Bending the Binary

How to work with polarity in magic, even if those doing the rituals don't ascribe to gender polarity for themselves. Includes history of the magic in use in Wicca and paganism today, as well as of gender differentiation in culture in general, and magical practice specifically. Publishers Marketing: POLARITY MAGIC IN A NONBINARY WORLD A Groundbreaking New Perspective on Polarity Magic Break polarity free from outmoded ideas of gender and heteronormativity while still celebrating its energy. This pioneering book explores polarity from many angles, examining its evolution throughout history, why it's important in the occult, and how it relates to identity and sexual orientation. Deborah Lipp shows you what it means to both include polarity magic and be inclusive. Bending the Binary adds depth and nuance to polar concepts in magic, such as day and night, male and female, self and other. Deborah offers a third perspective on these opposites, inviting you to explore the space between them through rituals, journal prompts, and detailed research. She also teaches how to incorporate binary-bending practices into your personal magical system. This book encourages everyone to expand their perceptions and strengthen their magic.