1. The “Occult” A Crash Course 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

2. Topics: Ceremonial Magic Ceremonial Magic Neo Pagan Religion Neo Pagan Religion Wicca Wicca Druidism Druidism Ásatrú Ásatrú Afro Diasporan Religion Vodoun Santeria “Vampires” 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

3. Ceremonial Magic 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

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5. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

6. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Occidental Ceremonial Magick’s 2 Methods: Evocation Evocation From “evocare” (“to call out”) From “evocare” (“to call out”) Threatening Threatening Invocation From “invocatus” (“to call in”) Asking or pleading

7. Invocation/Evocation 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Invocation Evocation

8. Grimoires 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Grimoire of Armadel

9. Grimoires are… 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis a collection of magical customs “recipe books” of magical spells directories of names and ranks of various spirit entities that the magician may call, along with the signatures or "sigils" of these entities

10. Magic Circle 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis From the Greater Keys of Solomon Sigil Magic circle Sigil

11. Ordo Templi Orientis 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

12. Aleister Crowley 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

13. Liber al vel Legis 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

14. Gnostic Mass 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

15. Witches 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

16. Witches 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

17. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis “Witch” ~6000 BCE: weik (proto Indo- European): “to shape” or “to bend” ~6000 BCE: weik (proto Indo- European): “to shape” or “to bend” 890 CE: wicca/wicce (Old English) 890 CE: wicca/wicce (Old English) 11 th Century: wiche 11 th Century: wiche 17 th Century: witch 17 th Century: witch

18. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Wicca The Indigenous Shamanism of Northern Europe

19. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Modern Wicca dates back to the 1940s: But originated with the Romantic Movement of the late 1800’s

20. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Stereotypes

21. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Wiccans

22. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Wiccan Statistics (2003): Between 250,000 and 1 million Wiccans in North America Between 250,000 and 1 million Wiccans in North America COG survey, October 2000: 768,400 COG survey, October 2000: 768,400 Every US state and Canadian province has Wiccan clergy Every US state and Canadian province has Wiccan clergy Accepted within US military since 1987 (choice on dog-tags since 2001) Accepted within US military since 1987 (choice on dog-tags since 2001) Wiccan prison chaplains in most states and provinces Wiccan prison chaplains in most states and provinces

23. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis C.O.G. Survey: 11% of Wiccans under 17 11% of Wiccans under 17 37% under 25 37% under 25

24. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Wiccan Organizations: Military Pagan Network Military Pagan Network Officers of Avalon Officers of Avalon Pagan Alliance of Nurses Pagan Alliance of Nurses

25. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Pentagram Represents the 5 elements in the Celtic World Spirit water fire earth air

26. Magickal Names Follows ancient Celtic practice of having childhood names replaced with adult names Follows ancient Celtic practice of having childhood names replaced with adult names 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

27. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Esbat Circle

28. Wiccan Altar 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

29. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Wiccan Circle altar spirit Earth Air Fire Water N Deosil (sunwise) Widdershins

30. Wiccan Magick Monistic: Divine inseparable from the mundane Monistic: Divine inseparable from the mundane Energy directed with will- similar to Reiki or Chi Gong Energy directed with will- similar to Reiki or Chi Gong Magician is the flood gate or the valve for universal energy Magician is the flood gate or the valve for universal energy 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

31. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis The Sabbats: The Wheel of the Year

32. Beltaine 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

33. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Handfasting

34. Jumping the Besom 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

35. Druids 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

36. Etymology of “Druid” “Druid” may derive from the old Celtic words “Dru”, meaning “very” or “assuredly” and “Wid”, meaning “wise” or “all knowing” (from the Indo European root “wid”, meaning “to know”). Thus the name Druid likely means “very wise”. “Druid” may derive from the old Celtic words “Dru”, meaning “very” or “assuredly” and “Wid”, meaning “wise” or “all knowing” (from the Indo European root “wid”, meaning “to know”). Thus the name Druid likely means “very wise”. Latin “Druidae” Latin “Druidae” Gaulish (mainland Celtic) term “Druides” Gaulish (mainland Celtic) term “Druides” In Old Irish Gaelic the word for wizard is “drui” (plural: “druid”). In Old Irish Gaelic the word for wizard is “drui” (plural: “druid”). 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

