10 Tips for Beginners in Magick & Occult Arts [Esoteric Saturday Videos]

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[@christal2641]

"Make believe" games are part of the way we try on identities. When you do it without an audience, and when you persist in doing "the hard parts" when it isn't fun, THEN you move from being just the "Trickster" ) boy psychology) to becoming the "Magician" (adult psychology). See Robert Moore and Doug Gillette, KING, WARRIOR, MAGICIAN, LOVER. Be aware that in the early 80's, in many circles men carefully avoided interpreting women's psychodynamics, but the PRINCIPLES apply for women (Queen, Amazon, Magician, Lover).

[@christal2641]

Theurgy is to art appreciation as Thaumaturgy is to mechanical engineering. Theurgy is to love-making as Thaumaturgy is to manipulative seduction. Theurgy is to "I/Thou" relationships as Thaumaturgy is to "I/it" relationships. The I/it relationship ascribes no inherent value in itself to the object being controlled. It is a tool, a possession. The "it" is an INSTRUMENTAL GOOD. The I/Thou relationship assumes that both parties are ends in themselves. They may choose to be in a mutually beneficial relationship, as mycorhyzal fungi are with their respective host plants. Be aware that we become like our friends, partners, and deities, spirits, etc. So choose wisely. If you traffic with beings to control or harm others, YOU YOURSELF will quickly become their victims. Folklore of many nations carries this warning; it is the Past telling it's hard-won wisdom to the Future.

[@robertost9893]

A lot of People in the "magic community" appear to be broken narcissists that one would do well to stay clear of. Joining a group or circle should be done with caution.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Sound advice, without a doubt!

[@andjelkovicjasmin2954]

Absolutely true!

[@christal2641]

We DO TEND TO BECOME LIKE THE PEOPLE WE ASSOCIATE WITH. However, that also happens on KZbin. Humans NEED COMMUNITY, and isolation is a grave risk to mental and physical health. Rather than discourage F2F discussions with people who share similar interests, why not recommend ways to hone the ability to judge character? Ask what people really want to get/be in life. Anyone who wants to do "love magic" is willing to use people sexually. Ironically it often ends with becoming disgusted with your contest, but unable to escape him/her. LOVE cannot be compelled. If someone in the group seeks power over others, YOU will soon be his/her next victim. Encouraging fearfulness as a means to increase group solidarity is another indication of a cult, and very common among Christian Nationalists, Pentacostals, and lots of other groups who insist that THEIRS is the only "1 true way."

[@thanostimestone6813]

I highly agree. I was invited to a ceremony for the new moon some years back. I was than Informed “don’t talk to anyone about anything just observe it” All it was. One guy with his wife in ceremonial garb sitting in a throne and lighting the campfire. I can do that at home. Without the toxic atmosphere. I told her that she should get out of it and use her own energy for her. This being taken as “he wants to separate myself from the coven”. No she could have still gone. I was further along in my own occult studies than this was so I don’t need to join a group that was obsessed with controlling the sheep that were following.

[@LLShiningOtter]

Yeah, be very careful of guru’s And those who say I a lot.

[@RockyMountainConsciousness]

This was great! I have practiced for a few years and during meditation had a thought of "stop searching for things that call themselves advanced", in truth I have found advancement is done through understanding, my craft and how to use it; doing this while learning the secrets of the cosmos and growing closer to that energy. I wish I had found this when I got started though!

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

Great tips for any skill level. Thanks for all you do.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Oh my Goodness, @Millenial Buddhism! This is too much!

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

@@FoolishFishBooks Consider it a gift from me, and everyone else in our community who wants to say thank you but sometimes can't. You matter to us

[@FoolishFishBooks]

@@millennialbuddhism2619 I am deeply grateful, dear @Millenial Buddhism. What an incredibly kind gesture! I'm truly humbled.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

​@@millennialbuddhism2619are you aware that most magiC books are boobytrapped?

