Midnight Thoughts: The Threefold Law

Hi, pornies! How are you today? Chances are, when I publish this, I still have no internet (yeah, I just got inspired and I’m writing right after doing last entry,) but I hope you are doing better. I’ve been thinking a lot about something these days, and I thought about sharing it here and hear whatever you think on the matter: The in/famous Threefold Law.

No matter your background and how you came in contact with Paganism and/or Witchcraft, you certainly heard of it, most likely in a Wiccan past most of us seem to share, but just in case: It says that whatever you do will return thrice to you, so you better be a nice, good, behaved human being.

I know many of you do not hold unto this concept and others claim there is no base, that it constricts and limits our practice and our Craft, that it prevents us from tapping into our true potential for making us work based on the fear of what could come afterwards, and so on.

What do I think about it? It makes sense, honestly, because why would I expect something good to happen to me when I’ve done nothing but harmful magic or mundane, muggle actions? There’s this crazy thing called karma, which means that every action gets a reaction. You are good, you get good; you are bad, you get bad. The threefold law works that way for me.

Now, I’m totally into justice and social change. I cannot stand people harming others, and I don’t blink when I have to get my tools out. If all mundane ways of acting have been used with little or no positive result, and if my oracles and gut tell me I have to act, be sure I do it, and that’s when I hold onto the threefold law the most: I ask for those who meant and did harm to get thrice as they did.

The same happens when I’m on opposite situations. If I’m in need, if I get a nice present, someone does me a favor because they wanted to, or they help me when I really need a hand, then I also ask the universe to return their kindness triplicated. I’ve been in really hard situations, now knowing whatever I will do in those moments, but when someone happens to be there and offers a hand I don’t think I before blessing them (in the silence of my mind, because, you know, saying something witchy can freak some people out. Shocking, I found it.)

The thing is that I always keep the threefold law in mind when working, especially in those two cases. Of course I don’t expect anyone to do as I do, but I like them to consider the effect of their actions and find a limit. Being a witch makes me feel empowered, in control, but it doesn’t mean I can do as I please whenever I fancy doing it (not that a witch should think they can, mind you.) For me, this is my limit, something I keep from my Wiccan past and that will probably keep for a while.

However, I also what to know about you. What do you think about the matter? Do you practice it? Why? Let me know in the comments, and see you next day. ^^

Kinky regards, K!

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Book Review: A Boy Made of Sunshine

Hi, pornies! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, because I could have had a better one. Zero internet, none, nada, but thank the Gods for mobile data! There’s a novel that kept me entertained as well, and I’m here to speak about it. Today’s about A Boy Made of Sunshine, by Collette Davison. Thanks to Gay Book Promotions for sending me a copy!

• Print Length: 240 pages
• Publisher: SelfPublished (June 25, 2020)
• Publishing Date: June 25, 2020
• ASIN: B08BVY146T
• Rating: 3/5 stars 

A strict older man. A sassy film star. Can opposites attract? After taking early retirement from the police force, Liam is happy avoiding people and tending to his roses. Or he was, until Felix moves in next door. Felix is taking a break from his acting career, even though he's on the cusp of stardom. With his cheeky, persistent, and very naughty behaviour, he gets under Liam’s skin instantly. Felixneeds someone who can set him boundaries—a man who can handle him firmly, but with love. Liam doesn't think he needs anyone, until Felix brings much needed sunshine into his life. Will Felix choose stability and love, or a life of glitz and glamour? A Boy Made of Sunshine is a light hearted gay romance with a grumpy ex-detective, a brash new neighbour, a cute Dalmatian puppy, and lots of brattish behaviour.

The beginning was a bit strange. I found it hard why anyone would be as interested in someone as grumpy, and sometimes even rude, as Liam, let alone if that someone was a kind spirit like Felix. I made an exception and then remembered it is a comedy, because I was finding myself smiling several times (Yeah, I think I have a thing or two for dramas and now I expect them always.) After I relaxed a bit, everything went on the right track.

