98. Slow Magic w/ Anthony Rella

Mar 14, 2025

Anthony Rella, author of Slow Magic and a psychotherapist, shares insights on cultivating lasting transformation through magical practices. He emphasizes the importance of patience in personal growth and discusses the principles of Internal Family Systems. The conversation dives into magical thinking, exploring its role in advertising and mental health. Rella also examines leadership within pagan communities, stressing the need for ethical alignment and healthy communication. Additionally, he reflects on the significance of consent in magical spaces and the interconnectedness of belief systems and community.

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ADVICE

Slow Down for Long-Term Results

Slow down your magical practice and focus on long-term results.
Avoid overdoing it and expecting immediate manifestations, which can lead to burnout.

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INSIGHT

Relationships in Magic

Magical work involves relationships with various beings, including spirits and other people.
Consider their perspectives and timelines; obtaining consent strengthens your work.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

View inner conflict as different parts of yourself with varying strategies.
Use compassionate awareness (the Self) to mediate and integrate these parts for healthier outcomes.

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Cultivate Lasting Transformation Through Spellwork and Self-Growth

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Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism

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Anthony Rella https://anthonyrella.com/, author of Slow Magic: Cultivate Lasting Transformation Through Spellwork and Self-Growth, joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to talk about playing the long game in one’s magical practice and working with different parts of the self. Some of the concepts which inform Slow Magic as a Paradigm are discussed, such as Internal Families Systems, the Morningstar Mystery School, as well as Time viewed through different lenses, Magical Thinking and more!

Luxa also shares a definition of magical Thinking and an update about The Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and Void House- creating consent forward magical spaces for conducting group work both in person and online, investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent, and providing consent education to magically inclined people.

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