[@roluchashron]

A very useful list and Magick attracts very large egos that can sometimes be distracting and disappointing to those who work to stay grounded and balanced. That’s what I like most about your channel. Very humble and encouraging for those who are drawn to investigate the Great Work. ⚡️🌵⚡️

[@FoolishFishBooks]

You make a very important point, Roluch, egos are definitely an issue in the Magick arena. You're very kind with your assessment of mine 😅🙏

[@christal2641]

When a human being declares, "I have omnipotence at my command and eternity at my disposal," you are definitely going to see inflated egos. There are many Gods who have a scary sense of humor/justice when they encounter such people. King Midas got off easily.

[@justbrian...]

n00b question, but can you point me in the right direction of what is ACTUALLY meant by 'the Great Work'. I've heard that term before, but it seems like it has a bunch of different definitions, or is just about trying to turn base metals into gold using some sort of philosopher stone (which I gather is coded language for something else). But for real, this is one that i feel is pretty important, but I don't have understanding about this yet

[@christal2641]

@@justbrian... As I understand it, the "Great Work" is Theosis, growing more balanced and loyal to truth, diminishing addictions to substances or activities, accepting all your traits, being more attuned to the service of Life.

[@Thepsychedelicverses]

@ARE3A3B-yj6jlthis is what the kids call Based.

[@akgunkel]

Great video with lots of wonderful tips! 🤩🤩 I expect I'll be coming back to this one, here's timestamps for reference: 1) Theurgy vs Thaumaturgy 2) There is No Consensus 3:40 3) Use Your Subtle Self 5:46 4) Take the time you need 7:40 5) Your Religion is Fine 9:14 6) Beware the Darque Fluffe 9:54 7) Listen to the Glitch Bottle Podcast 10:25 8) Magical Groups/Orders may or may not suit you 11:14 9) Keep one foot in the material world 12:30 10) Enjoy It! 12:53

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you so much Alexander, I'm sure many people will find this helpful 🙏

[@artawhirler]

Thanks for this!

[@raehenderson21]

Thank you for being so thoughtful

[@Lurch1031]

I have to admit, the animation with your logo is so relaxing very well made Foolish Fish! Enjoy your holiday my friend!

[@Jack93885]

I so appreciate #4. My magickal practice has taken a couple of turns. I started with the LBRP and quit tobacco within days (I wasn't even trying to, I just decided to one day and it stuck). Then I did a bunch of GoM rituals and got burnt out. So I returned to just the books for a bit (a bit longer than I would have liked) and am now just preparing to work through Son of Chicken Qabalah. For as good advice as it is, I dont regret ignoring "Don't try to do too many rituals to begin with". I don't recommend ignoring it but if my path starts with me overdoing it and getting to experience just how effective magick can be, then taking a break before staring in earnest, I'm ok with that.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

The kabbalah tree is reversed.

[@michellenocon1144]

My tip would be, if I may say so, to work first on yourself before starting magic. That is, you need a certain maturity, honesty and openness to understand it well and blind spots (which we all have) can make things very complicated. We are never perfect of course, but an unstable, narcissistic, insecure person can do a lot of damage. But that too, is part of the whole. I want to thank you for these great tips. You always explain so well and with honesty. I find your work very supporting and I find you a very inspiring person. Thank you so much and all the very best for the end of the year and the next to come.

[@luxeterna772]

Do you think it would be wise to pursue magic with the purpose of working on myself? To know myself more , evolve and develop more understanding about myself?

[@no_not_that_one]

This is completely valid!!! I had a bit of an addiction going on awhile back and I waited until I could reach the two weeks clean mark before I restarted my practice from where it was last at

[@xxxmxxwm1564]

@@luxeterna772Check out the Quareia course. Basically, it *should be* one of the most important reasons to start practising magick!

[@zachariahcook703]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Number 6 hits so hard with me. especially since I just look like a metal head. You know, blue jeans, band t, jean jacket, tie dye bucket hat. Most so called "practitioners" that people think look the part have less knowledge and experience than I do. A real witch or practitioner will be unrecognizable from the everyday person. This holds true to the idea of keeping the silence.