These two made me smile over and over again, and I liked their dynamic. It was my first time reading comedy, so I found some scenes strange, to be honest, I liked the all of the book. I liked what I’ve read from Collette, so this wouldn’t be an exception. Guess what? It wasn’t. I liked the plot, I liked the characters, how they were funny one second and hot the next, a couple of which at the end of the book that I want to live in real life!

It was a nice trip to know these guys, honestly. I found it arousing and right on spot that I had to wait for the sex, but also liked that Collette strayed faithful to the core of the story: how cute and how reserved Felix and Liam are, respectively, becoming a likeable, respectful couple. Although I’m not that into dominants, I think I could make a good use of a Liam, but maybe not that grumpy hehehe.

All in all, I enjoyed reading A Boy Made of Sunshine. It’s a quick-to-like story once you find the appeal, with two main characters that make you smile and laugh in every chapter. I think Felix’s background as an actor could have had a more development so we get a bigger impact in the final chapters, but I liked it nonetheless and found it sweet as hell.

About Colette Davison:

Colette’s personal love story began at university, where she met her future husband. An evening of flirting, in the shadow of Lancaster castle, eventually led to a fairytale wedding. She’s enjoying her own ‘happy ever after’ in the north of England with her husband, two beautiful children and her writing.

Have you read this book? Would you recommend it or not? Let me know in the comments! Kinky regards, K!

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A male witch’s verbiage: The Masculine elements

Wouldn't mind a coven/Craft mate like this one minus the beard

Good morning, pornies. ^^ I hope you are all well. Do you remember when I said I wanted to explore the masculine side of magic? Well, I've been thinking lately on it, and I think I finally have something to say about it. Although I still feel I am missing something, it's a start, and I wanted to share my views on the Elements seen under a masculine lense, what they represent for men, in case any would be interested.

First, you have to know I work with the elements in a different order than many traditions. When I thought about it, it didn't make any sense for me to have Air after Earth and before Fire. I never resonated with that idea and no one ever told me the reason for this order. Also, I paired them with the seasons in the way they made the most sense to me, and since then it has worked finely for me.

This said, feel free to read the elements in whichever order you prefer and that resonates with you the most, unless you follow a particular tradition and it asks you (with reason) to call for them in one in particular. Do not let anyone tell you you must do it that way. Rephrasing John Beckett in The Path of Paganism: An Experience-Based Guide to Modern Pagan Practice Book, a book I read long before I became Kyler and which I totally recommend, the only right way for you to be a Pagan is to find your own.

Earth is the North and spring. As men we’ve been expected to provide sustenance for our families, our homes and ourselves. We’ve been told we should be independent, self-sufficient and successful. Many times we’ve been told we need to pay when we have a date, that we need to take the initiative and be the first ones in line.. However, we’ve been forced to hide our nurturing nature, humble side and exalt our pride. For me, He-Earth is about nurturing, stability and humility.

Fire is the East and summer. This is the most strongly related element to masculine energy, yet the one that damages us the most as well. We are told to be strong, fighters, to be angry, and yet the suicide rates by men are increasing in several countries. What is more worrisome is that we choose more violent methods to be sure we will “succeed”. However, fire is also our warming touching, our passion, the desire and willpower to keep on going, Fire can be a tender, little flame that understands when and where to burn like a blazing phoenix. He-Fire is about fiery passion, patience and wilderness.

Air is the South and autumn. Another element we are often connected to, also damaged when we are expected to be analytical, logical and practical. Perhaps it is also one of the most important ones when we become witches, since we need to find a reason for it all, we need to understand all of it, while going with it, like a gentle breeze, is also a right option. Letting the winds of change show us the path can be frightening, but also rewarding. For me, He-Air is about 

Water is the West and winter. This is perhaps our most damaged element because “men don’t cry”. It is okay to cry now and then when we’re happy, but the Gods forbid it when we’re sad, and so we learn to repress our feelings since we are only kids who are forced to swallow their fears. Men should be strong, emotionless rocks who can fight 24/7, also denying our emotional, creative nature. We can also be life-bearers, creators and emotional beings. For me, He-Water is about creation, protection and honesty.

