Tools
tools In Magic, certain objects used in Rituals and the casting of Spells. Tools represent the divine forces of the masculine and the feminine and…
Month: September 2017
Triangle of Causation
Triangle of Causation In the kabbalistic tradition of Magic, the foundation for work on the Astral Plane. The Triangle of Causation is used in the…
Trickster gods
Trickster gods Deities representing change, communication, opportunity, and mischief. Tricksters played major roles in the cosmologies of many cultures. The oldest evidence of these gods…
Trithemius, Johannes
Trithemius, Johannes (1462–1516) German abbot, alchemist, magician, and historian. Johannes Trithemius authored numerous works on occult philosophy that influenced writers and artists, among them Henry…
Tutelary Spirits
Tutelary spirits are indwelling spirits that provide guidance and influence. Tutelary spirits can be compared to intuition or wisdom from the Higher Self. Plotinus, an…
Urine
Like nail clippings and hair (see Hair and Nails), urine is a potent ingredient in folk charms and countercharms. Its potency is attributed to its…
Valentine, Basil
Basil Valentine (c. 15th c.) was a mysterious chemist, philosopher, and alchemist. Few details of the life of Basil Valentine are known; he has been…
Vampire
vampire An entity or person who attacks the living, causing wasting away, misfortune, and even death. Folklore traditions describe different types of vampires, but they…
Vampire Sorcerers and Witches
Vampire Sorcerers and Witches Certain individuals are believed to be born as natural vampires, possessing the same powers as sorcerers and witches. Some are readily…
van Helmont, Jean Baptista
van Helmont, Jean Baptista (1577–1644) Belgian alchemist and a disciple of Paracelsus. Jean Baptista van Helmont was the first person to teach the chemistry of…