The Real Work:

Introduction

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Contents
About This Course ............................................................................................................... 7

Course Timeline ....................................................................................... 7

Content ................................................................................................................................ 7

Exercises .............................................................................................................................. 8

The Magick Hour of Power ................................................................................................. 8

The Sacred Seven................................................................................................................. 8

The Seven Rayed Star .......................................................................................................... 9

The Real Work: Lesson Summary....................................................................................... 9

Lesson 1: Healing ..................................................................................... 9

Lesson 2: Energy ...................................................................................... 9

Lesson 3: Sovereignty ............................................................................ 10

Lesson 4: Growth ................................................................................... 10

Lesson 5: Connection ............................................................................. 10

Lesson 6: Abundance ............................................................................. 10

Lesson 7: Unity ...................................................................................... 10

Lessons of The Real Work .................................................................................................. 11

Core Concepts of The Real Work ....................................................................................... 11

The Three Selves ..................................................................................... 11

The Lower Self ........................................................................................ 11

The Higher Self ...................................................................................... 12

The Middle Self ...................................................................................... 12

The True Self and Shadow ...................................................................... 13

The Voice of Others ................................................................................ 13

Spirit ..................................................................................................... 14

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The Three Realms.............................................................................................................. 14

The Liminal Realm ............................................................................................................ 15

Force and Form ................................................................................................................. 15

The Three Dominions........................................................................................................ 15

The Directions and Elements ............................................................................................ 15

Correspondences ............................................................................................................... 15

Correspondences of The Real Work ....................................................... 16

Tools .................................................................................................................................. 16

Tools of The Real Work .......................................................................... 16

Magickal Techniques ......................................................................................................... 16

Types of Magick ..................................................................................................................17

Energy Sources ...................................................................................................................17

Parts of Magick ...................................................................................................................17

The Real Work: Exercises ................................................................................................. 18

Your Real Work Journal ........................................................................ 18

Seven Rayed Star Altar ...................................................................................................... 18

Commitment Ritual........................................................................................................... 19

Guidelines for Writing Intentions .......................................................... 19

Steps for Developing a Great Intention ..................................................................... 20

Course Commitment Ritual.................................................................... 20

Requirements ............................................................................................................. 21

Directions ................................................................................................................... 21

Incantation ................................................................................................................. 21

Seven-Rayed Star Template .............................................................................................. 24

Instructions for Making a Seven-Rayed Star Portable Altar ............................................ 25

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Course Commitment Ritual Work Sheet .......................................................................... 27

Notes .................................................................................................................................. 28

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About This Course

Within each lesson, you’ll find many activities and exercises. You can use
them as presented, adapt them to suit yourself, or as a source of
inspiration to make up your own activities based on the principles you’ve
learned in the lessons.

Course Timeline

This course should commence on the first day of the lunar cycle, the
astrological New Moon. Ideally, the course should take no more than
seven lunar cycles to complete. There are workings in each of the lessons
that utilize the energy of the moon at different points in the cycle. I
recommend that you look through the entire lesson when you begin it so you can plan
the lunar-based activities using your local schedule.

Content

The content of the Real Work was developed from many sources. It can be
considered a pagan path for personal development because of the focus on
using different techniques for working with the natural energies of the
earth, including the elements and various correspondences. Another way
of understanding this approach is to call it witchcraft. You can also see it as spiritual
development. How you classify the course is entirely up to you.

The skills you’ll develop extend beyond those that can be considered magical to modern
strategies of personal development, including skills for changing emotions, thoughts
and actions.

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Exercises

The exercises for this course are designed to help you learn the concepts
presented. The exercises focus on skills development while the practice
activities are about applying these techniques. The journaling prompts are
there to guide you with processing what you’re learning, but you should
write down thoughts as they occur to you during this course and make notes as you go
along. Write as much or as little as you need to complete any exercise, journal prompt,
etc. Feel free to use point form, charts, tables, bulleted lists, or long paragraphs –
whatever works for you. There are sections entitled “Going Deeper” which entail taking
your skills and practice to a new level.

