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Group Work and its Effects on You

10/2/2013

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A recent bit of discussion with some friends, acquaintances, and folks I do not know raised the topic of working within a magical group recently, and I thought it bore discussion here.

Group workings can take many shapes and forms; they can be long term deals with folks you know really well, one-off workings done at the spur of the moment, or anywhere in-between. They can be done as part of a coven, magical order, brotherhood, sisterhood, etc. and often have specific rules of engagement attached per the individual(s) directing the group in question.

For as common as it is, I find it to be interesting that few ever really seem to discuss the specifics regarding the personal effects of engaging in such practices. There seems to be a widespread assumption that its no different than solitary workings, and that's about as much discussion as I ever see on the subject.  That being the case, it sees pertinent to discuss some of my own observations here; as always, feel free to disagree.

Before I get started on the specifics, I should note that my experiences and observations come from the vantage point of someone who has been largely solitary for the better part of his life. I don't gravitate towards working with(in) large groups of people, as it really doesn't fit my style.  The way I see it is that if one is subject to the views of another person, he or she will go no further than the teacher.  As a result, I've always been the sort to listen closely to what someone has to say, and then question the everliving crap out of it.  I like to think that its made me a fairly effective sorcerer, but its the very reason that I've never been a part of one of the more well-known magical orders that seem to crop up frequently in these sorcerous circles.

My experiences with group work have been, largely, limited to workings and pursuits with close friends, involvement in a uniquely screwed up cult, short-lived planetary magical groups, and a heathen kindred that I wrote a few rituals for (and participated in several written by others).  That's about it, as I find myself dubious of the intentions of others, as well as generally unwilling to trust in their skills.  I am a bit of a control freak, and I know better than to allow myself to get roped into working in ways that are going to come around and bite me in the arse later.

Trouble is, that mindset generally sets you apart from the folks you might gravitate towards.  Greater knowledge really does leave you out on an island, so there are times where you have to weigh the risks of working with folks who may not know what they are doing and, as a result, might cause you some trouble in the future.

That is the purpose of this post, as I find folks are generally unaware of how the actions of others they are tied to can affect them. This is doubly true when dealing with magic.

When things go wrong and you've been a part of a major group working, even if it is something as simple as doing healing work for a person, you are directly responsible for the things that happen as a result. This is for both positive and negative actions, and all of these actions are tied to you, affecting how you are going to interact with society, and with these people, in the future.

Karma isn't some abstract thing that mandates that every action's effects will come around threefold, but it is instead directly related to the debts created by your actions. Everything you do has ripples that expand outwards, and sometimes the momentum created by those actions (or inactions) cause unintended effects a long time down the road, catching you completely off guard.

When this happens, its important to take responsibility for the things you caused and then deal with the situation in an appropriate and responsible way.  Sometimes, the way you do this is going out and cutting the ties.

As an example of one such occurrence in my life, well over a year and a half ago, when I was still a part of a heathen kindred in AZ, I led a blot (Norse rite) on Freyfaxi for the God Freyr.  I remember knowing, for some reason, that if two of my friends participated in the rite they'd be getting pregnant with their third child.  I even warned them as such, but still proceeded with the rite like any good heathen'd do. Lo and behold, these two folks got pregnant, just as I predicted, they had their child and suffered all of the associated boons and ills.  I even babysat the little one when the mom had a fever, after I took her and her husband to the hospital. I was at the little guy's funeral after he had died of crib death.  I am, as a result, directly or indirectly responsible for the changes he caused in the lives of his parents. I am responsible, as a result, for the effects the birth, care of, and death of the child had on my ex-wife and everyone else we knew, all because I lead a blot.

As a result, my orlog and wyrd did get all sorts of dorked up, just from this singular event....never mind all of the actions I took as a result of leading the blot. I had to make a point of going back and cutting the ties created and tying off the threads that would lead me down roads I don't want to go.  I had to separate myself from the threads of the aforementioned folks, as I no longer wished to be tied to them and their actions, and even that action has had consequences of its own.

Such are the consequences of any group working, and this is only one such example.  I hope it serves to illustrate what can happen when you work and bond with others, and with any luck, this'll give you cause to think about how you proceed.  Very little in this world is trivial, and there are times where even helpful actions that bring you a lot of joy can bring you a great deal of sorrow down the line.

When your actions have unintended consequences, you will need to wisely take steps to separate yourself from the situation and/or work to remedy it as directed by your divinatory exercises.  When in doubt, seek out someone who can read the threads of fate and act accordingly.

Just something to think on.

Regards,

SE
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Group Work Completion

11/21/2012

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Greetings, ladies and gents.

To all of you who contributed and involved yourselves in the Group Work I've been yammering on about over the past several days, the Work has been completed and I am currently riding a crazy energy high.  Each of you should begin experiencing some changes in your lives over the next couple of weeks, so please do contact me with updates on things happening around you.

For those who are curious, I took some pictures of the setup I used as well.
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The first two pictures, above, show the eggshell powder crossroads I created, and then depicts the seal being placed on top of the crossroads.  Its a magical axiom and tool I've come to respect greatly, as I find that one can create a crossroads wherever they reside, and then pull things through it.  As a result, I use it for conjuring when I am not able or willing to leave my home.
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This third picture, however, is so much more interesting.  If you look closely, its pretty clear to see that there are orbs forming all over the cutting board.  There's one to the right, clearly displayed (below the wooden polyhedron container), and several other flashes and whatnot that are showing up on the board itself.

I didn't notice this until after the Work was done, as what you see above was purely the prep work. :)

In any case, this should be interesting.

Regards,

Chris
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Group Work : Update #5

11/19/2012

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Ave friends.

We're fast approaching Wednesday the 21st, so I thought I'd provide you folks with another update on where we stand.