Spirit is Time and Space, above, below and center. Finally, since mean are practical, fiery, logic and rational, how on Earth can we believe in the unseen? We cannot touch it or understand it, so it truly must be all a bunch of lies and “women tales”. However, many times we’ve been expecting the best in critical situation, putting ourselves in the hands of a higher power, or we decide to trust that nagging thought about doing this or that, events we’re reluctant to remember, yet comforting when we let our guard down. For me, He-Spirit is about openness, trust and memory.

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Book review: Going Within in a Time of Crisis

Good morning, pornies. How are you feeling today? Anyone in the mood to go inside? Like, deep inside of yourself? I have the perfect book to help you in the process, which is part of a helpful collection. I’m speaking about Resilience: Going Within in a Time of Crisis, by P. T. Mistlberger. Many thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

• Series: Resilience
• Print Length: 96 pages
• Publisher: Changemakers Books (May 15, 2020)
• Publication Date: May 15, 2020
• ISBN-10: 1789046874
• ISBN-13: 978-1789046878
• Rating: 4/5 stars

During a time of crisis, we are presented with something of a fork in the road; either look within and examine ourselves, or engage in distractions and go further to sleep. This book is for those seeking deeper self-understanding, and offers several avenues for doing so, all of which are connected to the theme of going within. This a time of opportunity for men and women interested in deepening their inner work via tools such as meditation, shadow work, conscious relating, dream work, and other activities. In traversing these challenging times, let this book be your guide. The "Resilience Series" is the result of an intensive, collaborative effort of our authors in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Each volume offers expert advice for developing the practical, emotional and spiritual skills that you can master to become more resilient in a time of crisis.

How many times have we heard the phrase “look inside of you”? In any spiritual context, no matter the faith or relationship with the universe you may have, chances are you came across it at least a hundred times, but seldom do we get to really understand what it means, asks and requires to do so. This book solves the problem for beginners like me, who want detailed instructions and expert advice.

P. T. Mistlberger goes straight to the point when explaining where our “negative” feelings come from, introduces us to concepts like the Jungian Shadow, how to work with it, and explores several strategies to understand those aspects of ourselves that we tend to avoid, deny or hide, or the three at the same time.

This is a healing, magical book. Short, quick to be done with, yet filled with useful information on how to be a better version of ourselves, how to deal with our feelings when a crisis comes and not lose it in the process.

The changes you need to do in order to accomplish this are not easy and will put you face to face with all of the demons you’d rather not look at. It will take you into an uncomfortable path, but the path of healing rarely is. Although inspired by the present covid-19 pandemic, Resilience: Going Within in a Time of Crisis is a tool to cope with all kinds of crisis.

About P. T. Mistlberger:

P.T. Mistlberger is a transpersonal therapist, seminar leader, and author. From monasteries in the Tibetan highlands to Tantric ashrams in India, the monuments of Egypt to stone circles of Britain and Native sweat lodges in British Columbia, he has scoured the globe seeking the best of the world's wisdom traditions. P.T. has founded several personal growth communities and esoteric schools and taught in numerous cities around the world. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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Book review: Secret Admirer

Hello, pornies! I hope you are all fine. I just finihed reading a book and Oh my I so need you to read it! If you want a sweet, funny, dramatic romance, I got you covered. Today's all about Secret Admirer, by DJ Jamison. Thanks to Gay Book Promotions for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

• Print Length: 233 pages
• Publisher: SelfPublished (June 25, 2020)
• Publication Date: June 25, 2020
• ASIN: 1789046874
• Rating: 4/5 stars

You deserve all the kisses you want... Benji, I want you to know how amazing you are. You won't believe me, because I'm just your brother's best friend, but it’s true. Each day my feelings for you grow, confusing but undeniable. With a few anonymous love tokens, I finally have an outlet for all the things I can't say. And with each gift and note, you smile. For me. Not your brother's straight friend, but something new. Something more. Something that will change everything if we can both find the courage to believe. All I have to do is confess who I really am: Your Secret Admirer

Now, we all know about that hot BFF cliché, right? Well, it was well used this time! It was impossible not to feel identified with Benji, his feelings, his insecurities (although we are just said he's naturally an introvert, but I feel there was more? Need a sequel!) and his thoughts.

