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Treatise on Mind

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Fromthe moment that 2cells form a zygote, wesee the interaction

of informational process - recognition, communication, interaction,

integration, re-stabilization and reproduction and or re-structuriz-

ation. This cycle of life can be see from the barest combinations of

any two elemental components beginning at the lowest atomic desig-

nations of energy and throughout the continuum of increasing com-

plexity - perhaps far beyond our capabilities

to understand. *** If consciousness can be defined as an awareness

of integrity through this process of self recognition; then conscious-

ness can be easily applied to that which is non-human.***

From the most basicinteractions of chemistry, wefind that evenon

an atomic level there is to be found this type of consciousness. We

have become aware of the atom's necessary maintenance of it's own

structure through the evidence of necessary balancing of protons,

neutrons and electrons; the importance of electron shell valences is

also a reminder of this type of integrity. Even on an atomic level,

there is a form of awareness of self-integrity in order to maintain

structure and identity.

This process ofawareness is alsoa geniusof discrimination. A

form of identification of self & non self on an energetic level.

There is a borrowing, and sometimes a sharing energetically, yet when

this process of self recognition begins to fail we see the destruction

of the matter it involves <this is evident with atomic structure and

also evident at the human level in the study of cancer.> Therefore we

might look at this process of self-recognition and maintenance and

examine it's nature in order to find its function and capabilities.

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When we lookat different typesof matter, wefind that themore

simple the atomic structure of the mass, the less complex its process

of "consciousness" needs to be. Things which are comprised of only

one atomic component do not need complex processes of communication

between those components. Thus the level of consciousness is rather

low on an evolutionary scale of creativity, yet we also see that these

types of things are far more stable in regards to their integrity -

far less vulnerable to destruction. In example, it takes an enorm-

ously concentrated force of heat to break the integrity of an atom...-

yet a mere 2000 degree flame will not only destroy the integrity of

human consciousness, but also destroy the integrity of the individual

component molecules which form the material mass of a human to their

lowest forms as individual atoms.

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Whenwe look at theforces involved incommunication of energy,

we see a flowing medium of different frequencies within a single

spectrum of energetic potential. Elemental energies and forces

<light, sound, temperature, pressure, magnetism, electricity...>

differentiate and vary in intensity and frequency yet are very alike

in that they are all means of transferring energy as a form of com-

munication which can be informative/stabilizing or disinformative/des-

tructive, depending on the structure of the "consciousness" they

encounter. It may be perceived that the more complex the structure,

the lower the frequency of the integrity of that structure and the

more vulnerable that structure is to disinformation.

The more diverse the components are that are included within a

thing, and the more efficient the means of communication within the

structure of that thing; the lower the common denomination of freq-

uency of integrity must be in order that the informational frequency

will not be destructive to any of the component parts. To analyze

this statement we must look at other analogies within our environment.

Firstly I would like to examine the nature of sound.

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Sound waves come in varying frequencies and modulations, and as

humans we assign different notes to those steps within the frequency

spectrum which we can differentiate and perceive. If we play several

notes simultaneously, we find that in order to maintain a balance

harmonically, we must play notes that match each others modulation.

You can play a "C" note at any octave and in fact play all "C" notes

simultaneously and you will find that within the frequency range

these notes will compliment each other, in fact they will contribute/-

share energy with each other. WE find similar matching if we look at

musical chording. If you play the notes "F" and "C" , the sharing of

energy vibrationally between those two ranges of frequency will in

fact create the note of "A" in the range in which the two notes

frequencies overlap. In this way communication is informative and in

fact the "whole is greater" than the sum of its parts. Similarly,

playing two notes which lie in the same modulation frequencies simul-

taneously will increase the duration of the vibration compared to the

duration if each note were played alone.

When we examine the sharing of electrical information at an

atomic level, we see that through the temporary sharing of electrons

in a phase path also indicates something that we might consider as

investing a thing <atom> with more than the sum of its parts. Simil-

arly in using electric frequencies in a series, we store information

on silicon chips which invest them with more than they would be if one

simply looked at the electrical and silicon components alone. This

transference of energy is also a transference of information in

frequencies which in many ways we are still attempting to understand.

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Simple, one component things, can sustain far higher frequencies

of energetic transmission than can complex components of things.

Frequencies which pass freely through atoms ultimately destroy complex

things such as humans when they are subject to them. It appears that

the more complex the union of the components, the slower and more

tediously complex the transformation of data must be. The more

complex a thing is, the lower the vibrational capability it sustains

in order to maintain the integrity of its own structure.

