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IsernpaJord pue sloJotord .r{J 'anbruqcel Sululnlp B Brn paurBtqo Jo

',8ur11euuBr{f,, ruoU rueraJ}lp oot lou Surqraruos [q pe]Etrrp AI"Ill,{,ran eJe^{ sapzro uDapp\J eqt pue 'secuegs e{ll r(ran Burqleuros

perioldure srsrBrneql IBurBrro er1J 'parq8rs ]rorls eprll B aq uBf, tEr{lsuerorFeur Itsnrrr uroU suorlf,Ber salonord 'tl eJoJeq rusrlBntrrldS

a1y1 'a8y A\eN roJ sasstsd reg'nr jo eruos lnq 'uorsBf,f,o uo ;1as,{ur rrB

roriadns ts r{tr^\ sdoqsloog ul se^leqs rlldg pue dpog ,pul1zrq eqr rsud

TIE^a op I tseuor{ aq oJ ',aFV aeN, pareprsuof, eq rq8rur puu ,3ur11areuntJoJ re81nn, elgtuaser spoqtetu uorlBurllp eseqt Jo Auuyq

'peJISep Jo lueserd st Irol!\ lllds uo srstsqdrue uE eJer{zlr suretsr{.s

ot elqerdepu Allpear erB spor{tetu eqJ 'strrrds gtlrn sdrqsuortBler

l,resseoau aqr paurJoj [pearle e^Bq no,{ 1eq1 uortdurnssB eql eAIoAur

osle suortf,nrtsul er-lJ 'sreqto puB r{tod"l) 'sorrqe51 sB qf,ns 'elourrl8eql uIoU sltrtds Sururnrp grlrn tuetuaer8e SurpuBts B puu 'urlrrcg trildseqt qtrd\ elBf,runruruof, ol suBoru lucr8eu eql sBr{ lat"rcwu,g anrl agt

gtlm 8ut>pon sI rotBredo aqr tBqt eurnssB pesn surrel er{J 'uollBur^rp

Jo spoqteur ctteo8 grl,r. Furryon llurep ot sr r(usse srqt Jo asodrnd

eql 'uorteurnrp f,rtuetuorreu Alanrsnlf,xo tou tng Alrelncrrred(uoltBurnrp Surpnlf,ur IJo'l\ lurr8eu Jo sarterren,i,ueur teer8 e ol sarldde

puB IeerC tuerruB sr pnaot turet eqr Llleuolrlppv 'slluds ro spo8 1o

suoItJB eql se^lolul uoltBurlrp puu u8utu IIB sanrtoedsrad leuoltrperlpue lBrurrd aroru aqt urory tBrlt erB^\B eq Illly\ repBar peruroJul lyazn

eqJ 'lesrurddBar jo Surnrasep erB pue cr8eur puB uor8rlar ,re1ndod,

;o lred erod\ t{llt{A\ sttrtds gtlrn Fur>Fozn ;o spoqteur luerf,ue tuou

Pe^IreP sI ll [rllt"t uI 'l(tP luesard ar{] ot dn plroly\ IBrrssBIO aql

'o ntsretrl ueqrn aqt tuory ssard pBq B perl seq tr8eu rrteoC

;uotlputfttp lo saluouta.Lac Kyt tut"ottal I '1as uoy4{.1 aa\l allftut L

uortBul^lc f,rleoo

of ritual magic make these methods absolutely valid and workable,

rather than inferior to what modern magicians may imagine they're

meant to be doing. Indeed when it comes to communicating with

spirits they are invaluable, and much more dependable than hoping

the spirit talks to you directly; a fairly rare occurrence for most of

us.

The methods in this booklet are designed to work well together,

as it is often difficult to know which divination method a spirit willprefer, and some questions require more than one for a full answer. Itis therefore good practice on some occasions to be equipped for more

than one method of divination.

Pendulum divination

This is a very ancient method, being known in ancient Rome and

probably long before. The following description is from an account

of a Roman trial: ''We constructed from laurel rods a small table in

the form of the Delphic tripod. \7e consecrated it with cryptic spells

and many magical rites until it was ready for use. It worked in the

following way: when we wished to consult it about hidden matters itwas placed in the centre of a room previously perfumed with incenses

from Arabia, and upon it was placed a circular bowl made from an

alloy of the planetary metals. The rim was cunningly engraved with

the twenty-four letters of the alphabet evenly divided at intervals.

The diviner dressed in linen garments and wore linen sandals, with

a wreath upon his head and bearing green twigs from a fortunate

tree in his hand. After uttering a set prayer to invoke the divine

power which presides over prophecy, he took his position above the

tripod as his knowledge of the proper ritual had taught him, and set

swinging a consecrated ring suspended by a very fine cotton thread.

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'sruroJ o1v\t Jo auo seItst lJol\\ urnlnpued [ru Jo lsou] s[epezllo5l

'pelrsr^ /,lsnornerd peq sn Jo euou aceld e te ri,rtunof, erll

;o lrud rer{touB ur 'rate1 os ro qtuotu e ur dn pepue llB e^\ eteld eqt Jouorldrrcsep atBrnrrB

^1.{3tq B sB.rK pa8raure qllq^,\ sllBtep eqr Suoruy

'llrrds eqt uortsanb ot papaacord e^\ uortetuBf,ur lur 3ur1uyr1

'(ruelenrnba tuarcuueql sI peppe se^/y\ poolg r-lrlqr\\ ol retB^r) rseeA e^ll Jo uortnlos B peppB

sB^\ qrrq^\ ol 'l^og er{t ur rltoretsv Jo IlSls xE^\ euo ((eurlt eqr }B s8urr

lecr8eru purl LlurBtref, I . e^erlaq 1 ,Surrts B uo 8urr, e) urnlnpuad euo

'srettal gtlrlt pelreur rurr slr grllt. l^Aoq e8rel auo 's1!\olloj sB alf,Bro

uB patf,nrtsuor 1 os 'qr1d\ pe^rl I asoqr ore.A\ se 'Jxau 8urnr1 eq plno^\

I ereq^\ ernsun sB^\ I puB 'papua pBq alll fru ur [r]llq"rr-ruas ]oporrad 3uo1 V '(aulrt aqt rB luepaf,erd aqr jo snor^llqo r{8noql) e^oqe

eqt ol relrulls ^{ran Surqrauos rltrz!\ dn aurec 1 o8e srea[ r{ueyr1

'sasuodser lBrrJtau rellturs seqrrJsep oslu 'brnbrtuts ruory uorterado

f,nueruorp^q snorue' V 'uonlperl peqsrlqtslsa 3uo1 B ul slredxe lngselutsllellP rou ere^\ sreurnrP aseqt s,^Aoqs Ilurap slql 'tno perp pBrl

