Magick

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Save a life. Click a button.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="45bd4e50.gif" border=0 width="212" height="229" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Living magic is not like they show on TV shows. It's not a matter of saying the write words at the right time, in the right tone of voice, over the right ingredients. They are much, much more than that, and at the same time, they are also less than that. When I sit down with candles, herbs, crystals or whatever I'm using at the time, I know its not those items themselves which are necessary or going to do the magic - rather their job is to coax me into the world of believing in magic. They're also to delight that little inner child which wants to use tools for magic... while the magic itself is being done within me.</div> <div> The spells, prayers, or rituals you find on webpages were likely either invented by the webmaster, or taken from books (where they were likely invented by the author). In any case they are invented by someone either as a joke/con/example or because the person who wrote them found them a meaningful way of changing something. When I see spells other people wrote, I ask myself "Would this be meaningful for me?" For me it rarely is. So my next question is, "What ideas can I get out of this to create into something that would be meaningful for me?"</div> <div> My recommendation: start today, creating meaningful rituals and prayer time. I use the word prayer to describe communication with both your inner Self and whatever form of the Divine that you believe in. Find a way to connect with that. There's various ideas for that on my webpage and I'm sure you can find some of your own.</div> <div> Life is a chance to dance with the Universe. It's a chance to interact with the world within you and the world around you. As you learn to do that, and as you learn to let go of control on things, then you'll discover the magic within, and you'll find that magic doing things you never dreamed of. Not necessarily the little stuff like changing eye color or winning baseball games, (although those might work too, I don't know) but bring the situations that you need into your life and give you the courage to become who you want.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="625" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 661 WIDTH="621"><div> <B>Magick Law</B></div> <bR> <div> 1. Law of Knowledge: to effect/affect a thing you must know the thing. The more you know about yourself the more you can know something else. </div> <bR> <div> 2. Law of Identification: with your will you can become anything- be one with anything. (Our only tool is the brain) </div> <bR> <div> 3. Law of Contagion: anything that has been in contact with something else maintains contact with that thing through the ether. </div> <bR> <div> 4. Law of Names knowing the True Name of something defines the action you take to focus a function on that thing. </div> <bR> <div> 5. Law of Cause and Effect: under exactly the same conditions using the same actions you will always obtain the same results. </div> <bR> <div> 6. Law of Infinite Data: there is more in the universe than we can sense or know. Learning never stops. </div> <bR> <div> 7. Law of Association: if a thing reminds you of something else it can be used as a simulacrum for that something else for magickal purposes. </div> <bR> <div> 8. Law of Infinite Universes: change your perspective in one area and you change your universe. There are always three choices available. </div> <bR> <div> 9. Law of Invocation and Evocation: there are forces outside and inside of you that you can tap and direct through your brain. </div> <bR> <div> 10. Law of Pragmatism: if it works, it is true. </div> <bR> <div> 11. Law of Predestination and Free Will: events are predestined, each person chooses whether and to what extent to participate in them. </div> <bR> <div> 12. Law of Polarity: everything contains and implies its opposite.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Hermetic Principles</B></div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Mentalism:</div> <div> "The ALL is MIND; The Universe is Mental."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Correspondence:</div> <div> "As Above, so below; as below, so above."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Vibration:</div> <div> "Nothing rests; everything moves everything vibrates."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Polarity:</div> <div> "Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Rhythm:</div> <div> "Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Cause and Effect:</div> <div> "Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its Casuse; everything happens according to Law; chance is but a name for Law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the Law."</div> <bR> <div> The Principle of Gender:</div> <div> "Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and its Feminine Principles; gender manifests on all planes."</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Four Rules and the Law</B></div> <bR> <div> The Four Rules: </div> <bR> <div> I. Live - Live each day as if it were your last, for one day you will be right. </div> <div> II. Love - Love yourself first and foremost. For when you truly love yourself, loving those around you will come as easily as breathing - and we all must breathe. </div> <div> III. Learn - Learn your life's lessons - each as it comes - for that is the reason we are here. </div> <div> IV. Enjoy - Enjoy your life, because if you do not most likely someone else will enjoy it for you... and then your time here will have been wasted. </div> <bR> <div> The Law: </div> <div> Harm None.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Power</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="642" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 266 WIDTH="638"><div> The power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or control others. But, if the need rises, the Power shall be used to protect your life and the lives of others. </div> <bR> <div> The Power is used only as need dictates. </div> <bR> <div> The Power can be used for your own gain, as long as by doing so you harm none. </div> <bR> <div> It is unwise to accept money for use of the Power, for it quickly controls its taker. Be not as those of other religions. </div> <bR> <div> Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapenss the mysteries of Wicca and magic. </div> <bR> <div> Ever remember that the Power is the sacred gift of the Goddess and God, and should never be misused or abused.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Magick Principals</B></div> <bR> <div> Magick is natural. </div> <bR> <div> Harm none- not even yourself- through its use. </div> <bR> <div> Magick requires effort. You will receive what you put into it. </div> <bR> <div> Magick is not usually instantaneous. Spells require time to be effective. </div> <bR> <div> Magick should not be performed for pay. </div> <bR> <div> Magick should not be used in jest or to inflate your ego. </div> <bR> <div> Magick can be worked for your own gain, but only if it harms none. </div> <bR> <div> Magick is a divine act. </div> <bR> <div> Magick can be used for defense but should never be used for attack. </div> <bR> <div> Magick is knowledge - not only of its way and laws,but also of its effectiveness. Do not beleieve that magic works - Know It. </div> <bR> <div> Magick is love. All magic schould be performed out of love. The moment anger or hatred tinges your magic you have crossed the border into a dangerous world, one that will ultimately consume you.</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Law</B></div> <bR> <div> We are of the old ways, among those who walk with the goddess and god and receive their love. Keep the Sabbats and Esbats to the best of your abilities, for to do other is to lessen your connection with the goddess and God. Harm none.</div> <bR> <div> This the oldest law, is not open to interprettation or change. Shed not blood in ritual; the goddess and god need not blood to be duly worshipped.</div> <bR> <div> Those of our ways are kind to all creaters, for hurtful thoughts are quite drainig and aren't worth th loss of energy.</div> <bR> <div> Misery is self-reated: so, too, is joy, so create joy and disdain misery and unhappiness. And this is within your power. so harm not. Teach only what you know, to the best of your ability, to those students who you choose, but teach not to those who would use your instructions for destruction or control.</div> <bR> <div> Also, teach not to boost pride, forever remember: she or he who teachs out of love shall be in the arms of the goddess and god. Ever remember that if you would be of our way, keep the law close to your heart, for it is the nature of the Wicca to keep the law. </div> <bR> <div> If ever the need arises, any law may be changed or discorded, and new laws written to replace them, so long as the new laws don't break the oldest law of all: Harm None. Blessings of the goddess and god on all us. </div> <bR> <div> <B>T</B><B>he Law of the Old Religion</B></div> <bR> <div> We of the Old Religion have our own particular compact with our deities that charges simply, "An it harm none, do as ye will."</div> <bR> <div> And our gods do not despise us for being human but delight in our celebrations of life and love. We are ageless souls, only for a while within bodies - merely visitors upon this plane. We are brothers to the gods and only temporarily cousins to the ape,and our lives belong to us, not to this world nor to its earthly governors. We are not doomed to shame and decay; not lost; not indentured to perish with earthly manifestations; not disposed to eternal misery for any past or present lapses of courage or wisdom.</div> <bR> <div> We are as children in the school of life who must learn our lessons, on life at a time, before we graduate. Our lives span the march of time, striving upward, subordinate only to our individual probity and growth.</div> <div> But in this mortal life, greedy, trivial hierophants and mundane rulers have perpetrated a fraud upon humanity. They have purloined for profit and temporal power, our legitimate heritage, and that of all society, and have substituted for it shame, despair, and fear, inventing evil deities to terrify and to constrain mankind from the exercise of his own native conscience.</div> <bR> <div> Still we take our uncertain portion time and again, joining with the species on this plane, only to meet with earthly disunity and distress; only to be told by bogus, uncelestial shepherds that we are deficient and fundamentally iniquitous; constantly rebuked that our natural birthright is insubstantial or even sinful, and that we must cleave to the pious injunctions of reigning mortals, no matter how oppressive,or suffer beyond measurable time, yearning for some mythical golden glory just out of reach, but somehow never quite worthy of it.</div> <bR> <div> That is the apocryphal hell and the fabled satan; they are of mortal creation; they are now, not in some remote bye-and-bye; and those who choose to believe in them perpetuate them in this earth. But nevertheless, by sublime design, despite narrowness, folly or fear, we all, each and every one, possess this wondrous legacy:</div> <bR> <div> That each of us sustains a singular covenant with the cosmic, in that the soul is and ever was, one with the universe, conducting itself in concordance with the absolute. And whatever paths it may walk, or whichever faith it may follow, on sojourn at a time, each shall as a consequence of that oneness, and attuning with its destiny, eventually return on its own to its source to again be part of that totality, atoned, aware and unshackled. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>The Nature of our Way</B></div> <bR> <div> As often as possible, hold rites in forests, by the seashore, on deserted mountain tops or near tranquil lakes. Seek out wisdom in books, rare manuscripts and cryptic poems if you will, but seek it out also in simple stones and fragile herbs and in the cries of wild birds. Listen to the whisperings of the wind and the roar of water if you would discover magick, for it is here that the old secrets are preserved.Books contain words; trees contain energies and wisdom books never dreamt of.</div> <bR> <div> Ever remember that the Old Ways are constantly revealing themselves. Therefore be as the river willow that bends and sways with the wind. That which remains changeless shall outlive it's spirit, but that which evolves and grows will shine for centuries.</div> <bR> <div> There can be no monopoly on wisdom. Therefore share what you will of our ways with others who seek them, but hide mystic lore from the eyes of those who would destroy- for to do otherwise increases their destruction.</div> <bR> <div> Mock not the rituals or spells of another, for who can say yours are greater in power or wisdom?</div> <bR> <div> Ensure that your actions are honorable, for all that you do shall return to you three-fold, good or bane.</div> <bR> <div> Be wary of one who would dominate you, who would control and manipulate your workings and reverences.</div> <bR> <div> Honor all living things, for we are of the bird, the fish, the bee. Destroy not life save it be to preserve your own.</div> <bR> <div> And this is the nature of our way. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Dance Magick</B></div> <bR> <div> Dance is certainly an ancient ritual practice. It's also a magical act, for physical movement releases energy from the body, the same energy used in magic. This "secret" was discovered early, and so dance was incorporated into magick and ritual to raise energy , to alter consciousness or simply to honor the Goddess and God with ritual performances.