[Opinion] The Whole Yard Your Temple

[Xenophon]

A number of traditions use circles or other diagrams in rites. E.g., the Tree of Life, and so on. I sometimes do rites while walking late at night. My apartment building is located in a compound that's a rectangle about 500 meters by 250 meters. The notion occurred to me that the whole space might be turned into a space for workings by superimposing on it a diagram I use for rites. For simplicity's sake, assume the Qabalah's tree of life (though it is not that which I use.)

For a ritually significant number of days, one works on chanting a sephirah's name a ritually significant number of times (a higher but doable number is preferred) on that sephirah's site on the diagram/yard. The various sephirot done, one then does the same for the paths connecting them. (The Qliphoth too, if he dares.) Once all is done, one can do workings involving the various sephiroth or paths while physically walking them.

Any thoughts? (I can imagine some cogent objections that might be raised and am pondering those that have come to me.)

 

[Yazata]

That's a great idea. Somewhat literal "path working" and also makes me think (a bit) of that part in Castenada's book where DonJuan tells him to find his spot.

 

[Xenophon]

That's a great idea. Somewhat literal "path working" and also makes me think (a bit) of that part in Castenada's book where DonJuan tells him to find his spot.

Maybe Castenada inspired it. I remember being smitten with the idea when I first looked at Castenada long ago. Guess the notion came back.

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I also bury the appropriate symbols for the spheres or paths in a befitting spot.

 

[Rowena]

It seems like you'd be turning path-working into path-walking, or some kind of Qabalistic hop-scotch, but if that kind of moving-meditation works for you then get outside & go for it.

I can picture it now - the robes, the chanting, the incense, the giant occult symbols drawn on the ground, the mob of fundamentalists with pitchforks & torches, the ensuing Scooby-Doo style chase through the building complex. Fun times.

Slightly more seriously though - this kind of thing could also work as a Pokémon Go style augmented reality ritual - moving from point-to-point triggering different ritual elements as your phone guides you through the ritual place-by-place. That way your ritual can even go city-wide.

 

[Konsciencia]

I tried working with the Kabalah, or Qabalah. But, it's really not my cup of Tea. I find that so many people are using the Kabalah analogy for their rites. To me Kabalah is outdated. No offense for those who practice it. As far as my experience with Ritual goes, all I do is meditate and chant, and do affirmations. But here's the thing, what if you do not need the Kabalah to gain Power. You see, my ultimate goal is to align myself to The Source. However, I feel that I've done that. But, what I am trying to say here is... that you too, can align yourself to The Source via meditation, and let the Light shower you with Its Essence. When One, aligns him/Herself with The Source. That person can become the most Powerful.

 

[Xenophon]

I tried working with the Kabalah, or Qabalah. But, it's really not my cup of Tea. I find that so many people are using the Kabalah analogy for their rites. To me Kabalah is outdated. No offense for those who practice it. As far as my experience with Ritual goes, all I do is meditate and chant, and do affirmations. But here's the thing, what if you do not need the Kabalah to gain Power. You see, my ultimate goal is to align myself to The Source. However, I feel that I've done that. But, what I am trying to say here is... that you too, can align yourself to The Source via meditation, and let the Light shower you with Its Essence. When One, aligns him/Herself with The Source. That person can become the most Powerful.

As noted, I do not use the Qabalah either. I mention it here as a commonly understood example. I use a different diagram from another tradition. However I prefer not to discuss my magickal thumbprint in open forum. Simple commonsense security precaution.

 

[Konsciencia]

As noted, I do not use the Qabalah either. I mention it here as a commonly understood example. I use a different diagram from another tradition. However I prefer not to discuss my magickal thumbprint in open forum. Simple commonsense security precaution.

Oh, OK!! And I respect the fact, that you don't discuss your Magickal practices. That's how it's supposed to be.

 

[Xenophon]

Oh, OK!! And I respect the fact, that you don't discuss your Magickal practices. That's how it's supposed to be.

"'Transparency is fine but only as a cloak.'"---Martin Tyrsegg, "Return to Whidbey"

 

[beardedeldridge]

I’ve done rituals over larger areas sorta similar-ish to this (think rose cross for instance) and I buried symbols/correspondences at certain points, etc…

The two points that come to mind would be:

- can you maintain that level of concentration while moving longer distances of moving around obstacles

-involving others who live there within your ritual

personally I say give it a go and find out

-Eld

 

[Xenophon]

I’ve done rituals over larger areas sorta similar-ish to this (think rose cross for instance) and I buried symbols/correspondences at certain points, etc…

The two points that come to mind would be:

- can you maintain that level of concentration while moving longer distances of moving around obstacles

-involving others who live there within your ritual

personally I say give it a go and find out

-Eld

Good points. The latter is a major concern. I'll have to confine my activities to the wee hours, most likely.
An added concern: the feng shui of the spot is not that good. This I've gotten from locals who know something of the art. I suspect the complex might have been built partially on a family burial area, a fairly common thing hereabouts, what with rampant "development."