selrtsro ottaod ttsql qJretnld ruorJ la8 arn eepl eqr ot ,{rurtuoc 'esJen

ur uanr8 selr\ elJBro eqt ter.[] sr Sunsaretur oslv '(slepues {reg eJo^&\

stsatrd uutrdL8g) ,slepues ueurl, srtse.&\ tsarrd eqt rtsqt Surtseralul sr tIpue 'o11odV ,{lurelrar lsotults sr (re./nod aurnrp, ar{J 'suerrrBeru Itsntrrr(g qcns ot suortJelqo eq] r{rr^\ sltsep Alsnornqo tuaudrnbe egt eredard

ot eBlnruJot ltsntrr Jo esn enrsuetxe eqr ellq^A ''cle (spJBocl e[rng, ro3l

luapaf,erd Surleurf,seJ sr srettal puB rlslp aqJ 'uoltrts ur ergtedtuds Joaldruexa JrssBlr e sr s8r,r.r IernBI ruory podrrr agr Surrf,nrtsuo3 'llerep

enlttsJtsnllt ,o slol SururBluof, 'lunocle Surlsarelur Aren B sr srrlJ'(eBplr{ruBrg aqt Jo elf,Bro aqr Aq ro rgdlacl tB paonpord

seulI eqr oIII 'urqrr{t1r puE uorsuBJS loe;rad ur puB tnd suortsanb aql

ol atutrdordde sreletuBxatl dn apeur qllqllr 'sralla1 rBlnrrtJBd uo tsar

ol eruBJ'sacuds pe{JBru aql JeAo sdrun[;o sarras B ur Surnotu'8url eqJ

One is to simply ask questions of the spirit after conjuring, usually a

written list with a semi-logical sequence worked out in advance, withbranches leading off from the questions depending on Y/N answers

received. The second - which also involves predetermined questions

- is to use a circle of letters so the spirit can spell things out in more

detail. The order of letters is ALWHSDOZKVGRCNYJUFQBMXITEP,

as this is the order of the alphabet I use in qaballistic aspects of my

work, which extends to ritual construction for work with the same

s p irits.'V7ith the first method the procedure is simple enough: firstly I

recite the conjuration of Scirlin seven times, counting on my fingers

to avoid distraction.

HELOYTAU VARAF PANTHON HOMINORCUM, ELEMIATH,

SERUGEATH, AGLA, ON, TETRAGRAMMATON KAS-ALHI.

This generally gets the pendulum revolving clockwise but just

to be sure I stop it and ask 'Scirlin, art thou present?' This has never

failed to get a clockwise rotation in response. Next I greet him with

a statement of 'belief" 'Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the

Law' (equally succinct statements exist for Christians, Muslims etc.

but these spirits have made clear they want me to work within my own

'religion'), again the clockwise rotation, assenting to the Law. I r-rse

this same method with any Verum spirit I do pendulum work u'ith:

even though it has become a formality with Scirlin he appreciates

ritual as an offering so the effort is not wasted.

Scirlin has also added a feature to the technique: I often u'ork in

front of a large shrine made from a cupboard (or dresser) with shelr-es

above carrying the images and spirit pots, and a two door storase

space beneath. \fhen I ask questions which could be answered u'itir

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Iseq po8 slqJ 'srqnuv tuBetu eq - enJt sB^\ Surqleuros Surtressts ueqa

PIP eq se - 8op eqf Lq erol\s setBJf,os uer{^\ lu-rsrterour{s anlonur ,{uru

slqJ '(8op eqt 'stuvt ro uon\ pa11ec) erues eqt ere/K IIB ueq^\ sts1n

^,\orql tsro^\ aql !(,snuan Jo ^\orqt eql, une-I ur ro arrporgdy pa11ec)

sreqrunu lusreJJlp pe^\oqs aclp eql IIB uer.l^\ sE^\ 1t\orql tseq eqJ'sleruluts lBrf,rjrrJlBs Jo sulBuer eqt ruory paurBtqo aJeA\ arlp [roleurnrpsetult luelf,uB ur tBgt sr ssan8 d14 'suortf,euuor uerrd,{8E aq [eur areq]

q8noqllu 'slearg eqt urorj sn ot uA\ou{ sr - erlp Lg paceldar arem

elull uI qllql!\ - sle8urtsB sB ulY\ou{ seuoq ellrnul ,(q uorluul^lcl

slBSBrlsv

'prBoq aql uodn Lllerruer tl areld puB lerretBur reqto

ro raded ;o acerd eteredas E uo ll etrrl\,\ Lldurs 'pasn eq lllrs uer IlSlseqJ 'uaull ro {lls rl ag 'gro1r alqBtrns ts ur padderrr tde>1 tseq sr pue

(,{llectpotred uortrleder selnbar srr{t) uorrlse} IBnsn eqt ur petuJf,asuoJ

puts pellrrnd eq plnoqs tr perretard sr prBoq tueueturad erou e y1

'Pesn sr

prBoqTJBIq tuaueurad erolu eL[] seruu Jeqlo 'spreznret]ts pauJng eq ol'raded uo u^\eJp sr ellrrJ elll suo]sBf,f,o r{Jns uO 'eurll ol erurl uroU

(loorlrs plo re8, uec r{aqt 'slqt ut petseretur r(pelncrlred slrnds eqt

punoj t(uenBq 1 t18nogl1u 'poolg ut ulntsrp l^11uuorsBf,f,o sl slqJ 'elf,rrr

eqr Jo alppltu eqt ur u1y\BJp sr IISts s,trlrds eqJ 'uorttssreluof, eqr

Sutrnp re^\suB N/I e Surlnbar suorlsanb ,(uu anlosar ot ,tuued bO6IpelBJf,esuoJ B eABq 1 'elcrrc aql uo suortrsod ,o51, puu ,SerL, Surnerl

;o eepl aqr e{ll t(uop I sB os N/I parel\suu eq IIIrs utsl suousenb

eruos sJattal Jo alf,rrf, arlt Sursn 'poqtaru puoras eqt qrllN'peuJaf,uor lrrrds

egr Sutlueserdar tod ro a8urur aqt sprBlv\ol runlnpuad aqr Sur8ur^\s

,(q rsrl e q8norqr SuroE eur senBs l^11euorsBf,ro urlrrf,S etuBu tlrrds e

various connections with truth, for example his Judgement Hall role

included truth telling. At the same time being in the Underworld isn'tnecessarily the most fortunate of states, hence the possible meaning

here. Venus on the other hand is a fortunate planet, and the role ofthe goddess is,/was life affirming. In the method described below,

using three dice, not all triples are unfortunate, but those that are

reinforce the general meaning

The outlines of the method to be given here were published

in the 1930s, taught the author by a 'V7elsh magician whose likely

identity I have been able to ascertain. It is interesting in rhat itincludes an incantation with Greek-ish pronunciation, and resembles

some incantations related to spirits of the True Grimoire. I've seen

other astragals methods omitting the incantation that are plainly

dependent on this one, as well as others that aren't.