</div> <bR> <div> Group dances such as the spiral dance, are often performed in coven workings. In individual workings, however, you're bound by no tradition or choreographed steps. Feel free to move in any manner you wish, no matter how child like or "savage" it may seem In magick many Wiccans perform a short spell or ritual manipulations of some kind and then perform the real magic: raising and channeling magical energy. They often move in a increasingly faster clock wise circle around the altar, either alone or with a coven, watching the candles flaming on the altar, smelling the incense, overwhelming themselves with chanting and intense visualization.</div> <bR> <div> When the practitioner has reached the point of no return, the exact moment when the body can raise and channel no more energy, the power is released toward the magical goal. To do this, some Wicca collapse to the ground, signaling the end of what is rather peculiarly called "The Dance." Dancing is used to raise energy as well as to facilitate attunement with the Deities of nature. Dance as the wild wind; as the stream rushing down a mountain, a flame flickering from a lightning struck tree, as grains of sand bouncing off each other in a gale, as flowers unfolding their brilliance on a sunny summer afternoon.</div> <bR> <div> As you dance, using what ever movements you wish, open yourself to the God and Goddess.</div> <bR> <div> Think for a moment of the whirling dervishes, the untamed Gypsy dances of Europe, the sensuous belly dancing of the Middle East, and the sacred hula of old Hawaii. Dance is one of the paths to Deity. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Music Magick</B></div> <bR> <div> Music is simply a re-creation of the sounds of nature. Wind through trees, the roar of the ocean hurling itself against jagged cliffs pattering rain, the crackling of a lightning produced fire, the cry of birds and roars of animals are some of the "instruments" that constitute the music of nature.</div> <bR> <div> Human being have long integrated music into religious magical ritual for its powerful effects. Shamans use a steady drum beat to induce trance and a drum can be used to control the pace of magickal dance Then too, music has long been celebrated for calming ferocious animals and humans as well.</div> <bR> <div> Music can be a part of Wiccan workings today. You might simply find appropriate pieces, selected from classical, ethnic, folk or contemporary sources, and play these during rituals. Musically inclined Wiccans can create music before, during or after the ritual.</div> <div> If you have proficiency with an instrument, work it into your ritual. A flute, violin, recorder, guitar, folk harp and other small instruments can easily be introduced into ritual, as can drums, rattles, bells or even glasses of water and a knife with which to strike them. Other less portable instruments can be recorded and played back during ritual. Such musical interludes can be used directly prior to the rite to set the mood; during, as an offering to the Goddess and God or to rouse energy; and afterward in pure celebration and joy. </div> <bR> <div> Some Wiccans compose a song which is in actuality a rite, encompassing everything from the creation of sacred space and invoking the Deities to thanking them for their presence. Music magic is truly what you decide to make it. Four distinct types of instruments have specific powers. The drum, rattle, xylophone and all percussion instruments are ruled by the element of Earth, Thus, such instruments can be used to invoke fertility, increase money, find a job, and so on. They can also to be used to invoke the Goddess in ritual, or to "drum up" energy to send to the Earth.</div> <bR> <div> The flute, recorder and all wind instruments are under the dominion of Air, the intellectual element, and so can be used to increase mental powers or visualization abilities, to discover ancient wisdom or knowledge, to improve psychic faculties and to call upon the God.</div> <bR> <div> Fire rules stringed instruments such as the lyre, harp, guitar, mandolin ukulele and so on. Such instruments can be used in spells or rites involving sexuality, health and bodily strength passion and will power, change, evolution, courage and the destruction of harmful habits. They are also excellent tools to use before ritual to purify the area in question, and also the celebrant. Play a particular song, sing with the instrument, or just strum around the area in a clockwise circle until the place is humming with your vibrations. Strings can also be used to invoke the God.</div> <bR> <div> Resonant metal such as the cymbal, sistrum, bell and gong are symbolic of the element of Water, Since water encompasses healing fertility, friendship, psychic powers, spiritual love, beauty, compassion, happiness and other similar energies, bells, gongs or cymbals can be featured in such spells and rites. The sistrum of Isis reminds us that resonant metal invokes the Goddess. Musical spells can be simple and effective. Need Money? sit quietly dressed in green and slowly thump a drum, visualizing yourself bursting with cash while invoking the Goddess in her aspect of provider of abundance. If your depressed, find a bell with a pleasant tone and ritually strike or ring it, feeling the sounds vibrations cleansing your of the depression and lifting your spirits. Or, wear a small bell. Whey your afraid, play a six string or listen to pre recorded guitar music while visualizing yourself as confident and courageous. Invoke the God in his Horned, aggressive, protective aspect.</div> <bR> <div> Singing, a combination of speech and music, can be readily integrated into Wiccan rituals. Some Wiccans set chants and invocation to music or sing as they feel compelled to during ritual. Many Wiccans never pursue the subject of music magick and simply play recorded tunes as backgrounds to their rituals. This is fine, but self created music integrated into your rituals can be more effective, as long as you like the piece. Today a number of pre recorded Wiccan and Pagan cassette tapes are available, While widely varying in quality, its worthwhile to pick up a few tapes by mail. Some songs can be used in ritual, but most are best played while preparing for ritual, or afterwards when relaxing Appropriate music incorporated into ritual can greatly enhance the Wiccan Experience. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> It seems that a lot of time and energy has been dedicated to the study and discussion of magic in Wiccan circles, and it is a trend that disturbs me. With all this talk about the proper way to cast a spell, and the proper attire to wear and the proper incenses and oils to use, we have overlooked the basic understanding of what magic is, why we use it and what its place is within the Wiccan religion. In order to somewhat rectify this situation, let us take a look at magic without the trappings that "spellwork" involve.</div> <bR> <div> What is magic? The answer to this quesion varies according to who you ask. Some have defined it as the "art and science of causing change in accordance with the Will". (Aleister Crowley). Another writer has called it the "drawing down of the divine effluence for the benefit of the community" (Moshe Idel). I see it as the art of moving energy to cause change in accordance with one's will. (Though a discussion of Idel's definition of magic deserves an essay all its own.) But perhaps there is even more to magic than that. Perhaps seeing magic in this light is shortchanging it just a bit.</div> <div> All of the universe is energy. Matter is energy very tightly condensed, solids more condensed than gases, to be sure--but they are all nothing more than energy. The energy that makes up our universe is not stagnate--it flows from place to place constantly. It can neither be destroyed nor created--that energy that exists today will exist in a thousand years, and has existed since the beginning of time. And all of that energy, all of that flowing, moving energy, is the potential for magic.</div> <div> Energy is happy to flow. All we have to do is give it a little nudge. When we work magic, we give the universe a slight nudge, a delicate whisper that sets new courses of action in motion. The energies of the moment shift and change, bringing new developments, new possibilities, new venues for action. And when we open up new venues for ourselves or others--that is a work of magic.</div> <div> Imagine that all the universe--or the multiverse if you want to get very metaphysical about it--is a network of possibilities. Every action that we take, every decision that we make, alters slightly the great network of possibilities and futures. We make choices, and new roads are opened to us--others become closed. When we attempt to work magic, we open our mind's eye to this network, allowing ourselves to be integral with that network--in fact, to <I>become</I> that network. It's not as difficult as it may seem. We, as nothing more than stores of energy, are connected to every other thing in this universe. In Texas, I am standing on the same ground that my mother in California is standing upon. We breathe the same air. We drink the same sunlight. In some way, we are all connected to each other. All that we need to do, then, to become the great network is to open our minds to the understanding that we are each strands of the great web that unite the universe and holds it together. From within the network, we move the strands, we influence small but meaningful changes, and through our delicate maneuvering, we change the pattern of things--we create magic.</div> <bR> <div> It's fairly easy to see, then, that magic is more than just spellwork. Magic in the sense that I have described it here is much more than lighting candles, chanting, etc etc. These are but tools to gaining the insight, the bliss required to open ourselves up to the great pattern of the web that we seek to change with our Will and determination.</div> <div> When we open ourselves up this way, we become conduits for the energies of the Divine to flow through, and when the Divine flows through us, we are changed. Every work of magic, then, changes us. Therefore, we should make sure that every magical act that perform, we do with forethought, with calculation, and with purity of Will. Our Divine, remember, is not all sugar and light--and if we begin to work magic for ill, to cause hurtful and debilitating changes against others, the aspects of the Divine that flow through us may not be beneficial to your spiritual growth. This isn't to say that all magic should be "white" or "good", but rather to say that every magical act occurs outward in the world, and inward within ourselves as the Divine moves through us. It is for this reason that many magicians will attempt to see the many possible outcomes and futures before beginning a magical act. When we work with magic, we alter many futures, many strands of the web, not merely those that we readily see.</div> <bR> <div> YOU can make it happen! In fact, YOU must make it happen. Did you know that your body actually uses very little in the brainwave department? Less than 10% of it's true power When you drop a stone in water, you see waves. Similarly our heart and our brain have wave patterns. The wave pattern of the heart is measured by ECG (electro cardiograph). The brain waves are measured by EEG (electro encephalograph). Scientists have measured these things that we can not see. </div> <bR> <div> Beta (13 to 25 cycles per second)</div> <div> This brain wave indicates that your conscious mind is in control. It indicates a mental state of logical thought, analysis, and action. You are alert and awake, active, talking, speaking,solving problems. </div> <bR> <div> Alpha (8 to 12 cycles per second)</div> <div> This brain wave indicates relaxation and meditation. It is a state of relaxed alertness good for inspiration and learning facts rapidly. </div> <bR> <div> Theta (4 to 8 cycles per second)</div> <div> Deep meditation. This brain wave is associated with a life-like imagination. This is best for suggestibility and inspiration. This brain wave is dominant in children from ages 2 to 5. </div> <bR> <div> Delta (0.5 to 4 cycles per second)</div> <div> This brain wave shows deep dreamless sleep. Deep relaxation. Usually the left and right brain waves are independent. They reach peaks separately of each other. During meditation and deep relaxation, the left and right brain waves occur simultaneously. For both, the peaks are reached together. This is called synchronization, which only means that they are now working together. Scientists believe that this synchronization provides more intense & stronger mind power. This is associated with learning large quantities of information very fast as well as increased creativity. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4a44f7e0.gif" border=0 width="335" height="382" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Scientists have long thought that brain activity was beyond conscious control. But experiments have now changed that belief. It is a proven fact that some people can control their own brain waves. PROVEN!! Okay let's come to the point here. I'll say it again: Brain waves can be measured. This is energy. Scientists are now coming to believe, that your brainwaves are only used to a small fraction of a degree as to what they can actually achieve. To do magick, you must harness that energy through meditation and education. It takes intense concentration & focus, yes, but it requires much more than that. It requires a merging with the "Spirit". "Merging, however, is an altered state of consciousness which puts the practitioner in touch with the Akasha principal." (note: see text above: What Makes Magick Happen) With meditation, visualization, & practice, you too can learn how to do this. And next on the list is education. Yes, I said "education". Use that head of yours for something besides a hat. The more you focus that energy from within the heart and the brain, the more power you can obtain. Movement is also energy. So don't just sit there. Get up and move around. Dance around that witches circle and get the air element moving. Feeling invigorated? If not, then you're not doing it fast enough. There are meditative exercises that you can do to tap into that inner magick that if practiced, will soon become second nature. I am going to explain these practices to you on another page. In fact, I am going to go through each and every step of it with you. I also intend to post the Tables of Correspondence that you will use in your magickal work, but before I do, I want to make one thing crystal clear. You do not have to use any of the tools, gems, candles, spells, or anything else listed here, but it's a good idea at first. In a coven, however, it would reek havoc to let everyone decide on these things individually. Some might be ready for magick without all the ritualistic items and some may not. There has to be some organization or all is lost before you begin. The solitary witch may use these as well at her or his own discretion---if desired. These things are just to get you in the "mood"; to help alter your state of consciousness. They are not a necessity if you can do it alone, but generally that takes lots of practice. </div> <div> Let me explain a bit. You have a logical side of the brain and a creative side. Usually you don't have much control over which side you're using but in magick, you must have control. So we use tools and certain colors, rituals, steps etc to set the mood for the logical side of the brain and lull it into a meditative mode and give it a false sense of security, so that the creative side can take over without interference. Once this is done, you are ready for the magick. Now before I move on, check out the little smiley above. He is your brain. He looks kind of confused, doesn't he? heh... But if we put him in the right setting... with candles, incense, chants, different colored tools, even pagan music or rituals etc, then he will stop looking back and forth, and he will be fascinated with whatever it is you are going to do. This is what we are trying to do to that "logical" side of your brain. Distract it. Fascinate it, so that it allows the creative side to take over, since it will be too busy watching what you are going to do next to reason out anything. That is probably why magick was often called "Fascination" back in the olde days. Now just how do we fascinate a smiley? Why, you do it all the time!! Look at this example: You do this very same thing in another entirely different ritual of which you are perhaps unaware. It is called the mating ritual, & yes at one time or another, we all perform it. We get haircuts & new styles. We buy a new dress or just the right fit of pants, spritz on perfume or splash on cologne. We worry about if this necklace, makeup, shirt, tie, boots etc looks too dressy for the occasion or just right for going to that particular little restaurant/bar. And just before time for the date or meeting with that special someone, we take one last look, or unconsciously perhaps, smooth down that cowlick that just won't quit acting up. Once this is done, you are ready for that date. As the evening progresses, there are more associations & rituals that take place here as well. For example, (I don't know if this happens much anymore in this day & age, lol but...) After dinner, let's say you decide to go somewhere that you can be alone. If you are a male, you decide on the place, probably your apartment, lol. You might have brought her flowers, put on a certain type of mood music, anything that you associate with this type of magick.And I'd just bet that the logical side of your brain isn't concentrating on anything like the math test that you are going to have to take tomorrow. Am I right? I could go on here but I think you all can finish it up in your imaginations. More often than not, if you do this ritual in the exact same way, under the exact same circumstances everytime, it will have the same results. Your mind, body, & spirit will now "be in the mood." After all, isn't love just another kind of magick? And now your "logical minds" aren't thinking nearly as clear, are they? So your creative side can be much more effective. Go ahead now, & cast that spell. lol! We'll just close the door behind us on our way out. Now a few last remarks before taking you to the next level. We talked a bit about the tools of the Craft. As far as this goes, use what you want and discard what you don't. If the association seems strange to you, then it's better not to use it. If you simply hate that color, then pick one you like that "feels" like the right color for what you are doing. As for spells, I will post some here, but the best spells are written by the practitioner herself/himself. These are the most powerful because you pour your own energy into them as you write them. And you don't even have to write them. Not everyone is a poet. You can stand there and say your own spell from the heart, and do just as well. All magick comes from within. Remember that! You are the magick and the magi. Focus is the word! Meditation, visualization, and practice are the keys! </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4a260540.gif" border=0 width="608" height="340" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> To go into alpha:</div> <bR> <div> Sit/lie comfortably and close your eyes. Listen to some soothing music. Slow your breathing.</div> <div> Picture yourself seated in a comfortable armchair. Before you is a blank television screen. Picture a red seven on the screen. See it clearly, hold the images for a moment. Then let it fade. Bring up an orange six on the screen. See it clearly, then let it fade. Repeat this with a yellow four, a green five, a blue three, an indigo two, and a violet one. Then see 10 to 1. To make yourself sure you are in alpha, cross your fingers and say 'I am not in alpha.' Aftera while, you can just cross your fingers to go into alpha. The use of the colors and the numbers puts your brain into an alpha state (what happens when you meditate). By the time you get to One you should be in fairly deep meditation. </div> <div> To get out of alpha, simply count from 1 to 10, and see the red one, orange two, yellow three, green four, blue five, indigo six and violet yellow. Uncross your fingers and you are out of alpha. Take both your hands from just above your hand and lower them together to the ground and away from you, visualising any negative energies leaving you. Whilst doing so, say 'I give myself perfect health clearance.'</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Some writers of occult books assert that all one has to do, to use magic to affect external events, is to concentrate. This is a partial error. Concentration is a necessary skill to employ; However, it is not what makes the spell work. The magician must assume a state of consciousness, which, in the tech language of ritual, is called 'merging,' if he is to effect EXTERNAL events. A Work such as a wisdom spell, which only effects the operator, and occasionally the external world as a secondary effect, only requires concentration, because it is an act of self suggestion. Merging, however, is an altered state of consciousness which puts the magician in touch with the Akasha principal, the name for a Etheric substance which the objects of the physical world are only a small part of, the part that is solid enough(lower in frequency) to activate biological receptors, and can be seen in the visible light spectrum. Having a backround in physics enhances, rather than refutes an understanding of this principal, as long as the existence of metaphysics is understood. As you know, the model explaining why a magnet has permeability is just that, a model. No one has ever seen all those atoms line up, pole to pole, to create magnetism; no one really understands magnetism, only how to use it. The reason for the elusive nature of magnetic force, is an illusion caused by our limited present knowledge of matter in general. To state the truth simply is: ( this will blow your mind off its hinges if you think hard enough about it), THE MAGNETISM COMES FROM OUTSIDE THE MAGNET, not inside as has been postulated by other sources. The magnet is a transformer of the force, whose origin is in the Akasha principal, not the metal. The same principal is true of all physical plane objects.This is the reason for all the herbs and stones used in magic; they are reflections of force aspects, of the Akasha Principal. They are hard representations of more rarefied energy. This energy is the force,which when acted upon, produces work in the form of external manipulation of objects and what is referred to by the ignorant as coincidence. . As you know, Nuclear Force comes from the splitting of atoms, or does it? There is a point in the squiggle calculation of the propagation of Nutrons in a Reactor, where you must ASSUME that the energy is released. No one has an adequate explaination of WHERE it comes from, only theoretical models that SEEM to explain some EFFECTS. U-235, when subjected to critical mass conditions,transforms a type of force, which, in keeping with its nature, splits the atom AFTER it is released. Take the time for each reaction and devide it into parts, then devide the parts, and divide and divide. The point where force is released cannot be accurately determined with 100 percent certainty when fission of atoms takes place. The Akasha principal, naturally passive,when acted upon by the active principal of the Merged mind, produces forces: Electrical, chemical, Nuclear,and Magnetic; which, when seen in the correct light, are all aspects of the same force.</div> <bR> <div> A simple concept? Yes, but it really works! Your subconscious mind listens and records everything you say and think. And if you say something often enough, it begins to believe it. For instance, a woman complaining of a low-grade fever for which the origin was unexplainable, consulted a spiritual friend. During her conversation, she used the phrase "it really burns me!" several times. After this was brought to her attention, she changed that phrase to something more positive, and soon her fever disappeared. Why not try listening to what you are telling yourself everyday. You may find you are giving too many negative statements to your subconscious mind. If so, change those statements to positive ones (whether you feel positive or not), and you'll be surprised at the change that will come. </div> <div> You can actually program yourself to be more successful, happy, and more financially secure by planting thoughts into your mind, and repeating them often. Whenever you catch yourself saying "I'll never have any money," you are putting up roadblocks to money coming into your life. Change any such statement to something like "money is flowing into my life." It may take a little while, but things WILL change for the better. Especially if you expect them to. </div> <div> The Universe wants to provide us with love, riches, success and happiness. Imagine a funnel at the top of your head...this is where good energies flow to you. But stress, negativity and a lack of faith close off that funnel, and prevent these good things from reaching us. If you could mentally clear this funnel everyday, it would be a great start in receiving the gifts from the Universe. Meditation is a great tool for getting in touch with your inner self, and for teaching your body how it feels to be truly relaxed. Here is one meditation technique. During a time when you won't be interrupted, get into a comfortable position. Start breathing deep and imagine all the stress leaving with each exhale. Mentally relax all parts of your body, and then begin to count backwards from 100. It may take a few tries, but soon you will reach an extremely relaxed state...almost a lightheaded feeling. Even if you don't feel you've reach that state, it is still doing you a lot of good, so don't give up. Once you are in a meditative state, do your creative visualizations of how you'd like your life to be. This is also a good problem solving tool. While you are meditating, ask a question on how you can solve it. Then let it go. You'll most likely find the answer popping in your head during the day, when you are doing chores or driving. </div> <div> One of the things that clogs that funnel is holding onto resentments and hatred. I know it isn't easy to forgive people who have done terrible things to you, but once you do this, you will feel a heavy weight lifted. This has really worked for me (and I thought it was impossible for me to forgive!). Get into a relaxed state, let go of your day's frustrations, and repeat a statement such as this, "I forgive John Doe, and release our relationship to the Universe." It takes a few sessions (depending upon how severe the hurt), but you will feel a noticeable difference soon. And you'll also notice good things happening to you again. </div> <div> Another thing to note. By looking at life's experiences as positive, you will reach your life's path much faster. Instead of gnashing your teeth when you get a flat tire, try looking at it this way. Perhaps something unseen caused this to happen to prevent you from getting into an accident down the road. Try thinking back to the experiences which lead you to where you are now. Some of them seemed negative at the time, but I bet good things eventually arose from those unpleasant times. </div> <bR> <div> Here are some of the ways to "program" yourself for more fulfillment: </div> <bR> <div> 1.  Relax:  This helps clear the way for good things</div> <div>     to reach you!  Remember, a ship comes in under a</div> <div>     calm sea!</div> <bR> <div> 2.  Expectation:  Expect only good things to happen to </div> <div>     you, expect good health, financial security, success.  </div> <div>     If you go out expecting the worse....that's what you'll </div> <div>     get most the time.  "I expect the best of everything!"</div> <bR> <div> 3.  Imagination:  Imagine how you'd like to be...get a </div> <div>      clear picture of this in your head.  Do it several </div> <div>      times a day.  If you want to be successful in a certain </div> <div>      career, visualize yourself doing it. Use a lot of detail, and</div> <div>      most important, FEEL the emotion you will experience</div> <div>      when this happens.!  </div> <bR> <div> 4.  Prayer:  Say a prayer of thanks in advance for what </div> <div>     you wish.  But be careful what you wish for....think </div> <div>     it out carefully.   "I give thanks for my permanent </div> <div>     happiness,    my permanent health, my permanent love </div> <div>     and my permanent wealth.!"</div> <bR> <div> 5.  Forgiveness:  Once you forgive people who have wronged </div> <div>     you, it opens your heart, and opens the door for good </div> <div>     things to come to you.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="471" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 911 WIDTH="461"><bR> <div> 6. Affirmations:  Have several affirmations that really click for </div> <div>     you, and repeat them many, many times throughout the day. </div> <div>     By saying them out loud (especially in front of a                     </div> <div>     mirror....looking directly into your eyes), you are unleashing    </div> <div>     the Power of the Spoken Word, which results in miracles.         </div> <div>     Always say them as if they have already happened, and never    </div> <div>     say them from a place of lack.  For example, never say, "I  </div> <div>     need more money," because then what you attract is more   </div> <div>     "need."</div> <bR> <div> Affirmations are magical. There really is something in the power of the spoken word! To understand how affirmations work, it's important to know and respect the "law of attraction." What you think about, you attract, even if it is negative. For instance, if you say, "I think I'm getting sick," then you will. If you think, "I don't want to get sick," then you probably will too. This is because you attract what you think. When you say, "I don't want to" or "I need," then you attract energies which sustain the "need or don't want." In other words, you just never get there. Instead, say, "I feel great," or "my body is healthy in every way." You may have to fight your reasoning mind on this one, and repeat such an affirmation over and over until it clicks. But it truly works!</div> <bR> <div> Affirmations can modify the way your subconscious mind works. Even when you feel things are hopeless, the spoken word can begin the healing. If you repeat a favorite affirmation, like a mantra, over and over and over again, crowding out all negative thoughts, and filling your mind with only one thought of conviction, you are doing something that is extremely effective in promoting change. You are reprogramming your mind. Try it. For instance, for more prosperity, you must catch yourself each time you think a thought of "lack." Immediately replace it with an affirmation such as, "I accept all the abundance coming my way!" Do this for 20 days, and I know you'll see results. Tape up the affirmation around your house, to remind you to say it, because in our busy lives, we often forget. </div> <bR> <div> And once you say the affirmation, you must act as if it were true. For instance, regarding money, say a prosperity affirmation before writing out any check to make sure you aren't vibrating a fear or anxious thought about money. And when you are in a store and see something you'd love, but don't think you can afford, NEVER say "I can't afford it." Instead say, "I can have that." </div> <bR> <div> 7. Act of Faith:  Once you say the spoken word or your  </div> <div>     affirmation, then perform an act of faith which shows the </div> <div>     universe you KNOW it will happen.  For instance, if you </div> <div>     are working for a new house, go out and buy some new towels </div> <div>     for your house. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="911" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Magick 101</B></div> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 1 -- WHY MAGICK ** The ability to think seems to set us apart from other creatures. And although we are concerned with living in the physical world, we are mental beings. The fact is we are thinking all the time. We plan, we brood, we get depressed or elated -- all of it is thought. But the universe is mental too, and if we could control our thinking we would see magnificent results in the everyday world. Many systems have been developed over the ages to help us control our thoughts. A great amount of dogma too has been kicked around in an attempt to make us into better people. Magick (the occult kind, spelled with a 'k') is one of the oldest and most general of these systems. Magick is the study and application of psychic forces. It uses mental training, concentration, and a system of symbols to program the mind. The purpose of magick is to alter the self and the environment according to the will. Most of the magick we see today comes to us from ancient Egypt and Chaldea. The Chinese, Hindus, and Tibetans developed their own unique types of magick. Western magick was locked up by the Egyptian priests for thousands of years and then supressed by the rise of Christianity. It was not until medieval Europe that magical knowledge was rediscovered by the alchemists and Cabalists. Only during the past hundred years or so has western culture been open minded enough to permit widespread investigation of the subject. Only since the start of the twentieth century has science shown much interest in it al all. PARAPSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIC PHENOMENA Through parapsychology, we are gaining insights into the hidden nature of man. Parapsychology is a branch of psychology which studies psychic phenomena. It remains something of a frontier, even today. Perhaps one reason for this is that psychic phenomena are somewhat inconsistent. Nevertheless, there is strong evidence from numerous cases and experiments in support of psychic phenomena. Somehow, under the right conditions, the mind can directly affect the environment. We may theorize that the human mind and body broadcasts a kind of psychic energy or force, much like a radio station. Kirlian photography, temperature effects, cloud chamber tests, and other experiments tend to support this theory. Although the exact nature of this psychic force is subtle and unknown, it is undoubtedly the energy behind all psychic phenomena and magick. However, it is *not* a radio wave, since it behaves somewhat differently. The psychic force is too weak to be measured directly (at least so far as we know). Everyone has some psychic ability. There are numerous types of psychic phenomena. Parapsychology separates them into two groups: ESP and PK... EXAMPLES OF ESP ESP, the abreviation for extra sensory perception, means the reception of information through paranormal means (ie. not regular physical senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste). In theory, this is accomplished by receiving psychic force from outside the body. Here are some examples of ESP: 1) Clairvoyance, or Remote Viewing -- the ability to sense or 'see' (non-physically) distant objects, places, and people.Individuals who see ghosts and spirits are probably clairvoyant. 2) Clairaudience, or remote hearing -- the 'hearing' of paranormal information. 3) Astral Projection (OOBE) or Traveling Clairvoyance -- Full experience at a remote location while the physical body sleeps. 4) Psychometry -- the reading of information by the touch of physical objects. 5) Telepathic receiver -- the ability to directly receive thought (communication) at a distance, with no physical connection to the sender. There are many everyday examples of this, in which we think something just as anotherperson is about to say it. This is an easy one to test for through experiment. Very dramatic cases of telepathy have been recorded; there is often an emotional element in such cases. 6) A 'channel' or medium, as in a seance, who is in direct communication with a 'spirit' or entity. 7) Experience with a Ouija board, pendulum, or automatic writing. 8) Precognition -- to forsee the future. Again, highly emotional events are the ones most likely to be 'tuned in'. 9) Retrocognition -- knowledge of the past, by paranormal means. EXAMPLES OF PK PK, the abreviation for psychokinesis, is the active or sending side of psychic phenomena. The theory here is that psychic force is sent out from the individual. Examples of PK include: 1) Telepathic sender -- the transmitter in the telepathy just discussed. 2) Psychokinesis (or telekinesis) proper -- the ability to move objects by means of psychic force. 3) Somewhat along the same lines are poltergeist (noisy ghost) phenomena in which objects move of their own accord or noises are heard. There is always a human agent involved -- frequently a teenage girl -- who appears to be the source of psychic energy. 4) Psychic healing -- the ability to heal various illnesses and infirmities. There are many documented cases of this. Usually it involves a healer and a subject, although there are recent cases invloving cancer patients learning to heal themselves. 5) Teleportation, apportation, and levitation. Some occultists feel a magician producing PK effects is simply a channel for universal energy. Others think the force originates some way directly within the magician. THE SUBCONSCIOUS Postulated by Freud and others, the concept of the subconscious mind is an important one. Basicly, this is the idea that part of the mind normally operates below or outside of ordinary consciousness and awareness. Dreams and hypnosis are examples of this. Also subconscious are the many automatic functions of the physical body such as respiration and digestion. WHY DO MAGICK? Magick encompasses many things -- science and art, philosophy and metaphysics, psychology and comparative religion. Magick is an adventure at the borderlands of the unknown. It can fit the pieces of the puzzel of life into a meaningful whole. Magick is fun and interesting. Use magick to help raise consciousness without drugs. Gain new experiences. Fantacy can come alive through magick. Psychic phenomena can be controlled and be fun and helpful. Magick is beneficial. It can help you to have excellent health, and bring you good luck. With magick life runs smoothly; life is good. Also use magick for personality improvement, to control bad habits and to develop new motivations. Magick is powerful. Never underestimate the tremendous power of magick. Use magick to alter events and to achieve your goals. Exert an influence over people and phenomena. But power for its own sake is self defeating. The power which magick can give you should not be your primary reason for studying it. MAGICK AND WITCHCRAFT A number of other occult disciplines are prevalent today besides magick. There are many cults and sects which profess their own views, but there are really few differences between them. One popular area in the occult today is witchcraft. This is far removed from the cliche of devil worship. Real witchcraft is a nature religion (pagan). Witchcraft has much in common with magick. Alchemy also has much in common with magick. It's heritage comes from the middle ages. Alchemy fathered chemistry and the physical sciences. But the avowed purpose of alchemy, turning lead into gold, is too limiting to be called magick. Sometimes the goal of alchemy is interpreted in another way, as the transformation of man into a spiritual being. Then there are the numerous modern day seers or 'pychics', as they like to be called, who operate within their own somewhat unique systems. Although many of these people are deluded frauds, some are very powerful occultists indeed. Of course, everything I have said here is a generalization. Magick, witchcraft, alchemy, or any occult field are complex subjects. Suffice it to say that magick includes them all (it is eclectic). For magick is undoubtedly a philosophy which has, as the late Aleister Crowley wrote, "The method of science -- the aim of religion." </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) Define magick. 2) Define ESP and PK. Give examples. 3) What is the subconsicous? </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 2 -- THE SUBJECTIVITY OF EXPERIENCE -- ** ' The universe is a projection of ourselves; an image as unreal as that of our faces in a mirror....We cannot affirm any quality in an object as being independent of our sensorium, or as being in itself that which it seems to us. Nor can we assume that what we cognize is more than a partial phantom of its cause.' ( --Aleister Crowley, Magick, p. 110) Your awareness of the physical world and of your place within it is mostly based upon the physical senses (hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste). These five senses continually send information to the mind, and it is up to the mind to select and interpret them. If you could not do so, your senses would overwhelm you and be meaningless. Selection and interpretation of your sensory inputs is essentially an automatic, mostly subconscious function of the mind. The program or map which the subconscious follows as its reference point is called a 'model'. The model is a subconscious mental photograph of how you believe the world looks (ie. worldview, mindset, egregore, or belief system). It was built up from an early age by your religious and cultural background through interaction with family and others. It contains your experiences, attitudes, and habits. And whether you realize it or not, most of your behavior, thoughts, feelings, and habits are based upon and conditioned by that model; even personality. The model is one of the mind's master programs. Change in behavior generally requires a change in the model. These limitations built into our way of thinking cause our perceptions to be subjective. That is why Hindu philosophy looks upon the world as illusory (maya); the world itself (object) is not an illusion, however from our viewpoint through perception (subject) it is. Thus we are all conditioned by experience. Except that our perceptions, hence our experiences, are first conditioned and limited by the model. Our perceptions and experiences tend to conform to what we expect. We tend to misinterpret or ignore things which do not match our preconcieved notions about them. This is automatic. THE TRUE WILL The forgoing demonstrates how it is that there are so many different versions of 'truth'. One's particular view is almost arbitrary. Although numerous religions, philosophies, and occult systems abound, they do not contradict one and other as much as it might appear. Rather, they describe the same (universal) reality taken from different perspectives. For there can be no ultimate truth in the physical world. We can only base our actions upon assumptions and agreements. All experience is subjective. I like to think of the universe as something indescribable, perhaps a 4-dimentional 'thing'. As soon as we attempt to put it into our 3-dimentional knowledge-base, something changes and we only see an aspect of the big picture. Just as a photograph can only show us a flat *representation* of a greater thing, so it is with any attempt to describe *spiritual reality* in physical terms. Yet, there is a separate reality within each of us which is often ignored unless we seek it. This inner self is in magick called the 'true will'. The true will is the center of consciousness and identity. It is the 'real you'. Everything else is an interface or link to it from the outer (illusory) world. Since that interface is based upon our model, it is conditoned and may sometimes produce false information. 