The Power of Words in the Language of Lajava
In Viadescioism, language holds a sacred power. The language of Lajava, the Language of Emanations, is not merely a tool for communication but a conduit for divine essence. Each word […]
What do you think your life will be like in five years, magically speaking?
Day 9 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner In five years, I envision continuing my journey of learning and mastering various aspects of witchcraft. This means using my abilities responsibly and for the greater good, ensuring that my actions bring positive outcomes for myself and those around me. As I gain more knowledge and experience, I see […]
What kind of witch do you believe you will become?
Day 8 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner As a witch in Viadescioism, one seeks to master kna. This involves understanding and manipulating kna not for personal gain, but for the greater good. A Viadescioist emphasizes the ethical use of magick. They are always mindful of the consequences of their actions, using their abilities to heal, enlighten, […]
The Concept of Balance and Viadescioism
The Concept of Balance and Viadescioism In our daily lives, we often strive for balance. Whether it’s balancing work and personal life, our emotions, or our physical health, balance is […]
How powerful do you believe Magick to be, and why?
Day 3 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner In Viadescioism, magick is seen as a significant and potent force, yet it operates within certain natural and metaphysical […]
What do you think Magick actually is? What is the power or force behind witchcraft?
Day 2 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner Magick in Viadescioism is a process that creates change according to one’s will. It aligns the mind, body, and […]
Is Viadescioism witchcraft?
Viadescioism, with its unique set of practices, beliefs, and rituals, does not neatly fit into the conventional definition of witchcraft. Instead, it is a distinct spiritual and philosophical system. Viadescioism […]
Divination. Does it work? Would you use it? What do you think of those who do? Why?
Day 1 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner In Viadescioism, divination is seen as a way to understand the paths of fate.
What kind of witch do you want to become?
Day 10 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner In Viadescioism, the concept of the witch is closely tied to the archetype of the Viadescioist, who is seen as a modern embodiment of wisdom and transformative power. Here’s the vision of what kind of witch one aspires to become. A Viadescioist witch aims to master various practices, achieving […]
Do you think you will work with or worship deities as part of your Craft? Why or why not?
Day 8 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner Working with or Worshipping Deities in Viadescioism Practitioners often work with deities rather than worship them in a traditional sense. This involves cooperating and connecting with the divinity, recognizing their intrinsic part in existence, much like the elements or fundamental concepts like roundness. The practice emphasizes cooperation with these […]
What are your beliefs about ethics and morality? Do you think practicing witchcraft will change your views? If so, how?
Day 4 of Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge by maddiviner About Ethics and Morality in Viadescioism Viadescioism believes in cultivating virtues and good character, viewing morality as a journey […]
Viadescioic Initiation into the Mysteries
Why initiation: Initiation in Viadescioism is a pivotal process with many purposes. It represents a formal commitment to delve into the deeper aspects of Viadescioism, symbolizing an individual’s preparedness to […]
The Surroundings of Lajava Ona
Lajava Ona (sigils) can be empowered and protected by incorporating specific shapes, designs, or glyphs around them. Circle: The circle is a universal symbol, representing protection, unity, cycles, and focus. Surrounding a Lajava Ona with a circle helps to contain and build its kna while shielding it from external influences. Some practitioners use double circles, filling the space between with […]
Rites and Rituals
Rites: In Viadescioism, rites are structured, ritualistic acts that serve as expressions of change aligned with an individual’s will, embodying the transformation and evolution of various states of being. These rites involve the projection of one’s skaknao a combination of mental, physical, and spiritual kna into the world to interact with the kna, the essence of existence, thus facilitating change. […]
Commissions
I am once again opening commissions, but my practice has shifted since my last offerings. The services are similar but now more aligned with my path of Viadescioism, which has […]
Neopraxism
One intriguing concept in Viadescioism is “Neopraxism.” This term, unique to the practice, represents the creation of a new spiritual practice distinct from other established traditions. The term itself is derived from “Neo” (new), “praxi” (practice), and “ism” (a distinctive system or philosophy). It signifies the development of a personal, individualized tradition, diverging from the traditional, eclectic, or syncretic approaches […]
Viadescioism
Overview Viadescioism is a contemporary spiritual and philosophical system rooted in the synthesis of various religious, spiritual, and magical traditions. It is a path that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things, the practice of ritual, and the pursuit of understanding and enlightenment. The system draws from a diverse range of sources, including but not limited to, traditional pagan, shamanic, and […]
The Essence of Nature in Viadescioism
In Viadescioism, nature holds a profoundly significant role, reflecting a deep connection between the spiritual and the natural world. This connection is rooted in the understanding that everything in the […]
Knala in Viadescioism:
Knala Knala, in the context of Viadescioism, represents a comprehensive term encompassing various spiritual concepts such as Conduit, Sacred Spaces, Halidom, Holy Places, Sanctuary, Chapel, Relics, Holy Things, Shrines, Tower, […]
Rites and Rituals The 8 schools of Rites in Viadescioism
Viadescioism identifies eight distinct schools of Rites, each focusing on a unique aspect of transformation and change: Each of these schools is meticulously studied and mastered by practitioners of Viadescioism. The adept develops a comprehensive understanding and skill set, enabling them to bring about significant changes in the world.
Viadescioism: Mask and Masking Culture
In Viadescioism, wearing masks is a crucial aspect of its culture and tradition. This practice, rooted in divine depictions, involves practitioners adopting the ‘kna’ (essence) of a ‘yamasa’ (Divines) for […]
Occult Content Creator
Initially, I came on to online occult spaces to have a place to record my understandings, get feedback, and learn more from other practitioners. But sometime in the Tumblr days, I lost that, and I wanted to become more of an occult content creator. This was primarily because everyone around me at the time was doing it, and it was […]
More magical theory
Honestly, I think I just want more magical theory. Like I want to hear about individuals metaphysics and cosmology and how that applies to their worldview and outlook on casting. I want weird and interesting ideas that may or may not be practical but have well-thought-out magical substance. I want things people have experimented doing that no one else has done and terminology that […]
The Vault of the Adepti
This vault is of the Whare Ra Temple in New Zealand, which operated throughout the 20th century and closed in 1978. Whare Ra was one of the last surviving temples […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Henry Bibb on the practice of conjure
“There is much superstition among the slaves. Many of them believe in what they call “conjuration,” tricking, and witchcraft; and some of them pretend to understand the art, and say […]
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, […]
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 […]
Viadescioism: What is the working relationship between the Yamasa Ona and the practitioner?
It is the relationship between you and yourself and it is also the relationship between you and the world. In this relationship, there is a sense of extended interconnectedness between the self and the Yamasa Ona, as they are seen as many different aspects of existence that both exist within and outside of the individual. I don’t know if I […]
Viadescioism: From Spiritual Energy To Kna
In my earlier years, I held a belief in chakras or energy centers and had a spiritual understanding of the world that was much different than it is now. I viewed the spiritual aspect of the world as a form of energy that was present within the world. However, over time, my understanding of the spiritual aspect of the world […]
The Cult Of Lexi The Wulf 