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INTRODUCTION
As you all know, this is the first thread in a series of threads concerning suggestions given to us by members on this forum. As the title says, this thread concerns building relationships with Entities - a no-nonsense approach to an age-old tradition.
Throughout different schools and practices of the Occult Arts, Entities play a great role in most if not all workings. From healing and blessing, protection and cursing as well as everything in between...They are quite predominant.
However, some practitioners do not always know how to build a good workings relationship with the Entities they work with...and some practitioners even think it pointless to do this. We tell you today, that building a good relationship with the Entities you work with is a MUST if you wish to progress in leaps and bounds in your chosen path of the Arts. As some of you already know, both of us work very closely with various Entities and have strong relationships with Them All.
Building a relationship with Entities may take some time...depending on the Entity you work with - but all your efforts in this regard pays off in ways only imaginable!
In this thread, we will give you ways to build up a good, solid relationship with those Entities you work with - a non-textbook approach to methods that ACTUALLY work. Some of these methods might seem strange to some, others might even be able to associate with what we write. Note this is a basic take on our method in regards to how we work with Entities, however some of our methods will not be mentioned. All practitioners have their own personal treasury of secrets. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us - we're quite open.
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ORIGINS
In order to work properly with Entities, you have to have an idea of their origins. We're not talking about how They came into existence, we're talking about Their origins in human history.
Some Entities' origins are linked to Earth Itself and the Elements, such as Earth Spirits, Elementals, Earth Gods and Goddesses, Animal Spirits etc.
Some Entities have Their origins from "alien" origins - unknown to this realm of Earth...such as The Old Ones (Necronomicon, De Vermis Mysteriis, The Book of Dagon, Enuma Elish etc) and many Others.
Some Entities have origins predating human history such as Qlippoth, Goetic etc.
And some Entities have origins completely unkown.
The best way to find out Their origins, is to ask the Entities Themselves. This might seem strange to some of you, but it's the most reliable way to know Their true origins. There are many grimoires claiming to know Their origins (usually Christian-based and bias), but we emplore you - DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR TRUTH. These grimoires are written out of superstition and bias dogma, ruled by a popular religious belief in that time period, as seen below in an excerpt from the Arbatel:
"As in the ancient worshipping of God by Sacrifice, there was no man knowing God among the Elders, that did not forbear to worship the God of all power, or condemn that kinde of Worship, because the devil was so adored in the image of Baal, Dagon, Astaroth, Shamash, Jupiter, Apollo, and the like".
These grimoires are written by men - remember that. The actual facts of these Beings have been altered to suit the individual's ego...and from the way it is written, we doubt that any of these people had any great success with Entities in general.
In cases like the above example, we have this to say: the Christians got their dogma from the Jews, the Jews came from the Mesopotamians, the Mesopotaimians came from the Sumerians, and the Sumerians came from even older and more arcane cultures. It was not uncommon for conquered nations to adopt the beliefs of the conquerors as beliefs become intergrated... (see "Genesis of the Grail Kings" by Laurence Gardner. The author makes great points that the early jews came out of Sumeria and Babylon, making many valid points.)
Grimoires such as mentioned above was written in the predominantly Christian age, where witch-burnings etc was still practiced. As for today, where Christianity is not predominant anymore - it would be tripe to blindly follow such bias dogma in the Arts. These same Christians have "demonised" powerful and ancient Gods and Goddesses, merely to enstill fear in the masses. Remember this - this is historical fact, truth.
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KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL ENTITY-PRACTITIONER RELATIONSHIP
Show Entities respect. This is vital to build a strong relationship with Them. Anything that is Divine, older, more powerful, wiser and more knowledgable than us - we see as "gods". This is a good way to look at it. We don't mean that in a sense of grovelling - no. If you respect Them, They will respect you back.
The Seal is not just created for the Entity, it's created for you to link up to the Entity. They exist if you can see Them or not. Starting a relationship with an Entity makes YOU aware of Their subtle powers and influences - not the other way around.
How do you select Entities you work with?
Here's a simple method. Look at the Seals of various Entities which relates to your goal. Keep yourself open, thinking on your goal...if an Entity draws your attention to It (if you feel drawn to the Seal), choose It. If you are drawn to an Entity which seems to have nothing to do with your goal - choose It. All the attributes of Entities have not been inked onto paper. Sometimes you simply just cannot associate with an Entity. There can be multiple reasons for this - what is your elemental sign...does it correspond to the Entity's nature? And if you simply don't feel drawn to a certain Entity/have a link with the Entity...then just don't work with It.
