10 Simple Charms To Welcome the New Year
by Aaron Leitch (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) You might have noticed New Year’s Day tends to fall at different times in different cultures. For example, Chinese New Year falls in late January or February (at the new moon of their first lunar month). The Jewish New Year (aka Rosh Hashanah, or “Head […]
4 Simple Steps to Commune with Your Ancestors
by Mallorie Vaudoise (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Honoring your ancestors, like any practice that deals with spirits, is a lot like cooking. Anyone can do it, not just people with special training. (That’s a big part of the reason why I wanted to write a book about it!) But whether you’re an […]
Metatron: In the Presence of the Divine
by Rose Vanden Eynden (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Many people remember the names of angels from literature and religious tradition. Mention Gabriel and most Christians can recite passages in the Bible where this angel appears, while devout Muslims recognize Gabriel as the angel that delivered the Qu’ran to the prophet Mohammed. The […]
When Angels Whisper…
by Chantel Lysette (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Nearly a decade ago when Archangel Raphael in the guise of a persistent muse suggested I write a book on spirituality, I sardonically teased, “You wanna narrow down the subject a bit?” A few years later, he commissioned that I write a book on angels. […]
Encyclopedia of Angels
by Richard Webster (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) A couple of months ago, my wife and I sat by the shores of Lake Annecy in the French Alps. We had come to this beautiful place, nestled in the Alps, because many years ago someone had told me the lake was formed from the […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is true of anything we do in life, whether it’s studying for an exam, preparing for a job interview, an important conversation, a new journey, etc., etc., it is in our own self-interest to prepare beforehand. It reminds me of baking a cake. You may […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that wasn’t there before.” How much time to we spend comparing ourselves to others? I wish I had her hair, his money, their house… When we do this, our serenity and inner peace go right out the window! Instead of lamenting what you don’t have, […]
4 Resolutions to Help Your Relationship Grow Healthier, Happier, and Higher
by Guy Finley (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) We all want to know a love that’s whole and true, through-and-through; a relationship that never fails to renew itself—and us—no matter how severely life decides to suddenly “test” it in some unwanted way. But, as we all know, this kind of unconditional love is […]
Protection Magic: Magical Spells for Transportation
by A.C. Fisher Aldag (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) We Americans love our automobiles. Commuting to work, carpooling with the soccer team, driving to the mall; many of us spend more than three hours a day in the car. Others ride the subway or bus, hop on a bicycle to save gas, or […]
Fire Quartz Magic
by Ember Grant (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) In the practice of crystal magic, few would argue about the importance of quartz. Since it’s one of the most abundant minerals on earth, and it can be found in so many varieties, there’s bound to be some confusion when distinguishing among the different types. […]