[@mixtresskatgranquist9898]

interesting what you said about Pentecostal church . i grew up in that environment it wasn't ideal but it did absolutely convince me that miraculous instances are possible should the energy be raised by enough people, thus convinced me that i and others can work acts of magic

[@Fiachbuay1987]

Why are you not a teacher? You seem to have such a great grasp and a very healthy outlook on the paths. Ty for what you do!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you John! 😄🙏

[@simont.b.2660]

Quite pleasant to see such open-mindedness. Much too often, what is offered, sadly, is but a "I have the (only) truth!" approach to this. Thanks a lot for having such a noble take on this.

[@jeremiezulaski3774]

Excellent and affirming suggestions. Regarding when to begin formal practice, I sometimes liken certain operations to performing a necessary surgery on yourself. You would want sufficient time to review and understand texts and diagrams, recognize outcomes and complications, have appropriate privacy space, and tools, and to integrate the results. Establishing these conditions is not entirely procrastination, much less cowardice. For me, the maxim "know thyself" is of paramount importance.

[@kityac9810]

I started in an order, but my development eventually took me down a solitary path. While both have merit, as explained so well under item eight, what helped me is losing the notion that you're somehow locked in to whatever path you choose. Allow yourself the grace to adjust as you gain experience. If you encounter an expiration date along a certain path of learning, heed it and change course.

[@avicennitegh1377]

Absolutely true. If something no longer serves you or you outgrow what's on offer, keep going. The path is you.

[@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807]

This channel is such a treasure trove. I love the book reviews slready but am So happy exceptionally useful and insightful videos like this are also part of the channel.

[@wendilandkammer8368]

With out going into a very long explaintion, I simply wish to say thank you for this list. With all the choices out there, it really is appreciated by me, to listen to sound advise from someone who has been out navigating the landscape a lot longer than I have. There have been many days that I've been too overwhelmed and have had to remind myself to breathe and it's ok to just stop and breathe. So thank you. This helps my lantern work better.

[@evewolf8255]

Oh man..I've been seeking confirmation for the way I do things as being taken seriously. Thank you, my dear

[@kristyalberton9498]

Thank you! Im gathering as much knowledge as I can and take what I vibe with. And these lessons are so valuable to me. 💜

[@gaia_arttt]

Always on point. It is good to return to basics sometimes when I am stuck in my practice.

[@relly4rmdablock]

I have been in and out of Witchcraft and Occult for the last 7 years and Finally i find someone that can put all this Chaotic Information into Concrete Stabilization! Thank You

[@robertblackmore703]

This was a delight to watch with some great insights and reminders for newcomers and experienced practitioners as well. Your ability to breakdown complex ideas in a concise and welcoming manner is something I’ve commented on before but you really nailed it here. Loved the Glitch Bottle plug as well; couldn’t agree more!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I'm blushing 😊 What very kind words, Robert! And yes! Glitch Bottle is 100% essential! 🌟😄🙏

[@-Medici]

After 30 years of studying and practicing, i am currently (again) at a point where i think that magick, to me, means to discover the true meaning of things - discover the true will which will guide me on a path where there is no need for desiring change, because everything just falls into place. Like a puzzle coming together by itself. And strangely enough.. sometimes i have the shizophrenic feeling that on the one hand searching for the truth pushes you further away from it - But on the other hand, even *that* is a part of the whole. Because every action, every experience, every thought - is an expression of the one true will - from which we cannot be separated in the first place.

[@caracopland710]

Exactly. I’m kinda done with it. Prayer and peace and just enjoying research for the enjoyment 🧡🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@matthewameel1741]

Love this

[@mayahackett5854]

Can magick make a person beautiful physically

[@causalityismygod2983]

Very good merlin would approve

[@peniskocum3295]

no, you are finally insane after not getting results for 30 years. magi is bullcrap

[@physical_insanity]

My friend, this video is such a valuable wealth of information that I'm at a loss for words on how much I appreciate it. Granted, almost all of this is stuff I'm already familiar with - I've been an armchair magician for quite a while now - but the way you phrase it puts it in a new light with certain clarity, and it helps me understand stuff I basically found out myself after stumbling around in the dark for years. Good magical content like this has been hard for me to find, as much as I hate to admit it, so I am truly grateful for something like this.

