Crucible 2012 Schedule

In this introduction to Space/Time magic, I'm going to discuss space and time as separate elements and explore why they are relevant to our magical practice, as well as how we can incorporate into our magical work in meaningful ways that produce practical results. I'll present several techniques that people can use for their own space/time magic workings, and also point the way to a number of spirit allies that can be drawn for xploring this topic in more depth.

Ernest will be doing the part 2 to his lecture last year focusing on the foundation of energy smithing as he knows them and the theoretics of how humans can use it.

George will be doing a lecture entitled "Magic and Anthropology"

The presentation will focus on concepts of liminality and anti-structure, which were derived from analysis of ritual. Rituals are used to control and channel magical power, but magical practices have side effects, and liminality and anti-structure give insights into them. This lecture will be rather academic, theoretical, and abstract, but a number of examples will be described.

Mikki will presenting on the "Emotional Freedom Technique"

Emotional Freedom Technique is rapidly gaining in popularity as a method to help people get unstuck from behavioral patterns, addictions, bad memories, and PTSD. Using acupressure points and affirmations, most patients experience instant relief when nothing else has worked, and many find it a useful addition to other therapies. EFT can be effective in uncovering and undoing any blockages a magician might be holding subconsciously which get in the way of reaching their full potential.

Inominandum presents:

FINANCIAL SORCERY:

THE LIGHTNING GLYPHS

In his new book "Financial Sorcery", Jason Miller released a series of Lightning Glyph symbols that were sent by the god Jupiter to assist people in their fiscal magic. In this class Jason will go over each of the Glyphs in detail and use them to illustrate important points of Financial Sorcery. Many techniques and strategies too extreme for the book will be covered.

This class will end with a short group ritual aimed at securing the blessings of Jupiter for all who attend.

Norma is doing a lecture entitled "Spiritualism and Victorian Magic"

What do old-fashioned Spiritualists have to do with many of today's Magical practices? Plenty. Come explore an important root of contemporary ceremonial magic -- and also learn some odd and interesting popular Victorian-age charms and spells.

Arthur is doing a lecture entitled: "Omnimancy: The Practical Stuff"

For years, the Omnimancy lecture is either a mostly theory lecture with little directly implementable or a hands on very basic workshop. This year, it's all about the practical goodies. Starting with basic practical spells and techniques to more advanced spells and the concepts behind them.

Rufus is presenting a lecture entitled: "Angels, Demons, and Magicians (Oh my!): Hermetic Hijinks on the Emerald Road."

We travel the spheres, taking our ideas up to the heavens, and bringing them back down empowered to manifest here below. Hermetic conjure magic works with spirits across the spectrum of manifestation. In this presentation, RO discusses simple and direct methods of conjuration and strategies for working with specific classes of entities. Discussions will include anecdotes and experiences with Angels, Demons, and Magicians of different paths. Time permitting, we'll conjure up a spirit or two as well.

Shawn is presenting on "Magick, Language, and Numbers"

One of the first thing a good magician learns is that words and numbers have power, particularly when written. In this presentation, I will explore the interconnection of magick, language, and numbers, beginning with a look at the importance given to the written word and to numbers in various belief systems. Then I consider the use of numbers and letters in the Western Mystery Tradition, particularly the Golden Dawn and Thelemic systems. I will present several "new aeon" approaches to Qabalah for the English language, and some crazy mathematical approaches to language itself. As a bonus, I'll explain why the end of 2012 is nothing to worry about.

Andrieh says:

"Put that book down and Do"

In our current world, it is difficult to get agreement or consistent information on any one metaphysical topic. With the advent of the Internet, we are often left with a confusing mish mash of symbols even with the same entity. In fact, many pagans spend so much time worshiping deity that they don’t even appreciating the nature that the godforms stem from. Many of our godforms stem from cultural interfaces that are not relevant currently, that force worldviews incompatible with the modern world. More than that fact, many godforms, demons and angels have been memetically tampered for political reasons through history. Are we even getting a good picture of what we are working with? This workshop and lecture will work on creating personal relationships with Genus Loci and spiritual forces using syncretic techniques outside of any one dogma with the end goal of forming new interfaces that work in the modern world, even for ancient forces. Included will be methods of contact, forming relationships, testing in the real world, and safety techniques