Magickal Connections (formerly: Magickal Group Dynamics) is a practical workbook for anyone interested in exploring the conjunction of sociology, psychology, and magic found within any 'Working' group. For centuries, sages and scholars have been fascinated by groups; the way they form, change over time, dissipate unexpectedly, achieve great goals, and sometimes commit great wrongs. Humans are social animals, for we naturally gravitate away from isolated circumstances into groups. But what, precisely, is a group? How is a group created for spiritual purposes different from that found in an office, or made up of friends?

After writing other books, and speaking about magickal group dynamics for several years, I realized that the Pagan community needed a practical, accessible workbook, one that examines the group within the context of being a magickal group and how it can best be managed. This workbook is the result.

Topics include:

Magickal Group Structures
Creating A Magickal Group That Supports Its Leader
Roles -- Traditional and Modern
Leadership -- Styles and Mechanics
Mentoring
Making the Connection With One Another
Energy Work
Creating a Group Mind
The Astral Temple
Creating Perfect Love and Perfect Trust
Life-Cycle of the Magickal Group
Communication
Potential Problems: Negative Self-Images, Fear, and Resistance
Politics and Conflict
Anger As A Factor Within The Circle

Exercises Include:

Groups And Their Influence
Recognizing Structures
Group Experiences
The Magic Wand
Marooned
The Interview
Seeing One's Chakras
Clearing the Chakras
Active Listening
Naming Exercise
A Total Healing Bath
Opening the Fear Closet
Breath Transformation
Blessings for A Day
Earth Blood
Recognizing Choice

Rituals Include:

Creating An Astral Temple Ritual
Meteor's Heart Ritual
Ritual to Release or Close a Group
Release of A Magickal Group Member

This is a print book to be published by New Page Books in Spring, 2007.
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