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(ra-eep "'rep-r{B "'o.ee "'rBp-qv "'rBp-r{V).OIA VCV OI - VCV - VCV

:l^pcurtslp

pue r{1ullo1s ^,ius dnc-acrp B ur arlll een{t 8ur>1eqs 'r..{I'sJeA\suB enJt Surnr8 nor( qlrm {JoA\ ol

,(ddeq pue tueserd st ags JI (urllog ro) raq TSV 'uorrBruBrur aqr raUB

,qrodaly Jo rnouog ul puB arueu eql ol, esuef,ur Jo Surre;;o uB e>letu

puB uolturnfuor req atrrer 'a1cilr erlt Jo elppllu eq] ot qrodal;;o 1131s

aqr ppv 'qrodel; ,ur 8urrq, ot rulq 8ur1se '8urra;;o puB uortBluBf,ur

slr{ qtlzlr urlJrrs gtlm {ro^\ urnlnpued grrzn uonerado er{r epef,erd

qrodey; +o llSlS

'tallooq srqt ur

peglrlsep spoqreur aerqr IIB ro; pesn eq uBr 'rull eplsul ar{l punorts

sranel gtllt. pa{rtsru }l 'proq ts qtns 'prtsoq ts Jo pBetsur pesn eq r(eru

ezlS palnbar er{t Jo l^aoq qsrnBIJ B 'mo1eq peqrrtsep anbruqlel eql

ot stuorursnfpu lg8rls etuos qrllN 'Tro1!\ unlnpued qrrzn dn alqnop olslqt tlrured a1olf, eqt ;o aplstno eqt punorB srellel lezrs palnbeJ eql

jo ellrrr ts qtrlt\ 'apeur aq feu prtsoq lueutsrured e Alanrleura]lv'ur8eq nor{ ero;ag stuaurnJlsur

eqt Jo uorttsJf,asuof, prBpuBts eqr urro;rad rieu noL ro trede tes puB

pelBrrasuoc lda>l eq reqtle plnoqs sloot eseL[J '(asodrnd aqr roJ loo]luapl uB sr ezrs perrnbar er{r Jo l^aoq JrtuBtuorpdH e) elcrrc qlul uenes

u Surmerp ur nod tsrsse ot reteruurp seqrul ueles Jo ll\\oq ro {srp B puB

'sloqurLs rerlto puu sellJrr 1!\Brp ot qrrrll!\ uo elqer ro pJBoq '{lBrll ,allp

earqt :selnbar erer{ paqlrrsep poqreu eqt ruroJ tseldrurs str uI

Shake the dice out over a circle drawn on a table or consecrated

'blackboard' in white chalk; alternatively use a more permanent board

as discussed.

Uppermost points are counted and totalled, then interpreted.

The following summarises the meaning of the number range:

18 = the matter inquired of will be enormously successful,productive of good for all concerned, and will occur almost at '

once.

17 = changes may occur but the end of the matter will be to youradvantage.

16 = a journey will be made in connection with the matter, andl-rappiness will result.

15 = trouble will result and the thing should only be done withgreat caution. If three fives give this total the meaning is the samewith added emphasis.

14 = the matter will be aided by a new friend.

13 = on no account proceed. There will be sorrow from this.

12 = thematter is resolved by a message soon to arrive.

The outcome indicated is usually poor if three fours give

this total.

1L = the matter is affected by a parting from one you care for.

10 = a new departure or a birth affects the matter and you mustawait the evidences of this.

9 = marriage in your circle affects the matter; love, harmony,reconciliation.

8 = expect external criticism, interference and reproach if youproceed in this matter.

7 = difftculties and gossip will likely interGre with the matter.

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'ed,{r ploq uleJB sesnoH aqt Jo arntBu IBraueS egr Surlerrpur seltlt esnoH luerf,uv'acuu18 B tB setlsoddo relod eqt ees uec no,{ os lsuurnlof, orlu ur aleq

pe8uurre are '{eql tuaruaBuBJJB rBInrJlC eql ur rlrlLlr!\ alrsoddo sr esnoH

rlrlqa se^Io^ur rBqr Blueqls esnoH aqt ur lol B sr areqt ef,urs

'ASolorrse uretse71N ureporu eJour uBrlt sessef,ord letr8eu; Jo a^rsnlf,ur

eJoru aru s8uruBeru tuerJuB aseqt tBqt perrtou aq IIId\ rl tLSolorrsy

lltstuelleH ruory senrrep teqr s^lolloJ s8urueeru Jo elqer V'sesnoq luor8olortsB ZI

eqt otul - IlSls 8ur/.1repun r{tr^\ ateldulof, - elrrrl eqt Surprnrp reUB

1!!ortll puof,es n l.q peutBrqo eq uBf, srsr(1eue xaldruoo eroru V'lllaoq IBIJ eql otul u^\orql ere

eclp eqt ereq^\ uoueul^lp Jo lrud B ruro; lou llllt\ srqr AlleraueC

'pue eqr ur Surqr pneue enord III^\ rl tnq rerrnbue eqr paluer8 aq l,1e1tl Jllm qsrm eqt = t

'JeDBru eqt streJJu leuenb leer8 ts = Z

'Arlnctgrp gtpn rnoperJJEJ aq Aluo rrBJ Jeneru eqt 'sturodJo requnu eqt reneter{^\ = I

:sllnser snorrBn eltsf,rpur elsrrJ eqt eplslno Surllor elrp frv

'eJuo lB tsotulu stueurdola ep elqurno Bj tng parledxeun = g

'rellBul oql Jo ltnsrnd Auu uor; llnser IIII!\ sseutuuseeldur = b

.EJUBISISSB

s,uosrad uA\ou>lun ,llueserd B ^q

petralJe sr uortsenb agr = g

'so1!\t eerqt JJ esrod\ 'uortcauuof, srql ur ssol B rellns 1lln nor( = g

I. Life; also body, spirit or breath.The next 12 months.

VII. Marriage; relationships withothers connected to the question.

II. Livelihood; property; partnership,business. Also Gate of Hades throughrelation with the VIII.

VIII. Death; trial, penalty, loss,

weakness. But also sex and magic.Profit from inheritance (throughrelation with II.).

III. Brothers; also Goddess (Moon)living abroad, prominent persons,wealth, friends, relatives.

IX. Travel; also God (Sun).

Friendship, travel, benefit fromprominent persons, revelations,manifestations of gods, soothsaying.The state of mind of the inquirer.

IV. Home; parents, spirits, spirituallife in relation to others, repute,cl'rildren, etc.

X. Career and Honours;accomplishment, reputation, Butalso status as concerns children andmarriage partner (through relationwith IV).

