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Evoking Ghob

7/19/2012

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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.

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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
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Sky Eyes
12/2/2014 06:43:06 am

I was required to invoke Ghob is a class I was taking at a Wiccan school. He reminded me of one of the dwarf kings in Lord of the Rings or Eragon. Ghob looked wise and cunning, but also kind and gentle to me...like a grandfather. Its like he could see right through me and into my soul. He placed me with the responsibility to care of all living creatures, above and below earth. He presented me with beautifully embroidered green jacket, leather britches and riding boots, and a maroon cape. I was also given a short sword with runes etched into the blade, and the scabbard was encased in gems, and also a long sword with the same embellishments. He gave me a magical leather bag with the seeds of every plant, and a golden horn that I could blow as a call for his assistance. The lesson that I took aware was that I would be richly rewarded for taking care of what the earth King has entrusted me with, and that I have a great responsibility to fulfill.

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SorcerousEndeavors link
12/2/2014 10:52:15 am

Sky Eyes,

Thank you for the comment. Definitely some clear, "traditional" imagery there, which is unsurprising. Ghob is an incredibly powerful spirit who can take on a myriad of forms, thus showing just how wise & cunning he is. Clearly, a byproduct of his age, and my experiences have shown that he can be both ruthless and gentle.

Working with him certainly has a way of ensuring that you're going to have new responsibilities, eh?

Take care,

SE

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Francisco
9/29/2015 11:12:11 am

Hi! Thank you very much, that was very interesting since I have a strong connection, love and respect for gnomes and Earth Gnomes.
I was very intrigued. Please, could you give me some more informations on how to use the sigil? It looks like a quite powerful and interesting ritual. I am really curious. Thank you.

Best regards,
Francisco Grilo.

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SorcerousEndeavors
9/29/2015 11:26:50 am

Francisco,

Thank you for your comment here. Earth spirits, like gnomes, are hardy, powerful creatures to be sure. They've helped me immensely over the years.

You'll want to use the sigil in ritual to connect. You can use it as evocative base, or as a gateway through which you can connect. Some folks use it as the invocation in and of itself....it all depends on what works for you, as its effectively a door.

Enjoy!

-SE

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Francisco
10/2/2015 12:12:11 pm

Hi!
Thank you!
I'd want to ask some more things, if you wouldn't mind.
I think that unlike "duende" (faeries/hobs), Earth Gnomes are not tricky and slicker, right? Is there some danger in working with Ghob and Earth Gnomes?
I'm really new to conjurings and sigil magic. Thank you again! ♥

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SorcerousEndeavors
10/2/2015 12:37:49 pm

You're welcome, Francisco. I certainly don't mind.

Gnomes, duende, duergar, etc. can all be tricky and slick in their dealings. That's a cultural thing specific to them as a group. It does, however, depend on the individual spirit you're dealing with.

Ghob, for example, is a man (or gnome) of his word. He doesn't tend to decieve or mislead, so he's pretty safe to work with. If you insult him, however, he'll kick your butt.

And that's about the norm when dealing with elementals. If you play with fire, you can get burned...if you're cautious and smart about it, however, its less of a risk.

Be well,
SE

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Francisco
10/2/2015 12:56:56 pm

Oh, ok...
Thank you, principally for the information, but also for the laughs.
He, I actually giggled at ''(...) he'll kick your butt.''...
As a wise gnome once said, it's important to be always at a good mood, smile and laugh. This way, we're stronger than anyone else!

SorcerousEndeavors
10/2/2015 03:14:37 pm

Glad you got a laugh out of that. I tend to agree. ;)

Francisco
10/19/2015 11:52:48 am

Hi!
It's me again. I am ready to work with Ghob, with an open mind, I've prayed to Him explaining I'd like to meet Him and work with Him.
I've tried using the sigil many ways, always failing horribly, haha.

How did you conjure him? Did you do it like a Goethian evoking?
I don't see why asking for major protection from the Light Beings. Isn't Ghob a Light Being Himself? He's a "good guy", not a daemon, in my views. If you could answer or give me details on how to conjure Him, I'd be very thankful, once again.

Thank you.

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SorcerousEndeavors
10/19/2015 03:13:51 pm

I don't do most things in a traditional way. Working with Ghob and others is included in this, as I tend to boil down the work and keep the useful stuff, rather than hold onto the BS.

The sigil is a tether. How you use it, knowing this, is up to you. When I conjure Ghob up, its through focus and conversation, rather than an officiated working unless an official conjuration is required. I only work longhand if shorthand doesn't work, as I've a relationship with spirits like him.

