Ariel Gatoga's Blog - Explore Magic, Witchcraft & Angelic Wisdom

When we first learn about the divine, we are often handed a picture book version of reality. For many of us, God was introduced as a very smart person living in the sky. Perhaps you envisioned a stern father figure, watching from the clouds, tallying up your mistakes. Or, if your upbringing was softer, maybe you imagined a nurturing mother figure within the earth.

Working with healing psalms is a way to bridge the gap between your spiritual life and your physical reality. It offers a structured yet flexible path to wellness that anyone can follow. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of magic or simply someone looking for a little more peace, this five-day journey can help you find a profound source of restoration.

The Empress card represents sovereignty, fertility, and simply being. She connects to the idea that "when I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." True leadership comes from being yourself. When you are true to your core, you naturally attract what you need. Her strength comes from within. The Empress offers a sense of deep inner calm that leads to real abundance, bringing both peace of mind and material success. Her presence draws together the unseen parts of the un

Have you ever felt 'in the flow'? Maybe while singing, gardening, working on a business, knitting, or cooking dinner, you become unaware of the passage of time. You aren’t thinking about the past or worrying about the future. You’re just present, completely in the spiritual flow of something that feels timeless.

All the techniques and courses I teach are designed for a student’s own benefit and self-practice, not to help others. It's magic for yourself! I do this for many reasons: ethical considerations, experiential concerns, pedagogical ones, and more. This is not to say that it’s never okay to help others through magic, but I do believe that the majority of all magic is best worked for the benefit of yourself, not others.

The Mirror of Reality: It has been claimed by some that our objective three-dimensional world, the very substance of space and time in which we live, is a mirror of sorts. What we project into this screen of space and time is reflected back to us. We then interact with this reflection as if it were the causal reality.

Occult means “hidden.” So a proper occult initiation implies that you are being called to experience knowledge, practices, and ways of being that are hidden from most. This isn’t about being elitist or joining a secret society. It is about the alchemical transformation of the soul.

Magic. The word itself conjures images of mystery and power. At their core, the principles of magic are simply the art and science of the Magi. The practices of harnessing unseen forces to manifest desired changes, both within consciousness and in the physical world, is all driven by the practitioner’s will.

Today, we’re exploring the Hermetic principle of gender, which is one of the seven Hermetic principles outlined in The Kybalion. While this book has become a key reference for understanding the Hermetic teachings, it’s essential to recognize that the Hermetic tradition is far broader, encompassing a wealth of ancient writings. The Kybalion is a great introduction, but it shouldn’t replace the deeper study of Hermetic texts, which, while more complex, offer immense rewards.

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Amid our despair, where every step forward is a struggle and suffering seems never-ending, finding solace can feel elusive. However, even in the darkest moments, the Psalms of Lament offer a glimmer of light and hope. These ancient prayers, filled with raw emotion and vulnerability, serve as a guiding light to navigate grief and sorrow. By connecting with the hope of these psalms, we can find peace and freedom in moments of deep distress. Now more than ever, let us use the Ps

"Knock on wood" has been ingrained in various cultures for centuries to invoke good luck and ward off jinxes. Observing how people instinctively knock on or touch wooden surfaces to preserve good fortune or acknowledge something extraordinary is fascinating. Tapping, or knocking on wood, can be traced back to ancient folklore. Early Christians believed it could invoke the mystical power of the cross for protection and good fortune. Interestingly, this tradition predates Chris

Harnessing the Power of Fairytales to Enhance Your Imagination Fairytales have been an essential part of our culture for many years. They...