BrightEye
Since no one in the Spirituality section can shed any light on this, I thought I'd try it here. I know Crowley kept so-called magical diaries. I'm curious as to what the nature of a magical diary is, ie what you record in it.
Main Entry: di·a·ry
Pronunciation: 'dI-(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: Latin diarium, from dies day -- more at DEITY
1 : a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervals : JOURNAL; especially : a daily record of personal activities, reflections, or feelings
2 : a book intended or used for a diary
A grimoire (IPA [grɪˈmwɑr]) is a book of magical knowledge written between the late-medieval period and the 18th century. Such books contain astrological correspondences, lists of angels and demons, directions on casting charms and spells, on mixing medicines, summoning unearthly entities, and making talismans.
Aeon418 said:Crowley thought that record keeping was very important to people engaged in spiritual practice because of the dangers of superstition and delusion. Also the mind has a curious ability to change things to suit it own purpose. Sometimes we remember things differently to how they really happened. Keeping an accurate record prevents this form of distortion creeping in.
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Right on!
A magician without a magical diary is like a ships captain without a log book.
review is a main part of the use of the diary, even going back years, sometimes things fit together in a way you hadn't noticed before, trends habits, etc can also be revealed.
Yes, I do keep a Tarot journal, but I record a lot of other thoughts there too. They all fit together though and it's revealing to go back and compare thougts/ notes. I guess I've already got a little collection of magical diaries.Knightward said:If you keep a Tarot Journal, that is a example of what your looking for.