Some Native American tribes would go on vission quests. On these spiritual journies the idea was to transition from boyhood to manhood. This also meant finding a new name. Now I wouldn't suggest wondering around the wilderness until you achieve enlightenment but perhaps as you ponder the advice we give you, you do so in solitude for several days, if possible of course.
Personally I descided that I did not need a magickal name. I realized, in my case, that taking on a new name only served to distance myself from true self-discovery. I was using a false name I created in an attempt to form a new identy of somebody who had aspects of myself, but was not actually me. I can't remember anymore but what Icame up with was more suited for a servitor than myself. Eventually I figured that the name my mother gave me was magickal enough for me. And in reallity the meaning of my full name is pretty spiritual to me - Bearing Chirst Who is like God, Pure. However I do refrain from claiming to be Christ or God, but you can see the spiritual under tones. Now you may choose to take on a new name but really search yourself before setting one in stone. My suggestion is that before you look to creating a new name first start at your roots and discover the etymology of your birth name. Try this and see what you find.
"Behind the Name"If you're willing to fend for the money you might even dig deeper than your name alone and look into your family history. If you live in or near Wyoming every public library has Ancestory.com for free. THis might be true for your area too. Never know.
Once you know what your name means check out the numerology of it as well.
This post has been edited by Acid09: Nov 16 2006, 05:29 PM
Choosing A Magical Name
The Nine Choosing A Magical Name Nov 15 2006, 12:51 AM
Nov 15 2006, 12:51 AM
