Ceremonial Magic and Pagan Traditions - A Comparison
In this article I would like to present a high-level comparison of pagan magical traditions and ceremonial magic. Too many these are alien to one another, and in some aspects that is correct. However, once you look into them there may be more similarities than differences. First, briefly, I would like to discuss my background. I have been involved with Western Ceremonial Magic, most specifically the Order of the Golden Dawn, for about 26 years at the time of this writing. I have reached an adept grade, and am part of the running of a local, independent Golden Dawn Temple. I have taught several classes on Western Ceremonial Magic, Tarot, astrology and several other subjects. As far as pagan traditions go I am a relative newcomer, having been involved with them for about five years now and am in the process of my second degree training in a family-based pagan tradition. I do not claim to be an expert in any pagan tradition, but I am somewhat familiar with them. First, I would li