Magic 2012: Which Group Are You In?

If you have been observant, you may have noticed three different ways in which the year 2012 is affecting the people around you.

1. Leaving the Planet: Many people are choosing this year as a convenient exit strategy. They may have been suffering from painful conditions or simply want to start over after all the hubbub of world change has died down.

2. Crazy but Surviving: This group of people is experiencing all kinds of craziness, but nevertheless emerging as survivors, albeit with slightly thinner wallets. For instance, one woman had the wheel of her truck come right off while she was driving. Luckily, she was able to steer her one-ton truck safely to the side of the road, and a helpful man stopped right behind her to give her assistance. She and her truck survived just fine. She
just had to pay $600 to fix the situation. She, like the other people in this group, are learning life lessons that will serve her well in coming years and lifetimes.

3. Nothing Different: This group is aware that 2012 is somehow "important" but nevertheless carrying on in life as if nothing is different. Being that our thoughts create our realities, nothing much is different for these people. These people don't suffer the same kind of loss as group #2, nor do they gain any sort of life
lessons. They are simply here, carrying on ... and the world does need people to do just that!

Magic 2012: What's Your Story?
Do any of the three groups described above resemble you? I suspect that if you are reading this article, you fall into group #2, where life appears to suck but you still manage to survive. The good news is that you will survive. The bad news is that if you don't listen to the messages the Universe is sending you, you will survive but look like you've just been through the meat grinder.

So how can you practice magic in 2012 so you survive without looking like ground beef? There are plenty of ways. Let me just name a few here ... see if any of these ideas spark your addled and confused brain!

1. Do something magical every day. EVERY day.

2. Remember that every intentional act is a magical act. Want to do magic? Use your intention.

3. Go deep into magic 2012--sign up for the online Basic Magic Course and really get a magical fix.

4. Ask the Universe to help you with specific projects or situations you can't seem to change. Stuff happens fast in 2012 so be prepared for life to take off at Mach-1.

5. Be specific. Yelling "Help!" to the Universe at large is good, but asking for specific help for a specific problem will yield faster and better results. Magic is a precision science so be precise.

6. Get a magic buddy. 2012 is a tough year so you may need a magic buddy to remind you to practice some magic every single day. Every single day.

7. When you feel nuts, look in the mirror and COMMAND yourself: "Come to present time." If you're really nuts, you may have to repeat this command several times. This brings you back into the present, where magic can actually happen.

8. Check out our free online resources and use them (go to www.shamanschool.com and click on the Resources link at the top of the page).

9. Watch a magic 2012 video on our website. It's fun, magical, and helpful.

10. Need a quick fix? We've got a quick fix ebook. Order it, read it, do it. Click on the Store link on our site for more details.

11. Actively look for animal totems everywhere you go. Animals are speaking to us all the time. If you see an animal trying to communicate with you but you don't understand the message, read up in the "Medicine Cards" by Carson and Sams.

12. Move your body to move your mind. If you find yourself in a mental rut, get out and move your body. Your Moving Center is far easier to shift then your Mental Center.

13. Choose one thing you will stop griping out. Stop talking about it. Stop thinking about it. Just one teensy thing ... that's not too much to ask, is it?

14. Need info? Ask yourself for the answer ... you know it. Write the question with your dominant hand. Write the answer with the other hand. Don't think about it, just do it.

15. Mad? Cool down by flowing that negative energy into your fridge. Really! Put your hands or head on the door of the fridge and flow red-orange energy into the fridge until you feel all relaxed.

16. Just give up! Magic happens when we allow room in our lives for the Universe to help. If you have asked the Universe to solve a problem for you, give up your end of the struggle. Let the Universe do the heavy lifting.

17. Have a happy childhood. Yup, you may be an adult but it's never too late to have a happy childhood. Do something that you always wanted to do as a kid. When you are happy, you sound a joyous note to Creator's ear and good magical things happen!

So ... is that enough ideas to get you started? If not, then maybe you'd better switch groups--to either #1 or #3! Otherwise, enjoy the magical mystery tour!

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Magic is a Pain in the Butt or a Habit

When you were little, you may have thought that brushing your teeth several times a day was a pain in the tookus, but no doubt some adult in your life made you do it (hopefully!). After a while, the act of brushing your teeth simply became an accepted part of your life, and you probably brush your teeth these days without bellyaching or complaining. After all, who's going to listen to you, right?

The practice of magic, in the beginning, is the same way. It's a pain in the butt. Remembering to do some daily magical ritual EVERYDAY can seem really difficult. This is especially true if you are really going for the gold and focusing on doing daily magical rituals every day for 40 days ... starting over whenever you miss a day. Yup, that's right. For truly consistent magical practice, you do a chosen ritual every single day for 40 days in a row. If you forget on day 38, you start over again on day 1. Now is that a pain in the butt or what?

It is. It's just like brushing your teeth. And like the practice of brushing your teeth, the practice of magic yields positive results when performed on a very consistent basis. You don't floss every other tooth and expect a good checkup from your dentist, do you? Well, then don't plan on doing a magical practice on average every other day and expecting good results. It just ain't gonna happen! Luckily, once you get into the groove, you don't need to visit an expert to see the good results. Magical occurrences will begin to happen and you will be motivated to keep going with your practice!



