Once upon a time, there were two types of magickal practice: that which happened in large (clan or village-wide celebrations of holidays), public group ceremonies and that which happened in small, specialized groups (the Shaman taking his apprentice on a vision quest). When strong and inflexible regimes came into power–groups who preached their way was [...]

As you work a spiritual path, you become aware of many things. With some work, that awareness grows into insight. Sometimes, that insight goes to your head. You begin to be able to make certain predictions. You begin to realize things about people without them telling you and without any normal evidence to support it. [...]