The Magick Hour of Power

The practices taught in The REAL Work classes comprise what I call The
Magick Hour of Power or The Witch’s Hour of Power depending on your
perspective. By dedicating one hour per day to spiritually-based personal
development, you can achieve the meaningful life you seek. The seven practices include:

1. Affirmations
2. Divination Work
3. Energy Work
4. Journaling
5. Knowledge Building
6. Meditation
7. Ritual

The Sacred Seven

Seven as a sacred number is found across religions and magical traditions. The
seven lessons of The Real Work draw from several different perspectives to
form a framework that offers the essential teachings shared between the
different approaches. The seven energetic centers are explored using the chakra
framework. The seven Hermetic principles are incorporated as are concepts from
Theosophy. From our contemporary time, the concepts of Reiki form the foundation of

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the affirmations of each lesson. There are elements from ancient pagan traditions,
particularly Ancient Greece.

We have seven ways in which we relate

to ourselves, the world and the
mysteries. These categories overlap with
each other in many ways. These are the
lessons of The Real Work.

The Seven Rayed Star

The seven-rayed star is a symbol of enlightenment and metaphysical concepts found in

many different paths. In Ancient Greece, this star was linked to the “seven wandering
stars” which we now refer to as planets. In each of the lessons, a different planetary
energy is explored. You’ll also work with the points of the star as they correspond to
different herbs, stones and other correspondences. In addition, the seven rays represent
the amalgamation of the four directions and the three dominions

The Real Work: Lesson Summary

Lesson 1: Healing
The Real Work begins with a decision to heal from the past. In the first
lesson, the emphasis is on taming the shadow self. Through exercises and
workings, the power of the shadow is released, clearing the way towards
creating a life you love.

Lesson 2: Energy

In this lesson, using intentional activities, we create the energy that can
change our feelings, thoughts and actions. This lesson focuses on

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 understanding ourselves and others as energetic beings, as well as work
with natural energies.

Lesson 3: Sovereignty
Moving beyond healing towards manifesting the meaningful life we desire
requires an exploration of our personal independence. This lesson
explores the witch’s three selves, the three realms and self-acceptance
using a spiritual journey and other techniques.

Lesson 4: Growth

Lesson 4 focuses on the work of manifesting the meaningful life of our

desires. Transformation is the major topic, with discussions on how to do
truly transformative spells for personal development.

Lesson 5: Connection
In this lesson, the interconnectedness of all things is studied. Magickal
correspondences, energy currents and personal relationships are explored
through a combination of strategies and workings.

Lesson 6: Abundance

True abundance is found when we live a meaningful life that reflects the
mission of our true self. This lesson focuses on attraction magick and the
power of affirmation.

Lesson 7: Unity
Integration occurs when we are fully aligned with the seven rays of the
star. In the final lesson, the focus is on developing our psychic abilities to
further manifest abundance, bringing us personal unity and unity with the
divine of our understanding.

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Lessons of The Real Work

Lesson Focus Principle Energy Center Affirmation

Healing Emotions All things have Root: Under I feel
receptive and World, the past
projective
qualities.
Energy Others All things are Sacral: I love
energetic. Possessions
and
relationships
Sovereignty Self All things have Solar plexus: I am
a natural order Self concept
and path.
Growth Actions All things have Heart: actions; I do
an opposite. Middle World

Connection Correspondence All things work Throat: I speak

together. Communicating
Abundance Experiences All things have 3rd Eye: I see
a cause and wisdom,
effect. intellect,
intuition
Unity Spirit All things are Crown: The I understand
projections. divine
within/without

Core Concepts of The Real Work

The Three Selves

Our external self is the result of the combination of our three internal
selves. The lower self is the realm of emotions, while the middle self is the
land of actions, and the higher self is the place of intellect. These three
combined make us into the unique creations that we are. Our internal voice is a
compilation of the three selves.