V. Children; also good fortune.Friendship, matters in question.Venus.

XI. Good Daimon; friends, hopes,gifts, children, freed persons;accomplishments.

VL Bad fortune; illness, enmity,infirmity. Service. Mars.

XII. Bad Daimon; enmity, foreigncountry, loss of freedom, illness,dangers, court trials, infirmity, death.

6 points in a sector: show the matter concerned of and its outcomeare good to the extent involving that sector.

5 points in a sector: the matter ends quite favourably and theoutcome involves a friend.

4 points in a sector: the things indicated by the sector will suffer.

3 points in a sector: show some surprisingly good results.

2 points in a sector: favourable outcomes of matters indicated bythe sector depend entirely on an absence of quarrels.

1 point in a sector: shows that communications concerning thematters of the sector will reveal the possibilities.

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II'a.novurr1 anr,I l^ru;o raldegc ppDrrrrv trv eqt ur

anbtuqcet slqt uo ua'u8 orB sllBtep e^rsualxg 'tas qtrt\ drtlsu.ortBler ts

sBq oslB JetB^\BaS',pBep er{rJl retB^\ Surrds'srdereg ro srrrsOJI JalB^/y\

JeAIr 'qtrue eqt Jo spo8 JI retB^\ues 'spo8 '{luaneeq uodn 3ur11ec ere

nor{ ;l retB^\uruX, :per(oldrua r{lleuorfrpert sB JelB^\ ;o sadAr Surre;;rp

Jo esn eqr replsuor plnoqs roterado urepou eql'porred lB^arpeu aql

otul uo SurnultuoJ 'aruog pue ef,eerg 'rdL8g tuerf,uu tuory uortBur^rp

;o urJo, JrssBIf, eqt sr strnds to suorsrl ef,npur ot 11eq lersr{rc B

Jo pBelsur relBd\ Jo l1v\oq B otul Eulze8 (uortBurnrq lassan,'errorurrc aqr ur PaPnlrur

tf,BJ uI are [cueurorpr{p1 }o sporl]eru lBuortrperl o1y\J 'de3o1e1g llldseqr l,q pate^rtre ag uer pue ';o uortedrcrtred eqt e^lonur uorteur^rp

retB^\ jo sruro} IIB puB ri,uu 'porltelu srt-[] 8urno11oc 'asrtredxe ;o €erB

rleql Surnlonur s11ads etBnure or peloldrue ere errou]rJC ar{t Jo strldsaq7 arlowuc anrl eqrJo Poqleru eqt uI '(sratB^\ er{l ul eptslu aJB qJrq^\

'suolsrn peppB ere oslB r-[]lrl^A ot 1e{ll eqf puB 'srnolor pue 'slsadruel

rleqt 'suorsseldap pue 'sasealour Jreql '8urlr.o1; pue Surqqe rrer{r 'leJeulr

Jo suorssardtur eql Lq se8eserd str ruroJred qrop, :gllga uortBurllp sl

^{cuuruorp^U ro uorttsul^lp retB/N'uo os pue 'AcuBruoaC pelleJ sr rllregr{q uoneul^lCI sB r{f,nru 'l{cueurorp[H pellB] sr rettslnt r(q uorruul^lCI

rBqt peuroJur ere e^\ 'eddrr8y snrleuro3 Jo Kyiosoltyl \nno tosloog aa.L\I ay1 'lr?eur eruBssrtsueU Jo {ooq ef,rnos tuer8 eqt uI

[cueurorp^H'rellBru eql ur

ecuetrodurr tuar8 sBrl rotres eqt ^\oqs

oorql ro o^\l leuo elpplur egr [qpe^losar erB rotres B ur aclp eenlt :raq8rtl eqt ruoU reqrunu re/!\ol eql

3ur1er l,g panloseJ aq Aeur rolJes B ur ef,rp o1!\t rselnr IBuortrppv'suortrsod neql puB letol sturod eql

;o s8uruBeru agl SurulQruoc tuory pesrurns ueqt sr Surueau eqJ

Hydromantic divination should be prepared in a similar way

to conventional conjurations. The same is true to a degree of alldivination methods described here; at very least a 'preliminary

incantation eliciting aid from a spirit should be employed.

These preparations include prayers for success on rising and

during the stages of the day (theoretically dawn, noon, sunset and

midnight). 'V7ashing thoroughly with magically prepared water is also

recommended, as is preparation of the place of working. If necessary

these procedures can be found detailed in the True Grimoire; other

forms, derived from the papyri, can be found in A Sethian RituaL, The

Equinox:BJoT VII 7.

Sigil of Nebiros

Prepare your bowl and your water according to the processes

of the grimoire prescribed for magical equipment. Proceed to make

an incense offering and conjuration addressed to Scirlin, and then

to the particular spirit you wish to consult - for example Nebiros or

Klepoth. Sit comfortably - perhaps with the bowl on a low table or

in your l"p - and spend at least half an hour simply gazing. Do notstare rigidly at the surface, but let your eyes be lost in the depths ofthe water. You can repeat a conjuration or request to the spirit quietly

during this time, as many times as you wish.

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'lernBl [eq eqr sI ear] perf,Bs esoq^\ o11ody

po8 aqr gllrn Tull cnaqledru,i,s e oslB se/K uollualul eql seABal IarnBI

pe^\er.lr sseuoql'(4 crgdlec eqr uallla. 'Po8 eql qll^\ 8ur1ut1 lectSeurB sB pootsrapun la8eurr tlnJ B Jo uortf,ellar B sum e8erul pezrtecrad

eqJ '(seurl lBf,rrtelu ,bx]S PuB PerPunq B ul ernlnJ aql Jo Llagdord

B perettn 'Jaten ar.{t uI /.rncreyrl Jo entBts B Jo uoltlel}er er{t uodn

Eurzv? sBrYr oq1!\ 'Aoq u 're41 lltBplJqllry eqt Jo enssl eqt ot pru8er ut

ssecord lert8eur B [q satrtnbur 8ul1eu eJe/v\ sellBJJ Jo s]uellqer{ul

aqt ueql4., :slrBlap luBf,rlru8rs aruos ur serJBA r{Jltl1lt 'tuena erueS eql

'o ]unof,3B uBtuou B sBl!\ af,Jnos srH 'suBruou eql qll^\ salBPlJquy{ }o

srB/v\ eql Jo slue^e aql IIB PloleroJ rees Pllr{r B :roull{ Blsv uI esn uI

uorleurnlp -Io tunoJJB IBf,ISSBIf, B suoltuatu eddrr8y snlleuroC'sluJoJ lualf,uB

tsotu el{t Jo tueruale uoluulof, B SI ranod gllrn lI ^\oPua PtrB JelBll\ eql

uarq8rrq ot uoolnl eqt Jo uortoelJer eqt Surgrre3 'slq8ru llluoour gllrlt

PetBrf,ossB erB sPoqlelu eseql rbrnbtluB elolueJ uorc '11 1!\oul e.{!\ se

uorBrlar {eerC uene sapacard,{1elll Lran por{tetu eql tnq !satltap euIJBur

gtlm pelBlrosse Llenrsualxe sem ,i,1urBtJef, uollBulnlp pue 'snere51 po8

Ees ]earc tuerruB eqt ot petnqlrttB ueeq sBrl JalB^l r(q uotleul^lP

Jo por{retu er{J ',i,rueruorP^q Jo ruro} lsePlo atp ,(1utBlref, pue '11e 1o

tuerf,uB tsoru eqr l,1e1ll Aran sI tI erJnos retB^\ lBJnteu B tB Peuro;radueLI/N 'uortBur^lP Jo ruJoJ luerruB ,(ra.L B sI PUB eSrlsard qEtq sBq ruJo,