Practical application
First, create your altar. Dedicate the altar and the area you're working in to the chosen Entity. Use an altar cloth corresponding to the colour of the Entity. Place items on the altar which corresponds to the Entity or the Entity's nature. Burn Frankincence while you do this, never Myrrh. Create the Seal. Keep it simple, use black ink on white unused paper. (Some make the Seal in the colour of the Entity - but it's unneccesary now.) Once the Seal is created, smudge with the Frankincence - speaking the Entity's name while doing so. Dedicate the Seal: "Creature of paper, I now dedicate you to the Entity so-and-so. you are no longer a creature of paper, but the seal of so-and-so." Next, empower the Seal. (Look at one point of the seal, stare at it intently. The lines will start to shift and change. As you do this, keep the Entity's name in mind. Envision the seal glowing in the colour corresponding to the Entity.) Wear the seal with you at all times and places, and when you are in your temple area - place the seal on the altar. Give the Entity offerings of incence, water etc...touching it to the seal and telling the Entity that it's His/Hers. Give these offerings without expecting anything in return. From this point on, nothing that happens in your life is coincidental. Try to include the Entity as much as possible - They love this. Talk to Them as if They're already there, tell Them about your goals, ideals, things you struggle with, whatever. This might seem strange to speak to the seal - but this makes a MASSIVE difference once you evoke.
To have your Entity communicate with you in dreams there are many methods. We suggest you try this one: take a cloth in the colour that corresponds to the Entity and draw their Seal on the inside. Place the cloth on your altar along with the other seal. Empower the cloth as you did the Seal, and state the purpose for the cloth. (Entity so-and-so, this cloth I dedicated to You in order for You to communicate with me in my dreams.) Then before you sleep, tie the cloth around your head like a bandana - with the seal facing inward towards your crown chakra. Meditate and ask the Entity to appear to you in your dreams. If you aren't successful the 1st or 2nd time, keep on trying. This is the second step to form a bond with the Entity. The third step is actual evocation. This will be discussed ina seperate thread.
These methods attune yourself with the Entity - to ensure good workings and a good relationship. This is just the basics to building a relationship with Them.
As you all know, this is the first thread in a series of threads concerning suggestions given to us by members on this forum. As the title says, this thread concerns building relationships with Entities - a no-nonsense approach to an age-old tradition.
Throughout different schools and practices of the Occult Arts, Entities play a great role in most if not all workings. From healing and blessing, protection and cursing as well as everything in between...They are quite predominant.
However, some practitioners do not always know how to build a good workings relationship with the Entities they work with...and some practitioners even think it pointless to do this. We tell you today, that building a good relationship with the Entities you work with is a MUST if you wish to progress in leaps and bounds in your chosen path of the Arts. As some of you already know, both of us work very closely with various Entities and have strong relationships with Them All.
Building a relationship with Entities may take some time...depending on the Entity you work with - but all your efforts in this regard pays off in ways only imaginable!
In this thread, we will give you ways to build up a good, solid relationship with those Entities you work with - a non-textbook approach to methods that ACTUALLY work. Some of these methods might seem strange to some, others might even be able to associate with what we write. Note this is a basic take on our method in regards to how we work with Entities, however some of our methods will not be mentioned. All practitioners have their own personal treasury of secrets. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us - we're quite open.
-------
ORIGINS
In order to work properly with Entities, you have to have an idea of their origins. We're not talking about how They came into existence, we're talking about Their origins in human history.
Some Entities' origins are linked to Earth Itself and the Elements, such as Earth Spirits, Elementals, Earth Gods and Goddesses, Animal Spirits etc.
Some Entities have Their origins from "alien" origins - unknown to this realm of Earth...such as The Old Ones (Necronomicon, De Vermis Mysteriis, The Book of Dagon, Enuma Elish etc) and many Others.
Some Entities have origins predating human history such as Qlippoth, Goetic etc.
And some Entities have origins completely unkown.
The best way to find out Their origins, is to ask the Entities Themselves. This might seem strange to some of you, but it's the most reliable way to know Their true origins. There are many grimoires claiming to know Their origins (usually Christian-based and bias), but we emplore you - DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR TRUTH. These grimoires are written out of superstition and bias dogma, ruled by a popular religious belief in that time period, as seen below in an excerpt from the Arbatel:
"As in the ancient worshipping of God by Sacrifice, there was no man knowing God among the Elders, that did not forbear to worship the God of all power, or condemn that kinde of Worship, because the devil was so adored in the image of Baal, Dagon, Astaroth, Shamash, Jupiter, Apollo, and the like".