At this moment, we've got 39 people signed up for the Work to be started on the aforementioned date.  Tomorrow will be the last day upon which sign ups will be allowed, so if you've got any last requests or entries, sign them up now.

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As you can see from the picture above, I've already gotten some good stuff going for everyone involved here. This is only part of what's left to come if all goes well.

Regards,

SE
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Full-Time Magic!

11/17/2012

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Greetings, ladies and gents.

I've got some exciting (to me) news to convey: I am, as of this date, going to be doing magical work full-time for a while. If this works out, it'll probably be permanent, as I rather enjoy the Work.

That being the case, if you're in need of dedicated assistance, please let me know.  During the holiday, when possible, I will avail myself to attend your needs and wants.

With that said, thank you for reading this blog, for your continued trust, and your continued support.

Blessings!

SE
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Group Work: Update #4

11/17/2012

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Greetings, ladies and gents.

With the first week of the preparation for the Work coming to an end, I thought I'd post an update on where we stand, the number of people involved, any actions needed on your part, etc. for the sake of clarity and communication.

As it stands, we've got 33 folks signed up, and sign-ups have been coming to a stand still.  This isn't quite the turn out I was hoping for, so with that being the case, the work will be potent, just not as much as intended.  That being the case, I will make some slight adjustments to ensure that this gets plugged in at a "higher level" of spiritual activity; doing so will certainly help to make this Work manifest at a faster rate.  With that said, sign more folks up!  Keep them coming, even if you're just signing up family members. I know that this blog receives hundreds of unique visitors in a given day, so to you folks who are on the fence, there is no way you'd not benefit, on some level, from this.  So sign up! :D

With that, I'm getting pumped up, and I've woodburned the seal to be used during the Work.

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The above wodburning is the completed Seal to be used during the working on Wednesday, and its already abuzz with energy, as I'm sure you an feel from the picture.

I've been getting emails asking what the "rules and requirements" are of this Work, so I thought I'd talk briefly about it.  Really, you don't need to do a damned thing if you don't want to...aside from signing up, anyway.  If you aren't signed up, you won't be included...that part of things is pretty simple. However, with that conveyed, you can do some stuff to allow the Work to take hold.

The easiest way for you to do this, if you are magically-inclined, would be to invoke the essence of the Work using the picture above.  If that is not something you're able to do, just meditate upon the picture.

Otherwise, any questions, ask them here or on one of the other threads about this, and I'll respond.

Regards,

SE
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Group Work: Update #3

11/15/2012

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Greetings, ladies and gents.

As many of you are aware, I am currently gearing up for a massive undertaking: a group working to bless all who sign up.  That being the case, I thought I'd provide an update: we are currently 32 folks strong, and the number seems to be ever-increasing.  

Again, this rite will be taking place on  Wednesday, 9/21, just before Thanksgiving, so this will be a truly massive bit of magical maneuvering.  The link for signing up is here, so keep 'em co

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Group Work: An Update

11/13/2012

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Good morning ladies and gents.

For those of you who are involved in the Group Working I posted here  I thought I'd provide an update on our status and my game plan.

For those of you who are not yet involved, I'd suggest that you pay attention and get involved post-haste, as the more people we can get involved in this, the better.  I'm looking to bring down the forces of the Arbatel in each one of the participant's lives to revamp them and shape them for the better.

The game plan, up until E-Day (Evocation Day, not something illicit ;) ), is simple: I am gathering excess energy that each of the participants are putting out.  As I write this, 10 people are deciding to get involved, so after 24 hours, we've already gotten a pretty substantial amount of energy stored.  This holding pattern will continue for the next 8 days, and on the night of Wednesday, 11/21, I will be proceeding to the second and final step.

The Work, upon that date, is no longer simple or gentle.  When the hour of Mercury is upon us, I will lock myself in my study and proceed to conjure, concurrently, each of the spirits from the Ars Arbatel (also known as the Arbatel de Magia Veterum) in the following order:
  1. Phul
  2. Ophiel
  3. Hagith
  4. Och
  5. Phaleg
  6. Bethor
  7. Aratron


The aforementioned spirits will then be set upon the task of getting involved in the lives of each of the participants, setting them on the path that they need to be on, clearing obstacles, etc. etc. ad nauseam.

The last time I did something like this, I didn't sleep for a week; the energy was THAT intense, and I was just doing the work for me.  So sign up, get involved, and reap the benefits! 

To sign up, click the "Buy Now" button below and provide me with your name and location. The cost to get involved is 25$, so its a small price to pay for work like this. :)
Be sure to keep an eye out on the blog for updates!

SE
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Group Work

11/12/2012

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Greetings, dear readers.

Given the rampant instability that's been occurring around the world, I've decided that its time to prepare a group blessing of sorts.  The way this works, every additional participant will add oomph and power to the rite.  The more folks who participate, the more potent the effects in each one of your lives.

This rite will be occurring on 11/21, just before Thanksgiving, and I will be setting up preparations as soon as the first person signs up.  The sooner you sign up, the better, as I will be pulling ambient energy from you and every other person who signs up; you will not experience any negative effects from this, as I will only be skimming energy "off the top", so to speak.  At the end, I will add an equal amount of energy to the rite.  That is to say that if 25 people sign up, then I will pull energy from 25 people, let it collect in an object, and then add the same cumulative amount.

I am looking to shake the firmament here, so the buy-in is 25$ per person.  To participate, all you need to do is click the button below to send payment, and then provide me with your name and location.  Its quite simple, and I will be posting updates here on my blog. :)

If this is a success, I plan on doing similar work in an initiatory vein as well, so let's see where this goes.


With that said, let us shake the firmament and ensure that we enjoy ourselves while doing it!

Regards,

SE
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