Energetic communication exists infinitely throughout the univ-

erse. The transference of information through radio waves and light

waves continues back in time to the occasion of what was known as the

Big Bang. It may be that in the future we will find that in the same

way gravity and electromagnetism are also continuums of information

from times long past. Scientifically we study these energetic con-

tinuums and yet we doubt and deny the holistic communicative nature of

the universe. We search for causes and effects within the realms of

our limited perceptions and are amazed when we can find no causal

effects to explain change.

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When we examine biological life, we find that each evolutionary

adaptation seems to be an extension of the process of self/non self

awareness and maintenance of integrity. Not only do we see inten-

sification of sensory perceptual abilities, but also we note that the

integrational and responsive/reactive components of the process also

have to evolve and adapt in order to stay integrated with the rest of

the "consciousness". Amoebas are "simple" life forms, and yet we can

examine them and see that each organic component within that life form

serves as an informational and communicative component within the

process of maintaining the integrity <life> of the whole. When this

communication process or any part of it ceases, the organization of

the organism begins to deteriorate and eventually ceases and dies. In

biological life, we find that though we have maintained the use of

electronic communication on some neural levels, we have sunk to the

depths of transferring actual molecular compounds <proteins, amino

acids...> in most of our organic processes. Even the human brain,

supposed highest achievement of organic life forms, requires base

molecular salts in order to process electrical information. Our

complexity denies us the speed of light, radio,

and other faster and higher frequency modes of communication except

from outside of ourselves.

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The human consciousness is a genius of discrimination. We use

the abilities of discrimination to identify those stimuli which come

from outside of our biological forms in order to protect and maintain

our integrity <life. We use our senses <inefficient though they may

be> to gather and interpret pure energetic communications such as the

radiated energy of sunlight and we are so inefficient at interpreting

that data that we can only sense light and heat and it destroys those

sensors that gather that information through blindness and sunburn if

we continue too long in our attempts. Yet,

conversely , we need the information from sunlight which stimulates

our organic forms into producing vitamin D <without which we would

die>. Is this a remnant of photosynthetic capabilities from lessor

complex integrations, or merely a new attempt at further increasing

our potential?

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As organic forms of consciousness, we are sorely limited in our

perceptions of the universe. Limited in exploring the possibly

limitless ranges of energetic exchange simply due to the limits placed

upon communication due to the complexity of our component structure.

Yet rather than admit to our limitations, we seek further exploration

through the development of tools made from things less complex than

ourselves. In the laboratory, we use light waves and shaped silicon

to create microscopes to increase our sense of visual acuity within

the spectrum of visible radiation imaging. In the studio, we use

simple cones flattened vegetable matter and electronic amplification

to create tools to compensate for our limited aural perception. We

have created many tools out of simpler and less complex components in

order to reach those higher frequencies of information which are

either so far removed from us as to be imperceptible, or so destruc-

tive to us that we dare not experience them ourselves.

The human zygote from the moment of conception is a discriminat-

ing consciousness which is involved in the differentialization of its

components in order to

develop finer levels of complexity. This fetus is also even before

birth learning to interpret communicative energies from the outer

world in order to begin definition of itself, its integrity and its

maintenance of self apart from the influence of "other". Cells,

joining together in communication to form co-operative systems each

with separate responsibilities to the whole. Organs with specific

functions supporting the organism in its fight to maintain its integ-

rity. Consciousness of Mind, determining the difference between self

and non self, regulating the integrity of the whole. This harmony of

components within a symphony of orchestration, this is the matter of

being alive.

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Despite our complexities, despite recognition of our vulnerabil-

ities and limitations; we as humans are beings of arrogant mind. We

claim supremacy over all biological organisms and claim the sole right

to conscious thought <as if we were the only from of communication we

wished to recognize.> We deny our insecurities and lay claims to

great understandings concerning the universe, when we in fact do not

even understand the actual workings of our own process of integration

and communication within our own biological forms.

We claim ownership of consciousness, yet we do not even pretend to

truly evaluate the process of consciousness nor its beginnings.

Despite our inadequacies, we assume to know the nature of the

beginnings of all life. We claim to know the "mind" of "God" <the

prime causation for all that exists> and we claim title to superiority

in emulation of this "God" - above and beyond all other forms of life

or integrity. An egotistic lot are we, who strive to seek security in

the midst of our fear, our inadequacies, our vulnerabilities; by

developing a system of belief which guarantees our security in a place

beyond our perception. We seek safety and foundation at the same time

that we reach outward to claim flight amongst the stars.