'Do what thou wilt' (Crowley) is an axiom of magick; for the true will expresses our exact desires. And what we truly want ('down deep') we tend to automatically get. This isn't always in our best interests, since the true will can be conditioned (tricked) by the illusion; and then we might desire and obtain that which is not ultimately good for us. (Karma strikes again!) The task of the magician therefor is to awaken his awareneess of the true will, to be free of conditioning, and thereby to transcend maya. ('My will unconditioned is magical' -- Spare). HAPPINESS IS BEING HAPPY There is no great secret to changing behavior or habits. It is largely a matter of determination. It requires that you ignore the 'pull' of the model when you strive for changes within yourself. The model is, after all, a collection of 'habits', some of which must be unlearned for permananent change to occur. There are two ways to do this: direct, through will power and awareness alone -- observing and acting out in an unattached or indifferent manner; and indirect -- through conditioning such as affirmation (explained later), self-hypnosis, and magick. Meditation may help too, by relaxing tension and conflict. Emotions follow physical expression: smile and act happy and you will tend to feel and be happy. The same is also true for other emotions. Also, emotions can be purposely used (or programed) to replace other emotions. Using this technique, a magician is somewhat like an actor in that he learns how to turn his emotions on and off at will. Note that this is not 'fakeing it'; the magician is probably more in touch with his true feelings than most people. And for these reasons we say that happiness is being happy. SYSTEMS OF MAGICK Magick always involves self-hypnosis. However, it may be more than that. For one thing, there are objective forces involved (or so it would seem). Deities, spirits, and cosmic force can have an independent existence. And the repetitive physical movement sometimes involved in ritual can itself generate PK force. On the other hand, it could be argued that all of this is subjective to the magician. Or that the deities and spirits are nothing more than architypes or cosmic patterns which the magician energizes with his own vitality. Perhaps all magical effects could be produced through hypnosis alone. But the effects are certainly real. Great complexity is not necessary in magick. Although basicly magick is a medieval system of symbolism (in a modern context), any cosmological system will work from Cabala to Star Wars. We usually use the medieval one in magick because it is convenient and traditional, and because it seems to fit our thought processes well. Traditional symbols have greater emotional effect on the magician than modern ones because of his familiarity with them. What really matters is that the model of the magician be understood and programmed, and thus that the model and the cosmological system do correspond. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) Contrast subjective with objective. 2) What is a 'model'? 3) Explain the task of the magician. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 3 -- THE FOUR WORLDS ** The ancients described man as mind, body, and soul. Psychologists of the twentieth century added the subconscious to that deffinition. This produces a four-fold classification. The universe is also divided into four corresponding parts ('worlds'), as shown below: WORLD BODY QUALITY ===== ==== ======= spiritual world spiritual body (soul or kia) intuition mental world mental body (conscious mind) rational thought astral world astral body (subconscious) emotions physical world physical body physical senses The astral body (subconscious) is the intermediary for intuition, magical and psychic phenomena, and is the 'psychic link' to the physical world. J.H. Brennan says that the astral is the realm of visual imagination. It seems to be both a 'place' and a 'state of mind' at the same time. Most occult and magical phenomena originate in the invisible, non-sensate, non-physical realm (ie. without physical senses). Each of the four worlds interacts with the other worlds. Psychic energy flows from the spiritual to mental to astral to physical. The physical world is a projection (manifestation, reflection, or shadow) of the higher worlds. Our center of consciousness is generally within these higher worlds. "We are", to quote the rock music group the Police, "spirits in the material world". There are many similar terms used by other occult groups. For example, 'astral light' is another name for astral world, although it may sometimes also refer to the entire non-physical realm, as may 'inner planes' or 'the invisible world'. Planes are essentially the same as worlds. Vehicles or sheaths are the same as bodies. Some groups include an etheric or vital body between physical and astral: it is mostly 'physical' with a little of the lower 'astral' besides. And sometimes astral and mental are each divided into two parts (upper and lower). The 'causal body' is the upper 'mental'. MICROCOSM AND MACROCOSM We have been describing 'traditonal' occult philosophy here, and certainly an important part of the tradition is the idea (and terms) microcosm and macrocosm. The greater universe, known as the *macrocosm*, includes everything that exists. It corresponds with the *microcosm*, or tiny universe, ie. man -- who is thought of as a miniature replica of the macrocosm (whole universe). This basic magical relationship is demonstrated in the Bible (Genesis 1.27), where God is the macrocosm; and in the writing of Trismegistus ("As above so below"). Since man is in the image of God (universe) it follows that God is in the image of man (in other words, man and the God/universe match each other). The magician, as a microcosm is thus connected with the macrocosm. There is an intimate relationship of energies between you and everything else. The universe is reflected within us and we are projected into the universe. This is an important theory behind magick and astrology. MAGICK WHITE AND BLACK 'Personal magick' is that magick used to affect the self; often involving affirmation, self-suggestion, and self-hypnosis. 'Active magick' is outer directed magick (as in PK) used to affect someone or thing, or to bring about an event. 'Passive magick' is to be affected (as in ESP) by an outside non-physical cause. Everyone possesses some magical (and psychic) potential. Some are especially gifted. Usually people are better at one kind of magick (ie. active or passive) than they are at the other kind; only rarely does an individual excell at both. Traning and practice will, of course, improve ability somewhat. Although the forces of magick are neutral, various systems may take on the qualities of good and evil. There is so-called white magick or good magick, black magick or evil magick, and gray magick between them. When many people refer to white magick they mean magick for unselfish purposes, also healing and mental influence with specific permission. By black magick they refer to magick for self-interest and healing *without* specific permission. Using magick to forcefully control another's will is, in a sense, black magick too. There are also some people on the occult fringe who claim to be, possibly even think they are, 'Satanists', devil worshipers, or black magicians. These people are most likely charlatans, hoaxters, dablers, or merely misinformed. They may be attracted by the 'art' of black magick, or even by the 'glamor' of doing something against the 'rules'. But a real black magician is very dangerous. Because he has dedicated his life to evil. We usually think of 'white magick' as having *unselfish intent*, and (in the extreme case) of 'black magick' as being actual Satan worship, human or animal sacrifice, dangerous unconventional magical practices, and other bizarre stuff as makes a nightmare. It is all a matter of degree. Most mild self-interest magick (one of the most common kinds) would be called 'gray'. Better terms may be *constructive magick* as being beneficial; and *aversive magick* as magick intended to work against the natural order, and to tear down. There is also the *high magick* of spiritual alchemy (ie. spiritual growth), also known as 'the Great Work'; and conversely there is 'low magick' which is concerned with materiality. Any magick act is likely to produce side effects regardless of whether or not the desired result is achieved. Such side effects are no problem for constructive magick, since they are benificial as well. However, aversive magick can produce aversive side effects which may even harm the magician -- aversive magick is dangerous! MAGICK IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS What we have been calling 'magick' is actually a continuous process. Since your subconscious never rests, your environment is continually being shifted into line with your model. This is true whether you study magick or not. For most people, these effects are usually very subtle, and they are probably not aware of them. However, as you work with the occult, the flow of psychic energy and your awareness of it increases. Your true will is more likely to be strongly expressed. Your luck may be affected (either in a positive or a negative way). Remember, our lives tend to follow what we want down deep. That is why a positive outlook is so very beneficial to us. THE MAGICAL DIARY Sometimes it is helpful to keep a diary of your magical experiments and research. Such a diary should include the date, perhaps even some astrological data (or anything else you think may have a relationship to what you are doing). This is also a good time to begin recording your dreams -- at least the important ones -- in a dream diary. Your dreams can tell you a great deal about yourself, and may sometimes reveal premonitions. Dreams are personal. Don't fall for the commercial 'dream book' gimmick. AFFIRMATIONS The mind is always open to suggestion -- especially the subconscious. Most of the time we censor any suggestions according to the model; but one way to break through the censor is with repetition. An affirmation does this exactly. By suggestion, we mean any statement which is capable of affecting your model. Usually suggestion is in the form of a positive statement (such as the hypnotist's patter -- " You are becomming sleepy"). An affirmation is the same kind of thing -- a positive suggestion, which you repeat (affirm) to yourself aloud or silently (for example, "I remember my dreams"). If there is some quality you wish to change or develope within yourself, an affirmation is ideal. Repeat it several times every day at several different times throughout the day, expecially when you go to bed. Affirmations are subtle and may require a few months to work. Use them for changes, not miracles. SIMPLE BANISHING TECHNIQUE Visualization is another important method we use to influence the subconscious. A good example of this is the simple banishing technique which follows. Banishing is used in magick to 'clear the air' of negative 'vibes' and interference... Visualize a strong white light flowing out the top of your head, flowing down around you and covering you. At the same time imagine you are throwing away any 'problem' vibes. Maintain the visualization for a half a minute or longer. Good way to help you handle your emotions, and to control worry or anger. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What is a microcosm? 2) List the four worlds. Explain. 3) What is an affirmation? Give an example. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 4 -- ELEMENTS AND FORCES ** The Ancients divided the world into four basic principles or *elements* -- earth, water, fire, and air. That viewpoint has mostly changed with advances of science, but the four elements are still accepted in magick, for they are more closely linked with emotions, the human psyche, and with nature than are modern explanations of the world. These *magical elements* are also of some importance in astrology. Many occultists think of the magical elements as forces, or as *qualities* of energy; especially within the astral world. Each element has a symbol and color. (Common symbols are -- fire: a triangle pointing up; air: a triangle pointing up and with a horizontal line through the middle of it; water: a triangle pointing down; earth: a triangle pointing down and with a horizontal line through the middle of it.) Colors of the elements are -- earth: brown and green; water: blue; fire: red; air: yellow...The Eastern tattvic system uses different symbols and colors. (The tattvic symbols are briefly described later on in this course.) The elements are often used in magick ritual. Magick sees relationships between things. These relationships are called 'correspondences'. Although magical correspondences are not literally equal to one another, you can think of them that way (such as gold equals sun). Tables of these relationships, called 'Correspondence Tables', are available (an important one is Crowley's '777'). Thus one thing or symbol can be used to suggest another. This is important in magick, for the magician may surround himself with as many appropriate correspondences as he can to vividly affect the senses; thus making his magical contact with the inner planes more lucid. The magical elements have correspondences with the tarrot cards as the four suits. The four quarters (directions of the universe as used in magick ritual) and the Archangels also correspond with these same elements -- Element Suit Quarter Archangel ======= ==== ======= ========= earth pentacles north Uriel water cups west Gabriel fire wands south Michael air swords east Raphael Astrological signs also correspond with the elements. