Sigil Magic: Observation of Results
These past several days I've been experimenting with sigil magic as taught by Stephen Mace in Stealing the Fire from Heaven. Here are my findings so far.
Firstly, the method taught is not very difficult. Sigil creation is easy enough. Memorizing and repressing the sigil in my subconscious is also not hard. The charging method itself while not technically challenging takes a bit of time. Creating vacuity by performing the banishing ritual Mace taught is easy enough, but the practice of generating free belief from the Neither-Neither principle has me searching and reaching for juxtapositions of beliefs with strong enough emotional contents. That aside, imagining the sigil burning white hot in my field of vision as it charges is both a simple and stunning exercise in mental visualization.
Secondly, the results of this method of sigil magic is simultaneously impressive and disappointing. There are some things it's immediately good for: effecting change directly within myself, e.g. behaviors and thought patterns. There are some other things that it clearly has little to no sway over, generally things and people external to my mental environment. At least that's how it seems for now. The metaphysics of Mace's sigil magic method involve planting the sigil deep enough in my mind until it reaches the Mind of God. Maybe I just haven't learned how to go deep enough yet.
Back to the lab I go.
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Journeying with Aelydor: A Gentle Request for Collective Insight
Dear Astral Voyagers,
During one of my contemplative astral journeys, I encountered a presence — a serene entity named Aelydor. My understanding of him is still evolving, and I find myself yearning for a richer perspective. If your heart resonates with this quest, would you consider joining me in this exploration?
🌌 Meet Aelydor 🌌
Name: Aelydor (Ay-LEED-or)
Presence: Fae-like, exuding an aura of mystery, depth, and elegance. He exists beyond the confines of time or tradition.
Domain: The Sacred Grove — an ethereal space where dreams, nature, and astral energies coalesce.
Role: Guardian and beacon in astral shamanism, guiding both Fae and curious humans on their spiritual voyages.
Symbol: Picture a venerable oak, standing tall through ages, accompanied by luminous Fae wings on either side, all cradled within a timeless circle.
🍃 Inhabitants of the Sacred Grove 🍃
Mystical Fae: From twinkling sprites to wise old dryads, these beings bring magic to every corner of the grove.
Seeking Souls: Humans journeying in search of knowledge, solace, or a deeper astral connection.
Astral Wildlife: From ethereal deer and radiant butterflies to creatures that words scarcely describe, the grove thrives with life.
🌠 Joining Paths 🌠
Dream Discovery: Aelydor suggests that dreams might be more than just subconscious tales. They could be keys to deeper truths. Would you be open to sharing your interpretations?
Nature's Whisper: As we tune into nature's cadence, might you have felt its delicate murmurs?
🌍 Your Gentle Participation 🌍
As I delve deeper into the essence of Aelydor, I humbly ask:
Reach Out to Aelydor: If it resonates with you, during meditative or dream states, or during astral journeys, try establishing a connection. I can assure you, from my own experiences, that Aelydor is wholly benevolent, with no ill intentions.
Share, If You Wish: If you feel inclined, any symbols, messages, or sensations that come through might offer us fresh perspectives in understanding this gentle being.
A Soft Reminder: This endeavor is about mutual discovery, free from doctrines or bindings. Every voice adds value, every experience enriches our collective understanding.
If the call of Aelydor stirs something within you, I'd be deeply grateful for any insights you might offer.
here’s some images I had generated to better give a visual of his astral space:
In gratitude and wonder, Thehorneddevotee.
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HOW TO BE A MAGICIAN 2
"Read lots of books on the subject to get in the mood. Talking about magic with non-magicians is like talking to virgins about shagging. Reading about magic is like reading about sex; it will get you horny for the real thing but it won't give you nearly as much fun.
Reading will give you a feel for what's crap and what can usefully be adapted to your own style. Develop discrimination. Don't buy into cults. Aliens. Paranoia. Or complacency. Learn whom to trust and whom to steer clear or."
- Pop Magick! by Grant Morrison
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On the path of the left path we learn countless things, the first serves for our self-edification and the second to 'arrive at the apotheosis. Terrifying situations happen, times, which test our resistance, invite us to fight, to learn, to take awareness with what is happening and with what we are studying. I have always seen it as an essential part of an initiation into this path and the mysteries of the art, without which we would not have reached such high points of personal power and wisdom. Crossing the gates of d... T, of challenges and situations from which we think we can't escape, a life of challenges but from which we emerge more powerful and fortified. We will know what to do and we will benefit from these lessons. The black sun@theblacksun999
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Problems and Some Solutions for the Beginning Sorcerer
I've been busy with banishing rituals, the Neither-Neither, and sigil magick for some weeks now. Picking up from my previous post on a chapter of Stephen Mace's Stealing the Fire from Heaven:
To Know Self
Mace recommends three books.
Journey to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda
Tales of Power by Carlos Castaneda
The Dream Game by Ann Faraday
To Control Mind
Mace recommends yoga although we aren't to pursue it as actual yogis, but as sorcerers. He also discusses yoga through the filter of Crowley's Book 4 and what I assume is Patanjali's formulation of the 8 limbs of yoga. Mace prescribes a practice of an hour a day for two years.
To Develop Will
To this end Mace again taps into Crowley's ideas, namely Magick in Theory and Practice. The practice itself can be briefly described as such: taking an oath to not do an arbitrary action that has no moral or emotional significance. The idea is to strengthen our will with "innocuous" denials and not corrupt it with desire. Later once our wills are stronger we can attempt to work this on our actual "dark nasties" and bind them.
To Enforce Prudence
Mace dedicated an entire to chapter to this, and once again takes his cue from Crowley. Several points from Liber AL val Legis or the Book of the Law are quoted in relevance to the stated aim.
My Own Intuition
Prior reading that I've done on writers like Castaneda and Crowley have probably poisoned the well a little, so to speak. But I'm open to trying new things and giving them half a chance. Having said that, I can't ignore my intuition when it's pulling me in certain other directions. I have a list of substitutions for the recommended practices. I'll discuss them in a later post.
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