T. Thorn Coyle is an internationally respected teacher of spiritual practice who has been studying the magical arts for more than 25 years. Author of Kissing the Limitless and Evolutionary Witchcraft, she has a spiritual direction practice by the San Francisco Bay, where she writes, dances, makes music and enjoys life. Thorn is founder and head of Solar Cross Temple and Morningstar Mystery School.

Sample interview questions

1. Why is it so important to “know thyself”?
2. Can you talk about connecting to breath and meditation as magical practice?
3. You talk about “inclusive” rather than “transcendent” theology. What is the difference?
4. One part of Kissing the Limitless talks about dealing with our shadows or demons. Can you address this, and why you think it is important?
5. Can you talk to us about the parts of the human soul?
6. What do you mean by “self-possession”?
7. It seems that daily spiritual practice is an integral part of your work and teaching. Why is that?
8. Your work seems very inclusive. Can anyone find help in your books, or do they need to be magic workers?
9. Why are magic and Paganism growing both in visibility and in numbers of practitioners in the US today?
10. Is there a spiritual transition happening in American culture?
11. Why did you name your book “Kissing the Limitless”?