.4,reuorsr^ aql ,i.cueuroJp^q Jo spor{tatu IBJeAes erts ereql ellqlN'uent8 sJe/!\sue

eqt jo ef,Jnos eqt sB^t oq1 (eurpun ro qdu;rtu B sB qcns) lllds B r{tl1\r

potBrrossB ueuo ere^\ s8urrds esellt tBr{t Les ot sselpeau tsotule sl tI'sturoJ raplo aqt erB eseqt pooqrle{ll IIB ur pue (uoItBuI^Ip

lessa^ r{ll1!\

pe,(oldura asoqt ot spoqteur rBIIrurs ,{,ran erB setrs eseql gtlrn pelBlf,ossB

ueUO 's8urrds pue sllem L1or1 sB r.{f,ns 'letem Surpuers qtr^\ patelrossB

,(lruanbar; aJB pue 'umou>1 eJB /.ruuulorpl,g Jo stuJoj l,ueyq

Agrippa also relates that Numa, a legendary King of Rome,

practiced Hydromancy, and 'in the water he called up the gods, and

learned of them things to come'. Many references to gods invoked ina vessel of water, some of whom deliver predictions in verses, are also

found in the Magical Papyri.

As Agrippa's opening words suggest, the earliest form ofHydromancy consisted of watching water in nature, for instance

by quietly watching a flowing river, or a still pool, be it bright or

dark. This is a very powerful method, well worth pursuing if lifepermits recourse to nature, though persistence and time will also be

required.

Although usually associated with crystal gazing, the often heard

term 'skrying' refers to any method of inducing clairvoyance by gazing

at a reflective surface. Gazing at a natural body of water is probably

the distant ancestor of most, if not all, skrying methods humanityhas ever employed. It is for this reason that other skrying methods

will benefit from any effort made with the primeval origin of them

all. In addition this will enhance your relationship with Elelogap

before you settle down to using one or more of the more 'convenient'

techniqr-res, some of which are described below.

Since skrying is in essence watery even when using a crystal ormirror in place of a pool, it is equally appropriate to involve Elelogap

in these operations. In such cases use of water to purify the skrying

tool in advance, perhaps in the form of an infusion of mugwort, willbe particularly appropriate.

'V7hen Agrippa mentions 'obtaining visions' he refers todivination in a cup or bowl, a widely used method of which many

examples are to be found. These examples include a grear many

rituals and spells in the Magical Papyri, as well as later traditions inEurope and the New \7orld. The reflection of the statue of Mercury

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Jno^ le'I 'eJBf, euros Surrrnbet q8nogl 'eldrurs ,{,ran sI eJnpacord JISBg

eqJ '/,cueuroJaO sB u.4\ou{ st palardJetul erB Jete^\ uI xB^t perlau Lq

epBur sruroJ aql eJer{/!\ uolteul^}C 'ecttcerd letr8eur IaeJC olul ,{em slt

punoJ pue 'ettuelodoseyq uI peteut8tro l'lqeqord tBL[] ri,ruuu:orP^q ]otuJoJ B sr srqt lstuaurenoru Jreqr SurqcrBm puB sse13 etueS er{r otul IIopue re8etrrn Surrnod st spoqreu a^oqB oql uo IUBIJBA ttlelruB uV

'eJIotuIrC anJJ eql uI sreadde tBqt r(rueurorP^H jo sruroj

eqf jo auo sI pue 'suoItBrIpul Jeqlo PUB '8ut1uts ro SutluolJ se qrns

'Jatelr. aqt ul Jnol^Br{eq sll ol SurproJJB pelardralul sI 33a uu ;o e1ori,

eqJ 'palnpord spunos eqt Lq osye pue 'Sutloor uodn PeruroJ sedegs

ol 8urprof,f,E palerdratul sI peel uetlotu PUB xB/N 'uolllnlul sJeuI^IP

eqt or Surprocre palerdJelul PUB PeuItuBXe eq Leu qllqln 'leJern PIolul tsBf, uer{^\ suretled sluroJ IIO 'peal uerlolu pue 'xezn '33a ue;o a1o,{

aqr apnlJur sef,uelsgns Jeqto '1lo lernteu JeqlouB Jo a^IIo Llleraue8

sr srql sPoqleul IBIISSBIf, ar{l uI 'relB^\ sePISag aruBlsqns IBIIoIIIPPB

uB errnbar l^\oq Jo dnc B uI uoItBuIAIp Jo sPoqteut [ueyrq

senbrugcer rorllo

'slalJes Jo sJelBener ,i,ueur eJB sJeqlo aqt Suorue PuB 'suoISIA sentS

grodal; 'Jatem uItsJ dluaneaq uI 'sorlgaN utsqr tlrtds retleq ou sI aJeql

'plrn lo p"to1y, ayl Kq uouvutfttc eqr uI sB 'Jetezul Sutrds Sutsn UoI]BLII^IP

f,rtuEtuorJeu roC 'eJrorulrC anrJ er.[] Jo Lgrreratq ellr ut s]trtds r{Jns

,i,ueur eJB ereqJ 'rl ur aprseJ uer uoltBulllp Jo ttrtds e Lgareqzn 'laltod

leor8eur grlm JetBlr\ aqt Sur8reqc l^q ryon aqr slsISSe esttredxe slq

f,brlrqrsuodser e^Br{ strlds rer{to qllqrv\ ro; 'uottBuI^Ip gtlll peuraruor

Lpcarrp Jlesutrq tou sr eH 'JetB{\ eqt Jo uorterudard erlt uI af,uBtsISSB

roj pernfuoo aq UBJ du3o1e1E 'slqt ruory uo Sut,lolloC 'eJuBtsISSB ro;

pe{o^ur Lldurrs ro relB^\ eql uI uees aq [eur q]lqr!\ 'uotleut^Ip qtlllr

pelBrf,ossB erB orllrt sernllnf, snorJBA Jo slrrrds PIIB spoS 9llrvt selenbe

wax be first melted completely and the liquid carefully poured intoa vessel of water, as cold as possible. On contact with the water thewax will harden into shapes. Leave time for the wax to harden fullybefore removing for closer examination. The shapes themselves, andperhaps the number of shapes formed, are the key to your augury.