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are water signs. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fire signs. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are air signs. ELEMENTALS The magical elements are said to be peopled by spirits and mythological entities called elementals or nature spirits. These are grouped into four main categories -- Gnome (earth) Undine (water) Salamander (fire) Sylph (air) ============= ============== ================= =========== dwarfs nymphs jin (genies) fairies elves tritons storm angels brownies mermaids hobgoblins mermen lepricauns sirens harpies Elementals are usually only visible to those with clairvoyant sight and are more likely to be seen at night in the mountains or country away from cities -- especially if you are tired or sleepy. Although elementals exist naturally, it is also possible to create one which will exist for a limited time -- no elemental has immortality. A created elemental is called an 'artificial elemental'. To the Ancients, elementals were the physical explanation of the universe. However, some contemporary occultists see them only as symbols for forces and otherwise not 'real' at all. Another word sometimes used for elemental is 'familiar' (usually in medieval witchcraft); the term is ambiguous, as it might merely be an ordinary household pet such as a dog or cat. YIN YANG Chinese philosophy and acupuncture talk of yin yang. This is the idea of polarity, or opposite pairs, as shown -- YIN YANG === ==== water fire contraction expansion cold hot feminine masculine moon sun negative positive passive active ebb flow wane wax The list could go on. In Chinese literature it is quite long. Some occultists suggest everything can be similarly arranged into related opposite pairs. SIMPLE MAGICK Here is a simple magical technique you may wish to try. It is a variation of affirmation, which was discussed in an earlier lesson...To help you to achieve your goal (magical or otherwise), find a word or short phase which sums up what it is that you want to accomplish. Write the word (or phrase) down 10 times each day until you achieve success. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) List the four elements. 2) What is an elemental? 3) What are correspondences? </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 5 -- CHAKRAS AND MEDITATION ** According to East Indian philosophy, man possesses seven major *chakras* or psychic centers on his body. Each of these forms a bridge, link, or energy transformer; changing pure (higher) energy into various forms, and connecting the four bodies (ie. spiritual, mental, astral, and physical) together. The chakras are located along the nadies (a network of psychic nerves or channels) and follow the autonomic nervous system along the spinal cord. Chakras correlate with major acupuncture points along the 'governing vessel meridian' (acupuncture term). The seven major chakras are connected together by three major nadies which are parallel and near each other. The middle nadi is called *sushumna* and it has neutral characteristics. The nadi on the left (ie. nearest your left hand) is the *ida* nadi which has yin characteristics. On the other side of sushumna (nearest your right hand) is the *pingala* nadi, having yang qualities. Chakras are visible to clairvoyant sight as varously colored rotating circles or funnels. In the East they are described as petaled flowers or lotuses. Sources disagree on the colors. The first chakra, located at the base of the spine at the perineum is the *root chakra*, muladhara. It primarily relates to the element of earth and to psychic smell. The second chakra, known as the *sacral center*, svadhisthana, is located above and behind the genitals. Its dominant element is water, and it is related to psychic taste. Third of the chakras is the *solar plexus*, manipura, located at the navel and corresponding with the emotions and with the element of fire; also with psychic sight (clairvoyance). The *heart chakra*, anahata, is the fourth chakra, located over the heart and corresponding with the element of air, and also with psychic touch. The fifth chakra is the *throat chakra*, vishuddha, located at the base of the throat (thyroid) and corresponding with psychic hearing (clairaudience). The remaining two chakras are very important. They relate mostly to elevated states of consciousness. The *frontal chakra*, (or 'third eye') ajna, the sixth chakra, is located between, and slightly above, the eyebrows. Ajna is the center of psychic powers and can produce many psychic effects. Meditation on ajna is said to cure nervousness. Finally, the *crown chakra*, sahasrara, located atop the head, (pineal gland) is the seventh chakra. It is referred to as the thousand-petaled lotus and corresponds with astral projection and enlightenment. There are also many minor chakras throughout the body. Each chakra has a sound (letter) and a pitch which is sometimes used to invoke it. THE TATTVAS Some occultists prefer to describe the magical elements as tattvas according to the Eastern system. Notice that these symbols and colors are generally different than the western symbols and colors for the elements. element tattva tattvic symbol ======= ====== ============== earth prithivi yellow square water apas silver crescent fire tejas red triangle air vayu blue circle (spirit) akasa black oval YOGA Yoga originated in India. It is a physical or mental discipline designed to condition and invigorate the mind and body. There are many kinds of yoga, but they may be generally divided into three main types... Hatha yoga -- affect the mind through the body using physical exercises; improve physical health and endurance. Raja yoga -- affect the mind through mental training; improve concentration. Mantra yoga -- affect the mind through chanting and affirmation; achieve relaxation. MEDITATION This is a much touted area of the occult. There are many meditation techniques, and many claims made for the benefits of meditation. Basicly, meditation has two functions -- relaxation, and perhaps, improved concentration. There are two main types... 1) concentration meditation (focusing), 2) insight meditation (mindfullness). Most kinds of meditation are the concentrative type. One simply focuses his attention upon a single physical object (such as a candle flame); upon a sensation (such as that felt while walking or breathing); upon an emotion (such as reverence or love); upon a mantra spoken aloud or even silently; or upon a visualization (as in chakra meditation, see below)...Concentration meditation is, simply put, a form of self-hypnosis. A mantra (or mantrum) is one or more words or syllables which are repeated -- often chanted -- aloud...A simple yet powerful mantra is to vibrate the mystical word 'OM'. This mantra has long been associated in India with the godhead/unity. Use it to aid in tuning into universal vibrations which promote feelings of harmony, peace, and well-being. Use it before magick ritual to 'get into the mood' and afterward to 'dismiss the forces'. You vibrate a mantra by saying it slowly aloud in a lower-pitched voice than your normal speech, and a more or less constant pitch as well. Let the sound fade at the end of the mantra. A powerful one such as 'OM' will seem to vibrate the air around you. It should be vocalized for 5-10 seconds and repeated a number of times with a few seconds rest between each vocalization. Chanting of mantras may cause slight dizziness from hyperventilation. The other main type of meditaiton -- insight meditation -- is the analysis of thoughts and feelings in such a way as to cause realization of the subjectivity and illusion of experience. This is done in a effort to attain trancendental awareness. Such statements as, 'This body is not me', fall under this category. Buddhist meditations are usually of this type. CHAKRA MEDITATION There is a special type of concentrative meditation which we will call 'Chakra meditation'. This is basicly Kundalini yoga -- the practice of causing psychic energy (kundalini) to flow up sushumna, energizing the various chakras along the way. The practice, considered dangerous by some, will produce deffinite physiological sensations and psychological effects if continued long enough. It should not be attempted by epileptics or persons with an unstable mental or physical condition, or with heart disease. Certain drugs and medications, such as those used to treat epilepsy may retard progress. Although the technique is very simple, it may eventually produce powerful results. Results may at first appear hours after the practice during sleep. As each chakra is energized by this practice, it is said to add occult powers (sidhis), until at last the crown chakra is reached, and with it, full enlightenment is attained. Sometimes kundalini awakens all by itself. To practice this chakra meditation, you simply concentrate on the chakras, beginning with the root chakra, and moving progressively up, as you visualize psychic energy from the root chakra traveling up shushumna and vivifying each higher chakra. As we mentioned the chakras have certain properties associated with them, so that this type of visualization may 'raise consciousness', promote astral projection, and other things -- once you have reached ajna and eventually the crown chakra. You might typically meditate in this fashion for 15 minutes to a half hour a day. It might help to practice some hatha yoga or other physical exercise in an effort to make the spinal cord 'more flexible'. Diet may also affect the process. The technique is also similar to the Tibetan 'Tummo' meditation. The rise of kundalini is sometimes experienced as a 'vibration' or buzzing, as light, or as heat. HEALTH AND DIET Certainly the way you treat your physical body will affect your mind. In magick you want an alert mind. Therefore, your body must be as healthy as you can keep it. Take care of your body. Exercise regularly. eat a good diet (with vitamin supplements), and do not consume anything which will have a negative effect upon the mind. Drugs, smoking,, and alcohol should be restricted, or eliminated. (The mind can create any condition which a drug can create.) A good rule here is moderation in what and how much you consume. (Most of this stuff is pretty obvious isn't it.) You may also want to cut down on sugar and processed foods. Many occultists advise dietary changes, expecially the non-eating of meat. We cannot deny the physical, psychological, and spiritual effect which all foods have. This effect may be described as the 'heaviness' factor of foods. Various foods are so ranked in the chart, lighter to heavier... 1. lettuce and other greens. 2. fruits and most vegetables. 3. wheat, rice, and other grains. 4. nuts, beans, and other legumes. 5. cheese, dairy products, including eggs. 6. fish, seafood. 7. chicken, poultry. 8. beef, pork, other red meats. Note that meats, especially red meats are the 'heaviest' foods. Generally, foods which are harder to digest, or which are higher in protein are 'heavier' than those which are not. Animal products are heavier than plants. Foods high in carbohydrate (candy, bread, starch) are heavy. However, the 'heaviness' of foods is not directly related to the amount of caleries. What this means is that for various reasons, the heaviness of food in your diet will affect your magical experiences. You may be able to increase your psychic receptivity ('energy level') by eating lighter foods, or by eating less. Conversely, emphasizing heavy foods in your diet, or eating larger helpings, may help to 'bring you down to earth' should you 'rent the veil' too much. These are generalizations, of course, and it may take a number of days of dietary change before you notice much effect. I do not advocate radical dietary changes, excessive fasting, or malnutrition. Your good health is far more important in magick than any temporary effect you get from prolonged starvation. A change in diet will sometimes only produce a temporary effect, until the physical body adapts to the change. Healthy natural foods and lifestyle make it easier for us to be healthy, but ultimately, good health is a mentual quality (attitude). THE FOUR-FOLD BREATH With physical exercise too, moderation is advised. (You should be cautious, or not attempt it if you have a respiratory or heart condition. Check with your physician if in doubt, and don't overdo.) One of the most useful physical exercises is pranayama, or controlled breathing (actually a type of hatha yoga exercise). For this and any other calesthentics or hatha yoga which you might choose to do a 'kitchen timer' is suggested (many of these aren't accurate for under three minutes, but are helpful for longer periods). The main purpose of pranayama is to relax the body and mind. There are many kinds of pranayama, but a simple one called the 'four-fold breath' will suffice. This consists of four short quick inhallations, then four short quick exhallations; then repeat, continuing until the allotted time is used up. It will take about 1 1/2 seconds for the four inhallations, and about 1 1/2 seconds for the four exhallations; or about 3 seconds for the complete in-out cycle ('rep' for repetition). There should be no strain of any kind during your pranayama. You will probably notice a slight dizziness, particularly at first, since the effect of pranayama is to hyperventilate. Try sitting back in a chair with your eyes closed when you do your pranayama. Begin a minute a day for the first week and gradually increase up to about five minutes a day. If you do the pranayama befor your magical activity, it will help you to get 'into the mood'. It is also an excellent aid to relaxation and tension release. Pranayama should not be done during heavy air pollution. Other exercises you might consider are hatha yoga, calesthentics, walking or jogging. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What is a chakra? List them. 2) Name the three major nadies. Which nadi is hot? 3) What is pranayama? </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="552" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 22 WIDTH="548"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="22" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="548" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 6 -- THOUGHTFORMS AND SPIRITS ** Although there are hundreds of kinds of divination, the principle ones are astrology, geomancy, the tarot, the I Ching, and direct psychic means (especially clairvoyance). True divination is more than a mechanical system, for it implies true psychic interpretation (receiving). Some form of divination is often used in magick ritual to communicate with the entity invoked. Since divination operates through the mind, it is affected and biased by the mind. Our attitudes and fears may alter it. Sometimes results are very detailed, and accurate -- but not always. Often the future is plastic and changeable anyway, and the use of magick may alter the result. Thus divination shows tendencies only, which may be helpful, but must not rule us. DEVELOPING CLAIRVOYANCE It is possible to improve your natural ability with clairvoyance through practice. A good start might be to look around you, then close your eyes and try to picture your surroundings. This is also good exercise for visualization. And visualization is an essential talent in magick. Open your eyes again and check your accuracy. Then close your eyes and try it again. When you use your physical eyes, look at everything like a child seeing it for the first time. Let the vividness of color and form burn into you, until everything takes on a veritable glow. Try to capture that glow when you close your eyes now and picture your surroundings. It's just a simple step to extend what you see with your eyes closed into what you remember seeing in the next room, or what you *imagine* seeing in the next building, the next city, even the other side of the world. Don't expect perfect results, especially at first. Just try to be even partly right. Another exercise is to picture a clock face, and thereby tell the time clairvoyantly. THE AURA Under the right conditions, it is possible to clairvoyantly observe a colored light around other people. This is known as the 'aura'. Sometimes the aura is seen as multi-colored emanations around the person, built up of various differently colored layers and zones. Although many occult dabblers claim to be able to see the aura easily and under many varied conditions, I seriously doubt that they do. There are optical illusions and qualities of sight which can sometimes trick one into thinking he sees what he does not see. In this area, the quality of sight known as after image is especially pertinent. Do this: stare at any solidly colored bright object for a few moments. Very intense red, green, or blue are especially good for this. Now look away at a white surface and you will see a phantom image of the object in its complementary color (a red object will show green, a blue one orange, etc.). If the bright object is in front of a light surface, you may observe a fringe of complementary color around the object after a few moments. This is all very normal, and is used by some magical groups as an aid to visualization sometimes called 'flashing colors'. Some silly people will stare at other people in the same way. And when they see the after image of the person's clothing, they think they are seeing his aura. What is more, various meanings have been attributed to the colors of the aura. A psychic who can see the aura is supposed to be able to determine that persons emotional state. Thus psychic frauds can have a marvelous time with auras. One deluded psychic taught a class I attended in which he performed instant psychoanalysis on the basis of the supposed aura. It was obvious that he was actually observing after images from the students clothes! This brings us to the chart of aura colors on the next page. It is a general guide, based mostly on Theosophical material. Various groups may attribute different meanings to the colors. The colors we show on the chart are emotional in nature; useful if you plan to create an artificial elemental or do healing. Surrounding yourself with a particular color will tend to produce the specific psychological effect described in the chart. That quality of color is useful in magick ritual. COLORS OF THE AURA [Ed. note: I disagree with a lot of these, but I beplieve that auric colors are a very subjective thing. You will see the color that matches YOUR conception of a certain mood/feeling. However these are a good start.] BLACK malice dark gray depression pale gray fear BROWN materialism muddy gray selfishness dull rust selfishness RED energy bright red anger and force dirty red passion and sensuality dull red selfish love rose unselfish love ORANGE pride orange cloud irritability bright orange noble indignation YELLOW intellect yellow-green low intellect earthy yellow selfish thought lemon high intellect bright gold logical thinking brt. red-yel. spiritual thought GREEN empathy gray-green deceit, jealously greenish-brown jealousy emerald green unselfish resourcefulness foliage green sympathy & empathy brt. apple-grn strong vitality brt. turquoise deep sympathy & compassion BLUE devotion (religious feeling) gray-blue fetishism light blue noble spiritual devotion dark blue religious feeling brt. lilac-blu lofty religious idealism VIOLET spiritual (psychic & spiritual) faculty WHITE purity/protection THOUGHTFORMS AND SPIRITS Whenever we concentrate our thoughts, we draw psychic energy together. This is called a thoughtform. Usually the energy dissipates as soon as we break the concentration, but it is possible to purposely concentrate energy in this way, producing very strong thoughtforms. Such thoughtforms are vortexes or centers of psychic energy. They can exist as entities by themselves, at least for a while. They are basically inanimate, non-thinking forces. Talking to one is about as logical as talking to a chair. In this way, thoughtforms are similar to elementals, ghosts, and spirits. All of these psychic entities consist of a psychic energy vortex which could be described as a localized field or as a discontinuity of the physical world. Psychic entities respond to certain electrostatic and magnetic fields, and to other energy vortexes. That is why they respond to magick ritual. Someday, we may accomplish the same thing with electronic machines. Psychic entities are sometimes able to affect our thought processes. Thoughtforms, elementals, and ghosts are usually not very smart. If they display any intelligence at all, it is limited. They are the morons of the spirit world. Their behavior is usually automatic, repetitive, robot-like (just like some people). We see that artificial elementals are little more than astral robots. Spirits and deities are more intelligent and volitional. DIRECTED ATTENTION Your mind follows your attention. Wherever you direct your attention, there will your thoughts go too. By directing attention to a specific place or purpose you *focus* mental energy upon it. For example: you're having lunch in a cafeteria crowded with people. It is a large place, and everyone there is talking at once, so that the room is a constant jumble of noise. You happen to notice a man accross the room; he reminds you of someone. All at once he drops his fork and you hear it hit the table. But would you have noticed the sound of his fork if you had not been looking? No. Only by focusing your attention there were you able to pick out that individual event and associated sound. It is a dark night. You are walking and the only light you have is from the flashlight you hold in your hand. As you move the flashlight around, the beam of light from it directs your attention first one way then another. Now, the mind is something like that flashlight in the dark. And by directed attention, you point the mind to one place or another. As with that flashlight beam, you see where the mind is pointed; nothing more. The rest is 'noise'. And so we could define mental noise as anything not focused upon. In another way, noise could be considered as negative emotions, attitudes, and thoughts which make it more difficult to direct the attention. Your emotions follow your thoughts quite easily. Your emotions are not YOU, but are rather reactions prompted by your model and ego -- like a performance or an act, while the real you watches. In a similar way, directing your attention toward a specific emotion will cause you to experience that emotion. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What is the aura? 2) What is a thoughtform? 3) How can you develope clairvoyance? </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 7 -- BASIC RITUAL ** 'The first part of every ceremony is the banishing; the second the invoking.' (--Crowley, Magick, p. 104) It may be said that ritual is the very heart of magick. For it is through ritual that we achieve our magical results. Ritual is a magical procedure or ceremony we perform in order to change the environment. Usually we think of ritual as bearing on active magick, although certainly, it can also affect passive magick. Most often the change achieved is subjective (it may be subtle) and in the physical world. Outsiders may put them down to coincidence, but the effects are very real. Magical goals for a ritual should not be taken lightly. The successful practice of magick depends upon strong belief. The simplest ritual of them all must be belief itself. If you can believe in your desired results strongly enough, that act is a magical ritual which will achieve your results. Even a very complex ritual is no more effective than strong belief. There are aids to concentration which may help. Thus in *creative visualization*, imagination and controlled breathing are brought into play. CREATIVE VISUALIZATION When you want to magically achieve something, first picture it clearly in your mind. The more deffinite and specific your idea of what it is the better. Picture yourself having it or doing it. Visualize it as vividly and as intensely as you can and hold it in your thoughts for a few moments. Concentrate on it intensely (it may help to hold your breath). Feel the energy of desire welling up inside you. Then suddenly feel the image or desire released from your mind. Feel the energy filtering through the image and intensifying it, as if the image is a 'stencil'. Imagine the energy exploding out from you into the macrocosm in all directions at once, and feel the universe 'tilt' as it reacts to the force. (At the same time it may help to release your breath suddenly). Feel the energy draining from you. Finally, *believe* that your purpose *has* been accomplished; that it HAS HAPPENED, perhaps saying something such as "so mote it be", or "it is done". THE BASIC PARTS OF A RITUAL Often rituals are more formal than the above, but any full magick ritual must always reduce to these stages -- 1) imaging; 2) building; 3) firing. Sometimes a ritual must be repeated every day for a while to achieve difficult results or to overcome weak belief. THE MAGICK CIRCLE Often an important part of formal ritual is the magick circle. Medieval magicians considered the circle essential, and placed great emphasis upon its exactness. Elaborate designs were invented with many layers of complex symbols and words. It was very important that the circle be completely intact with no breaks in it. The magician and any other participants stand in the circle during ritual. The ritual began with a banishing of evil forces (using the lesser ritual of the pentagram for example) to keep them outside the circle. Today, circles are made on the floor with chalk or paint, rock salt, or a rope. Whatever its form, the circle is still an important part of magical protection for the magician. This is especially important for aversive entities and purposes. The circle also helps in focusing the energy of the ritual toward its purpose, that is, it keeps it contained until the magician is ready to release it. Of course, the magick circle is basicly only a symbol, but it may eventually be possible to supplement the circle with electronic equipment for a similar purpose. We are researching the practicality of electrostaticly charged Faraday shields. ARTIFICIAL ELEMENTALS An artificial elemental is useful for certain tasks: 1) invisible watcher and observer, telling you what it sees; 2) psychic guard; 3) it can be used in healing; 4) it is helpful in other ways. Ophiel calls the artificial elemental a 'familiar'. Producing your own artificial elemental is fairly easy. YOU MUST ASSUME THAT THE ACT HAS PRODUCED RESULTS, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT IMMEDIATELY OBSERVE THEM. It is entirely possible to produce one of these little beasties and not know it (not being clairvoyant enough to observe it directly). Therefore, and this is a general principle of any magick, never ignore forces you have set into motion. Even though you may not see the elemental, you may nevertheless 'feel' it. WARNING -- Do not use artificial elementals for any kind of aversive magick at this point; they can be nasty little critters to get rid of. Should you have to eliminate one of them which you created in error, you must re-absorb it back into yourself through your will; or in some cases you can 'exorcise' it. HOW TO CREATE AN ARTIFICIAL ELEMENTAL You can create your own artificial elemental for various purposes. An artificial elemental is basically a thoughtform which has been strengthened with emotion. Refer to the aura color chart in the previous lesson and decide what color to make the elemental, based upon your intended purpose. Apple green is a good choice for general purposes. Then decide on a shape or outline. Do you want your elemental to resemble some sort of animal? A simple circle or cloud is a good place to start. With this in mind you can use ritual to create your elemental. Creative visualization is good for this. Visualize it glowing before you. A darkened room is helpful for this. Communicate with your elemental with telepathy, by talking to it, or with creative visualization. Your artificial elemental is closely linked to you and your subconscious attitudes. It will generally not do things you think it cannot do. As in any magick, results relate to effort and belief. Another way of looking at an artificial elemental is as an aspect of your personality (sub personality) which has been detached from you. INVOCATION Formal ritual usually involves the invocation (ritually calling up) of a god or goddess, spirit, or other entity. In this sense, magick is somewhat similar to pagan religion and witchcraft. However, we consider magick ritual a technique, not a religion. Worship need not be involved. Sometimes the invocation of an entity creates an artificial elemental. Crowley says there are three different kinds of invocation -- 1) Devotion to the entity (as in the Bhakti yoga of the Hare Krishna sect; the Faustian devil pact). 