As a continuation of the last several posts, today we're talking about nonformal relationships with spirits. Up through now, we've talked about worship & pacts and their value in protective magic. Now its time to talk a bit about how these entities can protect you when you've established a deep connection.
Spirits are like you and me. They've got all of their likes, dislikes, skills, desires, etc., and the way they respond to you dictates the arrangements of the connections you have with them. At times, that interest in your life can be very, very helpful. When a spirit cares about you, they look out for you, just like you might look out for a son or daughter, boyfriend or girlfriend. The deeper those bonds go, the stronger they are, and thus the more keen the spirit is on doing what he/she/it can to assist you.
On the positive end, a spirit like Ghob has a lot of financial know-how. He's a business and spending guru who can dial up your earnings, protect them, and help you to find rare items that peak your interest. Kali, on the other hand, could cut through obstacles and threats, thereby helping you to stay physically, emotionally, or physically safe. Aboen, a spirit I work with, keeps one bathed in a magical curtain of fire, drawing positive attention to those so protected. In a pinch, however, that charge can be changed by him such that it lashes out at those who are prodded by Malocchio (the Evil Eye). Such ideas and abilities go on and on and on, and the perks change with every spirit. The deeper you go, the further you get.
Over time, with offerings, skill, and mutually helpful work, these bonds get created and can work to your benefit. This path is not unlike the development of Siddhis in Hindotibetan magicospiritual systems. Spirits are powerful, so using them to boost your own skillset is a useful way to protect yourself both proactively and reactively.
With that in mind, here's a simple rite used to invoke the protective natures of those familiar spirits.
On the positive end, a spirit like Ghob has a lot of financial know-how. He's a business and spending guru who can dial up your earnings, protect them, and help you to find rare items that peak your interest. Kali, on the other hand, could cut through obstacles and threats, thereby helping you to stay physically, emotionally, or physically safe. Aboen, a spirit I work with, keeps one bathed in a magical curtain of fire, drawing positive attention to those so protected. In a pinch, however, that charge can be changed by him such that it lashes out at those who are prodded by Malocchio (the Evil Eye). Such ideas and abilities go on and on and on, and the perks change with every spirit. The deeper you go, the further you get.
Over time, with offerings, skill, and mutually helpful work, these bonds get created and can work to your benefit. This path is not unlike the development of Siddhis in Hindotibetan magicospiritual systems. Spirits are powerful, so using them to boost your own skillset is a useful way to protect yourself both proactively and reactively.
With that in mind, here's a simple rite used to invoke the protective natures of those familiar spirits.
Spiritus aeris, terra, ignis, aqua
Invocatae tu potens benedictionibus in Terra
Protego me de noxia fallacia
Amen, Amen, Amen
*Make the sign of the equal armed cross over yourself*
Simple, yet powerful. Over time, this can augment your own magical protections and practices (such as the LBRP or LBRH).