Welcome to the next set of foundational principles needed to effectively practice Goetic Magick. If you haven’t seen the first set or viewed my introduction, go here. For both your safety and your success in practising this ancient art, it’s important you start at the beginning.
Principles from Lesson 4
- When you summon, you are not calling upon beasts from Hell. The spirits called upon in Goetic magick are those of the old gods and goddesses. They were classified as demons by the monotheistic religions such as Christianity.
- The circle used by ceremonial magicians in a summoning ritual represents a fortress. Someone new to this type of magick should definitely draw a physical circle. The sight of it gives courage and reminds the summoner he is protected. Later when the summoner is secure in this knowledge, he can dispense with the physical circle. It will be sufficient for him to visualise himself in a circle or enmeshed in a white light.
- The triangle of art in its physical form may similarly be dispensed with, in favour of an imagined one. A magician should be fully convinced of the deity’s good will toward him before he takes this step.
- Once the circle is around you, it’s important to call on the guardians of the north, south, east and west for both protection and power to activate and maintain your circle. These guardian spirits will take on forms that are comfortable for your belief system. Their form is not important, their essence is.Note- Before you call the guardians it’s important you have a respectful working relation with them, otherwise why would they come to your assistance?