[@justinbirkholz]

Great tips like always! The one that stood out the most for me is #5. You do not need to give up your religion to practice magick! Your practice should deepen your devotion to your religion, not be in conflict with it. I wish I had known this earlier myself. I was hesitant to even learn about magick or the occult because I thought it was all explicitly anti-Christian/anti-religious. I was very, very wrong. In fact, there is a long and rich tradition of explicitly Christian magick and my magick practice reinvigorated my religious life and I believe the same is true for a lot of people.

[@Lightoftheworld4-i8z]

Hi Justin. I'm a Christian who is interested in magic, but I am very cautious getting into it. Can you guide me?

[@manat477]

I was watching your previous video yesterday and thought, would be nice to get some tips for beginners.... And here we are 🙂 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏

[@FoolishFishBooks]

So glad it was helpful! :D

[@ButterMyMuffin]

My favorite channel on KZbin besides Glitch Bottle podcast ❤ You are so helpful for the aspiring aspirants ❤ Blessed be

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Glitch Bottle is also my favourite! Thank you for the kind words! 😄🙏

[@avicennitegh1377]

So much clarity and your reassuring delivery; Foolish Fish is a golden trove. Thanks always Denis ⭐❤👍

[@BrelynnHeart]

Yes all great tips for beginners and great reminders for everyone at all levels! I love glitch bottle and another great one is Esoterica, although that one is more about learning the history and authenticity of the origins and practices of Occult Philosophies

[@Pzikodandy]

Hi Brelynn, (in case you have missed that one), ESOTERICA and Foolish Fish have a collaboration 🙂 on both channels they've shared a mutual interview video. Greetings!

[@janlamprecht9229]

I am trying to embark on a journey of the occult. Styx here on YT got me interested. Now I'm here and FF has me even more hooked. I am so lost, and I have no idea where to start. Edit: I found a link in the description to Quareia's free course. It looks like a wonderful place to start. Thank you immensely.

[@emmettenglish1537]

I would also recommend the podcast "What Magic is This?". It's a very well researched podcast which I thoroughly enjoy as it's not only good for the "philosophical magician" but also the "practical magician".

[@MrUmbra-ts6se]

That was excellent introductory video. It explains how to get access to factual religious and historical information, while maintaining practice and approach oriented towards achievement of physical effects. All of that, without denying side of spiritual growth and transcendentalism. If anyone wants to find a compass, this is the one that works.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Ah, I'm so glad this resonated for you, thank you for the lovely comment! Yes. It's so important not to throw out the baby with the bathwater!

[@AlexK26496]

Foolish Fish you are simply amazing and thank you for the Big shout out to Glitch Bottle ! Spot on with all of your recommendations ❤😘

[@FoolishFishBooks]

The Glitch Bottle recommendation could easily be the only item on this list 😄🤩

[@robgau2501]

I'm so glad I watched this. I've had my eye on Jan Fries and now I'm decided. Also, it's silly I know, but I'm kinda proud of myself for becoming a religious listener of Glitch Bottle all by myself. Lol. But, seriously, you are among an extremely short list of worthy guides in this field, and I'm just very happy to have found you. Thank you for all that you do.

[@damondarkwalker]

Number 9. Walking helps me tremendously. Having a "workout routine" doesn't, but walking in nature without any destination helps get oxygen to my brain and helps me get out of my own head.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Yes, walking is great! 👍

[@christal2641]

"Walking mediation" is a spiritual practice which appears among Catholic nuns, Buddhist monks, many Shamanic traditions, etc. Ideally, it is outdoors in daylight, surrounded by a body of water and/or vegetation.

[@studiesonmagic]

Extremely helpful for people starting out, thank you. And your nod to Alex is awesome!

[@AndreaDingbatt]

No6, Had me falling off my bed with laughter, and I see Much "Darque Foeffe " far too Frequently,😂!! Namasté 🙏 and Blessed Be!! Appreciated with Much Gratitude!! ❤10 Great Lessons!! I have to get a Tarot Reading, ASAP!!❤🎉

[@FoolishFishBooks]

My best wishes to you, Andrea! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏

[@stevancosovic4706]

My advice is to take any project seriously if you want to acomplish something. If you want a good body, you need to attend gym regularly on a weekly basis. I suppose Magick needs more dedication, it should be practised every day, forever. I see it as a lifestyle, endless Tao, a dance of Shiva. It's the same formula for everything = put the work into it! After years of training yoga, practising discipline, I'm ready for my first LBRP and initiation into High Magick. Thank you Foolish Fish for providing references about High Magick and this channel is a blessing!

