Raven Digitalis - Esoteric Empathy: A Magickal & Metaphysical Guide to Emotional Sensitivity

Llewellyn Publications

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Esoteric Empathy: A Magickal & Metaphysical Guide to Emotional Sensitivity 2016 by Raven Digitalis.

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First e-book edition 2016

E-book ISBN: 9780738749655

Book design: Donna Burch-Brown

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Cover design: Kevin R. Brown

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to all the sensitive souls in the world, past, present, and future. Emotional sensitivity is an immense strength, not a weakness. Its a profound gift that deserves attention, recognition, and a joyous embrace. Your purpose is to help lead a revolution of consciousness on many different levels. May your peace and authenticity continue to help propel the evolution of consciousness on a global scale, rippling out one placid wave at a time.

Rise from the mire! Grow from the murk! Reclaim your sacred nature! Without you, the world would be gravely lacking in love, truth, and self-awareness.

May your life and all future lifetimes be a Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art).

Lvx ad infinitum,
~ O. R. D. N. ~

Contents

List of

: Understanding Empathy

: The Metaphysics of Empathy

: Balancing the Self

: Grounding, Shielding & Energy Management

: Approaching the Mundane World

: Empathy & Magickal Work

: Empathic Healing & Social Service

Figures

Emotional Energy Entering the Body

Qabalistic Tree of Life

Prana Mudra

Rudra Mudra

Prithvi Mudra

Anjali Mudra

An 1888 Depiction of Adam Kadmon

Vesica Piscis Shield

Anahata Chakra

Double Heart and Eye

Empathy Symbol

Sign of the Empath

Sei He Ki

Inguz

Chalice Well

Mirror

Water Yod

Alchemical Copper

Hand Spiral

Protection Symbol for Empaths

Quintupled X

Baphomet by Eliphas Lvi

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Jai Ganesha, Jai Ganesha, Jai Ganesha Deva
Mata Jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva!

Om Jai Shiva Omkara

Swami Jai Shiva Omkara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv
Ardhangi Dhara
Om Hare Hare Hare Mahadev!

Om Jai Parvati Mata,

Maiya Jai Umaya Mata
Brahma Sanatana Devi
Brahma Sanatana Devi
Shubhphala Ki Data
Om Jai Gauri Mata!

Acknowledgments

Endless gratitude to my loving family, extended family, chosen family, and tribe. Without you I would not be.

Deepest praises to Priestess Estha McNevin for the limitless guidance, wisdom, and holistic love; you help make me who I am, and for that I am grateful beyond measure. Om shanti shanti shanti.

Love and appreciation to my beloved godmother Debbie McGaw for keeping me in check and for being a great force of compassion and Crone wisdomand entertainmentin my life!

So, so, so much gratitude to the amazing pre-editors of this book; thank you for sharing your talents and wisdom: Barbara Holmes-Smith, Komal Vasundhara, Denise Potter, and Rhiannon Potter, as well as my in-house editors Elysia and Andreanot to mention awesome publicist Kat and the art departments Kevin and book designer Donna: your work is masterful!

A huge, heartfelt thanks to those who helped educate me about empathy in my teens and twenties, and who encouraged me to hone my abilities at a young age: Sonya Armitage, Zanoni Silverknife, Valann Valdason, Shari Stevens, Terry Bechard, Alan Wittenberg, James Brown, Mellonie Irwin Taylor, and many others .

Love and gratitude to my amazing brother Aru (Alex Sharma) in New Delhi. Bless you for the constant support, inspiration, and Hindu compassion. You have a heart of gold, mere bhai-ji. Jai Mata Di <3

Praises to my loyal friends and all of the loving community members and coven-family at the Opus Aima Obscur (OAO) Temple in Missoula! I am deeply blessed to know and love you all.

Many thanks to my devoted book readers and supporters; you keep me writing and keep me confident! Thank you for being who you are. Please feel free to keep in touch. You are sacred to me!

Namaste,
~C/R~

esoteric | es ter i k

adjective

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

empathy | emp TH

noun

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Oxford Dictionary

The Desiderata

by Max Ehrmann, 1927

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.