
Introduction to Apprentice to Magick with Andrew T. Austin
The greatest challenge facing any magician is the ego, keeping the ego "in check" is one of the most important fundamentals of magick.
Whether you fantasise about the possession of a grand temple, cathedral or lodge building, the reality is that most magick takes place in the bedrooms and living rooms of practising magicians
Magick is no substitution for therapy, nor will it ever be a shortcut for avoiding one's earthly responsibilities. Sorry about that!
The four alchemical elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water are a recurring and central theme in magical symbolism.
The elemental weapons are symbolic tools for managing and balancing the 4 alchemical elements.
The use of pentagrams for invocation and banishing.
An explanation of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram
Some additional aspects of the ritual.
One of the problems of magical rituals is that they aren't really a thing for spectators. They are experiential and can look very strange indeed when seen from the outside.
Invocation is an important magical practice for creating a stronger link to higher, or divine, forces.
We create our own demons through experience and language. This video shows how we do this.
Developing the mind is an important aspect of magical training. Here are some basic exercises for brain training.
Pranayama, or control of the breath, is an excellent practice for developing control of the mind and body.
Walking in tune with your mind and breath will help bring congruency to your core being.
The Qabalah and the tarot developed from different systems but covered many of the same archetypes. As such there are some uncanny synchronicities between the two systems.
Many initiatory Orders use the 10-grade initiation system that follows the sephiroth. This system can also be used for self-initiation and personal development.
Books of magician's tables will undoubtedly become your most-used reference books.
Welcome to "Apprenticed to Magick: Mastering Theory, Practice and Ritual," the ultimate course for anyone who's ever been intrigued by the mysteries of the Western Magical Tradition. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, look no further.
In this course, you'll be guided by Andrew T. Austin, a master magician with over 30 years of experience in ceremonial magick. Andrew will take you step-by-step through the core ritual and meditation practices essential for any magical apprentice.
Whether you're new to the world of magick or a seasoned practitioner, "Apprenticed to Magick" offers practical tips and tricks to help you master the basics. You'll learn the invoking and banishing forms of the pentagrams, the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram, and the principles of invocation and evocation. Plus, you'll receive instruction in brain training and an introduction to the parallels between the Qabalistic and Tarot systems with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Magick isn't just about ouija boards and mediumship - it's a personal discipline of self-development and a powerful tool for achieving personal mastery and the development of your True Will. Andrew's psychological model for magick will help you understand the principles behind the practice, and give you the confidence to approach initiatory Orders with a grounding in core practices.
But "Apprenticed to Magick" isn't just about theory - it's a comprehensive course in mastering the art of magick. Through Andrew's guidance and practical exercises, you'll gain mastery over the lower regions and walk amongst the Gods.
So, if you're ready to take the next step in your magickal journey, enroll in "Apprenticed to Magick" today. With this excellent foundation in the philosophies, rituals, and mysticism of Magick, you'll be on your way to full initiation into the mysteries of the Western Magical Tradition.