The generation of atmosphere, the aura of the uncanny, is one of the most important secrets of magic. It contributes to the willing suspension of disbelief, the feeling that, within the circle, or in the presence of the magical shrine,… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
For two are the mystical pillars, that stand at the gate of the shrine, And two are the powers of Nature, the forms and the forces divine. — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
If that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find without. — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
The birth and rebirth of all nature, / The passing of winter and spring, / We share with the life universal, / Rejoice in the magical ring. — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
“Therefore, let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.” — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
'All the gods are one god and all the goddesses are one goddess, and there is one initiator.' The one initiator is one's own… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
Magic, indeed, is all around us, in stones, flowers, stars, the dawn wind and the sunset cloud; all we need is the ability to… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
And thou who thinkest to seek for me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not, unless thou know this mystery: that if… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
Let my worship be within the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Therefore, let there be… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
The generation of atmosphere, the aura of the uncanny, is one of the most important secrets of magic. It contributes to the willing suspension… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
“And you who seek to know me, know that the seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: For if… — Doreen Valiente Copy Share Image
