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Hi,
Does any of you have some experience with the Draocnian opening ritual described in the Draconian Ritual Book by Asenath Mason?
I have some interest in practicing it and I wonder if others have experience to share. Thanks!
It is a fairly simple and malleable directional calling to work with.
I enjoyed the Dragon Invocation from the Draconian Ritual Book. My major issue with Asenath Mason's work though is that her sigils and art are, IMHO, horrible. I have always utilized other sigils when doing any work by Mason or the Temple of Ascending Flame. The only exception is the Sigil for the Ascending Flame itself.
Happy to hear it's quite malleable and accessible, that sounds like a perfect fit.
I haven't given a serious look at her sigils yet, so I'll sure keep your comment in mind when I do!
Thanks!!
It is a fairly simple and malleable directional calling to work with.
I enjoyed the Dragon Invocation from the Draconian Ritual Book. My major issue with Asenath Mason's work though is that her sigils and art are, IMHO, horrible. I have always utilized other sigils when doing any work by Mason or the Temple of Ascending Flame. The only exception is the Sigil for the Ascending Flame itself.
I don't think that the Art depicted in Asenath Mason's work is particularly bad, I do not think they project or deflect any calling or magic. And they do not seem to reach out to any particular entity. What I think I see is a set of established demonic-like components assembled without any deliberate communication.
I did not find the Draconian Ritual Book insightful.
I don't think that the Art depicted in Asenath Mason's work is particularly bad, I do not think they project or deflect any calling or magic. And they do not seem to reach out to any particular entity. What I think I see is a set of established demonic-like components assembled without any deliberate communication.
I know a lot of people who love it. I know others who prefer Mark Alan Smith's work. I find both to be flashbacks to 80's Death Metal album covers, which I was not impressed by. In any case, it was just my opinion. If people like it, good. In most cases, I almost always make my own sigils to personalize.
Honestly when it comes to the Draconian Current, I prefer Michael Kelly's work though have taken some concepts from Mason for basic outlines for structure.
Hi,
Does any of you have some experience with the Draocnian opening ritual described in the Draconian Ritual Book by Asenath Mason?
I have some interest in practicing it and I wonder if others have experience to share. Thanks!
For me it is simple: as of now it simply feels completely out of tune, so I simply don't use blood. And I guess I won't unless this changes profundly.
But note that not all rituals in this book call for blood offering (the Draconian opening does not, and as @Sabbatius pointed out it is malleable, as said in the description). I'd say just adapt to your own tuning, the best you can (it seems there's a delicate equilibrium to find).
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Thanks @RoccoR and @Sabbatius for your comments. As far as I can tell, there is probably a couple of rituals I'll experiment with from the Draconian Rituals book (opening and some energy workings, so mostly the "basic" ones in some sense). I'll look into Michael Kelly's work.
For me it is simple: as of now it simply feels completely out of tune, so I simply don't use blood. And I guess I won't unless this changes profundly.
But note that not all rituals in this book call for blood offering (the Draconian opening does not, and as @Sabbatius pointed out it is malleable, as said in the description). I'd say just adapt to your own tuning, the best you can (it seems there's a delicate equilibrium to find).
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Thanks @RoccoR and @Sabbatius for your comments. As far as I can tell, there is probably a couple of rituals I'll experiment with from the Draconian Rituals book (opening and some energy workings, so mostly the "basic" ones in some sense). I'll look into Michael Kelly's work.
I'm not sure, and there are more experienced fellows around here than I am. My view is: maybe, experiment and do what feels right to your gut. You can pretend, you could also, for example, use some other liquid, natural (maybe an oil?).
(Let me add that, in the end, I turned into other trends for similar workings, so I haven't worked much with Mason, Kelly: it's probably not my path for now and I gave the books back after borrowing them. I am more on Wachter, Fries kind of paths.)
Lancing devices used by diabetics to check blood sugar levels are common for small drops. Anything more gets into the weeds of medical territory from safety of extraction, cleanliness, supplies, and the like, which I'd suggest getting assistance from a proper medical professional, as is customary to say on such a topic. I do not suggest cutting one's self, regardless of the circumstance.
Being that I'm exploring the power of blood myself atm, I'd caution not taking the bonding force seriously, as it is essentially one of the rawest forms of yourself you can give and inherently and deeply connected to your you-ness. It can also create some more feral or rushed responses or attract maybe not the most welcome beings, again due to that rawness of it's energy.
Generally, when we talk about blood magick, we mean just that: blood. You can always use a diabetic pen, they cost 8/9 dollars (€ for me) and you can make a small hole in a few seconds without almost feeling it.
That said, I personally don't feel very comfortable so what solutions do we have?
Blood is a vehicle, not the destination. Its power lies in the fact that it is the universally recognized vector of vitae: the vital force, the individual essence, the genetic and soul signature of a being. A substitute must replicate this function, not its color. It must be a substance that is unmistakably yours and whose gift represents a sacrifice of essence.
Possible substitutes:
Saliva
Tears
Sexual fluids
Condensed breath
Liquid will: This is the most advanced substitute since you should take a neutral liquid (pure spring water, unconsecrated wine, oil). Hold it in your hands or focus your attention on it. Pour your will, your energy, your intention into the liquid through intense meditation, chanting, or vocal vibration until you feel that the liquid is saturated, heavy, alive. The physical substance is irrelevant; The liquid has become a container for your pure spiritual energy
I performed this rituallastinight prior to invoking draconian Set. I tend to push myself like a soldier when it comes to ritual so use your own discretion. I used a sickle one that would be used for field dressing and a razor. I followed the instructions as vest I could and then preceded to invoke Lord Set. It led to a much more intense experience. I.e. intense visual and auditory experience he even guided me to extend the ritual and gave me words to use. So in a way I came out with even more knowledge for the price I payed.
But my methods are not for everyone.
In the words of the late great, (he hates it when I call him late. He swears he has a watch.) Crowley.
"Do what thou wilt be the whole of the law"