[@davidgarcia3650]

You've become one of my favorite channels on KZbin, I so appreciate all of your advice and information. My journey as it relates to the non-physical aspects of the universe has been an interesting one, but I'm learning to explore what is "true" and it's the greatest adventure of my life

[@sutter-cane777]

Thanks Denis, you're videos have helped me immensely as I've begun my journey into the practise 🙏🏻

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I'm so glad you've found the videos useful!

[@sandran9340]

Outstanding as always. I especially liked your suggestion to visit a Pentecostal church, especially since interacting to do with anything relating to Christianity seems verboten to many magical practitioners, who consider themselves so far above all that (imho, the ideal to Love God.. whatever your concept may be... and Love One Another is basically a good way for humans to live... and though my aspirations are more mystical than magical, I imagine that doing so could help anyone avoid so many of the magical and occultic traps and dead ends that are out there).

[@petemander1777]

As always sir great Information!, especially at around the 8:00 mark, its important for those who may have physiological issues, this can be dangerous place for them to dabble. Having been through this myself loosing two friends almost 30 years ago now. Its a memory one does not easily forget, But Im glad you brought this up. Its a serious topic, one more people should cover, thanks again and have a great halloween!

[@adonaiblackwood]

man, I really like you. you’re a cool, wise & humble guy - I still think back on your video about your re-worked magical directions and the assigned elements & angels - that was like a pivotal magikal moment for me 🙏 thanks for what you do & share, take care!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for the kind words, Adonai! 😄🙏

[@lanark3742]

The video itself is excellent but I want to highlight the indication of the Quareia book. The cover caught my attention, so I looked it up and now I'm just in awe. What a great finding! God bless you, mate.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Josephine McCarthy is a rare jewel in our community! Her latest Glitch Bottle interview was just released :)

[@donia1]

Thank you for the tips. I am grateful for the recommendations and time spent.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for the kind words, Donia, I'm so glad this works for you!

[@kennydee8296]

Agree - the Glitch Bottle Podcast is absolutely fabulous, for a muggle like me it is the language of Alexander and his guests that has me hanging on every word 🎶

[@Fralibers]

Excellent! Lon Milo Duquette is such a treasure for the occult community! 😊

[@FoolishFishBooks]

One of my favourites!

[@scottmiller2591]

Thanks for your recommendation for Glitch Bottle - I'd been trying to remember the title of the novel "Black Easter" for quite a while, and the channel has a video on that. The plot is memorable but unGoogle-able. It feels like a thorn has been removed from my paw. When I saw it and James Blish, it all clicked together.

[@rickwrites2612]

For ppl concerned with safety etc, I recommend starting magic in a context more like eclectic Wicca rather than Goetia. I started practicing solitary low magic in this context at age 14 in the 90s, and while I definitely learned some hard lessons (usually about getting just what you ask for), it's a more forgiving and affirming paradigm for someone in early learning stages .

[@PinkPanda-Zx]

Do you have any books you'd reccomend for Eclectic Wicca, and any other paradigms you'd recoomend? Is Chaos Magick safe for beginners, for instance?

[@robertblackmore703]

Thanks!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you so much, Robert! This is very kind indeed! 😄🙏

[@robertblackmore703]

@@FoolishFishBooks you deserve a lot more but we’re counting pennies this year, lol. Happy to help in small way! ❤️

[@FoolishFishBooks]

@@robertblackmore703 this makes more of a difference to me than you can imagine 😄♥️ I'm very grateful indeed!

