather a strong power which resides in the natural world waiting to be utilized by those who are aware of it. Also, a common belief about magic is that is it simply tapping into the full potential of the five senses and accomplishing unexpected results. However, other Wiccans state that they do not know how magic works but believe that it does produce a change in a condition based on the assumption that they have actually seen it work.

 

Wicca is an ancient and fascinating religion shrouded in centuries of rituals, magic and myths. It is also one of the fastest growing “religions” in the world today.

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Rune Divination

Posted by March 6, 2011

Runes are a form of ancient inscription, found in many Germany texts, which to this day still remain mysterious. This is partially due to their use in witchcraft, where they are used for divination. The rely less on fortune-telling and more on the interconnectedness of all things.

 

Rune-casting Technique

Rune-casting, also known as rune divination, works in the subconscious. There is a rune pouch, which the rune symbols in it, and this bag represents the universe. One poses a question, and immerses their conscious and unconscious mind with that question. Then, when runes are selected out of the pouch, they are not random choices, but rather choices made by the subconscious. When rune-casting, one is addressing a particular issue, evaluating its past, present, and future. Since the future is always changing, a rune reading is more of an evaluation process than fortune telling. . A rune-caster does not see the future, he or she just examines cause and effect and points out a likely outcome.

 

Casting the Norms

The Norms are the Norse goddesses of fate. Urdh is the goddess of the past, Verdhandi is the goddess of the present, and Skuld is the goddess of the future. Fate (also referred to as wyrd) was an important factor in the psychology of ancient beliefs. A Norn cast consists of three runes, draw one a time from the rune pouch, and placed in a row. The first represents the past of the situation in question, the second represents the present state of things, and the last represents the likely outcome that should result if the present path is continued.

 

Runes are a lesser known method of divination, but they are one of the simpler forms. Because it relies on the subconscious mind rather than magical powers, it can be practiced by anyone who has the dedication.

 

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