These grimoires are written by men - remember that. The actual facts of these Beings have been altered to suit the individual's ego...and from the way it is written, we doubt that any of these people had any great success with Entities in general.
In cases like the above example, we have this to say: the Christians got their dogma from the Jews, the Jews came from the Mesopotamians, the Mesopotaimians came from the Sumerians, and the Sumerians came from even older and more arcane cultures. It was not uncommon for conquered nations to adopt the beliefs of the conquerors as beliefs become intergrated... (see "Genesis of the Grail Kings" by Laurence Gardner. The author makes great points that the early jews came out of Sumeria and Babylon, making many valid points.)
Grimoires such as mentioned above was written in the predominantly Christian age, where witch-burnings etc was still practiced. As for today, where Christianity is not predominant anymore - it would be tripe to blindly follow such bias dogma in the Arts. These same Christians have "demonised" powerful and ancient Gods and Goddesses, merely to enstill fear in the masses. Remember this - this is historical fact, truth.
-------
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL ENTITY-PRACTITIONER RELATIONSHIP
Show Entities respect. This is vital to build a strong relationship with Them. Anything that is Divine, older, more powerful, wiser and more knowledgable than us - we see as "gods". This is a good way to look at it. We don't mean that in a sense of grovelling - no. If you respect Them, They will respect you back.
The Seal is not just created for the Entity, it's created for you to link up to the Entity. They exist if you can see Them or not. Starting a relationship with an Entity makes YOU aware of Their subtle powers and influences - not the other way around.
How do you select Entities you work with?
Here's a simple method. Look at the Seals of various Entities which relates to your goal. Keep yourself open, thinking on your goal...if an Entity draws your attention to It (if you feel drawn to the Seal), choose It. If you are drawn to an Entity which seems to have nothing to do with your goal - choose It. All the attributes of Entities have not been inked onto paper. Sometimes you simply just cannot associate with an Entity. There can be multiple reasons for this - what is your elemental sign...does it correspond to the Entity's nature? And if you simply don't feel drawn to a certain Entity/have a link with the Entity...then just don't work with It.
Practical application
First, create your altar. Dedicate the altar and the area you're working in to the chosen Entity. Use an altar cloth corresponding to the colour of the Entity. Place items on the altar which corresponds to the Entity or the Entity's nature. Burn Frankincence while you do this, never Myrrh. Create the Seal. Keep it simple, use black ink on white unused paper. (Some make the Seal in the colour of the Entity - but it's unneccesary now.) Once the Seal is created, smudge with the Frankincence - speaking the Entity's name while doing so. Dedicate the Seal: "Creature of paper, I now dedicate you to the Entity so-and-so. you are no longer a creature of paper, but the seal of so-and-so." Next, empower the Seal. (Look at one point of the seal, stare at it intently. The lines will start to shift and change. As you do this, keep the Entity's name in mind. Envision the seal glowing in the colour corresponding to the Entity.) Wear the seal with you at all times and places, and when you are in your temple area - place the seal on the altar. Give the Entity offerings of incence, water etc...touching it to the seal and telling the Entity that it's His/Hers. Give these offerings without expecting anything in return. From this point on, nothing that happens in your life is coincidental. Try to include the Entity as much as possible - They love this. Talk to Them as if They're already there, tell Them about your goals, ideals, things you struggle with, whatever. This might seem strange to speak to the seal - but this makes a MASSIVE difference once you evoke.
To have your Entity communicate with you in dreams there are many methods. We suggest you try this one: take a cloth in the colour that corresponds to the Entity and draw their Seal on the inside. Place the cloth on your altar along with the other seal. Empower the cloth as you did the Seal, and state the purpose for the cloth. (Entity so-and-so, this cloth I dedicated to You in order for You to communicate with me in my dreams.) Then before you sleep, tie the cloth around your head like a bandana - with the seal facing inward towards your crown chakra. Meditate and ask the Entity to appear to you in your dreams. If you aren't successful the 1st or 2nd time, keep on trying. This is the second step to form a bond with the Entity. The third step is actual evocation. This will be discussed ina seperate thread.
These methods attune yourself with the Entity - to ensure good workings and a good relationship. This is just the basics to building a relationship with Them.