[@JazmineTheSage]

I have seen many vids with similar titles but this one is so different, thank you for your perspective!!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for watching, and for your kind words, Jazmine! 😄🙏

[@kkech1]

Concerning #4.. Some years ago, I was taking a look into the whole occultism and magic thing. Wasn't too keen on researching much as I thought it was all auto-suggestion, because of my knowledge of psychology and especially hypnosis. So I did what any sane man would do in that position, I immediately jumped into practice. I performed a mock ritual, which I made up on the spot, and asked for very specific things, which I couldn't fool myself into thinking it came to me when I really made it happen myself. So a couple of months went by, nothing happened, and I had decided that it was all BS and I was a genius for shittesting a mystery in a day. Lo and behold, I get confirmation that the thing I asked for was weeks in the making. Things kept getting stranger and stranger until I decided to banish all influences surrounding me. Nowadays, I'm taking things really slow, just enjoying every bit of knowledge I can gather here and there before I get into more serious practice. So, just a little caution is what I'd suggest to anyone not wanting to live on the edge of their seat.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

What ritual did you do, and what did you experience?

[@avicennitegh1377]

I like the edge of my seat. But seriously, I became a certified hypnotherapist on the strength of believing it was auto suggestion. And discovered, it was so much more.

[@Tjxdarkstarz]

You said keep your wits about you. With your accent, it made me giggle:) That's what dwarves in world of warcraft say when you interact with them. ❤

[@meinbherpieg4723]

Thank you for all your effort and insight. It is appreciated, very much.

[@rlentzification]

Wow what a greatwork you did recreating the Disk!!!!!

[@nick8252]

Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️ My personal notes 7:30 8:15

[@QvodInferivs]

Brilliant and informative video as always you sir are a Jem. Sarava!

[@Aureus_Jackal]

These are some pretty solid tips. Definitely a video I'd recommend to others who were interested in the topic.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 😄🙏 Thank you for the kind words!

[@timetravelkitty425]

I think you bring up a really interesting point and one that constantly comes to mind and always has on my whole journey the last couple decades of spirituality. That words and any other thing that represents a concept mean different things to different people. I remember really realizing that when I got into a conversation with my mother-in-law about dream analysis and how I didn’t believe in dream dictionary‘s because I believe everyone’s meanings will be slightly different. It made me start to really think about that sort of stuff from a psychological standpoint. Hearing you say that made me feel so affirmed lol I know that shouldn’t matter but it did feel good😂 You have such a patient nature about you, it makes it so enjoyable learning from your videos because I don’t feel spoken down to it all lol no one ever told me that magicians were so clique-y🤣

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Haha! All very valid. Clique-y is an understatement! 😂 Thank you for your kind words, @timetravelkitty420! Best wishes to you and God luck on your journey!

[@YuriAbietti]

Very well said, dear sir. A very useful, balanced and insightful list of precious advices.

[@stokerbramwell]

Okay but what about those of us who unironically love that Halloween gothy aesthetic and have dressed that way since way before we got into magick? X)

[@FoolishFishBooks]

All I'll say is that the look and the skill are unrelated 😆😜

[@stokerbramwell]

@@FoolishFishBooks Fairy nuff!

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

You do you, magic flows no matter how you dress. Btw, I’m also one of those gothy flouncy shirt type guys and it’s never impacted either my practice or my life outside of my practice.

[@miguelaviles2391]

I'm not goth but a lot of my good friends are going back to the late 70's. its a life style and a culture all on its own, and in my eyes it has grown to respected community. I believe Dani is addressing new-b magicians making a show of there new found art and practice, and using goth as a way to show the out side world they know magick. now some of my goth friends are magicians and some witches. but they where goth before that.

[@ONE_OF_MANY-MANY_OF_ONE]

Black absorbs light. That being said in all, Goth and all it's black glory is indeed a very much positive color spectrum to behold! Black is warming, heavy, and thick. White cool, light, and thin. Both needing each other, co-existing for one another. Once you relize it's not one or the other and realize the truth is in the median of both, everything becomes so less black and white.

[@MuttMagician]

Thanks for introducing me to glitch bottle. I have no idea why I can't seem to find these guys by myself.

[@SanzuRiver]

This channel boutta feed me good for writing

[@fragglefragmentedmind]

I found this really useful. I find myself getting overwhelmed with all the information, but I have learned that structured learning isnt for me.. Im doing tarot and finding Im pretty good at it.. I am a new practitioner with it, but I have been pretty spot on with my own readings, and the odd one I have done for friends. Ive had many paranormal experiences yet wonder if my head is in the clouds with what I want/expect from magick & the occult.