2) Ceremonial invocation -- usual method of the middle ages. 3) Drama -- usually needs more than one person (as ina mass). Because of the microcosm-macrocosm identity, when you invoke the gods, you are invoking aspects of yourself. Jung has referred to the gods as primitive archetypes. This makes it sound like spiritual entities are illusions. But in fact the microcosm and macrocosm identity does not discredit the gods and goddesses. It instead helps to illustrate our relationship to the cosmos. >>CAUTIONS<< 1. Balance is important in magick. Vary the entities invoked in order to keep your personality in balance. 2. Often as not a ritual may produce side-effects, usually something similar to, though not exactly the desired goal. If the true goal is delayed (as sometimes happens) we may see the side effects first. And if for some reason the goal is not achieved at all ('missing the target') the side effects may be pronounced. Examples: 1) You use magick ritual to hurry shipment of an anticipated package in the mail. Side effect -- the next day an unexpected package (the wrong one) arrives instead. 2) You use magick ritual to cause a certain person to phone you. Side effect -- for several days all sorts of people phone you...The sides effects will not affect you (or anyone else) adversely unless that is what you inwardly want. 3. We may say with certainty that "something always happens" when we perform a magick ritual. But like everything else, magick follows the 'law of results'. This means that results require effort of some kind. And if you don't work hard enough at it you don't get results. Difficult goals have greater resistance (magical inertia) to overcome. If the ritual doesn't produce the desired results there is a good chance that the reason for the failure is within oursleves. Be certain there is no contradiction between your model and your magical goals. Sometimes self doubt and mental contradictions (wanting and not wanting at the same time) may interfere. The first step in magick is to re-program your model. And, of course you can help your magical results by working on the physical level toward your goals. Don't expect them to fall into your lap by themselves. 4. A peculiar quality of magick is time displacement. Results of a ritual are not usually instantaneous. There is often a delay of 12 hours or more. Difficult tasks or weakly performed ritual are more likely to be delayed. In most cases a slight delay is alright, and it gives us time to get used to the comming changes. And sometimes the effects of a ritual appear to extend to before the ritual was performed! 5. Because of the way magick works, a ritual may create an emphasis in what is sought, and a de-emphasis in everything else. Balance is therefore important here. Once the magical result is achieved it may be 'bound' to you and difficult to get rid of should you later decide to do so. Example: You use a magick ritual to help you find and buy a new house. Years later when you decide to sell it, you are unable to do so. Consider your magical goals wisely so you dont get stuck with something you don't really want. Note that theory says you can always unbind through ritual what was bound to you...theory says. 6. Sometimes the environment appears to react against the magick after the results are achieved. This is particularly noticeable in using magick to affect the weather (and the main reason why you should NOT use magick to affect the weather). For example...Your performance of a ritual to produce a sunny day produces a sunny day. The next day is sunny, alright, but the rest of the month is cold and overcast. Here the weather seems to react to the magick in the opposite way to re-establish its natural balance. It is something like pushing a pendulum to one side and releasing it -- the pendulum swings to the other side. To quote Emmerson -- "For everything you gain you lose something...". I don't know that this is always true in magick, but it does illustrate the point. And another reason not to use magick to affect the weather is that it might foul it up in other parts of the country (world??). 7. Finally, magick ritual (or any magick or occultism) is very dangerous for the mentally unstable. If you should somehow 'get out too far', eat 'heavy foods' as previously discussed (lesson on chakras) and use your religious background or old belief system for support. But remember too, that wierd experiences are not necessarily bad experiences. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What is creative visualization? 2) List the basic parts of a ritual. 3) What is invocation? </div> <bR> <div> RESEARCH TOPICS (for independent study) 1) Examine the differences between western magick and oriental magick. 2) How do medieval grimoirs follow the basic ritual pattern? 3) Research and design your own formal ritual. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 8 -- HEALING AND BANISHING ** Psychic or spiritual healing is a human potential we all possess. Some people are especially good at this. It is probably easier to heal someone else by occult means than yourself. In addition to healing in the presence of the person, there is 'absent healing' in which the healing occurs at a distance. Note that there are some who maintain that influence on another person without his specific knowledge and permission (yes, even in healing and helping) is black magick. (After all, everybody is living according to his own true will, so that healing or helping someone without permission is affecting his will). This means it is important to tell the person what you are planning to do and to ask his permission. The theory of psychic healing is that sickness is characterized (although not necessarily caused) by a deficiency and imbalance of vital energy. Psychic healing transfers energy from the healer to the sick to repair and rebalance his energies. If an inept healer overdoes the process, or if he doesn't take the precaution to 'disconnect' himself afterwards, he may find himself becoming sick due to energy drain and a linkage to his subject. Similarly, the healer should always be in a good state of health or he could unintentionally transfer his illness to the subject. The basic methods of psychic healing are: 1) creative visualization, 2) prayer, 3) ritual. Creative visualization is one of the easiest techniques. Mild illness may yield to only one or two treatments; serious ills will require many treatments over time. Psychic healing should always be combined with medical care and treatment. It does not replace doctors, medicine, or hospitals, since different levels (worlds) are involved. In creative visualization, we visualize the person being well. It may be helpful to utilize the appropriate color from the aura chart (such as bright apple-green, rose pink, or white) sent as a beam to the person or as a cloud surrounding him. This technique can be extended to include a simple kind of yoga in which we feel energy sent as we exhale explosively; the energy sent either via the breath or from one of the chakras such as the solar plexus. Sometimes in absent healing it is helpful to arrange a time for treatment in advance, asking your subject to be in a receptive state of mind and to sit back and close his eyes. THE BANISHING RITUAL One of the most basic and useful ceremonial rituals of magick is called the *banishing ritual*, or lesser ritual of the pentagram. A pentagram (or pentacle) is a five-pointed star with the point up. The banishing ritual is helpful in psychic protection and healing since it forms a protective barrier against malevolent forces. The psychic barrier it creates can be made to permit entry of desired (constructive) forces and the exclusion of negative ones. Thus, the banishing ritual is an essential first step in almost any formal full magick ceremony. The ritual requires that you use a magical implement or "weapon", such as a ceremonial knife, wand, or simply point your index finger, to "draw" the pentagram in the air at each of the cardinal points (four directions). Also, you will be chanting ('vibrating') some Hebrew names of God. Holding your magical weapon and facing east, extend your arm out straight in front of you. In this ritual you will use the full sweep of your arm to draw the pentagram in the air. Follow the description below by beginning at the lower left and sweeping your magical weapon up toward the right, etc. as shown. Do not bend your arm at the wrist or elbow. While you do this, visualize the lines and eventually the star as vibrant white, floating in the space before you. You are projecting energy to do this, and the result will be a gleaming 5-pointed star floating in the east; visualize this as vividly as you can. Now you will energize it further by piercing the center of it with your magical weapon and vibrating (speaking slowly in a slightly lower than normal pitch, remember) "Yod-He-Vau-He". ============================================= -- DESCRIPTION -- Approximate points on a round clock face -- 1. Begin at 7:30 position. 2. Point to 12 oclock position. 3. Point to 4:30 position. 4. Point to 10:30 position. 5. Point to 2:30 position. 6. Return to 7:30 position.] ============================================= Then turn slowly to the next cardinal point in sequence, and as you do so, with your arm still extended in front of you, visualize a white line connecting around to the cardinal point. Trace a similar pentagram with the appropriate words and following the same procedure: South -- Adonai Tzaboath West -- Eh-Ei-He North -- Agla. Now complete the white line drawn back to the center of the eastern pentagram. Note that the cardinal points must be followed in a clockwise order, and the pentagram must be drawn in the manner illustrated; to do otherwise would change the function of the ritual. The result of all this should be a large bright white pentagram visualized hanging in mid-air at each of the four directions, all tied together by a bright white line. You could now, for example, visualize the pentagrams moving out to the circumference of your home, thereby protecting all within. There is also a somewaht simplified version of this ritual in which the pentagram is traced only once overhead and then is energized with one of the four names, such as "Eh-Ei-He". Oftentimes the simplified version is sufficient, but naturally the effect of the full version is more complete. One of the primary uses of this ritual is to ward off psychic attack -- that is, when another is (consciously or unconsciously) attempting to harm you, cause sickness, accidents, bad dreams, emotional upset, or to force you to do something against your will. Fortunately this doesn't happen very often. The world of the magician is fairly safe for the pure of heart. Psychic attack usually depends upon vulnerabilities. If you are not vulnerable you are safe. Thus unificaition with the true will is the greatest protection possible. And the use of the banishing ritual is never hurtful. You can even use it to hold off negative aspects of yourself. Other forms of protection sometimes helpful (depending upon one's egregore/model) are recitation of the 'Lord's Prayer', the 23rd, and 91st Psalms. </div> <bR> <div> REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What is a pentagram? 2) What is psychic healing? List the basic methods. 3) What is the banishing ritual? Why is it used?</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ** MAGICK 9 -- ASTRAL PROJECTION ** Astral projection (OOBE, out of the body experience) is a popular area of occult literature; for traveling to see other worlds and places while the physical body sleeps or is entranced is an exciting notion. Astral projection is not dangerous. It is as safe as sleeping. Most dreams are probably unconscious astral projections, anyway. Although there has been quite a bit written on the subject, astral projection is difficult for many people. The main difficulty is the tendency to forget dream consciousness upon awakening. Accordingly, the successful practice of astral projection requires work. Modern psychology discounts the idea of actual OOBE (that the spirit temporarily vacates the physical body). However, the idea is very ancient. The Tibetans have an entire system of yoga (dream yoga) based upon astral projection. And here we have an important assumption: you are involved in an OOBE (at le