In your case, if you're going to conjure Ghob up for the first time, it would be wise to think on what facets work well for you in conjurative rites. Have you ever been successful in an evocation? If so, what did you use, when did you use it, what was the intention, and what was the result?

For the record, the light vs dark thing is bunk. All spirits are a combination of intentions and forces, just like humans. The idea of calling on protective spirits makes sense if you're dealing with something that's generally harmful to humans. Ghob isn't, however.

If you have further questions on the matter and require specific direction on how to construct an evocation, it would be best to contact me directly. :)

Regards,
SE

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Frater tn
4/17/2017 04:04:58 pm

Francisco, the ritual of asking for protection for light beings is helpful in Order to attune your senses to the energies of whatever the goal of the operation.

Imagine you are sending a telegraph message that is very important! Professionalism would dictate that you first send a 'test' message, "Mike-Check 123"; before you trust the signal with your important operation!

in LIGHT,
tn

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SorcerousEndeavors
4/18/2017 10:33:06 am

TN,

That is indeed a solid piece of advice. Best to check the line & test the waters in advance of trusting a spirit with a major task.

I find that providing a simple offering & asking for a like response can be an appropriate means of testing the waters. Its not a large splash, but certainly gives an indication of the entity's intentions towards you.

Blessings,
-Chris/SE

Henry Hopps
9/20/2018 03:42:50 am

what is the main purpose to call upon Ghob for and what is the pay back,should a person sit up an altar to Ghob,or just use his sigil to summon him and just ask or tell him what you want or desire

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SorcerousEndeavors
9/20/2018 10:26:03 am

Greetings Henry,

Ghob's a spirit with his hands in all things material & monetary, including but not limited to blacksmithing and the creation of jewelry, statuary, gardens, and landscaping. He's a land spirit of a kind, and he's generally rather good-natured, particularly if he takes a liking to you.

He's rather easy to work with, and tends to be quite steadfast. Particularly if he's given regular offerings, so if you want to work with him, conjure him up however you like and start discussing what you'd like to achieve.

You can do so through the erection of an altar in his glory, or you can go the route of conjuring him into a triangle and going from there. He hasn't struck me as being terribly picky about it, provided the person calling him up is courteous.

Regards,
SE

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Anita
4/15/2020 08:00:50 pm

Thank you for this article.
I am new to evocation and I'm just in the stage of researching spirits. I love plants, but wasn't particularly successful with my garden, so I'm thinking that he would be a great spirit to ask for help, except that in reality, gardening is something that one has to research and learn, so I don't see well what can a person ask from Ghob in this case? To help me remove bugs or to make my plants grow better? Or is it ok to just evoke him by curiosity and see where it goes?
Thank you

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SorcerousEndeavors
4/16/2020 05:59:24 pm

Hey there Anita, you're certainly welcome & I'm glad that this has been of some help to you!

Ghob is a great go-to for learning how to interact with the soil in your area. Asking him to bless your garden and help you to learn more about what each of the individual plants need is a really good way to go here, and you can additionally ask that he help you to interact more harmoniously with the land spirits nearby.

I've done so in the past, and he's helped me to learn quite a lot over the years, all the while helping me to grow some incredibly robust plants. His favorite in our last garden was the tomato plant, which ended up growing to be a good 7 1/2 feet tall!

Ghob's pretty social, so I would strongly recommend dialing him up and seeing where it goes. Please do keep me posted, and I hope your time spent with him is fruitful!

Blessings,
Chris

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Anita
4/16/2020 08:44:22 pm

Thank you so much for the fast reply.
I'll definetely keep you posted!
A.

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SorcerousEndeavors
4/17/2020 11:04:54 am

You bet, Anita & please do! I look forward to your updates.
Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
-Chris

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Julian Carax
11/13/2020 02:33:01 pm

hi brother, first of all thanks, I'm looking at your blog, and with just a few lines I can feel to thank you for your life, because you are an inspiration. I wanted to ask you, about the seal that is present in the post, what is the meaning of the engraved symbols. Thank you for your time, I pray that the divine earth can make you shine with its glory

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SorcerousEndeavors
11/13/2020 05:01:49 pm

Hello Julian & thank you for the kind words and blessing! I am glad to inspire.

To answer your question, the sigils you see within Ghob's sword are empowerments and expressions of alchemical intent. The idea is to change the underlying framework at a "molecular level", so to speak, and thereby effect the outcome. These are core tenets to his practices.

I hope this information is of help to you!
Many blessings,
-Chris

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