A flower shaped spray or 'fountain' assures a good outcome. In thiscase retain the hardened wax shape as a charm, for example wrapped

in red cloth such as flannel and worn around the neck. A longstring or 'river' shape is a bad omen, and in such cases water, wax

and all should be ritually disposed of. Some suggest casting it intorunning water, or throwing them on the doorstep of an enemy. A very

traditional disposal site is at a crossroads; however the best advice isto be obtained from a trusted spirit. Note how the two most basic

shapes are named after water sources. Incidentally, like the casting ofthe stones, the sounds made by the wax contacting the water are also

open to interpretation by the diviner.Another method employs a ring hanging by a string; this is dipped

into a vessel of water which is then shaken. The number of times whichthe ring strikes the sides of the vessel is then interpreted according tonumerological associations. This method is not particularly compatiblewith the other procedures and equipment described here, but is worthknowing about just the same. Its combination of a pendulum and

water divination is a helpful one; another such combinarion will be

discussed in the chaprer on pendulum divination.With this, as with the other Hydromantic methods, precede your

divination with a spell addressed to Elelogap and such other spiritsas you wish to consult. Others might include spirits under whosejurisdiction other elements of the method are found. For example, ifany herbs are involved, invoke the spirit Heramael for assistance.

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LItueld elgerlns puB etelrdordde l,ran B eq plno^4, 'suotltperl PaIIIE PUB

serrorurr8 aqr ur uorlBtndar algepltuJo; B sBq qlltlm 'trom8n]Al 'relB^\

aqt ot peppe aq LylenrrB plnor esell] llueurruord erem qrurcel^g er{t pue

snssrJJBu eqt Lltoq 'spo8 snorJBA gtlrn s{ull orteqledur/,s se era^\ srueld

Jo sesn Jer{ro 'ordortoqrdsd osle sBlK eurrt er{t tB esn uI esuaf,ul1uBry

Jo setcads ar{l q8noqf le 's8nrp alqere8en Sutnlonul uoISBf,Jo uo

'tlunlpe ruanbar; dren e sBd\ esuarul 'uooy{ IlnJ aqr ]B Peruro;reduelJo eJaA\ SelrJ eqJ 'ruepuel uI JeJn[uoc Pue Jees B Jo uutot8uru

olos ts [q ue{BtJepun req]Ia are^r suotteredo rllueruorPdH

'a"Llorut.Lc anrl ar{l ulou uIIrIls eq

,(lsnoraqo plnoA\ edr{r srLlr Jo s8ur>po,.l cr]ao8 ro; ttrtds ,{retpetuJetul

elqulrns tsotu aqJ 'porrad tue^aleJ eqt ur pelulrosse sB^t slqnuv esef,

,i,uu ur uror{^\ gtllr 'serurapl ro ,i,rncrery ot PetnqlJllB sB/v\ eloJ aUIBS

eqt JourJ,\ BlsV uI ellq^l 'stqnuy ,i'11ensn sell LretPerurelul slqr tdl^8E

uI 'parrnbeJ ere sB strrrds qrns ur s8urrq or{^A llrtds l,retpauratul

uB eAIoAur ,t11ureue3 anbtuqral eql Jo sruJoj luelf,uB eqJ'se8e puB seJntlnf,

tuereJJrp z(ueur lnoqSnoil{] s]rts 1uil8uu eq} Jo sarnlBal Surrnpue lsoul

er{t Jo euo 'Surtsaretul tsotu eqt puB 'rap1o aqt sI aseql to Puoles eqI'sllJ1ds ro spo8 Jo suorsln Jo sorJes B lo 'loJJIru B uI sB pasJe^al ueuo

'ace;lns eqt uo Sutttrm Jeqtlo "ptl1

uIBur o1v\t Jo are l'11euolllPBJI

suorsrl esaqJ 'suoISIn ulelqo o] JePJo uI 'are;rns sll ol IIo arnd

Surppe JaUB Llleraue8 'ralerrr Jo IAoq B olul Eutzv? pue 'suolleluBf,ul

Jo suBeru /,q strrtds Jo llnds B Surlone ;o slslsuof, anbtuqoel aql

LllerruassE 'eJro; ul sl uollf,euuol srql seteJrput ,{lqetrelul tsorule rl

posn sr relB{\ Surrds ueqlA. 'petBler [1eso1c are ,(cueuorf,eN;o arr]cerd

ar{t pue I^Aoq E Lllr/lr /,cueurorP^H 'ld\oq B ',euef,a1, '>1eerc eqt luory

',{,cueruouBf,e-1 peuJel sr l1!\oq B uI IIo pue JaIBA\ q}Il\ UoIIBUIAICI

uorlBul^lc Iesse^ uo erol{

for modern uses.

In the True Grimoire the magician makes offerings to each spiritas it appears: 'I burn this incense in the name of, and to the honourof N'. This making of offerings would also account for the importance

of the incense burner in these operations. Selection of appropriate

incenses for other purposes within the rite could involve sympathetic

magic, or the 'Doctrine of Signatures', as well as the association ofparticular plants and substances with particular gods or religious

rites.

The addition of magical plants and all other adjuncts can also be

employed. Indeed it is not inappropriate that alongside the visionarymethod, other hydromantic techniques play a supplementary role.

Magical stones were also traditionally added to the water in the bowl,

particularly bright stones which increased the brightness of the lightreflected. On the subject of stones, another form of Hydromancy

divines from the ripples, or even the sounds, made by casting three

stones into a bowl or pool. If the casting of the stone produces a

bubble, the omen is good, if accompanied by " gurgling noise this

omen is strongly reinforced, but if neither results the indication is

negative. Means of preparation and reinforcing this method have

much in common with the visionary form. In particular both involve

the conjuration of a spirit or spirits. Some versions suggest the three

stones be round, triangular and square, to be cast in that sequence.