The Lower Self

While some may perceive that the Under World as a foreboding place, it is deep
within our own beings that emotions dwell. You can think of our emotions as roots that

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extend down into the soil of the Under World pulling up the nutrients necessary to fuel
both our actions and our intellect. It is our emotions that can lead us into a destructive
version of the Under World – we can be anxious, depressed or suffer from significant
distress. We use the metaphor of the “dark night of the soul” to describe difficult times
in our lives. The primary sensation associated with these painful experiences can be
found in our emotional responses. Thus, the lower self is seen as the realm of emotions.
The energetic location of the lower self is from the pelvis down to the bottom of your
feet. This energy extends deep roots down into the earth. We can release our pain into
the ground and find rebirth. Through this approach, we can learn to quell our fear-based
emotions.

The Higher Self

At the other end is our intellect, the dominant energy of the High Self. If our
Lower Self energy gives us roots into the earth, then our Higher Self is our branches
reaching up to the heavens. This is the realm of thoughts. Our thoughts are the one part
of our Functions that we truly have dominion over. No matter what the situation, we can
change our thoughts to better manage what’s going on. We can release harmful thought
patterns up to the skies above to find healing. Our positive thoughts create a powerful
force within ourselves and the world. The Higher Self is in the land of intellect, when we
are in control of our destructive thought patterns, we are naturally highly motivated to
seek out knowledge and further our personal development. The energetic location for
the Higher Self is the crown of our head.

The Middle Self

In between the Lower Self and the Higher Self is the Middle World self. The
primary energy of the Middle Self is the action that arises from the combined energies of
our intellect and emotions. The energetic core of the Middle Self is at our heart center.
Thus, wisdom is gained through the activities of the Middle World self or we hurt others
and our behaviors if we are being controlled by our Shadow Self.

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The True Self and Shadow

When we are born, we bring with us into this life a self that is true and essential.
This self is our combined experience from previous lives, infused in our very DNA. It is
who we are. The True Self can also be understood as the soul or the Higher Self. The
True Self is our connection to the mysteries and to metaphysical forces, including
entities and deities. The True Self is the combination of our Three Selves.

However, many of us experience people, ideas, and events that teach us that our
True Self is wrong. When we are very young, our brains don’t have the capacity to accept
when others negatively judge us, but around the age of 5 we begin to develop the
capacity to examine our thoughts and feelings. We develop a sense of self and a concept
of “others.” If we are validated, then our True Self continues to be the self that we
present to the world. When there is invalidation or trauma, the True Self can become
hidden, not only from others but from ourselves.

A protective wall can develop around the True Self. Think of this wall as a
strategy of self-protection. The wall contains all our hurts, fears and pain. This wall is
the Shadow Self. The Shadow Self functions in each of the Three Selves. What was
whole, meaning the connection between our True Self and the energetic forces, becomes
fractured due to the imposition of this barrier by the Shadow Self. We can no longer
directly connect to the Divine, the energy source, because of this wall. While we live as
our shadow, we often feel empty and distressed. In addition, we can’t seem to
accomplish the things that are important to us. The Real Work enables you to remove
the power of the Shadow Self and reconnect with your True Self.

The Voice of Others

When we were very young, we acted and spoke as we felt. Sometime

around when we started school, we internalized the collection of
maladaptive voices of what others thought about us. The Voice of Others
is a powerful dictator over our desires, thoughts, and actions. The Voice of
Others is directly connected to the Shadow Self, so that when we turn away from one the

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other begins to weaken. The Real Work will give you the skills to stop seeking external
validation.

Spirit
The Real Work doesn’t focus on specific deities or entities. If you work
with these beings, then you can freely incorporate them into the program
when appropriate. In addition, the energetic currents of the directions,
elements and other correspondences are part of the larger metaphysical
world that we can connect with when we are operating from the position of our True
Self. To keep it simple, the term “spirit” is used to reflect the energy currents and
entities as you understand them.

