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Documentation

Documentation is essential for my practice. When I experience or learn new things, I promptly take notes. I later transfer these notes to my grimoire. This continuous documentation helps me maintain a consistent record of my experiences and understandings. I don’t limit what I write down to just metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical insights. I include anything I find sacred or […]

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Acts as a form of divine absorption or shapeshifting

Viadescioism, my practice is inherently pantheistic and animistic. Because of this I find that the practice of masking in relation to the divines, the ancestors, the animals, the archetypal nature of kna(energy) and shaknao ona(souls) is a practice that comes up and is demonstrated in a lot of my rituals and acts as a form of divine absorption or shapeshifting. […]

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Gods as divines instead of gods or deities

I primarily refer to my gods as divines instead of gods or deities and I believe I primarily do this in order to separate my concept of divinity from the more Western Christian understanding of it that is present within the United States. This is definitely a way of controlling language on my part and is used to help to […]

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Haint blue

“Haint blue is a range of pale, blue-green colors that are often used to paint porch ceilings in the Southern United States. The tradition originated with the Gullah people in Georgia and […]

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Your practice is like a painting and even the empty space matters and should be put their thoughtfully.

What I’ve discovered through the process of writing my grimoire is that it’s equally essential to explain why something is omitted from my practice as it is to detail what’s included. This is particularly important to me because I prefer not to leave gaps in my understanding. I’ve already arrived at conclusions about why I’ve chosen one path over another, […]

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Martial arts plays a significant role in my personal practice

Martial arts plays a significant role in my personal practice, which has led me to delve deeply into research related to martial arts, self-defense, and combat sports. While exploring these subjects, I’ve noticed a conspicuous and concerning issue that isn’t widely discussed: the presence of racism and sexism within these fields. This matter has become a prominent part of my […]

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Praise houses

Praise houses were small, wooden structures used for worship by enslaved people in the American Southeast. They were also known as prayer houses. Praise houses were typically built within plantation complexes. They were often […]

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What we honor is a reflection of ourselves within the world.

So Identify holidays that hold personal significance for you and incorporate them into your practice. Document these holidays and explore why they are individually meaningful to you. In my perspective, this is what truly transforms holidays, celebrations, and festivals into meaningful experiences. While there’s nothing wrong with observing cultural or national holidays, the essence of these occasions becomes more spiritual […]

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9 Elements of Hip Hop

One thing that I incorporated into my practice that I didn’t see coming was the nine elements of Hip Hop. Which are laid out by KRS-One, in his song “9 Elements,”: These elements are closely aligned with facets of my existing practice and have intersected with my philosophy, spirituality, or religious beliefs. However, they represent a comprehensive system that embraces […]

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Kicking and knocking

“Kicking and Knocking,” also known as “Knockin,” “Knock boxing,” or “yuna onse,” is a little-known but historically significant African-American martial art. Its roots trace back to the era of slavery […]

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Define, define, define.

Take the time to define, clarify, and document your own personal definitions for various concepts. Definitions can be fluid, influenced by the perspective of the person providing them. Your definitions reflect your unique viewpoint on different aspects of the world. While they may be based on a shared reality, they can also vary subtly, potentially leading to confusion when others, […]

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Emanationist monotheistic polytheism

I like to describe my practice of viadescioism as Emanationist monotheistic polytheism. Emanationist monotheistic polytheism is a philosophical view that combines elements of monotheism and polytheism while using emanationism to connect them both. It posits a single, ultimate source or principle from which multiple divine entities or aspects emanate. These emanations are considered manifestations or expressions of the one supreme […]

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The Viadescioist, the modern-day wizard

The Viadescioist, when practicing wizardry, becomes a modern-day wizard, embodying the ancient ideals of wisdom, transformation, and the responsible use of spiritual power. This combination amplifies the core principles of Viadescioism deep connection with nature, the cosmos, and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge through the lens of wizardry’s magical and mystical practices. Wizard: The word “wizard” comes from the Middle […]

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My First Post

On this blog, I will be posting things that have to do with spirituality, occultism, esotericism, and mysticism among other things. I will be using this post to keep track of different practices, methods, and exercises I have learned throughout my journey on this path. I will usually post when I find information, or I am very focused on a […]