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Month: October 2017
Ancestors and the Beloved Dead
Ancestors and the Beloved Dead
Necromancy is the pre-Christian magical belief system of Europe.
Symbols and Meaning in Emergent Magick
The
ankh, the pentagram, the caduceus, astrology, and later the tarot, have all
been used by generations of magi. We find these symbols and symbol systems compelling
for a reason. EMK does not throw out the baby with the bath water. Some modern
occult philosophies will say that you can create a symbol system whole cloth, and
only rely on modern pop culture for inspiration. Doing so disconnects the magus
from a way to communicate with the collective unconscious that has been used
since before the dawn of history. When we say that each magus creates their own
magical paradigm, this does not disclude them from using the wisdom that has
come before them. Magick has context. Rigorous study of classical magical
symbols and symbol systems, and including them in ritual, is vital. Creating
one’s own paradigm has more to do with how these symbols effect you and what
you learn from them in the process of doing magick. They are a part of the
starting point from which your magick emerges. Use the symbols you find
yourself attracted to in ritual. Understand their classical meaning, but then
use magick to discern their hidden meanings and their personal meaning. More
often than not, you’ll find these classical symbols popping up in your
unconscious explorations anyway. That’s a good indication you’re on the right
track .
Enacting a ritual requires the development of meaning. In this context, meaning develops through the use of symbols. Humans seem to do this par excellence, though we are far from the only species on the planet that uses symbols, and our lack of understanding when it comes to the consciousness of plants and other animals may prove them to be just as capable. Hear the mournful strains of a wolf’s howl, and you will know that it conveys something more than any animal behaviorist can guess.
Some projects in the works – a 9″ beeswax disc for a Mars working and datura oil. I also have some pictures kicking around to make more customized seven day candles with but I’m going to have to hit up the 99 cent store before I can get those together,
I am super pleased with how the disc turned out, it’s flawless. Now watch me fuck it up horribly during the inscription process
Howard Carter (English, 1874-1939)
Under the Protection of the Gods, 1908
English artist Howard Carter is better known as the discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.
Ritual in Emergent Magick
In essence, a ritual is an
artistic endeavor created with altered states of consciousness (ASC) that
develops meaning and has a purpose. This includes everything from lighting
incense on your ancestor altar to complex ceremonies involving dozens of
participants. Ritual is the art form of the magus.
All rituals have purpose.
This can be deliberately vague, just like any other art form. You can perform
ritual simply for enjoyment. You can perform ritual to achieve some tangible
result, though you will often find those results to be subtle, and often
produce effects more in line with what you truly need than what you think you
want. In the same respect, rituals performed for sheer pleasure often produce
effects well beyond the scope of the original purpose. Such as raising your own
awareness to the reality of love, and strengthening the bonds of love between
the participants.
PROTECTION SIGIL FROM 17th CENTURY GRIMOIRE:
Title: “Magical Spells and Charms”
-dated: 1600-1699
-authors: Unknown, but at least two separate writers are suspected.Transcription:
“Hanc figuram tulit Angelus Domini Danieli
cum in leonum lacu vinctus Sederet; et dixit ei (?),
Haec Summi Dei est tabula quam si inspexeris, tibi
nullum malum eveniet.”
[Figure depicts a joining of the patriarchal cross and capital Y, signifying the relationship between the Father and the Son. Lower bar seems to represent justice, as two item are being weighed on either end: a chalice on the left, representing sacrifice, and an apple on the right, representing sin. Markings towards the bottom of the figure are more unclear in meaning. Entire symbol is surrounded by 3 borders, probably significant in representing the Trinity.]
“Hanc figuram scribe in Pergamena Virginen
cum sanguine Agni virgenei: nunc suffumiga.
Potestates hec sunt: catenas, et vincula disrumpit,
gladius non perforabit cutem:, Inimicitias, fugat;
febres, fluxum sanguinis, et omnes dolores mitiget;
omniaq[ue] daemonum pugna defendit.”
Translation:
“This figure took the form of an Angel to Daniel
When he sat imprisoned in the Lion’s Den; and he [the Angel]
said to him:“This image, of the Supreme God, if you look upon it,
no harm will come.”
“Write this figure on Virgin parchment
With the blood of a Virgin lamb
These are now the powers it contains: chains and bonds it will
breakSwords will not pierce the skin; it dispels enemies,
Fever, sickness of the blood, and all forms of suffering it
will mitigate.And the battles of all demons it keeps off.”
Talking Psychedelics in Culture | Danny Nemu
This week, we are speaking with Danny Nemu. Danny is a writer, presenter and researcher in the fields of psychedelics and the history of science.
We cover ayahuasca, the shortcomings of double-blind experiments, drugs in the Bible and flesh-eating bacteria. Also other things, obviously. Great stuff!
Show Notes
Brilliant!