The Three Realms

The same basic energies at work on the individual level also function on
the grand energetic scale as represented by the Three Realms. Each of
these Realms are worked with throughout The Real Work. The primary
focus of the Under World is emotions, the key role of the Upper World is
intellect, and the Middle World is the land of action. Think of it this way – the Middle
World represents our everyday lives. It is the realm on which we are having this current
human experience. The Upper World is the realm of higher consciousness, the place
where our unborn souls eternally reside, while the under world is the deep dive into the
realm of life and death. Under World energy is heavy and dense and that of the Upper
World is light and refined. At the depths of the Under World, the experience is
overwhelming because we can’t see anything. We can’t breathe because the air is too
heavy. At the heights of the Upper World, we are overwhelmed because we can perceive
everything. It’s like standing on top of a mountain on a cold, clear day. It’s difficult to
breathe because the air is so light. Thus, in our human form, we must remain in or near
the Middle World, although we can experience brief sojourns into the fringes of the
other two realms. But, their depths and heights are not places for humans.

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The Liminal Realm

The Liminal Realm is also known as The Other World. This is the space where the
Three Realms meet. This is also the energetic home of many deities and entities and is
the location of the Dream World and the Astral Plane. These concepts are explored in
the Lessons of The Real Work.

Force and Form

The Realms represent the world of force while the Dominions function at the
level of form. Our Three Selves and Functions (actions, feelings and behaviors) operate
in a similar manner. The energetic world of force and form are intrinsically linked, so
that they each influence the other. This is the reason that The Real Work incorporate
energy work – the world of force – with skills building – the world of form.

The Three Dominions

The Three Energetic Realms are reflected in the energy of the Three Dominions
of the Earth – land, sea and sky. The liminal spaces where these dominions meet are
important energetic locations for workings.

The Directions and Elements

The four compass directions and the elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water are
worked with throughout this course. These combine with the three-part aspects
previously discuss to complete the Seven-Rayed Star.

Correspondences

In each lesson, there are correspondences presented that will help with your work
on that topic. The correspondences include colors, botanicals (herbs, plants and trees)
and stones and crystals. The table below has some of the correspondences that are
worked with in The Real Work. I’ve included trees to represent botanicals. Herbal
correspondences will be introduced in each lesson. You can use various parts of any

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botanical, unless otherwise indicated. For the Seven Sacred Trees of The Real Work, you
can use bark, branches, essences, flowers, leaves, oils or seeds. In a pinch, a picture will
work as well. Another technique is to write the name of the tree on paper. It’s the energy
of the botanical that matters most. While having the actual tree works best, the other
techniques can work just fine.

Correspondences of The Real Work

Lesson Color Planet Botanicals Crystals Element/Realm

and Stones
Healing Black Saturn Yarrow Obsidian Under World
Energy Yellow Sun Rowan Citrine Fire
Sovereignty Purple Mercury Maple Amethyst Earth
Growth Red Mars Olive Red Jasper Middle World
Connection Blue Jupiter Oak Blue Agate Water
Abundance Green Venus Pine Aventurine Air
Unity White Moon Elm Moonstone Upper World

Tools

The tools used in The Real Work are the feather, the blade and the wand. If you
don’t already have these on hand, now is a good time to get them. These tools are
associated with the Selves, Functions, Realms and Dominions as follows:

Tools of The Real Work

Realm Dominion Self Function Tools

Under World Sea Lower Emotions Wand
Middle World Land Middle Action Blade
Upper World Sky Higher Thought Feather

Magickal Techniques

In each Lesson, a different type of magick is utilized that matches with the focus of each
one. The Real Work begins with various forms of removal magick towards attraction
workings. In the First Lesson on Healing, an energetic circle is created to facilitate

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letting go of that which causes you pain. In the second, the use of energy is explored in
depth with an emphasis on how others can impact us. The type of magick utilized is
protection. In Sovereignty, the Third Lesson, the magickal emphasis is on the technique
of transmutation with the focus on self-acceptance. In the following Lesson, a mixed
method combining both removal and attraction magick is used to facilitate your
understanding of Growth. The last three Lessons are devoted exclusively to attraction
magick. In Connection, the Fifth Lesson, manifestation is discussed, while in Abundance
this technique is applied to fully activate your creation of a meaningful life. Finally, in
Unity, development of psychic abilities is explored.

