A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allow me to Introduce Myself \u2026.<\/p>\n
i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20 years and counting of magical practice and experiments<\/p>\n
(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Started with energy work and failed attempts at astral projection at 16 yrs<\/p>\n
(b)\u00a0\u00a0 ~\u201900-06 swapping tricks and going on adventures with KU WPA<\/p>\n
(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Independent experiments with shamanic visionary work since 2008<\/p>\n
(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Intense exploration of ceremonial and chaos magicks 2011-2015<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ceremonial Experiment<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Project Null<\/p>\n
B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conjuration<\/p>\n
i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When I was but a wee faun of a mage \u2026<\/p>\n
(a)\u00a0\u00a0 1990s taboo against spirit conjuration<\/p>\n
(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Jeremy and summoning elementals<\/p>\n
ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Historical perspective<\/p>\n
(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Extremely ancient tradition, dating to earliest preserved spells<\/p>\n
(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Extensively attested across the whole of the Western magical tradition<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Archaeology<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PGM<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Picatrix<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Renaissance Grimoires (to say nothing of theater)<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lodge traditions \u2013 GD, A .: A .: (Argentium Astrum), Thelema, &c.<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ATR &c. \u2013 Hoodoo, vodoun, voodoo, conjure, &c.<\/p>\n
\u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Basically everywhere but mainstream modern neo-Pagan witchcraft<\/p>\n
iii)\u00a0\u00a0 Sources for conjuration experiments<\/p>\n
(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Christopher Penczak\u2019s Temple of High Witchcraft<\/p>\n
(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Electional astrology via Christopher Warnock\u2019s Spiritus Mundi<\/p>\n
(c)\u00a0\u00a0 PGM Stele of Jeu via Jack Faust<\/p>\n
(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Rufus Opus\u2019 Seven Spheres in Seven Days marathon<\/p>\n
(e)\u00a0\u00a0 Peter Carol\u2019s Liber Null<\/p>\n
(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RO\u2019s Seven Spheres<\/p>\n
(g)\u00a0\u00a0 Wild assortment of personal accounts by other sorcerers gleaned across the internet and over beers<\/p>\n
II)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theory, Part One<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theories of magic (Phil Hine, Condensed Chaos 1995)<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cybernetic model \u2013 fractal reality, programmable magic: coded wards and servetors<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Psychological model \u2013 19th + 20th C,Jungian\/archetypal understanding of the cosmos, \u201cit\u2019s all in your head\u201d<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 Energetic model \u2013 also introduced to the West in the 19th C, \u201csubtle energies\u201d<\/p>\n iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spirit model \u2013 oldest, probably best, and most relevant to our discussion<\/p>\n v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All four must be at least partly true, because all four work<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conjuring, obviously, works on the spirit theory<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 magic is achieved through petitioning spirits to act on our behalf<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 ancestors & other dead<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 elementals\/fairies\/devas<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 planetary powers \u2013 spirits, archangels, gods, whatever<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0 gods and demons<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the magician makes contact with the spirit, persuades them by some means, and the spirit makes the magic happen<\/p>\n III) Ethics<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Concerning Free Will<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 do spirits have it?<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 actually don\u2019t according to many theories of the spirited world<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 does conjuration infringe upon it?<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 lots of authoritarian language in spirit conjuration<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 lots of it reads as theater<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 survey sez spirits do what the fuck they want, regardless of \u201ccontract\u201d<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 why doesn\u2019t anyone ever extend this line of reasoning to include the gods?<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Quarter calls traditionally \u201cbid\u201d spirits rather than \u201casked\u201d them<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 \u201ccalling\u201d isn\u2019t asking either<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indirect Action and Unintended Consequences<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 how responsible are we for the means that spirits employ in our name?<\/p>\n IV)\u00a0 Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ritual Arc<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preliminary Work<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Clean the workspace<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Physical construction of the altar<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 Mood lighting<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0 Bathing<\/p>\n (e)\u00a0\u00a0 Banishing<\/p>\n (f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fumigation<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opening<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Dedication of sacred space<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blessing the altar<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Incense<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Circle casting<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offerings to relevant familiar spirits<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Invocation of authority<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supreme deity\/deities<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identification with great mages of myth and history<\/p>\n \u00e0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Moses and Osiris in the PGM<\/p>\n \u00e0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Potentially Medea, Merlin, or Aradia for modern witches<\/p>\n \u00e0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affiliation with established order or egregore<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offerings to that authority<\/p>\n iii) Body<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Evocation of the spirit by speaking its name and attributes<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is the place for hardcore flattery<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Listing off multiple names and attributes of spirit to be called helps to specify<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Traditional hymns and\/or devotional poetry go here<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Depending on the ritual tradition, there may be cajoling, bribery, or threatening<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hermetic tradition ~ \u201cDon\u2019t I remind you of Dad?