Starting Points

The blog format, while suitable for my spontaneous and unstructured style of writing, isn't necessarily the most ideal from the point of view of a newcomer. So here are some links to articles dealing with the most basic points of my approach to occultism, spirituality and magick.

General topics:

• About This Website - Basic information about me and Grimorium Vivum.
• Hurdles on the Path to Spirituality - Discussion of problems that may hinder spiritual development.
• What's in a Name? - Discussion of deity names.
• Chaotic Neutral - Some basic discussion about my attitude towards spirituality.
• Thoughts on a New Animism - More discussion of my world view.
• A New Hero Cult - Rationalising the use of pop culture figures in spirituality.
• On Evil - Rationalising the use of 'Dark Side' elements in spirituality.
• Literature - A few pointers for seeking more information on occult topics.

Basic ritual elements:

• The Tree Pentagram, God and Goddess Pentagrams - Some interpretations of the symbolism of the pentagram.
• A Pentagram Ritual, A Simple Circle Casting - Simple forms of the most basic of rituals.
• The Magical Weapon - Some thoughts on the traditional tools of ritual magick.

Wiccan topics:

• Wiccan Rhymes - Collected material for use in Wiccan flavoured rituals.
• Queen of Heaven, Queen of Hell - Discussion of the Wiccan Goddess.
• Hornèd Hunter of the Night - Discussion of the Wiccan God.