Types of Magick

In The Real Work, seven different types of magickal workings are included: circle,
amulet, charm, sigil, spell, talisman and grid.

Energy Sources

The seven energetic currents featured in The Real Work are: The Three Selves, The
Three Functions, The Three Realms, the Three Dominions, the four directions, the four
elements, and the seven original planets.

Parts of Magick

In each Lesson, there is a different type of magick discussed. However, regardless of

type, all magick has seven factors that contribute to it’s success:

1. Belief
2. Motivation
3. Skill
4. Intention
5. Incantation
6. Energy
7. Correspondences

Each of these parts of the “recipe” for successful magick will be discussed in the Lessons.

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The Real Work: Exercises

Now that the introduction to The Real Work is over, it’s time to get busy
preparing for the course. I called this program “The Real Work” because it
is the work of our lives to live as our True Self and create a life we love.
That’s what matters. So, it would be more appropriately called “Your Real
Work.” Since this is you creating the life that’s most meaningful for you, the emphasis in
the course is on, well, work! For this introduction, the activities include getting your
Real Work journal ready, starting your Sacred Seven altar and doing a simple
commitment ritual. The descriptions of these activities are below, and the work sheets
associated with them can be found after – to make it easier for you to print off those
pages.

Your Real Work Journal

Start by picking a notebook that’s easy to use and durable. I recommend a hard-
back spiral bound one, but there are so many options to choose from. Whatever you
select, make sure it’s easy to carry with you since you’ll be keeping it with you during
spells and rituals. You might also want to take it everywhere, so you can record your
thoughts about the content and the exercises when they come to you. I’m a big believer
in keeping journals. You should have a dedicated journal just for your Real Work. I like
to use those easy stick tabs that can be written on to make it easy to find the different
Lessons. You can use these tabs to mark passages of the course you want to keep track
of, too. I like using different colored pens for different types of writing.

Seven Rayed Star Altar

The altar is the focal point of energy workings during this course. It is the
location for the correspondences associated with each lesson and where you’ll be doing
rituals. It is also the starting point for creating sacred space. Your altar should be in a
quiet space, free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As you progress through The Real Work, you’ll add to the altar. To begin, a
Seven-Rayed Star is made to form the foundation of the altar. This star can be as simple

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as printing or copying the figure included at the end of this chapter, or you can make
your own. Tracing the star included onto heavy construction paper or artist board is one
way create your own. Another is to trace the star onto a picture frame. This creates a
portable altar that can really be useful. The instructions for making the Seven-Rayed
Star portable altar are at the end of this chapter.

Commitment Ritual

In this ritual, you’ll be making a personal commitment to completing this course,

for using your learning for your own development and for the best interests of others.
Any ritual is an extension of an intention. Indeed, all magick is based on the notion that
the intention is the most important part of any working. Perhaps you are already
familiar with this idea. Setting intentions is a vital part of magick, so it’s fitting that you
begin your journey by setting your intentions this course now. At the end of this chapter
you’ll find a work sheet to help organize your Commitment Ritual.

