Apotropaic Magick

Beyond the Seas

Grand tidings and happy Beltaine! As we venture forth into the life of the year, under the power of the Sun, what measures may we take to ensure our protection and survival? When energies of life swirl and abound--and the might and power of others perhaps stand in our way--how might we entrap such malicious intents and continue our dance beneath the Sun?
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Sources
-Harding, John. "Sheela Na Gig." Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 March 2024. www.britannica.com/art/Sheela-Na-Gig.
-Hargitai, Quinn. "The Strange Power of the 'Evil Eye.'" BBC, 19 February 2018. www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye.
-Hellenic Museum. "Superstitions and Apotropaic Magic: From Ancient to Modern Times." Hellenic Museum, 30 June 2017. www.hellenic.org.au/post/superstitions-and-apotropaic-magic-from-ancient-to-modern-times.
-Young, Sarah P. "The Grotesque World of Gargoyles." Ancient Origins, 31 December 2020. www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/gargoyles-0012253.

Music
"The Strings Flowed Through the Wood" by Jon Gegelman
"Intimacy" by Ben Winwood
"Go Softly, Go Lightly, Go Boldlly" by The SoundKeeper
"Mercy and Majesty" by Michael FK
"Irish Mountains" by Ben Winwood
Cheers and Happy Beltaine,
Kieran

Chapters

1. The Temple (00:00:00)

2. Grand tidings! (00:02:38)

3. History and Lore of Apotropaic Magick (00:09:32)

4. Practical Apotropaic Magick (00:22:25)

5. Outro (00:32:26)