I wanted to be over there, telling him all the things I wish somebody told me when I was in love with a straight guy, and scream at him for being so clueless. Literally, it was obvious these two were thristy AF for each other, and the author loved to play with me because of it.

DJ Jamison has a funny, simple style that can turn you on in a second and make you laugh in the next one. I went from aroused to laughing in a single scene in a blink's time! She likes to play with your expectations, create such a tension and then turn the tables and take a risk in the story you fear she won't be up to it. Hint: She always is.

I was so immersed in the story I had to read the bonus scene and know whatever happened after, and I'm happy to be satisfied. Secret Admirer is a book with human characters, a good dose of drama, a better dose of sex (I could fancy finding my own Ace, mind you; besides, we need more bisexual characters!) and one hell of a funny story you don't get tired of! I wish the scene for Ace (you will know it when you read it; I'm not spoiling anything) had been longer, maybe a bit more on his background and past, but it's the only little thing I am complaining about. This book was amazing and you should read it too!

About DJ Jamison:
DJ Jamison writes sweet but spicy M/M romance that most readers consider relatively low-angst. She grew up in a working-class family, and many of those influences can be found in her books: family drama, workplace conflict, and of course, love! DJ lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, a timid snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.
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Book review: Pagan Portals - Fairy Witchcraft

Hello pornies! I hope you had a great weekend. It was for me since I had the chance to read and some me-time. I took these days to dwell in Faery, learning the basics by the hand of an expert in the matter. I’m speaking about Pagan Portals - Fairy Witchcraft: A Neopagan's Guide to the Celtic Fairy Faith, by Morgan Daimler. Many thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

• Series: Pagan Portals
• Print Length: 94 pages
• Publisher: Moon Books; Reprint edition (April 25, 2014)
• Publication Date: April 25, 2014
• ISBN-10: 1782793437
• ISBN-13: 978-1782793434
• Rating: 5/5 stars

Many neopagans today are drawn to honor the fairies but find that the modern-day path to Fairy is hidden in mist and shadow. Yet the path is still there, waiting for those who are ready to seek it out. This is a guidebook for those seeking a path that combines modern neopagan witchcraft with the older Celtic Fairy Faith. Topics include basic beliefs and practices, holidays, tools, altar set up, and theology, with the intent of giving the seeker a solid grounding in the basics of modern Fairy Witchcraft.

This first installment introduces us to the Faery Witchcraft trilogy, a series in which the author combines modern Witchcraft, Neopaganism and old Fairy Faith to create a respectful, inspiring and useful branch. As part of the Pagan Portals series, this is a rather short reading that takes no time, but filled with useful insights into the world of the Fair Folk.

We get to know about holidays, tools, deities, and magic, just to name a few subjects. Morgan Daimler is one of the most trustworthy names when it comes to faeries, and this book proves why. Everything is crystal clear, raises makes the reader question whether this would be a path for them or not and offers enough guidance for us to get started either way.

Faeries are such a fascinating topic I can never get enough of them, and it was even better to read about the author’s personal experiences at the end of each chapter; it is helpful to know what kind of interaction we can expect, and although there are some creepy ones, there are others so beautiful I daydreamed about them. The resources list at the end comes in handy for the curious ones who are left wanting for more.

The author made it clear that this is a risky, adventurous path, not suited for those who like to play it safe or take little risks. Pagan Portals - Fairy Witchcraft: A Neopagan's Guide to the Celtic Fairy Faith, paints a comprehensive picture of what these ambiguous beings are and what we can expect of them, as pesky and as they can be. Like every Daimler book, it is print magic!

About Morgan Daimler:

Morgan Daimler is a witch who has been a polytheist since the early ’90′s. Following a path inspired by the Irish Fairy Faith blended with neopagan witchcraft, Morgan teaches classes on Irish myth and magical practices, fairies, and related subjects in the United States and internationally. Morgan has been published in multiple anthologies as well as in Witches and Pagans magazine, Pagan Dawn magazine and the CR journal Air n-Aithesc, and they are one of the world's foremost experts on all things Fairy. Besides the titles available through Moon Books Morgan has self-published a book of Old and Middle Irish language translations called The Treasure of the Tuatha De Danann, and an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series called Between the Worlds.

