Category Archives: Prayer

Meditation Exercise: Breath Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

1.  Close your eyes. Sit still and upright, relaxed and alert 2.  Focus on your breathing. With each exhale let your body relax more deeply. 3.  When you are ready, begin to repeat a phrase in your mind with every … Continue reading →

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Casting the Circle: A Christian Magician’s Perspective

Posted on July 13, 2015 by David Taliesin

According to Scott Cunningham in his book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, the magic circle can be thought of as “a well-defined though non-physical temple.”  The practice of casting protective circles is very ancient and has been used … Continue reading →

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Hoodoo Candle Magic

Posted on June 18, 2015 by David Taliesin

The last two books I’ve read dealt with the history and philosophy of candle magic in the African-American Spiritualist tradition. This particular approach to candle magic originated in the South, especially New Orleans.  It’s a mixture of African-American folk magic … Continue reading →

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Christianity’s Magical Heritage

Posted on May 20, 2015 by David Taliesin

Three men met us in the desert and said to the Lord Jesus, “What treatment is possible for the sick?”  And he says to them, “I have given olive oil and and have poured out myrrh for those who believe … Continue reading →

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Meister Eckhart: The Power of Meditation

Posted on May 14, 2015 by David Taliesin

The outward work will never be puny if the inward work is great.  And the outward work can never be great or even good if the onward one is puny or of little worth.  The inward work invariably includes in … Continue reading →

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The Power of Meditation

Posted on May 7, 2015 by David Taliesin

“The further the soul is from the noise of the world, the closer it may be to its Creator, for God, with his holy angels, will draw closer to a person who seeks solitude and silence.” —Thomas a Kempis, The … Continue reading →

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Gathering, Word, Meal, Sending

Posted on March 4, 2015 by David Taliesin

I must confess that I was both excited and a little bit nervous when I attended a local public Imbolc celebration.  My nervousness was dispelled almost immediately as I encountered a worship service whose form is nearly identical to mine!  … Continue reading →

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