Foundations of Ritual Magick

A Series of Three, Day-long Workshops in Belfast

With Brian Breathnach

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A foundation course in Western ritual magick, a traditional psychodynamic process for selfbetterment. Includes both theoretical and practical instruction. www.irishorderofthelema.com

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law

Note: This is an active and interactive workshop be willing to practice. Topics covered include: DAY ONE (OF THREE) Defining Magick Reality Maps Or Why The Map Is Not The Territory How we can have scientific method and practice magick Practical: Asana or the art of sitting still Demonstration: Banishing Ritual Of The Pentagram Reality Maps: The Greek Elements Practical: Banishing Ritual Of The Pentagram The Theory of Banishing Practical: Pranayama (Breate in, breathe out) Theories of Magick and how it might work Practical: Mantra and Words of Power Reality Maps: The seven traditional planets RITUAL: (Using The Skills Already Learned)

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DAY TWO (OF THREE) Theory and Practical: Solar Adorations Demonstration: hexagram ritual Reality Maps: The Untraditional Planets Practical: Hexagram Rituals Inner Landscapes Reality Maps: The Zodiac Practical: visualisation Ethics and Magick Focus Practices

Practical: The Middle Pillar The Law of Correspondence Belief, investment and magick Practical: Sigil magick Practical: Sympathetic Magick RITUAL (Using The Skills Already Learned)

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DAY THREE (OF THREE) Reality Maps: Gods, Angels and Demons Invocation and Evocation Reality Maps: The Tree of Life Demonstration: Invocation Practical: Talismen and Amulets Sex magick Eucharistic Magick Seasonal Festivals as a cosmic regulator Initiation Solo vs. Group work Traditions of magick Constructing a Ritual: formula Practical: Write a ritual using the skills learned in the three workshop days RITUAL: Perform the ritual

Entire course 3 Saturdays 8 contact hours each: ST40 (towards rent, handouts and travel) any surplus donated to the Irish Order of Thelema Autumn 2013 - Dates will be finalised when there is sufficient interest. One part per month. Workshop format for details or to book a place email: info@irishorderofthelema.com Love is the law, love under will

www.irishorderofthelema.com Brian Breathnach is an initiate of the Irish Order of Thelema. He self identifies as a magician and a rationalist and thus takes an approach of Scientific Illuminism or a scientific approach to spiritual systems without trying to discredit their value to practitioners. http://brianbreathnach.blogspot.com