tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post6866965837653593315..comments2024-02-20T09:54:37.105-06:00Comments on Talking About Ritual Magick: My Santa Fe Adventure - Part 1Frater.Barrabbashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11689013897789072360noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-61402692689515338482012-11-27T23:18:58.995-06:002012-11-27T23:18:58.995-06:00Latecomer and new ABQan here. i enjoyed your exqu...Latecomer and new ABQan here. i enjoyed your exquisite description of Santa Fe, esp. the scent of the desert, and the drive up the 25.HilbertAstronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443786031975040593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-25305994068569486752012-01-19T14:07:02.780-06:002012-01-19T14:07:02.780-06:00Thank you kindly for your generous invitation, Fra...Thank you kindly for your generous invitation, Frater Barrabbas. I have already included Minneapolis on my visiting list when I will be travelling in USA. It will be a real privilege to meet you in person.Nik64https://www.blogger.com/profile/09143120114409716706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-73823732516080221852012-01-19T13:09:45.219-06:002012-01-19T13:09:45.219-06:00@Rose - stay tuned, there are two more parts to th...@Rose - stay tuned, there are two more parts to this biography. I will cover what it was like for me to work magick in New Mexico. <br /><br />@Nik64 - San Francisco would be good, but so would L.A. CA, New Orleans LA, Minneapolis MN, Albuquerque NM, Portland OR, New York City, Boston MA, Kansas City MO, and Chicago IL. Of course, these are some of the places that I personally know about, so there are likely many others, too. BTW - if you're ever in Minneapolis, drop me a line before hand, and I will buy you dinner and drinks.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your comments. <br /><br />FBFrater.Barrabbashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689013897789072360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-6647959279701217582012-01-18T19:37:46.188-06:002012-01-18T19:37:46.188-06:00Very interesting post, among all your others, Frat...Very interesting post, among all your others, Frater. Not only of biographic significance, but also from geographic presentation point, especially to someone who has never visited the States, and would love to travel there sometime.<br />Out of curiosity, which community has long occult tradition in USA? I've heard of San Fransisco, but maybe I'm biased because of LaVey, Aquino and all these American horror movies and TV series I watch here in UK. (I can't remember in which movie it was said "if the Devil lives on Earth, that should be San Fransisco",...lol) Any feedback?Nik64https://www.blogger.com/profile/09143120114409716706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-5160395594990970962012-01-18T10:42:53.848-06:002012-01-18T10:42:53.848-06:00New Reader, and what a first post to see, you made...New Reader, and what a first post to see, you made me nostalgic, I am from Alb. and in the late 90s was up in SF 3 time a month. I always made the Ark visit and then the Diogenes Club before and after my meetings. I look forward to delving into the blog.<br />Be well<br />PiperMasonPiperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132355555799220566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-61454028814129985592012-01-18T10:32:01.047-06:002012-01-18T10:32:01.047-06:00As a New Mexico Native, you've described Santa...As a New Mexico Native, you've described Santa Fe incredibly well... at least how it is today, although I can say, like Albuquerque, it does have a larger pagan/hermetic population than most would think. It's simply underground due to the lack of acceptance and the major changes Santa Fe (and Albuquerque) have undergone since I grew up in the area. Your friend, Shann, and I share similar experiences with local pagan/hermetic communities ... as do many others which is why so many individuals who share your views have returned to solitary practice and back into the closet, so to speak.<br /><br />Santa Fe is home to many artists, musicians, etc, as you pointed out, but also home to some famous actors. Carol Burnett, Val Kilmer, Julia Roberts, etc, all live in and around the area... and more. This is one reason the cost of living is so incredibly high and the long time residents now have a difficult time making a go of it in a town in which they've always lived. The rich and famous are creating a place in which the locals can no longer afford, unfortunately.<br /><br />I enjoy visiting Santa Fe. It is truly beautiful, but certainly wouldn't want to live there. I'm a bit eccentric, but not enough to fit into that town.<br /><br />You commented on the beautiful sunsets and skies in New Mexico, but I'm wondering if you felt any of the unique energy here. This is why I returned. There is a fabulous energy of place which is incredibly conducive to occult and psychic work. I'm wondering if you experienced that as well?Rose Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289493128753395716noreply@blogger.com