Introduction

[DannyWasHere]

Hi guys!

I am pretty new to magic and want to get better.

 

[)AzOzel(]

Check out "Initiation to Hermetics" by Franz Bardon. Learning the elements will lay a good foundation regardless of any path that you may take.There is a positive and negative to each one. Analogies help in understanding a broader picture.

• Fire- energy, purification, strength, will and desire, hot, dry
• Water- feeling, love, cleansing, cold, wet
• Air- Fuels fire, intellect, balance
• Earth-Foundation, what all elements together create however is its own element, stability, body

 

[hollowglasd]

Welcome

 

[)AzOzel(]

There is so much more that can be added. The Zodiac signs all have one of the four elements assigned to them. The goal of many is to have all aspects in balance, or to have the ability to manipulate them to achieve what you desire.
Definitely look into protection and warding. Some easily obtainable items include salt, water, empty batteries, sage (real sage), hematite, and obsidian. Books on Magical Ingredients can set ya on. good way (plus ingredients have a corresponding element)
Any deities, gods, goddesses that you have an interest in? Read up on the ones that you have an affinity for.
Look up apothecaries and metaphysical stores in your area. Many of these stores hold classes and/or have like minded people. Even if you start out by meeting some Pumpkin spice drinking witches that smell like patchouli they still can help you get going! Do not point fingers on accident or anything when around magic folk it makes people nervous lol. Harry Potters universe is basically real lol. Stay away from the dark stuff at first, and also do not let anyone take advantage of you. Follow your heart, grab some books, start a journal, write things down. Im always willing to help get new folks going, I do not know how the messaging system on this site works however I will be doing what I can to enable that. I'm of no specific walk however I have been practicing for over a decade and come from a very eclectic family. Hope that this helps! Hit me up if you have any questions or want some recommended works!

 

[DannyWasHere]

There is so much more that can be added. The Zodiac signs all have one of the four elements assigned to them. The goal of many is to have all aspects in balance, or to have the ability to manipulate them to achieve what you desire.
Definitely look into protection and warding. Some easily obtainable items include salt, water, empty batteries, sage (real sage), hematite, and obsidian. Books on Magical Ingredients can set ya on. good way (plus ingredients have a corresponding element)
Any deities, gods, goddesses that you have an interest in? Read up on the ones that you have an affinity for.
Look up apothecaries and metaphysical stores in your area. Many of these stores hold classes and/or have like minded people. Even if you start out by meeting some Pumpkin spice drinking witches that smell like patchouli they still can help you get going! Do not point fingers on accident or anything when around magic folk it makes people nervous lol. Harry Potters universe is basically real lol. Stay away from the dark stuff at first, and also do not let anyone take advantage of you. Follow your heart, grab some books, start a journal, write things down. Im always willing to help get new folks going, I do not know how the messaging system on this site works however I will be doing what I can to enable that. I'm of no specific walk however I have been practicing for over a decade and come from a very eclectic family. Hope that this helps! Hit me up if you have any questions or want some recommended works!

T

There is so much more that can be added. The Zodiac signs all have one of the four elements assigned to them. The goal of many is to have all aspects in balance, or to have the ability to manipulate them to achieve what you desire.
Definitely look into protection and warding. Some easily obtainable items include salt, water, empty batteries, sage (real sage), hematite, and obsidian. Books on Magical Ingredients can set ya on. good way (plus ingredients have a corresponding element)
Any deities, gods, goddesses that you have an interest in? Read up on the ones that you have an affinity for.
Look up apothecaries and metaphysical stores in your area. Many of these stores hold classes and/or have like minded people. Even if you start out by meeting some Pumpkin spice drinking witches that smell like patchouli they still can help you get going! Do not point fingers on accident or anything when around magic folk it makes people nervous lol. Harry Potters universe is basically real lol. Stay away from the dark stuff at first, and also do not let anyone take advantage of you. Follow your heart, grab some books, start a journal, write things down. Im always willing to help get new folks going, I do not know how the messaging system on this site works however I will be doing what I can to enable that. I'm of no specific walk however I have been practicing for over a decade and come from a very eclectic family. Hope that this helps! Hit me up if you have any questions or want some recommended works!

Thank you for the really detailed and thought-out response. I wasn't expecting this and really appreciate it. I will make sure to read Initiation to Hermetics first and go from some of your pointers. Again thank you.

 

[)AzOzel(]

T

Thank you for the really detailed and thought-out response. I wasn't expecting this and really appreciate it. I will make sure to read Initiation to Hermetics first and go from some of your pointers. Again thank you.

No problem! Im no Bardon expert or ceremonial magician but the knowledge I've gained has been so universally amazing to have. It has allowed me to strike conversations with anyone from Laveyan satanists to Orthodox Christian mystics! Reach out if you have any questions! Oh btw there's a study companion by Dieter Rüggeberg called "Franz Bardon, questions & answers : answers to 185 of the most frequently asked spiritual questions". I think that you can find the PDF on here if you are allowed access (I'm new to this site") but to be honest this study guide is worth every penny for a hard copy ($100) honestly m ihht be m ore useful to a beginner than the actual ITH book but yeah your very welcome