25 Powerful Quotes From Some of History’s Most Influential Female Occultists | | Evolve + Ascend

Occultism is the “belief in or study of the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers”, and the word “occult” stems from the Latin word occultus, meaning “clandestine, hidden, secret” is “knowledge of the hidden”. Beyond the mystical implications of the word/field of study, the term can also be viewed as the research of knowledge  that “is meant only for certain people” or that “must be kept hidden”. However, for most practicing occultists it is simply the study of a deeper spiritual reality that extends beyond pure reason and the physical sciences. The perennial philosophy which flows through occult studies and governs this school of thought has been engrained in the collective consciousness since time immomerial, however as spirituality and the “New Age” movement continues to gain momentum in popular culture – we must not forget some of the lesser-known “founding visionaries” that allowed these words to become tangible to the public. Below, browse a selection of

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Tarot Contemplation – The Magician

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You are magical!  You can take a thought and transform it into something real:  that’s called Manifestation, and makes YOU a Creator!  Today, set an intention and follow through with action.  Dream it.  Create it.  You can do it!  You have the potential to make things happen.  The key to taking control of your life is to have a vision and then take action to make it happen.  Intention and action are both required.  When your intentions and actions are aligned, real magic happens!  Start gathering the resources you need to meet your goals.  The Universe is empowering you to manifest your vision.  Take advantage of this opportunity by staying focused on your goals and applying your Power!!

Love/Hate Potion

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I have a feeling that he’ll die by the time he’s forty
And that’s not just because of the love he refuses to show me
Don’t say I’ve cursed him, ill-wished him, sculpted his body
In wax and stuck the pins in, chanting rhymes, an invisible hex
Insidious and damning, I’m not at his beck and call, the rise
And fall of the tempestuous words that tumble, flailing
Between us, he was born in a rush and lives as if time is
Running out, and I can’t keep up, I break into a run and he’s
Disappearing away in front of me, chasing the horizon, the setting sun.

And as I sit, muttering over my cauldron, of white wine blended
With my tears, curdling together, I reflect, it is possible to live too
Fast, and I laugh, till my laughter melts away and I find myself weeping
Again, and it’s…

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Tarot Contemplation – Wheel of Fortune

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In the Big Picture scheme of things, it looks as though things are changing in a more positive direction.  This is a very spiritual and karmically oriented time.  Change is part of the cyclical nature of life … though change itself is very difficult and can almost be traumatic.  If you have been experiencing difficulties in your life recently, remember Gandolf’s maxim:  this too shall pass.  Remember that in nearly all instances, we somehow contribute to what is happening in our lives.  It’s not all blind Fate.  If you’ve been riding high and doing well, keep your perspective:  what goes up must come down because Change is inevitable.  Live in this Now, be grateful for all you have going for yourself in your life, and realize that most everything around you is out of your direct control.  Actually, you ought to be good with all of these notions and roll with the punches.  Remain positive and upbeat.  Financial pressures are easing up a bit, bringing a bit of breathing room for those of us who have been struggling with money matters lately.