37. Memory vs Books The Celts had no written records, so they had people to remember things. The Druids were sub divided into: Bards (keepers of stories and geneologies, satirists); Ovates (healers, seers); and Druids (clergy, counselors, judges). 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

38. Modern Druids Interest in the Celts was rekindled in the 1600s by the British Antiquarian movement. In 1659 John Aubrey, the proto- archeologist, attributed the building of Stonehenge to the Druids. Stonehenge was actually constructed by Neolithic peoples between 3,000 and 1,500 BCE, long before the Celts existed in Britain. Interest in the Celts was rekindled in the 1600s by the British Antiquarian movement. In 1659 John Aubrey, the proto- archeologist, attributed the building of Stonehenge to the Druids. Stonehenge was actually constructed by Neolithic peoples between 3,000 and 1,500 BCE, long before the Celts existed in Britain. In 1717, the antiquarian scholars John Toland and William Stukeley founded a Druidic group called the Universal Druid Bond in a London pub, the Apple Tree Tavern. The modern Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids grew out of this organization. In 1717, the antiquarian scholars John Toland and William Stukeley founded a Druidic group called the Universal Druid Bond in a London pub, the Apple Tree Tavern. The modern Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids grew out of this organization. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

39. Druid Handfasting 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

40. Grove, Nemeton, or Nyfed a pole representing the world tree, erected within the Nemeton, often in the midst of the central altar. This is called the Bile (pronounced 'bee- lah'). a pole representing the world tree, erected within the Nemeton, often in the midst of the central altar. This is called the Bile (pronounced 'bee- lah'). The Bile is similar to the Irminsul used in Ásatrú. The Bile is similar to the Irminsul used in Ásatrú. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

41. Druid Groves 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

42. Henge of Keltria Altar 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

43. Awen: The Holy Spirit of Druidry From “aw” (‘a fluid, a flowing’), and “en” (‘a living principle, a being, a spirit, essential’), so awen may be translated as ‘a fluid essence’, or ‘flowing spirit’. From “aw” (‘a fluid, a flowing’), and “en” (‘a living principle, a being, a spirit, essential’), so awen may be translated as ‘a fluid essence’, or ‘flowing spirit’. Variously translated as ‘inspiration’, ‘muse’, ‘genius’, or even ‘poetic frenzy’. Variously translated as ‘inspiration’, ‘muse’, ‘genius’, or even ‘poetic frenzy’. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

44. Ásatrú 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

45. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Ásatrú “Ásatrú” means “true to the Aesir” or “belief in the gods” in Old Norse. “Ásatrú” means “true to the Aesir” or “belief in the gods” in Old Norse. Followers of Ásatrú are known as Ásatrúar, but often refer to themselves as “Heathens” Followers of Ásatrú are known as Ásatrúar, but often refer to themselves as “Heathens”

46. Mjolnir or Thor’s Hammer Principal symbol of Ásatrú. Principal symbol of Ásatrú. In Norse Mythology Thor, son of the God Odin, was the God of the sky and thunder. Thursday is named after him. In Norse Mythology Thor, son of the God Odin, was the God of the sky and thunder. Thursday is named after him. It was believed that lightning was the sparks created when Thor struck his anvil with his hammer Mjolnir. It was believed that lightning was the sparks created when Thor struck his anvil with his hammer Mjolnir. Ásatrúar wear it as a symbol of their faith. Ásatrúar wear it as a symbol of their faith. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

47. Organization: Kindreds Kindreds Steadings: an old term from Scotland and Northern England (1425-75) for a farm and its buildings Steadings: an old term from Scotland and Northern England (1425-75) for a farm and its buildings Freeholds Freeholds Hofs Hofs Hearths Hearths Garths: from the Old Norse/Middle English (1300- 1350 C.E.) “Garthr” (“farm”, “farmyard”, “courtyard”) Garths: from the Old Norse/Middle English (1300- 1350 C.E.) “Garthr” (“farm”, “farmyard”, “courtyard”) 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