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Midnight Thoughts: What's the meaning of my name?

Got you attention, I bet

Kyler Moss

Hi, beautiful people. I hope you are doing well.

I've been thinking about writing this for a long time and wasn't sure about how interesting it would be, or if it would even be interesting at all, for anyone besides myself. However, I like to share my point of view on certain matters now and then, and would like to think that this helps anyone out there in any way, no matter what I think about it at the moment.

So, names. They have power. If you look at the Celtic myths and legends, calling a faery by their name grants you control over them, not that they like that, in case you're wondering about it, but that's how powerful just one word can be. And we're not speaking about just another word, we're speaking about the words that will define you, the words that represent you in the world. We're speaking about a name.

Brent Corrigan

Being closeted means that I'm not that free to speak about certain things, that I have to decorate and put on some make up on what I say on a daily basis so people get just the right amount of information, and you don't know how tiresome that can be. Now it's an art of sorts for me, word-craft comes naturally and it's great to speak freely knowing you will just adjust this and that without noticing, but before I came to this point? Hell, I was exhausted. I obviously needed an escape, for real.

When I read about HORNS Magazine, I thought OKAY I GOTTA DO THIS! But how the fuck was I going to? Like, was I going to come out of the queer closet and the broom closet all of a sudden and say "Hey, I'm a witch, I'm bi, and I'm writing about porn and sex and kinky magic" and stay alive? Not a chance. So I thought about creating a persona, someone who would be happy, perky, charming, and still be me. Yes, I'm not usually this positive and high-vibes, but there's still some part of reality in this character I created.

I wanted (and still want) to be free, to be unchained, Miley-Cyrus-kind of untamed (just like in the video, not more than that, thank you; the more was much more,) so I thought right away "Why not becoming a porn star without the porn?" I always say I will be one in my next life, because this time it's not something I could deal with, but maybe I could be more open about my sexuality and allow myself to do so simple things like liking and commenting porn in Twitter; you have no idea how liberating that has been, by the way.

Brent Everett

So, honoring the sacred tradition of changing your real name to avoid professional repercussions in the future, I got inspired by the porn actors I liked the most at the moment: Kyler is for Kyler Moss; B is a tricky one, because it doesn't actually stand for just one person, or two or three but FOUR, Brent Corrigan, Brent Everett, Jake Bass and André Boleyn; and finally we have Warhol, which is for Kevin Warhol. Boom, this guy was born.

No big meaning so far, but during this time I've been thinking... Maybe now I can see something else? Maybe now I can see why I was drawn to those names, and surprise, it was amazing.

I love twinks. Period. Kyler Moss has always been one of my favorites, but I never knew why he got out of the industry all of a sudden. Turns out he did so he wouldn't do an abuse scene. Dear heaven, I loved him more than ever when I read that. He clearly had a passion for what he was doing, he clearly liked it, was loving it and having fun with it, but his value as a person was more than any amount of money, his moral and integrity were more important than a carreer, and I loved that. So Kyler is Integrity for myself.

Jake Bass

Now the B. I'll try to keep this one short: I liked these guys so much I wanted to use them all, and realized they all shared B either in their first or last names. 4x1. Best deal of my life.

When I was a teenager, I did a Facebook test to know which porn actor you would be. Clueless me did it and got Brent Corrigan. I frowned. Who are you? Imagine my surprise when I saw this beautiful twink who had worked on so many movies and scenes. This legend? Thank you, Facebook. Massive ego boost! But years later, I read about how he helped the police so the murder of Bryan Kocis would be solved asap, then when he admited he was a child when he started doing porn, then made his own company where everyone would wear condoms and be treated repectfully, and, finally, how he decided to try non-porn films. He's a real artist for me in that sense, you can feel his honesty when you know all of this.