The use of appropriate precious stones, perhaps marked withsigils, and other lore regarding stones employed in the visionaryform are all equally appropriate to this method. A method knownas 'lithomancy' meaning divination by stones may also be added,

although this is usually an adjunct of pyromancy, the stones being

arranged around a candle or lamp, the use of stones in hydromancy is

so traditional it may readily be transferred to this use. The signs are

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(eruuoqrBrlg urnrpos) ,"pos 3utqse16, jo ruJo; aq] uI ',uorlBu, ePBru

euloq JoJ stuerper8ur aqr Surr(ng Jeplsuof, oslB uec nor{. aottcerd luelf,uB

gllrn lull eql elenluaf,f,B oI 'serols urory PeulBlqo aq uBl alqBIIE^e

,brlenb lseq eqt jo JetB^\ Sutrds peproq 'rbr1eco1 rnor{, ut s8utrds ou

aq ereqt plnoqs :,Surddoqs leot8eru, apnllul eseql 'roleredo aql

tsrssB /,uur qtrlq^\ slrunfpu snoIrBA aJB eJaqt le^el leorlcerd B uO

'Surtedrrlrrud Apcanp uBrlt rer{tBJ strnds Jaqto q8norqr ssecord

aql selgeue eq lratlrea parsaS8ns seull agr 3uo1e pelerdrelul aq Plnoqs

ram.od trroteutnlp qll^a petlperl sr 'de8o1elg sBIIB 'dee3 lBr{I 'lelsArc

B urqlr/!\ ro rale^\ Surrds ;o lerqd patBultunlll uB uI Jeqleqn '8ur[r1s

IBruoureJaf, gtln porrad slqt ur paterrossB ,{lruenbary erel\ sttrtds

JBrlrruB' se 'luucrlru8rs l^lrelncrrred sr sltlJ 'JeJef,Jos Jaqlo etuos Sutrrres

/,lluerrnr esoqt uane 'strrrds JBrllruBJ re^Ilap ot elge osle sI ag l,euror ol

\ 'tsed 'luasald s8urql;o l^pca;rad pue r(1nr], Je.r!\sue o] elqe st de eg se

^1"{tl erour ellf IIB sl slqJ 'sasodrnd ct]ueruorf,eu ro; ,(cueruorpri.g ;o

uB eqt'apnltur tsBal lB ro'"q or r(1a{ll ,(ran sI lrB sll-tI'(lI aPBu asl^\

eqt uotuolos teqt Sutr(es 'lle ue Peslf,raxa ,i'aql 'dn tuttl IIBI ol PUB

:urlr{ otun s8urre;;o turng puB sarl}}rces PeJe}}o lBt{l sJef,uBurorJeu

urelJef, ere^\ eraqJ, :8urmo11oJ eqt sI erJnos reurJo; egl ,ig PelllluouortBulJolul eL[] Suoruy 'lols pue JIa/N uI /,rlue SurpuodseJrof,

aql uBtlt retrot-ls rB] sI 8ut) a\t uoruolog to Dnao1 eql uI dueg ;ououdrrcsep aqt tBL[] u^\ou>l el]rll sdetpad sI tI strB t[]ns Eutpre8eg

'a8etrreur Jo e^ol uI eunlro; poo8 satef,IPul PeU ']lsl^ ol uoos

sr ssaurddequn tBqt sd\oqs aldrnd ellq^{ 'peztlear "g or uoos sI l-[sI^\ B

Surtroqs 'ateuntloJ sl ueer8 lluaurururl sl tsnJt yo le,i.erraq B 8ur,lru8rs

'p"q sr ueruo eqt ueql 'euots rtollaA E JI 'esJeneJ er{t setBf,lPul

euols ,(er8 ro IIBIq B ul ssaultlEtrq '[lrpeads SutnIJJB sunfrol poo8

SurL;ru8rs 'u8rs eteuntroJ B sI tl rsarq8trq eq] sI euots anlq B JI 'ueruo

aqr sarlddns lsrt; eqt ro tsoru aqt rq8tl aqr sltelJer re^eqllq^\ :srnolof,

IBreAas Jo setntltsqns elqetrns ro seuols snorJerd ;o tes B Lq patlddns

and Bicarbonate of Soda. Mix these evenly, consecrare and store ina pure vessel. This can subsequently be used in place of salt as a

purifying agent for the skrying equipment, or to make a circle aroundthe divining equipment and in other ways.

Other adjuncts include magical images, for example of Hermes

or Anubis, positioned in such a way as to catch their reflection in the

water of the vessel. As mentioned above, precious or sparkling stones

may also be used; one of the traditional stones is the 'hyacinth', and

the plant of the same name is also associated with vessel divination.Such stones may be placed in the vessel from the start to increase the

brightness of the water, or added in sequence, watching the ripples

for signs. These might include different sounds, such as whistling;

the way the stone descends through the vessel; the number or form

of the ripples. All these are found associated with standing water as

well as with divination with a bowl or cup. Another such adjunct is

watching for changes in the face of a reflected image (for example a

smile or frown) and so forth. All these are as much a part of vessel

divination as the more demanding process of skrying, and may be

combined with it or employed separately.

Another method of reinforcing your endeavours in water

divination is the use of talismans. These need not be copied straight

from the Key o/ Solomon, but can be tailored to your ritual and the

spirits or gods concerned. In the classical period the cup bearer of the

gods, Ganymede, was associated with vessel divination for very obvious

reasons. The fashion for comparing the nations of different cultures

at the time led to him being linked with the Egyptian water god Hapi.

Following such precedents in the Renaissance period, Catherine de

Medici's talisman for inducing visionary abilities had the eagle of Zeus

that carried off Ganymede and a picture of an Anubis headed spiriton one side, along with appropriate magical symbols and inscriptions.

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,(lruanbeU sl llo suolsBf,f,o Jeqlo uo (ctluBtuoJreu st asodrnd aqr ;1

ratB^\ eql Jo ef,tsJrns eqt ol poolq ppe ol IBuoltlP"rr Ll,{8lq oslB sl lI'paredard ,{lyerceds ual;o ere slqFII eql pue 'ssarotd eqt ol rcunlpe

uoruluoc /.re^r, e sr slqJ 'epls Jerltle uo r{f,Jot Suturng ro elPuBt B

gllm Llyucrdl^r 'elqlssod sB lll ,{llq8trq sB eq Plnoqs rele^\ aql'rr,{ded f,Itoruec[ eq] uI UoIIBUIAIP lesse^ o1

uouBIaJ ur peuoltueru ,lue1d sIqnuv, aqr oslB ,(lqeqord sI tI uoIllPPB

uI 'sarlpoo leorSolorlsB pue seJlourtr8 ,{rnlua3 ytZI uI Puno; osle erB

suouurf,ossu rluoqrqr Pue rBunl sll 'GS€, PwB 67.'EZ IIIX 1ztgg4 aas)

