Dear EMC, Well, you've gone and done it again! ;-) Another EXCELLENT reply/essay!!! Can I include this one in my next website update as before??? Dear Persephone, >> I have been practicing magick for 5 years but I am new to FB's system, currently working through the first exercises. After using the Fluid condensers I have tried other magickal methods to manifest my goal (spells, candles, ceremonial ritual, santeria, enochian, prayer) one technique a month. << None of these Traditions can possibly be mastered in such a short span of time. It's no wonder that with only a single month of effort devoted to each you achieved no appreciable result. Far better would be to stick with a single technique and master it, instead of jumping from technique to technique. In other words, the effectiveness of any technique depends upon your depth of penetration into it, your degree of specific focus and your persistence. >> Now Im stuck and wondering what I am doing wrong. I am questioning my understanding of magick altogether. << At such times of frustration it's wise to step back and completely re-evaluate your approach and motivation, as well as whether or not what you're trying to accomplish is doable. Sometimes, when you cannot accomplish a thing, it's because you're not supposed to . . . >> Is there a way for a newbie to contact Divine Providence for guidance in this matter. << Yes, through deep meditation and introspection. The answer is always inside of you. Open yourself to your intuition and listen closely to your conscience. These are the avenues by which the Divine continuously speaks to us. My best to you, :) Rawn Clark 11 Apr 2003 rawnclark@... rawn@... http://www.ABardonCompanion.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis