Greetings once again, dear readers. I hope this post finds you well.

Those of you who've been long-time readers are likely aware of the fact that approximately a month and a half ago I posted an article titled "Experimenting with NAP".  Its now high time that I bring this set of experiments to a close, as the results are in.  I've had an overabundance of clients who participated with me in the work, to great effect, and I'd like to welcome those of you who've worked with me on this to post your thoughts and experiences here.

The results have really been rather staggering, though the focus wasn't anywhere near as general as I would have hoped.  The two areas that proved to be most coveted were the arenas of of sex and fiscal stability, which really is no surprise. 90% of the clients who messaged me about those arenas achieved some sort of result, with several receiving large windfalls, selling homes, getting into short-lived flings, and three wound up getting into relatively stable passionate relationships.  That being the case, I will now be offering work out of the book to clients.  NAP has proved its usefulness to me on a larger scale than just within my own life.

Regards,

SE

Greetings once again, my witchy friends. I've been spending a fair deal of time, as of late, deep in introspection and, oft times, deep in trance communicating with the folks I do a fair deal of work with.

Given the rough and tumble, quick-moving nature of the world we live in, its become obvious that there are plenty of hurdles to happiness. Most of us are stuck wanting more, and we usually need to attend to basic needs like getting a job, bringing in more money, or just opening a door long enough to get our foot into it.

There are so many sources of stress and weird, seemingly unconquerable obstacles that we start feeling trapped.  Often times, this keeps us from doing what we need to do, and we get stuck feeling like we just need a hand.  Someone I care deeply for gave me a hand, recently, in the midst of a rough divorce, and has continued to be a source of much-needed support.  I won't mention her name, but her constant attentiveness, compassion, and support has touched me.  By and large, it is because of her that I've decided to write this post.

My recent evocations have led to the creation of a great many sigils that can be used to attend the needs we all have.  Below are three of them that you are free to use as you see fit.  Please do use them and let me know how they work for you, as these come from my Patron, the Horned God.

I refer to these as "Green Man Glyphs", and they can be printed off of my site, placed under a green candle, and lit with intent to do the deed they are intended for. You can work with them as you see fit, but I would suggest saying a short prayer conveying your intent as you do it.  Upon successful manifestion of the goal, show some compassion to those around you and/or give an offering to Ol' Horny.

Glyph 1, pictured below, is to be used for the sake of gaining quick financial windfalls to get you out of a tight situation.  Money is meant to flow from one person to another and dislikes beind horded, but sometimes we need a bit of cash to start that exchange.  That's where this comes in.

Glyph 2, pictured below, is to be used to garner attention for yourself in the workplace.  This is most effective when used to gain attention when applying for a promotion.  You can print and carry it with you if you like.

The final sigil, Glyph 3, is to be used to open up doors and better the opportunities that are presented to you.  This is perfect for new business ventures.

I do hope you find these sigils to be useful in these hard times.  You're welcome to share them if you see fit, though I ask that you give me credit.  When these work for you, please post here and let me know, or just send me a message.

Take care and enjoy!

SE

Ave, fellow witches, sorcerors, and magicians.

As a result of dreams, conversations with clients, and conversations with those spirits I would call familiar, I have decided to write a blurb on the subject of alphabets of desire (AODs), as discussed by Austin Osman Spare, Peter Carroll, and other such objects.

To start, how does one define an AOD?

In short, an AOD is a set of symbols one creates that represents, to him or her, various magical goals, functions, intents, processes, etc.  How or why you create such a thing is really rather unimportant in my opinion. Instead, its important that it turns you on, on some level.  Its equally vital that this symbol set speaks to your deep mind, as that is the place from which this form of magic flows forth.

How you go about creating a magical alphabet is totally up to you, but the useful tidbit to understand is that they will likely work similarly to runes.  Having said as much, the picture above is only one example of my own symbol-set.  You are free to be as artistic and creative as you see fit.

As a word to the wise, I'd suggest taking your symbol set, in part, from your surroundings. If it helps you to do so, make the alphabet physical and chain different objects together in a working.  If that's not helpful, skip it, and use pictures instead.

I do hope that helps.

Regards,

SE

EDIT: 7/24/2012 at 4:15pm MST - All slots have been taken.

'lo again, my witchy friends. I hope this posting finds you well.

Despite everything that's been going on in my personal life, I feel as though I've been rather blessed.  That being the case, I feel its time that I pass the good juju around.  That being the case, the next 5 people who contact me will receive a blessing free of charge.  In order to be eligible, you must include a photograph of yourself, name, location, and DOB.

I will be commenting on and editing this post when the slots have been filled.

Regards,

SE

Greetings once again, dear readers.

After some deliberation and urging from clients, I have decided to start offering two new divinatory services:

1. Yes/No/Maybe divinations: As one'd guess, this involves me searching for a yes/no/maybe answer via coin divination.  If the answer ends up being a maybe as it usually is, I will be letting the client know which way the divination leans so that he or she can go off of that information.
2. Reading photos: Basically, this service involves scrying a photo for clues and impressions, and then reporting my findings back to the client.  This can be applied to photos of friends, relatives, sigils, homes, etc.

Both new services will be offered to all, going forward, at the cost of 5$.  If you're interested, please contact me.

Thanks and warm regards,

SE

'lo again, my witchy friends. :)

At the urging of a friend of mine, I've written a prayer that may serve as the Buddhist version of St. Patrick's Breastplate.  This piece calls Mahakala, a wrathful emanation of Shiva, for the sake of becoming a walking embodiment of His essence so that we might become the change we wish to see in the world around us.

Use this whenever you feel threatened, hopeless, weakened, or in need of a sense of purpose.  Use this when you feel as though the odds are stacking themselves up against you.

By and through this prayer, one may seek enlightenment and cause others to do the same. Consider the use of this prayer to be an empowerment, if you should so choose.

The Prayer:

Great God Mahakala, I call to you in all of Your forms
I prostrate myself before you
and I bind Your essence within and without me from this day forward
such that those who rise against me shall gain no ground
Let Your compassion flow through me so that I and all others
Might be freed from sickness, hindrances and troubles
I gird myself in Your garbs and pick up Your tools
They empower me such that I may always walk with You
Bettering lives, attracting and fulfilling needs
Providing antidotes for the poisons of the World
Let all seek Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
As they see this kala which I've become! 

You are welcome to use this as you see fit or repost this as you see fit.  Please be sure to give me credit for it, however. 

Warm regards,

SE

Ave once again, my friends.  As always, I hope this post finds you in kind spirits and a joyous mood.  If it doesn't find you in such a state of mind, here's to hoping you feel a bit better after reading this.

In honor of today being Friday, the day of Venus, I thought I'd record a bit of information on behalf of the angelic being Anael.  To start, there is always a bit of conjecture and uncertainty surrounding this being, in my experience, as many aren't prepared to accept Anael as a female.  I will, going forward, refer to Anael as a female, for that is how She has always chosen to reveal Herself to me.

Having said as much, Anael is, for the lack of a better description, the angel ruling over all facets of romantic love.  In a lesser-known facet of Her skillset is that She is very helpful in dealing with the emotional issues that surround love, lust, and sexual damage from childhood.  I can attest to this firsthand, though that is not the reason for this post.

As I write this post, I will be performing an evocation using my usual methods. For the sake of posterity, I will note that evocations like this one are done without tools, without a circle, and without external forces impeding or manipulating the manifestations.  While the manifestations herein might feel physical, they are not actually so.

The bold text you see are my words.  The green text consists of notations on my state of being as well as my actions.

Without further delay, here goes...something? :)

*I loosen my body through meditation that leads to a light trance. I focus, loosely, on the powers and potencies associated with the sphere of Venus and feel such energies collecting within and about me*

Anael, I'm calling for you and could certainly use your aid at this time.

*slowly, but surely, the air cools slightly and I feel warmth around my chest and shoulders that is comforting.  After a few minutes of this, I feel a woman with large, perky breasts hugging me from behind*

Hello, again, [name omitted].  I've not seen you in quite some time....you've been missed.  What, if I may ask, is the purpose of your calling me here?

Hey, honey.  I'm sorry that I've not been doing the usual due diligence here.  I feel poorly that I've not kept up with your offerings for quite some time.  I'd make excuses, but that's really all they are - excuses.

That is quite alright.  In times like these, it is understandable. Your efforts, however slight to you, are still things that I notice.

*my vision goes cloudy and "rosy"*

I appreciate your patience.  This situation been wearing on me...[omitted discussion].  Can you help me?

Certainly. She is not abiding the Law her family clings to.  I will involve myself as you ask.

Thank you. I greatly appreciate that.

Is there anything else, or may I depart?

There is.  As you know, I am recording these details for the sake of my readers.  What can you impart for me to record that will benefit them in these troubled times?

Forever thinking of others, aren't you?  That is one of your greatest traits, though it is one you seem to disregard.

What is?

Sincerity.

Thank you for the reminder.  I will do my best to remember those words.

You will forget again and I will remind you again. We have been at this for many years, now.

Indeed.  To get back to the topic at hand, what information would be useful to those that this is recorded for?

Love is a complex force despite how simple it seems.  It is something that, when coveted, becomes something you lust for.  Humans are very unskilled, in recent years, at learning to accept love from others.  Love does not start from within, as so many claim, but instead it starts through acceptance.

To love effectively, one must balance what is given and what is taken, what is offered and what is expected. Too often expectation overrides appreciation for what is offered in a relationship and one side feels as though he or she is not being given enough, so he or she pulls back and attempts to bargain and control.  This is oft damaging to all parties involved, because expecting too much eventually turns to greed.  It is a very human tendency, and it is a facet that must be attended and worked through.

Thank you.  May I have a sigil for others to work with?  I'd like for them to be able to ask for help from you directly, as too many people are having trouble with this at this time.

Yes.

*worked with Anael to draft up Her sigil in Paint.*

*After drafting up the sigil, it was as if the air around me sighed, and Anael was gone. I ground for a moment, and then continue writing*

The sigil, shown above, can be printed and placed under a candle.  Prior to lighting the candle, dress it as you see fit and say a prayer indicating your intent.

I do hope that helps, and I wish you luck.  Happy Friday!

Regards,

SE

'lo again, my studious friends.

I hope you have been enjoying the flurry of postings on my part, as of late.  I've received several lovely emails to that effect, and I want you who have notified me of this that I greatly appreciate the feedback.

But, to get down to business, it occurred to me that I should write about an incredibly important topic that has everything to do with the evocations I've spoken on: removal of obstacles. This is a topic that comes up every so often, and its something that is not talked about enough, in my view, as we generally have little to no understanding of what the phrase "remove obstacles from my life" actually means.

I'm sure you all know, at least loosely, what the word "obstacle" means.  To reiterate this, an obstacle is anything that keeps someone from getting what they want or getting to where they need to be.  That being the case, lets think, for a moment, on what that means to us from a magical and spiritual point of view.  Think of all of the things you have that you covet...think about why and how you cling to them.  Does your wife, car, girlfriend, job, pet, boss, or a special possession get called to mind?  Is there anything that you feel, on some level, is holding you back? 

If something does come up, either in divination or even in the back of your mind, think about what that means to you. Many times, its something that we treasure, and losing that can be incredibly painful.  That being the case, you need to think long and hard about whether or not you're prepared to take that step.  If you aren't, don't ask.  If you are, be prepared for what you might get.  Asking the Powers that Be to remove a specific obstacle may still cause you to wind up with an overzealous spirit cutting hedges left and right.

Be aware of this going in, lest you get an unfortunate surprise.

Warm regards,

SE

Ave, dear readers.

It seems as though I am on an evocation spree, as of late.  Here's yet another post that was spawned as a result of a post on EvocationMagic (link).  The topic at hand, this time around, is Ghob, the elemental King of Earth.

Before I go any farther, when I say "Earth", in this context, I am referring to elemental earth and the associated powers, potencies, abilities, and concerns.  I am not referring to the Earth.

That said, its probably a good idea if I go into some detail on what Earth, as an energy form/type, is used for.  Earth is, in my view, associated with the Coins & Discs suites of Tarot and concerns itself with fecundity, finances, stability, strength, vitality, and other such things.  If elemental magic is your thing, the earthen energies are a definite go-to when you need help with any of those needs.

Having said as much, one of the commonly accepted kings of that particular form of energy is Ghob.  To take a quote from the Encyclopedia Brittanica, Ghob is said to "...[guard] mines of precious treasures hidden in the earth. He is represented in medieval mythologies as a small, physically deformed (usually hunchbacked) creature resembling a dry, gnarled old man. [Ghob], the king of the gnome race, ruled with a magic sword and is said to have influenced the melancholic temperament of man."  He's a crafty fellow whom I've had several dealings with over the years, and He is quite good at His craft.

The thread I mentioned above went into detail about experiences people had when conjuring Ghob, so I thought I'd give it a more public "go". Here is the verbiage I posted in that thread:

"In turn, given my desire to evoke things and write down the results, as of late, I will follow suit and record my notes. As I write this post, I will be using a bit of automatic writing alongside what can best be termed as a shamanistic evocation. At the end, my intent, should Ghob agree, is to provide you with a sigil for Him so that others may do the same.

The following questions, in bold, mark my questions and responses. The italicized forms mark His responses.

*the being who has shown up is small in stature, and stands at about 3.5 feet tall. I am sitting as I record this, and that is the approximate height of my shoulder. He, upon coming through, has placed his right hand on my left shoulder and shaken it. I still feel the weight as I type. He wears a small bag as a hat, with a leather strap going over his right shoulder, over what appear to be overalls. The strap is connected to a bag of what I assume are gems and stones. On his right hip is a hammer, a small pick, and a rustic-looking knife. His skin has a blueish-green tint to it, not at all unlike sea moss*

What is your name?
You know it. You feel it.

Please answer me anyway.
Ghob, Hob, Bob, Rob, Throb, Nob......

Why the rhymes?
Language is at the heart of magic, with rhyme at the root of its use. The words describe a personage, as even the nomenclature of Ghob is a description rather than a name. Your given name of Christopher is much the same, for it refers to one who bears Christ. In this case, you bear Christ of many names.

What service do you usually provide, and what do you teach? That is, if you do actually teach.
I teach and I learn. Earth, as an element, sets borders, creates buildings, destroys borders, creates pressure, releases pressure, evolves, shapes, hides, unveils, shifts, and teaches the ways of these acts. 


Is that power relegated to you, solely, or do your kin enjoy that potency as well?
It is shared amongst us, like one would share any gift amongst a tribe.


Are your folk all wee and dwarfish?
Nay, we vary, just as you. What you'd call jotnar or ettin are, in some cases, of our ilk as well. So too are ghuls, snakes, dwarves, some of the sidhe, and others. The title and class do not refer to simply one race, as you'd understand it. Instead, it refers to a skill. Some may straddle those boundaries by having a multitude of skills, thereby being of one class and another.

What is your purpose in conjuring me, this morn?

To learn, again, record, and let others learn.
Aye, then? A noble goal. Some will misuse the knowledge you seek.

Does the knowledge function without your involvement?
Some does, some does not.

What can you tell me?
Many things, but you must stop recording those things.

*I, at this time, stop writing. When he is done teaching, I begin writing here, once more*

Thank you.
Now that you've learned and proven that you are able, I will show you this. This, what you call a sigil, can be used to call me. It will not function for those who are not ready for it. It may overwhelm.

*drew sigil in Paint with Ghob standing watch*

Thank you. I will share this sigil.
You are welcome. Use this familiar I leave with you in your business.

*In a puff of grey, Ghob is gone*"

Below you may find the sigil given to me by Ghob Himself as rendered in Paint.

You may use the above sigil to work with Ghob as you see fit, though I would caution you that His energy is certainly heavy and very grounding, forgive the pun.  You will likely feel a weight on and around you.  It'll be up to you to work with Him as you see fit, but know that you had better be sure that you want what you ask for, and that you are specific enough about it.

Happy evoking!

SE

Hello again, dear readers. I do hope this post finds you well.

I was speaking with a friend of mine today about obtaining a job with magic, and, as one would expect, the next step in the conversation was, naturally, "well, what do you do when you don't get a result?"  This blog post is a direct result of this conversation, as I shared a few questions I ask myself and/or my clients when I am working to help them in this department.

These questions fall, loosely, into the order in which you see them here, as one question often begets the next:

• Do you have a target job?
• Do you have a target location at which you wish yo work?
• Do you have a target income?
• Do you have specific needs that have to be met?
• if so, how adamant are you that they be met?
• Have you been putting in resumes?
  
• What is the content of those resumes?
  
• Are the resumes enchanted in any way?
  
• Are people looking at the resumes?
• Have you received any calls looking to schedule interviews?
• Do you any appropriate connections that can be exploited?
  
• What are the names and professions of your references?
  
• What's the client's credit like?
  
• Is the client crossed up?
  
• What does a divination say about the situation?
  
• Does the divination indicate that previous work was successful, unsuccessful, or in a holding pattern?

The aforementioned are only some such examples of what one can ask themselves in order to elucidate the cause of the delay in finding a job.  Many times, when this happens, either you're not putting in enough resumes, the content of those resumes is terrible, you don't have useful connections, or you're not meant to do that job.

That being the case, a lot can be done to fix the situation once you know those answers. Without them, you are simply flying blind.

I do hope that helps.

Regards,

SE