sasol4l lo tloog \tUBtE aqt uI pauoltueru oslB sI lI 'rnouoq ral{ uI utu/,1-1

f,rreuoH eqt uI peuolluaul sI tl PrrB 'ralg8neP raq sB IIe^\ sB ralaruecl

Jo rnouog ul 'srsnalg ,o setlr er{t qfl^\ Pe}f,euuoJ oslB eJe/!\ spuelre8

qlnS 'salJBro gtl,l petBlrosse l,luourtuor osle alelr\ seoreq qf,ns q8noua

A11ernru51 'Surrds sLenle sI tI erel{^\ saorall Jo autoq atlr !pesselg eql

Jo selsl eq] uI srnor8 ll pue 'qlutce,(r-t Jo spuepe8 gllm Pernouoq oslB

sB.!\ Jlestulr{ sapeg 'sqlBer,^a IBreunJ uertd,ffiE PuB >learC }o lred sruro}

puE seuolsgruot ]uelrue uo percrdep ,(yruenbary sl lI 'rer{ Pe}rnPqE

snez ueq^\ edorng,o plot st ,trols eures aqr q8noua LysnolJnO 'saPBH

dq parcnpqB s€/!\ eqs ueL[/\,\ rueq] Surltrd sB.lv\ pue tputce,(q eL[l srea^l

auoqdasred sseppo8 eg1 'poE rBInf,BJo uB esrnor Jo sBA\ oq^a 'o11ody

Lq panoleq qtnoL e yo etuBu eqt osle sB/!\ sI rueld e PUB euols B ;oaruBrr aql Sureq sts IIaA\ sV 'pa^lonul seapl aqt ot tuelelar ,i,ren are

suorltsrJossB slr pue 'gturoeLq eqr se/!r slueld esaqr Jo euo Peuollueul,i,peer1e sV'pauref,uof, llnds eL[t t[]I^r ,,(gredru[S, ,(q remod lect8eur 9]lrntl lnopue ot retB,l\ eqt ot peppB eq uBl srueld lect8eur snoIJBn

'8urr(doc eJeur lou '>pom. rnoA 3o

uortf,eJrP eqr urou esrJB Plnoqs r(cuelstsuof, PUB (elnor lseq eql uerJo

sr uorleJeplsuof, InJereO 'ssessod [11ear ]ou oP r(aqf ,,i,oua]srsuof,, B roJ

peJJeJerd "q

ot tou eJB seJrourtr8 uBllslJtl3-oaBpn[ ".{l lng 'g8noua

Ieuorllperr g8noqllu 'alseJ s(euori,rane eq lou rq8tur ruslf,Itf,alre qlns

employed, as is ink. Some spirits do not approve of the use of blood, orprefer it to be kept for special occasions, and this may be ascertained

by means of pendulum divination if necessary.

Preceding the divination with invocations to Anubis is highlytraditional, and his equivalent in the True Grimoire, Nebiros, is well

suited to necromantic applications of the method. Klepoth is another

spirit with whom this method is appropriate, and necromancy need

not be involved when working with her. As always the appropriate

conjurations and offerings should be employed, beginning with the

conjuration of Scirlin.

Most importantly however the preparation for vision should

include persistence, as few of us are likely to succeed at the firsttry. There are definite 'knacks' to success, and nothing succeeds like

continued effort. I have found the ideal time to be a quiet pointin the evening, with minimal distractions in advance; working on a

waning moon can also be useful. Progress can appear to be slow, butdo not let the anxiety disturb the process. The conscious mind may

be unaware of developments for some time. In fact a likely side effect

of persistent work is spirits attempting to contact you in sleep and in

other ways. If you are alert to this you may find that skrying is simply

a useful exercise to developing other skills. Remember always thatno single method of divination works with all spirits, let alone allmagicians. Often, in complex workings or when working with a spiritfor the first time, it is a good idea to have three or more divinationtools available; the magician can then ascertain the most suitable or

move from one to another as required.

This examination of goetic divination should not be taken as

exhaustive. A.y and all methods of divination can be adapted toinclude the agency of spirits. Ancient Greek astrologers used to writea short invocatory formula to the Goddess Tyche at the top of their

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'uonBrole Jo ruelsLs uertsuq3-erd pue tuelod e $lrnl '.{ll rleq} PUBuortrsrnbul eq] 'sarrueua str uroJj pe&\orroq dSoloulurJa] Jo raaue^ ult{lB repun 'uolllpBrt tsol rncl IIB uB o] tsel6. eql uI s{ull Surmnrns

^ral eq}

Jo euo sr 'penp^Jepun pue petcel8au Llrnur dltuaoer II]un 'arrouttrgsnorrrB; ef,Lro slql 'ailo1.urlg anrl erl] Jo asoql {relncrfled 'slurds qlrmEurryom o] uollf,npoJlul tre sB PePuetul sI slePlooq Jo selJes slql

sarres {ro/4. lprd5 eq} lnoqy

'600Z'sserd uBepBH '6 IIA 'nuapyT lo lnut"no[ Ysnug :xoumbg all

'8urgsr1qn4 qelctl) 'L IIA 'nuapyl lo llDurnoI

'600Z 'lutrdurl lelrBrs 'arrcuuC anrl a\I

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of some of them is distinctly encouraged and welcomed. The existenceof difficult, 'hard' or even hostile ipirits is recognised; but othershave simply been unjustly demonir"d in 'Western cultural contexts.The Grimoire, while masking itself as a handbook for controlling theformer, is in reality far broader in its scope and involves both, uJ didits ancient _predecessors prior to the demonisation of magic and theentities with which it deals.

- Th-" supposed- 'demons' of the True Grimoire consist in realityof a wide range of spirit types, principally Elementals and Natures_p_irits. Nor do these in fact accord with the stereotyped picture of later'Western magic, particularly in relation to Elementals. Th"ir nature isfar more in accord with the view of the late pagan philosophers, andtheir interpretation of the gods and spirits of the traditions with whichthey were in contact. Accordingly many of these spirits will be foundto possess considerable intelligence. Some among them will enhancethe spiritual, moral, ethical and even physical development of thosewho approach them. This is almost the precise reverse of to*e modernviews of_spirits, which envisage the magician binding a 'demon' inorder to liberate some potential previously inhibited by it. By contrast,some of these spirits will often encourage personal transformations themagician is resistant to and cannot achieve unaided.

In order to get the most out of this approach to magick theoperator will need to be open ro new ideas, though they are in factextremely ancient in origin. In particular it must be realised thatnot all approaches to magick are compatible. Many modern \Testernsystems have little in common with the approach involved here.

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a 'Western Grimoire underlies the family of spirits described in thisseries, great care should be taken in adapting Grimoire materials foruse with this approach.

on the other hand, this tradition has much common groundwith many traditions outside the .Western milieu. As well as theLiving taditions mentioned earlier, materials from ancient Greekand Egyptian sources will be found to be particularly compatible. Therelationship of these materials with the later Grimoires provides usefulindications on how to adapt the latter for use with these spirits. Theempathy this magick has with the late period in ancient Egypt involvesalojher significant advantage. This period was that of thl emergenceof Christianity in many forms, and of Gnosticism which in some ofits forms was also Christian while including philosophical, magicaland astroloejcal ideas from various sources. fttir magiik similarly-canbe embraced by modern Gnostics of whatever religiJn, so long as theSpiritist approach is embraced in return.

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