Magickal Gem Blogs
PART III: Western Alchemy’s Great Work through the prism of the Tarot’s Major Arcana
Western Alchemy’s Great Work Through the Prism of the Tarot’s Major Arcana The Fool’s Journey as Alchemical Transformation The Major Arcana journey, often called “The Fool’s Journey,” maps the soul’s evolution from raw…
PART II: The Tarot as a synthesis of the Kabbalah
The Tarot: A Kabbalistic Synthesis for Practitioners The Tarot as a Living Map The Tarot is more than a set of cards. It works as a visual synthesis of Kabbalistic philosophy. Each card maps the cosmos and the human soul at once, and together, the cards integrate all…
PART I: The Kabbalah – A framework for the Spiritual Arts
PART I: The Kabbalah – A framework for the Spiritual Arts The Kabbalah acts as the ultimate structural blueprint and unifying framework that integrates the five arts of Mysticism, Magic, Astrology, Numerology and Alchemy. It achieves this primarily through…
Cape Town’s Healing Collective
There is a shift happening. People are stepping away from healing that happens in isolation, and moving toward healing that happens in relationship. Not one practitioner, one modality or one fixed path, but a web of hands, wisdom, experience, and different ways of…
The Story Behind The Magickal Gem
WRITTEN BY PHILLPPA SCHMULIAN For many years I was on a quest to find my purpose. I felt trapped in an industry I didn’t feel aligned with. I was placed in leadership positions from the age of 24, yet I deeply disagreed with the way we were guided to lead…
Sacred Symbology
Sacred Symbols Throughout history, humans have used sacred symbols to protect themselves, connect with higher guidance, and understand the universe. These emblems carry layers of meaning, cultural significance, and energetic resonance that remain relevant today….
The Collective
THE COLLECTIVE We’re living in a time where collective consciousness is rising. There has always been some form of collective consciousness since the beginning of time — we’re just more receptive to it now. With spiritual practices rising and people learning to be…
Fae And The Faerie Realm
Stepping Into the Hidden Layers of Faeries For most people, the fae begin as childhood stories—tiny, winged figures sprinkled with glitter and innocence. But the truth is far older, far wilder, and much more unsettling. The fae are not fantasies. They are ancient…
The Nervous System & Sacred Tea
Blue Lotus & Butterfly Pea: A Sacred Tea for Nervous System Healing Our nervous system is the bridge between the physical and the energetic body. It carries signals, interprets sensations, and influences how we respond to life’s challenges. When overworked or…