This is the paradox on humanity, of mind. Complexity found in

simplicity... using simplicity to explore a universe beyond the range

of our complex integrity. Our complex integrity vulnerable to all but

the simplest energies, while we lay grasp to use complex energies

which would destroy us in order to prove our strength. What it is we

look for, we eventually find at the expense of closing our senses to

see what really is. Perhaps it is true that the most foolish are

those who lay claim to knowledge for they have closed their minds

to further learning, and that the most wise are those who claim

knowledge of no thing, that they may learn all.

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** MAGICK 1 -- WHY MAGICK **

Theability tothink seems toset usapart fromother crea-

tures. And although we are concerned with living in the physical

world, we are mental beings. The fact is we are thinking all the time.

We plan, we brood, we get depressed or elated -- all of it is thought.

But the universe is mental too, and if we could control our thinking

we would see magnificent results in the everyday world.

Manysystems have been developedover the agesto help us

control our thoughts. A great amount of dogma too has been kicked

around in an attempt to make us into better people. Magick (the occult

kind, spelled with a 'k') is one of the oldest and most general of

these systems. Magick is the study and application of psychic forces.

It uses mental training, concentration, and a system of symbols to

program the mind. The purpose of magick is to alter the self and the

environment according to the will.

Mostofthe magickwesee todaycomesto usfromancient Egypt

and Chaldea. The Chinese, Hindus, and Tibetans developed their own

unique types of magick. Western magick was locked up by the Egyptian

priests for thousands of years and then supressed by the rise of

Christianity. It was not until medieval Europe that magical knowledge

was rediscovered by the alchemists and Cabalists. Only during the past

hundred years or so has western culture been open minded enough to

permit widespread investigation of the subject. Only since the start

of the twentieth century has science shown much interest in it al all.

PARAPSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIC PHENOMENA

Through parapsychology, weare gaining insightsinto the

hidden nature of man. Parapsychology is a branch of psychology which

studies psychic phenomena. It remains something of a frontier, even

today. Perhaps one reason for this is that psychic phenomena are

somewhat inconsistent.

Nevertheless, there is strong evidence from numerous cases and exp-

eriments in support of psychic phenomena. Somehow, under the right

conditions, the mind can directly affect the environment.

Wemaytheorize thatthehumanmind andbodybroadcasts akind

of psychic energy or force, much like a radio station. Kirlian photog-

raphy, temperature effects, cloud chamber tests, and other experiments

tend to support this theory. Although the exact nature of this psychic

force

is subtle and unknown, it is undoubtedly the energy behind all psychic

phenomena and magick. However, it is *not* a radio wave, since it

behaves somewhat differently. The psychic force is too weak to be

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measured directly (at least so far as we know). Everyone has some

psychic ability. There

are numerous types of psychic phenomena. Parapsychology separates them

into two groups: ESP and PK...

EXAMPLES OF ESP

ESP,theabreviation forextrasensoryperception, meansthe

reception of information through paranormal means (ie. not regular

physical senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste). In theory,

this is accomplished by receiving psychic force from outside the body.

Here are some examples of ESP:

1)Clairvoyance,orRemote Viewing--the abilitytosense or

'see' (non-physically) distant objects, places, and people. Individ-

uals who see ghosts and spirits are probably clairvoyant.

2) Clairaudience, or remote hearing -- the 'hearing'

of paranormal information.

3)AstralProjection(OOBE)or TravelingClairvoyance--Full

experience at a remote location while the physical body sleeps.

4) Psychometry -- the reading of information by the

touch of physical objects.

5) Telepathicreceiver --the ability todirectly receive

thought (communication) at a distance, with no physical connection to

the sender. There are many everyday examples of this, in which we

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think something just as another person is about to say it. This is an

easy one to test for through experiment. Very dramatic cases of

telepathy have been recorded; there is often an emotional element in

such cases.

6) A 'channel'or medium, asin a seance,who is indirect

communication with a 'spirit' or entity.

7) Experiencewith a Ouija board,pendulum, or automatic

writing.

8) Precognition--to forseethefuture. Again,highlyemot-

ional events are the ones most likely to be 'tuned in'.

9) Retrocognition-- knowledgeof the past,by paranormal

means.

EXAMPLES OF PK

PK, the abreviation forpsychokinesis, is the active or

sending side of psychic phenomena. The theory here is that psychic

force is sent out from the individual. Examples of PK include:

1)Telepathicsender --thetransmitterin thetelepathyjust

discussed.

2)Psychokinesis (ortelekinesis) proper-- theability to

move objects by means of psychic force.

3)Somewhatalong thesamelinesarepoltergeist(noisyghost)

phenomena in which objects move of their own accord or noises are

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heard. There is always a human agent involved -- frequently a teenage

girl -- who appears to be the source of psychic energy.