Brent Everett is the dedication, the discipline. While Corrigan has a soft aura around him, Everett is pure fire, raw, unchained passion, giving 110% of himself in all of his scenes. He's not afraid of doing different things, trying new things, and has his own company as well. He's the passion I want to develop in everything that I do, whether as Kyler or with any other name.

Andre Boleyn

From Jake Bass I take a mix of Kyler and Corrigan, and he's bisexual as well. I was wondering about being Kyler Bass, or Jake something, but thing's didn't work out. I had to include this beautiful bi man, even more when I read that he hated how the porn industry could decide how much money he was worth and that he had to stay focused on that he was worth much more no matter the payment. Besides, although he also retired, he keeps expressing his sexuality (please, don't stop, ever,) and went to college. He has vission, doesn't let his past as a porn star define his present, and a sense of direction. The B here is exactly that: direction.

Finally, Andre Boleyn. It will sound of less importace when compared, but he's beauty for me. André knows how beautiful he is and knows how to exploit it and show it. He's not ashamed of owning his best physical qualities, which are more than a few (seriously, is there one part of his body you cannot drool for?) Growing up feeling so insecure and doubting my looks as desirable, having beauty as a part of my name is mandatory, and he's also a reminder of the kind of sexy, healthy body I want to have.

Kevin Warhol

As for Warhol... You always think about Andy Warhol when you read it, but for me is about one of the most talented, devoted, multitasking and handsome actors. When I worked on Kevin Warhol's short bio I was surprised to discover he has been on his own since he was a teenager, and couldn't possibly imagine what his life should have been like, how many times he had to be brave and do whatever he needed to stay alive. He's now an icon in BelAmiOnline and does what he loves the most, but also draws the line between desire and love. He's bravery, he's courage, and I want to be like that.

So, to summarize: Kyler Moss is for Integrity, Brent Corrigan for Honesty, Brent Everett for Passion, Jake Bass for Direction, Andre Boleyn for Beauty, and Kevin Warhol for Bravery. A persona based on Integrity, Honesty, Passion, Direction, Beauty, and Bravery seems like a good thing, and you know what? I'm glad I thought about all of these guys, not to mention I'd love to have an orgy with them, hehe.

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Queer Pagan Interview: Chris Allaun

Hi pornies! Welcome back to my blog (OkNo). Today I come with an interview I had with Pagan author, teacher and healer Chris Allaun. We talked about sexuality, witchcraft and his role on The Fellowhip of the Phoenix, and for the first time I had the chance to have a live chat with someone. It got me out of my confort zone, but that' what growing up is about. I hope you like it!

1. Which came first: Witchcraft or Queer Identity?

Well I've always known I was gay since I was little. I got into witchcraft when I was 17.

2. How would you describe your path as a Witch?

I'm a lover of knowledge and magical wisdom so my path is a combination of Traditional Witchcraft, Heathenism, Ceremonial Magick, and Spirit Walking. Spirit Walking is using indigenous spiritual techniques. I'm trying not to use the term shamanism because that word belongs to a different culture. I also do necromancy and energy healing.

3. Yes, and I read that Shamanism is actually a negative term that shouldn't be used.

I wouldn't say negative. Think of it like reading a few Jewish books and then calling yourself a rabbi.

4. Oh, so it's more about avoiding culture appropriation, respecting the background of those who earned the title.

Exactly! You got it!

5. Awesome! Good to have that cleared. By the way, it’s not the first time I hear about a queer witch working on necromancy. Do you feel your sexuality has played a role in it?

In necromancy? No, not really. But, I do think that gay men are more in touch with their spiritual side. I guess you could say that gay people are forced to deal with shadow all the time. We had to deal with the shadows of others who are abusive so we don’t shy away from darker things.

6. So we had kind of a previous training, I like that!

Maybe that's a part of our destiny, to face the shadow so we can help other's heal.

7. Oh, awesome! And what about witchcraft? Do you think being gay has influenced you as a witch?

I don’t think being gay itself influenced me in witchcraft, but I did come to realize that witchcraft is for the oppressed to find their own truth, so it did help me become very unapologetic in my sexuality as a gay man.

8. It empowered you, in short. You're one of the founders and an ordained minister with The Fellowship of the Phoenix. What is this tradition about?