48. Priests/Priestesses The Gothar are the collective priesthood of the Ásatrú Community. The Gothar are the collective priesthood of the Ásatrú Community. A priest is known as a “gothi” A priest is known as a “gothi” A priestess is know as a “gythia.” A priestess is know as a “gythia.” Heathens do not believe that they require the Gothar as a means to communicate with divinity: They all have direct access. Heathens do not believe that they require the Gothar as a means to communicate with divinity: They all have direct access. The Gothar lead rituals, though individual Heathens may lead their own. The Gothar lead rituals, though individual Heathens may lead their own. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

49. Icelandic Althing 1988 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

50. Hammer Casting 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

51. Ásatrú Stalli 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

52. Yggdrasil The “World Tree” The “World Tree” Connects Midgard (our world, the “middle world”) to the other 9 realms Connects Midgard (our world, the “middle world”) to the other 9 realms 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

53. Irminsul A pillar used in religious worship practices by early Anglo-Saxons. Charlemagne is said to have destroyed one in 772 C.E. Named for the Anglo-saxon deity Irmin, who is related to the Norse God Tyr. A pillar used in religious worship practices by early Anglo-Saxons. Charlemagne is said to have destroyed one in 772 C.E. Named for the Anglo-saxon deity Irmin, who is related to the Norse God Tyr. Related to the World Tree Yggdrasil and to the Druid Bile. Related to the World Tree Yggdrasil and to the Druid Bile. Modern Irminsuls usually consist of an upright pole or cross, representing the union of earth with the heavens, and are often surmounted or hung with a solar wheel or sun cross. Modern Irminsuls usually consist of an upright pole or cross, representing the union of earth with the heavens, and are often surmounted or hung with a solar wheel or sun cross. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

54. Blót The principle religious observance of Ásatrú. Blót translates as “offering.” In ancient times these involved the sacrifice of an animal, who was then prepared and eaten. The animal’s blood was captured in a bowl called the Blótbolli. A modern Blót involves offering gifts to the Gods in exchange for their blessings. Modern Heathens have replaced this blood ritual with an offering of drink, usually mead. The principle religious observance of Ásatrú. Blót translates as “offering.” In ancient times these involved the sacrifice of an animal, who was then prepared and eaten. The animal’s blood was captured in a bowl called the Blótbolli. A modern Blót involves offering gifts to the Gods in exchange for their blessings. Modern Heathens have replaced this blood ritual with an offering of drink, usually mead. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

55. 4 Types of Blót: Seasonal Blots: These are celebrations of the cycles of the year, including Yule, Oestara, Walburga, Midsummer, Winter's Finding, and Winter Nights. Seasonal Blots: These are celebrations of the cycles of the year, including Yule, Oestara, Walburga, Midsummer, Winter's Finding, and Winter Nights. Deity Specific Blots: These recognize individual deites or classes of deities. Examples include The Feast of Vali, Thorrablot, Tyrsblot, Freyfaxi, and Disablot. Deity Specific Blots: These recognize individual deites or classes of deities. Examples include The Feast of Vali, Thorrablot, Tyrsblot, Freyfaxi, and Disablot. Ancestral Blots: These honor the memory of ancestors and famous people. Examples include The Feast of the Einherjar and Lindisfarne Day. Ancestral Blots: These honor the memory of ancestors and famous people. Examples include The Feast of the Einherjar and Lindisfarne Day. Personal Blessings: These mark rites of passage (births, funeral services, and weddings). Personal Blessings: These mark rites of passage (births, funeral services, and weddings). 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

56. Sumbel The Sumbel (also known as a Symbel or Samal) is a toasting ritual, consisting of three rounds. Anything said over the drinking horn must be true: The Sumbel (also known as a Symbel or Samal) is a toasting ritual, consisting of three rounds. Anything said over the drinking horn must be true: 1st Round: Each person hails a God or Goddess, followed by the recitation of a personal story or information about this deity. 1st Round: Each person hails a God or Goddess, followed by the recitation of a personal story or information about this deity. 2 nd Round: Each person toasts Ancestors and Heros. 2 nd Round: Each person toasts Ancestors and Heros. 3 rd Round: Consists of an oath, boast or toast. Oaths must be serious. A boast can be of accomplishments or objectives. A toast can be to a person, the host of the Sumbel or one of the Nine Noble Virtues. 3 rd Round: Consists of an oath, boast or toast. Oaths must be serious. A boast can be of accomplishments or objectives. A toast can be to a person, the host of the Sumbel or one of the Nine Noble Virtues. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