4)Psychic healing-- theability toheal variousillnesses

and infirmities. There are many documented cases of this. Usually it

involves a healer and a subject, although there are recent cases

invloving cancer patients learning to heal themselves.

5)Teleportation, apportation,andlevitation. Someoccul-

tists feel a magician producing PK effects is simply a channel for

universal energy. Others think the force originates some way directly

within the magician.

THE SUBCONSCIOUS

Postulated byFreud andothers, theconcept of thesubcon-

scious mind is an important one. Basicly, this is the idea that part

of the mind normally operates below or outside of ordinary conscious-

ness and awareness. Dreams and hypnosis are examples of this. Also

subconscious are the many

automatic functions of the physical body such as respiration and

digestion.

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WHY DO MAGICK?

Magickencompassesmanythings-- scienceandart,philosophy

and metaphysics, psychology and comparative religion. Magick is an

adventure at the borderlands of the unknown. It can fit the pieces of

the puzzel of life into a meaningful whole.

*Magick is fun*and interesting. Usemagick to helpraise

consciousness without drugs. Gain new experiences. Fantacy can come

alive through magick. Psychic phenomena can be controlled and be fun

and helpful.

*Magick isbeneficial*. It canhelp you tohave excellent

health, and bring you good luck. With magick life runs smoothly; life

is good. Also use magick for personality improvement, to control bad

habits and to develop new motivations.

*Magickis powerful*.Neverunderestimatethetremendouspower

of magick. Use magick to alter events and to achieve your goals. Exert

an influence over people and phenomena. But power for its own sake is

self defeating. The power which magick can give you should not be your

primary

reason for studying it.

MAGICK AND WITCHCRAFT

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A numberof other occult disciplinesare prevalent today

besides magick. There are many cults and sects which profess their own

views, but there are really few differences between them. One popular

area in the occult today is witchcraft. This is far removed from the

cliche of devil

worship. Real witchcraft is a nature religion (pagan). Witchcraft has

much in common with magick.

Alchemy alsohas muchin common withmagick. It'sheritage

comes from the middle ages. Alchemy fathered chemistry and the phys-

ical sciences. But the avowed purpose of alchemy, turning lead into

gold, is too limiting to be called magick. Sometimes the goal of

alchemy is interpreted in another way, as the transformation of man

into a spiritual being.

Thentherearethe numerousmodernday seersor'pychics', as

they like to be called, who operate within their own somewhat unique

systems. Although many of these people are deluded frauds, some are

very powerful occultists indeed.

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Of course,everything Ihavesaid hereis ageneralization.

Magick, witchcraft, alchemy, or any occult field are complex subjects.

Suffice it to say that magick includes them all (it is eclectic). For

magick is undoubtedly a philosophy which has, as the late Aleister

Crowley wrote,

"The method of science -- the aim of religion."

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) Define magick.

2) Define ESP and PK. Give examples.

3) What is the subconsicous?

BOOK LIST

Hal N. Banks, An Introduction to Psychic Studies.

Annie Besant, Thought Power.

Michael H. Brown, PK, A Report on the Power of Psychokinesis.

Richard Cavendish, The Black Arts.

Alexandira David-Neel, Magic and Mystery in Tibet.

Raynor C. Johnson, The Imprisoned Splendour.

Janet Lee Mitchell, "Is Anything Out There?", Fate magazine,

May 1988.

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Ostrander and Shroeder, Psychic Discoveries Behind the

Iron Curtan.

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** MAGICK 2 -- THE SUBJECTIVITY OF EXPERIENCE -- **

' The universe is a projection of ourselves;

an image as unreal as that of our faces in a

mirror....We cannot affirm any quality in an

object as being independent of our sensorium,

or as being in itself that which it seems to

us. Nor can we assume that what we cognize is

more than a partial phantom of its cause.'

( --Aleister Crowley, Magick, p. 110)

Yourawarenessofthe physicalworldand ofyourplace within

it is mostly based upon the physical senses(hearing, sight, smell,

touch, taste). These five senses continually send information to the

mind, and it is up to

the mind to select and interpret them. If you could not do so, your

senses would overwhelm you and be meaningless. Selection and inter-

pretation of your sensory inputs is essentially an automatic, mostly

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subconscious function of the mind. The program or map which the

subconscious follows

as its reference point is called a 'model'. The model is a subcon-

scious mental photograph of how you believe the world looks (ie.

worldview, mindset, egregore, or belief system). It was built up from

an early age by your religious and cultural background through inter-

action with family and

others. It contains your experiences, attitudes, and habits. And

whether you realize it or not, most of your behavior, thoughts,

feelings, and habits are based upon and conditioned by that model;

even personality. The model is one of the mind's master programs.