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This is an 18 month class so new ones don't come along often. If you have ever considered seriously studying magic and shamanism, the time to register for this class is now. Complete details and information on how to register are available on the Esoteric School website.

Magic 2012 – Seeing Differently

In 2012, the population can basically be divided into three separate groups. All are going to need Magic 2012 ... rather than Magic 101.

For people in the first group, 2012 started with a bang ... and being also the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac, it's been a prosperous year.

For those in the second group, 2012 has been less peaceful and less prosperous. Instead, 2012 has presented some challenges--car breakdowns, health issues, relationship problems, and more.

And for those in the last group, 2012 has been a mixed year so far. There have been some amazing miracles occurring at the same time as some "brick wall" type resistance to achieving goals.

Most people fall into this last group ... and it has them scratching their heads, wondering how such happy miracles could happen in some areas of life at the same time that heavy resistance is cropping up in other areas of life.

Welcome to 2012! And welcome to the need for Magic 2012!

What is Going on in 2012?
So what the heck is really going on in 2012? Most of us knew that this was going to be an eventful, significant, and perhaps weird year, but even so this year has been surprising for most people.

This isn't really surprising since 2012 is a pivotal year for the human race. For those who want to evolve spiritually, 2012 is the most powerful year ever. For those who just want to be comfortable, 2012 is going to be difficult--sort of like sitting on a cactus armchair.

But regardless! This year can be a better year, no matter what your goals and aims, if you practice Magic 2012. Magic 2012 is a whole new way of interacting with your life, including how you see, feel, hear, taste, interpret, and otherwise process all the events that show up in your life.

Magic 2012 – The Art of Seeing
The first step in practicing Magic 2012 is to see your life differently. This pivotal year offers amazing opportunities to improve and change your life, but you have to be able to see the signposts.

To practice the art of seeing in Magic 2012, try any or all of these three exercises. The results may not happen directly. Instead you may see a magical signpost when you least expect it. Be ready for anything!

Magic 2012 – Art of Seeing Exercise #1
This first exercise is a really fun one from Carlos Castaneda. It involves looking around your environment and seeing only the shadows, not the areas splashed with light. Obviously this works better on a sunny day, but can also be done on a cloudy day. You may be surprised at how difficult it is to see only shadows, but the challenge is definitely fun!

Magic 2012 – Art of Seeing Exercise #2
This second exercise works on the principle of "as above, so below." As you exercise your physical eyes, your spiritual sight will also improve. To do this exercise, simply look at something in the distance, then look at something close to you, and then stare into the middle distance (not at an object, but just at the air in the middle distance). This last, looking into the middle distance, is what will really improve your spiritual sight.

Magic 2012 – Art of Seeing Exercise #3
The last Magic 2012 exercise for seeing involves asking the Universe directly for help. First thing in the morning, go out and greet the four cardinal directions, as well as the sky and the earth. As you greet each direction, ask to be shown something you need to see in 2012. As you ask, be sure and include the caveat that you be shown the magical signpost in a way that you can easily understand!

Magic 2012 – Have Fun
As you can "see," none of the exercises are difficult or take much time. It's just a matter of applying enough attention and intention to doing these exercises, and then staying open to the visual clues from the Universe.

This process is somewhat like a scavenger hunt--fun and challenging at the same time. The process can also be incredibly insightful!

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Magic 2012: You Can't Go Back!

This year, as predicted by many, is definitely a pivotal year. If you haven't had much personal experience with the extremes of 2012, just look around you. People are acting out. Accidents keep "almost happening." Life stuff keeps cropping up.

Yeah, 2012 is definitely a different year--and it should be! It's the transition year into a new era. So what can you do if you are experiencing a bumpy ride in this New Year? Simple. Make this your mantra:

"I can't go back. I am open to and excited about the new magical possibilities!"

Magic 2012 is About the Now and New
No, we're not suggesting that you quit your job today and start running down your bucket list.  We are instead pointing out that what has worked in the past to help you achieve and accomplish what you want isn't going to work well in 2012.

The magic of 2012 is in exploring the new, the different, the slightly risky, the adventurous ... any real change in you!

Now here's the real kick in the pants--you can do this all within the confines of your current life situation, whatever that may be. To use magic to create the desired effects in your life, you will probably need to change SOME aspects of your life, but don't go crazy. It is quite easy to throw the baby out with the bath water this year.

Magic 2012: Examples of Now Time Magic
Remember that any intentional act is a magical act. Effective Magic 2012 calls for an intentional act or ritual that opens you up to new possibilities. Whether that means cleaning a room that has been "stuck in the past" for a while, or incorporating a short daily ritual into your life ... you will definitely get some positive new responses from the Universes.

Need some ideas? Check out our videos page for a couple of fun magic ritual "quickies" or check out our ebooks for more in-depth magical rituals:

Now Time Magic Means Act Now!
This year ain't gonna wait around for anyone. It's the best and fastest time to manifest anything in your life--provided you act now with strong intention. So get started with something magical, something intentional, something suitable for 2012. You will be glad you did.

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