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Dichotomy and the Path of Magick
Dichotomy—a concept indispensable to magick, and to life itself. Mages are bound by a vast interplay of opposites: light and shadow, order and chaos, creator and destroyer. From these juxtapositions, power and understanding arise, the likes of which are often missed by those who live their lives out confined to the mundane grind. Those unfamiliar…
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Demons and Daemons: what’s the (magickal) difference?
On the Subject of Daímōn Some people often wonder what the difference is between demon and daemon. Two terms that often get conflated. Their nuances are significant, especially in magickal practice. It’s a matter of etymology, history, yes, but also their inherent function within the spiritual planes. Daemons. The word originates from ancient Greek, δαίμων…
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