[@BoomerSlayer21]

Great things to be aware of, thank you.

[@emerson-sheaapril8555]

Thanks for including books, to look up!

[@georgesulea]

Awesome video Sir! Super helpful! Thank You!

[@bern1228]

Thanks for this. Also, I really enjoy the animated logo. Have you made a video on the top 10 ten books for the beginner and the curious? I appreciate the recommendations in this video. My library has severalbooks as a result of your recommentions from previous episodes.Thanks and many blessings to you and yours.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

10 Books for Beginners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpSYoGCGncain5o

[@bern1228]

@@FoolishFishBooks Outstanding! Thank you so much!

[@zorlackgamez5976]

there is so much info yet no where near enough? i don't even know where to start or what to start with or if any of it is real

[@RobertFleming]

God, I love your channel! And this video continues that tradition.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you so much, Robert 😄🙏 o really appreciate your kind words!

[@Jack-James888]

I knew this through yin and yang or alpha and omega it’s all the same concept. This emotions only is in balance when you master self acceptance and life forced from within of the heart to nurture ego. In fact in my understanding ego is innocent and in alignment with heart can be used for good.

[@BEDLAMITE-5280ft.]

The goal can be reached. Sustaining it is the trick.

[@cigsandgasoline]

"darque fluffe" is such a fantastic description. If that was the only thing in the video, it would have been enough

[@FoolishFishBooks]

That was a term coined by Jake Stratton-Kent. I love it too! So accurate! 😄

[@MrLOKIISHERE]

This walk was enjoyable, decade’s would attest we never agree ..even on the simplest of settings. To the dirt merchants we encounter or to the highest Adept.. we must support. Care not the religion , the alignment sought is our practice… faith in your gate no matter it’s key.

[@JeraldMYates]

Thankyou......I wish that I had known of Samael Aun Weor's books at an early age..... For a foolish fish, you sure are helpful.

[@SkavenClan2Toes]

Happy Halloween My last Divination was a Cauldron/Blue Candle utilizing the 4 Elements and invocation of Poseidon. I live in a desert and we had the largest downfall in rain in over 5 years.

[@christal2641]

Thank you for your service. You may have a special relationship with Neptunus as well, a benign Roman God of springs and rivers. Consider making a shrine to water deities.

[@itzaeltv]

Ok but tell me how do you read so fast? I admire all the book knowledge you have... And your memory!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I read painfully slowly xD I guess, retaining the information happens naturally when your brain perceives a it as being essential.

[@ecoconatus8089]

Some very good tips, Thank you!

[@BetaBetaZZ]

So much useful information in this video. As always foolish fish bringing the big guns. Thank you

[@thomasnorush7393]

Another excellent and well timed video. Thank you.

[@valentinogaming9116]

Thank you brother. Namaste ❤

[@tenorei]

I like my magician look lmao nothing wrong with wanting to look the part! Looking and dressing a certain way actually empowered me a lot and helped my development because my reflection reminded me of my progression. Don't base opinions about people on their looks. Appearance is a tool just like any other

[@miguelaviles2391]

Another amazing videos for use beginners! thank you thank you thank you!

[@ThaKingGoatNathaniel]

Amazing video! Thank u so much!.

[@lowegoddess3062]

Does this means there’s a collaboration with the Glitch bottle coming ? can’t wait 🧡

[@FoolishFishBooks]

No plans at the moment I'm afraid, rule #7 really is to be taken at face value 😅♥️

[@dakoni184]

For me the magical sense is the knowledge of the environment and magic as such is the manipulation of the environment by applying an intention. From my experience it is unconsciously or automatically that this process happens. It is reflected in how it seems to me that things should be better with a specific order. And the symbolic and ritual sense for me developed after that with the analysis of the past and its interpretation and then the game between past and future through a common notebook using drawings. For this reason it seems more congruent to me to develop the symbols and own philosophy, and then compare and deepen it. Since the source of knowledge is the same and it is more fun and less dangerous in my opinion.

[@dakoni184]

I would recommend the osha-ifa rule as a symbolic foundation. Since contemplete the human action, the interaction between forces and the "spiritual world" Eggun.