\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grimoire tradition ~ \u201cDad made me the boss of you!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Egyptian style ~ \u201cIf you don\u2019t do as I say, I\u2019ll get a bigger god to clobber you!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Folk magic ~ \u201cIf you do something nice for you, you\u2019ll do something nice for me!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First round of offerings go here \u2013 fumigation and\/or libations<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 Asking something of the spirit<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201csay \u2018hi\u201d,\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cempower this talisman\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planetary spirits are great for initiations and general power-ups<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Second round of offerings to the conjured spirit may be appropriate, particularly libations or food offerings<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If I am asking for communion or initiation, this is where I will share a drink with the spirit<\/p>\n iv)\u00a0 Closing<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Thanking and\/or Dismissal of the spirit<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May be personal or formal<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More offerings are not uncalled for, particularly libations<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Thanking the authority<\/p>\n \u00a8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More offerings, depending on the authority<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 Dismiss elements\/quarters\/whatever<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0 Dismiss circle<\/p>\n (e)\u00a0\u00a0 Banish as necessary<\/p>\n V)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theory, Part Two<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Style<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 varies from one tradition to another<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Substance<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A conjurer (\u201cexorcist\u201d) must believe in their own authority<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Psychodrama of ritual<\/p>\n C)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planning<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is your purpose?<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Empower this talisman\/sigil<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Perform this action \u2013<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0 Shower me with the blessings of your domain (relevant for planetary spirts and their ilk)<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who or what are you conjuring?<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 What school of thought are you employing?<\/p>\n iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have your script ready<\/p>\n VI)\u00a0 The Triangle of Conjuration<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A reality map \u2013 Trimethian archetype<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Characters of the seven planets on the outer ring<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Archangels of the four earthly quarters in the second ring<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 Sacred geometry make up the center<\/p>\n iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crystal placed in the central geometry in which the spirit appears<\/p>\n v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Represents the material and spiritual realms through which the spirits must descend to the \u201cexorcist\u201d<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Traditional tool helpful with some kinds of conjuration<\/p>\n C)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adds to the psychodrama<\/p>\n VII)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personal Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Relationships With Spirits<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Formal first contact is best<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Research and experience alike indicate that personal is best<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0 Some relationships may remain extremely formal<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0 Depends on the magician as much as the spirit or rite<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conjurations<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natal genius and demon<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cannabis<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 Planetary spirits\/archangels<\/p>\n VIII)\u00a0\u00a0 Sources for Research<\/strong><\/p>\n A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Books<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rufus Opus\u2019 Seven Spheres (Scarlet Imprint 2015)<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gordon White\u2019s The Chaos Protocols (Llewellyn 2016)<\/p>\n iii)\u00a0\u00a0 Corpus Hermeticum (public domain)<\/p>\n iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lesser Key of Solomon the King (Crowley\u2019s Goetia, Weiser 1990)<\/p>\n B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blogs<\/p>\n i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rufus Opus @ Head for Red<\/p>\n ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Polyphanes @ Digital Ambler<\/p>\n For the amusement and convenience of my readers and in the hopes of getting feedback from the more experienced conjurers in the community, I present my notes for the spirit conjuration workshop. \u00a0I would greatly appreciate feedback from anyone who attended, or who has an interest in the subject, in order to make a better … Read 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