Yes. We celebrate the queer spirit for all LGTBQ+ people. We honor the earth, the universe, and the transformative force of the phoenix. Our goal is to transform ourselves to walk our own individual path in power and to come together to heal ourselves and heal the world where we can.

9. Why the Phoenix? Would you say it is related to Queer people besides being a metaphor for transformation?

The Phoenix is about transformation. Once the phoenix dies it is consumed by the flames and is reborn anew. I think this is the path of the witch and hopefully all spiritual people-to transform the old self and be reborn into a spiritually evolved being. The Phoenix is also the transformative fires of the Universe.

10. So healing is first and foremost. Also, in the past, this tradition was only for gay men, hence its original name, Brotherhood of the Phoenix. Why did you decide to be more open?

We decided to change for many reasons. One reason is that there is a wonderful community of LBT women who resonate with the spiritual path of transformation. Another reason is that it was time for us to be more inclusive to the entire LGTBQ+ community. With these energies joining us and transforming the Brotherhood into The Fellowship of the Phoenix we have been transformed into a stronger spiritual tradition.

11. You burned and rose again like the phoenix, then.

LOL, you can certainly say that.

12. Hahahaha. So, which do you think is the most significant challenge for gay Pagans? What about queer Pagans in general? Also, what would you say makes Fellowship of the Phoenix unique?

I think gay pagans have many of the same challenges that many gay people do. We have body image issues, race issues, economic issues, and so forth. I don’t think being a gay which makes the issues go away, but it does give us the tools to better ourselves so we are better equipped to face our issues and evolve spiritually upon our chosen path.

The Fellowship is a group that really embraces the queer spirit and celebrates each other uniqueness and the individual gifts that we all bring to the table. We also focus on queer gods. We allow each person to have their own view of the gods. The gods come to each of us in a unique expression just as each of us have a unique expression.

13. Looking back in time, let's say, five years ago, which is your most significant change?

For me or for the Fellowship?

14. I’m going to be greedy. Both?

Haha. Personally, I can say it is becoming published and being able to share my experiences with a greater audience. I think I'm changing all the time. I never stop learning and I never stop spiritually evolving. My goal is always to go deeper into the mysteries and connect with the gods, ancestors, and nature spirits. For the Fellowship it was definitely opening up to all LGTBQ+ people.

15. Being published is definitely a big change! What are your plans for the future?

I have a book, "Otherworld: Ecstatic Witchcraft for the Spirits of the Land" due out in November and another book out Fall of 2021. Once everything settles with COVID I hope to resume teaching in person not just on Zoom. I'm also looking forward to connecting with more witches and pagans in person. I'm very excited about it.

16. Finally, which would be your advice for young, future Witches and Pagans?

Books are great, but you need to have experiences. Attend rituals, join study groups, and attend Pagan gatherings. Witchcraft and magick is about tangible experiences. We need to experience magick, the earth, and our Pagan community. Also, don't give up your magical studies. Go deeper in your magick. Also, don't be afraid to check out other traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoist healing, and so forth. Each of these things can show you a different aspect of the energies in the Universe.

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Book review: A History of Magic and Witchcraft

Hi pornies! I hope you are all well. Today I want to talk about an awesome book that got me thinking into the (real for me) meaning of being a witch a couple of months ago. This was a challenging reading because of how thick in content and details it was, and I'm not going to deny it hurt, but I enjoyed all of it. I'm speaking about A History of Magic and Witchcraft: Sabbats, Satan and Superstitions in the West, by Frances Timbers. Thanks a lot to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

• Print Length: 224 pages
• Publisher: Pen and Sword History (April 26, 2020) 
• Publication Date: April 26, 2020
• ISBN-10: 152675763X
• ISBN-13: 978-1526757630

Broomsticks and cauldrons, familiars and spells: magic and witchcraft conjures a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ordinary people in the past and shines a light on the fascinating pop culture of the premodern world. Blowing away folkloric cobwebs, this enlightening new history dispels many of the misconceptions surrounding witchcraft and magic that we still hold today. From Ancient Greece and Rome through to the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Era, historian Frances Timbers shines a light on the impact of Christianity and popular culture in the construction of the figure of the 'witch'. The development of demonology and ceremonial magic is brought together with the West's troubled past with magic and witchcraft to chart the birth of modern Wiccan and Neopagan movements in England and North America. Witchcraft is a metaphor for oppression in an age in which persecution is an everyday occurrence somewhere in the world. Fanaticism, intolerance, prejudice, authoritarianism, and religious and political ideologies are never attractive. Beware the witch hunter!

