The Contemporary Mystic

( This image is generate through AI powered by Canva) Disclaimer: The information presented on this blog is meant solely for educational purposes. Please consult a professional counselor and therapist in addition to using alternatives healing methods. This blog is authored by Calla Marie Rowan of Contemporary Mystic and Witches in the Kitchen. As I journey further along my magical path and practice, I’ve uncovered many connections between my trauma healing and the expression of the essential parts of myself needed for true empowerment. Magic serves as a toolkit for navigating the world, while healing is about achieving wholeness. Currently, I'm reading "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz , which is rooted in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Model. This exploration, combined with my magical practice, has reinforced my belief that humans are part of a greater unity and the divine, and that every aspect of myself is crucial for my well-being. For those unfamiliar wit...

Ingredients Required: Basil Money Drawing Powder Agate Pyrite Candle Orange Essential Oil Jar Cash On a Thursday during the hour of Jupiter, gather the items for your cash flow jar. Start by placing the agate, pyrite, money drawing powder, and basil into the jar. Fold the bills and anoint them with the orange essential oil before adding them to the jar. While you do this, meditate on opportunities opening up. Imagine yourself on an island where various rivers converge, symbolizing multiple income sources and revenue streams. Once you've completed this, seal the jar and anoint the candle with the orange essential oil. Form a triangle with your hands and recite this prayer: By Earth, the Body of the Gods By Water, their flowing blood By Air, the breath of the Gods By Fire, their burning soul May these offerings be blessed and purified. As you speak these words, envision any impurities in the offerings being washed away, blown away, and burned away. In the name of ABLANATHANALBA, by J...

  “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ” ―  Howard Thurman I came across this quote during my college days, right when I was able to vote for the first time in the 2016 election. At that time, I had just begun to cultivate my skills as a magician. Because of the nature of the Trump versus Clinton campaign, I often found myself striving to recognize the good in others, attempting to enlighten people about the importance of basic human rights and empathy in our world. However, this frequently left me feeling angry, tense in my body, and absorbing more of people's energy than was healthy for me. As someone who presents femininely, identifies as part of the queer community, and has survived trauma, I found it difficult to understand people could be so unsympathetic toward those who are different. This realization led me to lose a significant amount of respect for both family and fr...