Lux Lucis Quod Umbra

I’ve been reading and working the HSoM/OSM Probationer curriculum and thinking about things from a Traditional/Solomonic perspective and I kept thinking “I would only do a lot of this work to purify myself in preparation for a consecration or evocation”. It occurred to me today that this IS preparation for a consecration and I am [...]

I started week two of the HSoM/OSM Probationer curriculum today. Basically this mean LOTS of daily ritual work in addition to physical exercise and meditation. The physical exercise is going well. I’ve been using our treadmill for a half hour daily for the last week. It seems to be helping a lot with my energy [...]

Four days in and still going strong lol. Of course I think I’m going to skip my treadmilling for the day as I didn’t sleep much last night and am just REALLY tired. I’ve been cleaning out the tons of boxes and paperwork that are currently filling up what will be my main ritual space. [...]

I started the HSoM/OSM curriculum today. The first week is pretty light overall. I do really like the fact that physical exercise is part of the curriculum. I’ve always felt there should be a balance between mind, body, and spirit that a lot of systems (and occultists) seem to overlook. Nothing makes you realise how [...]

I am Frater Quaero Lux and I wanted to take a moment to welcome you to Lux Lucis Quod Umbra (Light and Shadow for those not good at Latin). The purpose of this blog is to chronicle my spiritual quest for the light. I’ll be following the path of the Western Esoteric Tradition on my [...]