57. Ásatrú Calendar The calendars of ritual dates also vary from one Heathen organization to the next. Typically Heathen organizations don’t have more than a half dozen celebrations throughout the year. The most important are: The calendars of ritual dates also vary from one Heathen organization to the next. Typically Heathen organizations don’t have more than a half dozen celebrations throughout the year. The most important are: Yule (Júl): This is the most important of all. Yule (Júl): This is the most important of all. A festival for arrival of spring or Oestre/Summer Finding A festival for arrival of spring or Oestre/Summer Finding Midsummer Midsummer Winter Finding or Harvest Winter Finding or Harvest A feast for the Einherjar (warriors) around November 11 th A feast for the Einherjar (warriors) around November 11 th 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

58. Nine Noble Virtues Courage: Standing by one’s principles in the face of fear. Courage: Standing by one’s principles in the face of fear. Truth: Being committed to the truth and seeing things as they are. Truth: Being committed to the truth and seeing things as they are. Honor: Being ever mindful of how one’s actions reflect on the community. This is all about maintaining one’s reputation and respect. Honor: Being ever mindful of how one’s actions reflect on the community. This is all about maintaining one’s reputation and respect. Loyalty: Keeping of oaths. Loyalty: Keeping of oaths. Hospitality: Helping one another within and without the community. Hospitality: Helping one another within and without the community. Industriousness: Living life to the full through building and creating. Industriousness: Living life to the full through building and creating. Perseverance: Seeing things through to completion. Perseverance: Seeing things through to completion. Self-Discipline: Taking responsibility for one’s actions. Self-Discipline: Taking responsibility for one’s actions. Self-Reliance: Living and acting on one’s strengths and assets. Self-Reliance: Living and acting on one’s strengths and assets. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

59. Troth Loyalty, staying true, in the way that one might refer to staying true to one's spouse or one's ideals. Loyalty, staying true, in the way that one might refer to staying true to one's spouse or one's ideals. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

60. Frith “Protection, sanctuary, asylum, security, safety and reconciliation.” “Protection, sanctuary, asylum, security, safety and reconciliation.” “Maintaining security and refuge of the community.” “Maintaining security and refuge of the community.” “The web of peace and interdependence in a happy, functioning society.” “The web of peace and interdependence in a happy, functioning society.” 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

61. Wyrd Wyrd is the sum of the deeds of each Heathen's life, and that of their ancestors and anyone to whom they have sworn an oath. Wyrd is the sum of the deeds of each Heathen's life, and that of their ancestors and anyone to whom they have sworn an oath. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

62. Orlog Orlog is the process of natural laws by which wyrd is re-balanced -- those who do good deeds can expect good to come to them in turn, and ill deeds will bring ill of one kind or another, either to the individual or even to their children, if their debt is not paid in their own lifetime. Orlog is the process of natural laws by which wyrd is re-balanced -- those who do good deeds can expect good to come to them in turn, and ill deeds will bring ill of one kind or another, either to the individual or even to their children, if their debt is not paid in their own lifetime. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

63. Hamingja Spiritual power. One’s Hamingja accumulates over time. Some Ásatrúar speak of being on this earth to learn and accumulate Hamingja. When one dies his Hamingja is left to his kin and he goes to rejoin his ancestors in a sort of collective pool. When one’s children are born they take some of this collective soul pool with them, accumulating Hamingja until they, in turn, pass on to the ancestors. Spiritual power. One’s Hamingja accumulates over time. Some Ásatrúar speak of being on this earth to learn and accumulate Hamingja. When one dies his Hamingja is left to his kin and he goes to rejoin his ancestors in a sort of collective pool. When one’s children are born they take some of this collective soul pool with them, accumulating Hamingja until they, in turn, pass on to the ancestors. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