Guidelines for Writing Intentions

I talk a lot about the importance of well developed intentions throughout this
course. A strong intention needs to be very specific and use as few words as possible. An
intention is a way of summarizing our desired outcome. By going through the process of
thinking about what we hope to achieve, we can narrow our focus to exactly what we
want. The more precise an intention, the more effective the spell. Broad spells that ask
for generic things are likely to fail because there is too much ambiguity. Whether we are
manipulating natural energy or petitioning Spirit for assistance, the clearer we are with
our intention, the more likely we are to use energy to our advantage or to receive help.
The best example of how an imprecise spell can lead to undesirable results comes from a
student of mine. She desperately wanted a position as a veterinary assistant, so she did a
spell to manifest a job working with cats. She got a job alright – working at a discount
store with a giant tiger for its logo! Her desire did not match her magical intention.
Don’t let this happen to you.

In addition to their magical proficiency, specific intentions help to activate our

behaviors, thoughts, and emotions towards manifesting our desired outcome. We’ll be

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motivated to do all we can to manifest our goal. Thus, a great intention brings into
alignment our magic, actions, feelings, and thoughts. With this powerful combination,
how can our spells fail?

Steps for Developing a Great Intention

• Write down all your initial ideas using a word web.

• Once you’ve got them all down, study them for common themes. Connect the themes
using lines or circles. Whatever makes sense to you.

• Next, use these common themes to identify the main intention. Be as precise as
possible. Be very specific and use as few words as possible. Write your intention on
the work sheet.

• Copy your intention on a separate piece of paper. You may want to write your
intention on a piece of durable paper since you’ll be posting it somewhere to remind
you of the intention while you work your way through this course. If you’re so
inclined, you can use decorative paper or decorate a plain sheet using symbols
important to you, especially the seven-rayed star. While I’m making the symbols, I
concentrate on my intention and develop the words for the rituals and make an
action plan.

• Here are some suggestions that may be helpful in determining your intention for this
course:

o What do I hope to learn from this course?

o How will I be transformed by this course?

o How will I use what I learn from this course?

Course Commitment Ritual

Once you’ve written your intention, it’s time to do a simple commitment ritual.
For this ritual, you’ll need a candle of some sort, preferably white. It’s fine if its battery
operated – not everyone can have an open flame in their homes. You can print the
seven-rayed star at the end of this chapter or make your own. You’ll also need a single

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sheet of paper to write your intention on. If you work with Spirit, you can have
representations of the elements, entities or correspondences that are meaningful to you
as well.

Requirements
o Your intention written on a single sheet of paper

o White candle

o Seven-rayed Star Portable Altar or a septagram image on your altar

Directions
• Set up your altar using the Seven-Rayed Star.

• Wash up before beginning.

• Set your candle, intention, and star near each other in a clean space. Place the candle
in the center of the septagram if possible.

Incantation
• Light the candle. Say, “I light this candle to activate my intention for this course.”

• Envision the Seven-Rayed Star growing so that it surrounds you. Three points
represent the Dominions of Land, Sea and Sky and your Three Selves. Four points
represent the directions and elements. As you say each line of the incantation, see
the star being filled with the energy of your intention.

• While holding your intention in both hands, hold it towards the sky and say, “Sky
above, may my intellect work to realize this intention.” Now point your hands
towards the ground and say, “Sea below, may my emotions work to realize this
intention.” Finally, hold your hands over your heart center and say, “Land on which I
stand, may my actions work to realize this intention.” You have completed the first
three points of the star.

• Call upon the directions and the elements to strengthen your intention. You can use
a compass app on your phone to find them.

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 o Turn to the North and say, “Energy of the North and Element of Earth, may
the roots of my intention be deep.”

o To the East: “Energy of the East and Element of Air, may your winds blow
away all that stands between me and my intention.”

o To the South: “Energy of the South and Element of Fire, may you fan the
flames of my intention.”

o To the West: “Energy of the West and Element of Water, clear the way for my
intention.”

o You have completed the final four points of the star.

• Now turn to the star while holding the paper near the flame, saying, “I release this
intention into the energy of the Seven-Rayed Star, may you guide my thoughts,
feelings, and actions so that I manifest my desired outcome.”