[@ChannelMDiscovery]

Theurgy -> An urgy of theology Thamaturgy -> An urgy of Thamalogy

[@christal2641]

What is "Thamology"?

[@ChannelMDiscovery]

@@christal2641 Thama-ulogy

[@Morgainee1]

Love you videos 🙏🏼

[@cripprocktony]

I can't give you enough 👍's on this one. Well done! ⚡ 👍

[@Zajcooo]

Having watched it, It makes me want to describe it as *canonical* go-to FAQ video for neophytes. There is excellence in this material.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

You're very kind, zayayane :D I'm so glad you liked it! Best wishes to you!

[@Juju_Vidya]

Where can I start? I don't know anything? I feel mostly I want to help people but honestly I also feel drawn to a side which people have coined "the dark side". So for clarity of what I mean by this is, my response in most situations is to understand a situation and then see of how I can be of service and also understand my limitations. Then sometimes I feel like i've been taken advantage of and I can bring myself back to just a place of being neutral and understanding that as long as I have done my best, thats all that matters. However for the last 18 months I feel like regardless of way of being (not saying I am a saint at all 🤣) something doesn't seem to add up in my life. I honestly cannot verbally articulate it, but I am becoming more aware of it, the examples are: really struggling with finances even though I work extremely hard, my wife divorcing me, even though I have given 100% of myself under very stressful conditions and been there for her while she was struggling. I dont feel salty about any of it because I feel this is just how life is and better to flow with what comes however, I can't shake this weird sense of almost unatural like deficit that just seems to be on going and seems to be getting worst. Maybe i'm just being paranoid but my gut feels something else. I am not religious, I would say spiritual to a degree, aligned with the Yogic sciences but not seriously. Is there anybody on here that has ever experienced something similar to this? especially around the intuition that something is just not adding up?

[@christal2641]

Seneca's "Letter to a Student" has been translated many times with varying names. It was written to help an anxious beginner, and was more helpful to me than any other 25 pages I have ever read. It's probably read aloud on KZbin, or ANY liberal arts campus will have it in a collection of Stoic, or classical philosophy textbooks. I have a couple mass paperback editions I got from used book stores.

[@Juju_Vidya]

@@christal2641 Thank you, I will have a look.

[@jasonbrowning5796]

“Visit a Pentecostal church” is crazy

[@Ar.ar.rita9]

Yeah I'm scratching my head at that one 😂

[@RodCornholio]

Outstanding content.

[@tchristine2015]

Thank you so much for these tips!

[@diegobrito7905]

The third lesson is very interesting, I need to learn that. Have been studing and practicing diferent thing for three years with little magical results, so far.

[@steveperks7054]

Thank you, sir, for a great list of advice.

[@forever3797]

I would suggest that a dedicated yoga practice is essential for the magic practitioner - it releases trauma, creates more space in the consciousness, quiets and focuses the mind, keeps the physical body healthy and tunes one into the subtle body. It's not easy and can be terrifying when one begins, regarding what is released, and depending on your age just how much work one has to do and the necessary reasons as to why. Not to look cool but to simply access ones own life. Guru figures should be scrutinized heavily - especially some males who through their 'selflessness and generosity' seek to help some students to heal and repair any sexual issues or inhibitions - usually just the young attractive female students. It may take someone new to yoga a bit of a journey in researching and trying the different styles, and also finding a teacher they gel with, which can be one of the most important things.

[@Guillotinegoth]

Great stuff very inspiring for my video content on these subjects. Thank you.

[@johnny2f55]

Very useful - thank you very much for this, I've been feeling a bit lost getting a grounding! I have a quick question related to point (2)- when you say that the person performing the spell should believe in the same theology/cosmology as the person who constructed the spell, does that mean that once you've decided which belief system makes sense to you, you cannot use spells from any other? If not, how are you to "believe" in the cosmological ideas etc behind one spell "temporarily", and then for the next spell believe in different ideas? Thank you

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Chaos magick as this adaptability and "promiscuity of beliefs" at its core. I would say that for all other streams, yes, stepping outside of that stream isn't advised.

[@artawhirler]

This was a very useful video! Thanks!

[@QuaesitorDei]

I needed this today