64. Runes The Runic alphabet is over 2200 years old, forming the first written language among the Germanic tribes. The Runic alphabet is over 2200 years old, forming the first written language among the Germanic tribes. The Runic alphabet is known as the “futhark” as this is the word that the first few letters of that alphabet spell. The Runic alphabet is known as the “futhark” as this is the word that the first few letters of that alphabet spell. Some Ásatrúar use this as a basis for a calendar, with dates reckoned according to the Runic Era (R.E.)- Add 250 to date. Some Ásatrúar use this as a basis for a calendar, with dates reckoned according to the Runic Era (R.E.)- Add 250 to date. Runes are used for divination or magical writing. Runes are used for divination or magical writing. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

65. Santeria/Lukumi This is a botanica, where followers of Santeria obtain their supplies This is a botanica, where followers of Santeria obtain their supplies 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

66. Santeria/Lukumi (Spanish- trans. "Saints") (Spanish- trans. "Saints") Originated in Cuba Originated in Cuba An Afro Caribbean religion formed from the beliefs of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and Catholicism through a process of synchretism An Afro Caribbean religion formed from the beliefs of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and Catholicism through a process of synchretism Followers now shifting to original African name: Lukumi Followers now shifting to original African name: Lukumi 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

67. OrishasOrishasOrishasOrishas The deities of Santeria The deities of Santeria Associated to Catholic Saints Associated to Catholic Saints 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

68. Chango 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Saint Barbara

69. Ellegua 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

70. Sopera and Otanes 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

71. Elekes 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

72. Elekes 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

73. Babalawo (Yoruban "baba" (“father”) and "awo"(“of divination”) (Yoruban "baba" (“father”) and "awo"(“of divination”) High priest of Santeria High priest of Santeria Yorubans often shorten this to "awo" ("diviner") Yorubans often shorten this to "awo" ("diviner") 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

74. Patriarchal All Babalawo’s are dedicated to the Orisha Orula, who specializes in oracles and divination. Only those consecrated to the Orisha Orula, the owner of the Table of Ifa, can be a Babalawo. This means that all Babalawos are men, as Orula is a male deity. All Babalawo’s are dedicated to the Orisha Orula, who specializes in oracles and divination. Only those consecrated to the Orisha Orula, the owner of the Table of Ifa, can be a Babalawo. This means that all Babalawos are men, as Orula is a male deity. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

75. 4 Orders of Babalawos: 1 st rank: Omo Kolobas- have received the initiation called Olofi ("God's mysteries") 1 st rank: Omo Kolobas- have received the initiation called Olofi ("God's mysteries") 2 nd rank: consecrated to Ifa in an initiation called the Cuanaldo or Wanaldo, where they receive the babalawo's sacrificial knife 2 nd rank: consecrated to Ifa in an initiation called the Cuanaldo or Wanaldo, where they receive the babalawo's sacrificial knife 3 rd rank: Oluwos- consecrated to Ifa in an asiento or coronation ceremony 3 rd rank: Oluwos- consecrated to Ifa in an asiento or coronation ceremony 4 th rank: Babalawos- consecrated to Ifa without the asiento. 4 th rank: Babalawos- consecrated to Ifa without the asiento. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

76. Divination: Table of Ifa 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

77. “Ritual Animal Sacrifice” Hileah, Florida Hileah, Florida Comparison with Kosher practices Comparison with Kosher practices 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

78. Voudoun 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

79. Voudoun (Var. Voodoun, Voodoo, Vodun. Deriv. West African Fon "Vodu" ("deity" or "power"). (Var. Voodoun, Voodoo, Vodun. Deriv. West African Fon "Vodu" ("deity" or "power"). A religion derived from the beliefs of the Nagos, Ibos, Congos, Dahomeans, Senegalese, Haoussars, Caplaous, Mandinges, Mondongues, Angolese, Libyans, Ethiopians and the Malgaches A religion derived from the beliefs of the Nagos, Ibos, Congos, Dahomeans, Senegalese, Haoussars, Caplaous, Mandinges, Mondongues, Angolese, Libyans, Ethiopians and the Malgaches Originated in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Originated in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

80. Lwa 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Erzulie

81. Guedes 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Baron Samedi

82. Mambo 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

83. Houngan 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

84. Voudou Altar 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

85. Drum Batteries 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

86. Veve 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis Legba

87. Vampires 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

88. Michelle Belanger 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

89. Psychic Vampirism 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

90. Psychic Vampires 6/14/2016 Charles Ennis

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