• Pause for a few moments so you can contemplate your intention being released into
the Star. You may receive a message at this point. If one does come forward, make
sure you write about the experience in your journal.

• Once you complete releasing your intention, release the elements, directions and
realms. Begin with the last energy summoned – in this case it’s water. Visualize the
energy of your energy being sent out into the world as each of the points is released.
Say for each of the seven points:

o To the West and the Element of Water, Hail and Farewell.

o To the South and the Element of Fire, Hail and Farewell.

o To the East and the Element of Air, Hail and Farewell.

o To the North and the Element of Earth, Hail and Farewell.

o To the Land, Hail and Farewell.

o To the Sky, Hail and Farewell.

o To the Sea, Hail and Farewell.

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• Write about your experience during this ritual in your journal.

• Keep the intention in a spot where you’ll see it several times a day – like on your
bedroom mirror or bulletin board near your workspace.

• You can adapt this ritual for any type of manifestation work.

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Seven-Rayed Star Template

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Instructions for Making a Seven-Rayed Star Portable
Altar

Making a septagram as the foundation for your Real Work Altar is a great way to focus
your energy starting out. While there are many ways to create your own Seven-Rayed
Star, you can also print out the template on the following page if you’re not creatively
inclined. You can color or trace around the rays the hues of each of the Lessons. Below
are the instructions for making a portable altar using a picture frame.

Supplies

Portable altar
• 1 8 x 10 frame – note the sides should be high enough so you can carry it like a
tray.
• Paint pens, alcohol-based markers or paint – black, yellow, purple, red, blue,
green and white.

Candle holders
You can purchase the small ritual candles and holders, or you can make your own out of
polymer clay. This clay can be purchased at any craft store. It is very easy to work with.
Shape the candle holders around the size candle you’ll be using. Make the opening a bit
bigger than the size of the candle. Once the clay is baked, it’s difficult to make the
openings bigger, but they can be made smaller quiet easily. You can also purchase small
votive holders. The seven candle holders should represent each of the Lessons using the
different colors. You can paint them or draw a symbol on them.

Seven small candles

Either in the appropriate colors or rendered with the hues by painting or marking.
When you begin each Lesson, you can add the candle to your altar.

Other supplies
• You’ll need to print off the template or draw a septagram
• A small tool to scoop out the candle holders
• Fine paintbrushes if you’re using paint

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Step-by-Step Instructions

• Start by assembling the supplies you’ll need. Consecrate all them using whatever
method you typically use. I usually smoke everything I am going to use in a
project while saying a blessing over them. Purifying yourself – even if it’s just
washing up – is also a good idea before starting magickal crafting.
• Take the frame apart. Clean the glass.
• Secure the septagram template at the end of this document to the underside of
the glass.
• Taking your paints or markers, carefully trace the septagram using the template
as your guide. The septagram arms arm drawn left to right, the parts of the outer
circle are drawn right to left. This should make sense when you look at Figure 1.
• Once you’re finished drawing the septagram, you can glue the glass into the
frame if you like.

Polymer Clay Candleholders

• These are so simple to make and solve the problem of finding great candleholders
for those small ritual candles.
• Purchase polymer clay in the colors of the five fires. If you can’t get all five colors,
you can paint the polymer clay before you put it in the oven.
• Shaping the candleholders:
o Start by rolling five balls of the same size.
o Then using a sculpting tool of some sort, scoop out the center by pushing
the clay to the sides.
o Insert the candle and make the hole the right size.
• Bake according to instructions.
• You can use other types of clay, or even make salt dough yourself. There’s lots of
recipes on Pinterest.
Now you’re ready to do the Commitment Ritual.

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 Course Commitment Ritual Work Sheet

Focus: To create optimal magickal conditions for completing the course.

To learn the basic technique for using a septagram in a magickal working.

Word Web:

Intention:

Date, Lunar Phase and Astrological Considerations:

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 Notes

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