We've heard several assumptions about witches and witchract, like pre-Christian times were ruled by women, that it was a more pacific, mystical time, that the Christian Church burned millions of women just because they were more easily manipulated by Satan... Well, the history behind these ideas may surprise you. Hint: None of them are 100% real.

The books explores and explains several of the preconceptions we have about our own path trough a historical lense, and allows us to see that thery're not what we think they are. Frances Timbers goes to the root of each idea, examines how it evolved as time passed, and gives us a complete picture of the European world and how it reacted at the image of the witch.

It certainly took a time to be done with this book becuase of the level of detail and how in-depth it is, but I totally recomend it to any witch and Pagan who wants to explore our history, the meaning behind those two words and reevaluate what they are sure to know about witchcraft. A History of Magic and Witchcraft debunks the many myths that surround the witch trials, the burning times, the relationships and the differences between ceremonial magicians, cunning folk and witches, to name a few. You will want to take your time while reading, but I'm sure you will enjoy it. Fated to be a classic book, this is the definition of excellence!

About Frances Timbers:
Frances Timbers holds a PhD in British History from the University of Toronto and has published two books on witchcraft and magic: Magic and Masculinity: Ritual Magic and Gender in the Early Modern Era and The Magical Adventures of Mary Parish: The Occult World of Seventeenth-Century London. She has also published a number of peer-reviewed journal articles. She is currently an adjunct professor at Trent University in Canada.

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Comic Review: Jox Treasure Hunter #1

Good morning, pornies! I read this comic a bit long ago, but decided to wait until it was finished, so here we are! I'm a totally fan of fantasy comics, but add gay sex and creativity and it's much better. Today it's all about Tom Cray's Jox: Treasure Hunter #1.

• Script and Art: Tom Cray
• Print Length: 19 pages
• Series: 1/6
• Publisher: Class Comics (September, 2016)
• Publication: September, 2016
• Genres: Fantasy, Adventure

Meet JOX, a sexy ginger-haired Elf with an appetite for action and adventure. He’s a hunter of rare, elusive treasures, and perhaps most importantly, he’s a voracious bottom. JOX is on a mission to uncover the precious riches hidden in the sacred Ruins of Annunaki.

But the ruins are a treacherous place, and they are not unguarded. Plundering them won’t be easy, and JOX will have to use every skill he possesses to get past the traps, locks and ancient mystical guards.

Impossibly hung, these two very insistent guards must determine if JOX is worthy of opening the fabled chest of the ruins of Annunaki. This may be one treasure that even JOX’s bouncy bubble butt can’t accommodate.

Wonderfully written and illustrated by CRAY (The Bromance #1, Stripshow: the Collection #3), this first JOX mini comic introduces us to an exciting new character who will transport us to far off realms in search of bewildering secrets, glittering jewels, and cum-drenched adventure.

I'm gonna start by saying that I'm in love with that art! The colors bring tons of life into the panels, and make the action all the more pleasant to look at, hehe. It gives me fantasy vibes, for sure, and things keep improving as you read!

What I liked the most in this regard is that, although fantasy, Jox remains realistic. It pushes the limits of what could be possible in that world, and I liked how it played with it.

The script is just as awesome because of it. It explores the possibilities of being a... free spirit, shall we say, in a fantasy world. You get to feel all the adventure, the expectation and wonder what will come next just before it cums (hehe.)

If you ask me, this is a great comic to keep yourself entertained during social lockdown. It looks amazing, Jox seems to be a cute guy, although a bit clueless, and will surely make you smile more than once. Stay tuned to know what I think about the second issue!

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