Change in behavior generally requires a change in the model. These

limitations built into our way of thinking cause our perceptions to be

subjective. That is why Hindu philosophy looks upon the world as

illusory (maya); the world itself (object) is not an illusion, however

from our viewpoint through perception

(subject) it is.

Thus weare allconditioned byexperience. Exceptthat our

perceptions, hence our experiences, are first conditioned and limited

by the model. Our perceptions and experiences tend to conform to what

we expect. We tend to misinterpret or ignore things which do not match

our

preconcieved notions about them. This is automatic.

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THE TRUE WILL

The forgoingdemonstrates how itis thatthere are somany

different versions of 'truth'. One's particular view is almost arbit-

rary. Although numerous religions, philosophies, and occult systems

abound, they do not contradict one and other as much as it might

appear. Rather, they describe the same (universal) reality taken from

different perspectives. For there can be no ultimate truth in the

physical world. We can only base our actions upon assumptions and

agreements. All experience is subjective. I like to think of the

universe as something indescribable, perhaps a 4-dimentional 'thing'.

As soon as we attempt to put it into our 3-dimentional knowledge-base,

something changes and we only see an aspect of the big picture. Just

as a photograph can only show us a flat *representation* of a greater

thing, so it is with any attempt to describe *spiritual reality* in

physical terms.

Yet,there isa separatereality withineach of uswhich is

often ignored unless we seek it. This inner self is in magick called

the 'true will'. The true will is the center of consciousness and

identity. It is the 'real you'. Everything else is an interface or

link to it from the outer (illusory) world. Since that interface is

based upon our model, it is conditoned and may sometimes produce false

information. 'Do what thou wilt' (Crowley) is an axiom of magick; for

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the true will expresses our exact desires. And what we truly want

('down deep') we tend to automatically

get. This isn't always in our best interests, since the true will can

be conditioned (tricked) by the illusion; and then we might desire and

obtain that which is not ultimately good for us. (Karma strikes

again!) The task of the magician therefor is to awaken his awareneess

of the true will, to be free of conditioning, and thereby to transcend

maya. ('My will unconditioned is magical' -- Spare).

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HAPPINESS IS BEING HAPPY

Thereis nogreatsecretto changingbehaviororhabits. Itis

largely a matter of determination. It equires that you ignore the

'pull' of the model when you strive for changes within yourself. The

model is, after

all, a collection of 'habits', some of which must be unlearned for

permananent change to occur. There are two ways to do this: direct,

through will power and awareness alone -- observing and acting out in

an unattached or indifferent manner; and indirect -- through con-

ditioning such as affirmation (explained later), self-hypnosis, and

magick. Meditation may help too, by relaxing tension and conflict.

Emotionsfollowphysical expression:smileandact happyand

you will tend to feel and be happy. The same is also true for other

emotions. Also, emotions can be purposely used (or programed) to

replace other emotions. Using this technique, a magician is somewhat

like an actor

in that he learns how to turn his emotions on and off at will. Note

that this is not 'fakeing it'; the magician is probably more in touch

with his true feelings than most people. And for these reasons we say

that happiness is being happy.

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SYSTEMS OF MAGICK

Magickalwaysinvolvesself-hypnosis.However, itmaybemore

than that. For one thing, there are objective forces involved (or so

it would seem). Deities, spirits, and cosmic force can have an indep-

endent existence. And the repetitive physical movement sometimes

involved in ritual can itself generate PK force. On the other hand, it

could be argued that all of this is subjective to the magician. Or

that the deities and spirits are nothing more than architypes or

cosmic patterns which the magician energizes with his own vitality.

Perhaps all magical effects could be produced through hypnosis alone.

But the effects are certainly real.

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Greatcomplexityisnotnecessaryinmagick.Although basicly

magick is a medieval system of symbolism (in a modern context), any

cosmological system will work from Cabala to Star Wars. We usually use

the medieval one in magick because it is convenient and traditional,

and

because it seems to fit our thought processes well. Traditional

symbols have greater emotional effect on the magician than modern ones

because of his familiarity with them. What really matters is that the

model of the magician be understood and programmed, and thus that the

model and the cosmological system do correspond.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) Contrast subjective with objective.

2) What is a 'model'?

3) Explain the task of the magician.

BOOK LIST

Eric Berne, Games People Play.

Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics.

Carlos Castaneda, The Fire From Within.

Arthur Koestler, The Roots of Coincidence.

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John C. Lilly, The Center of the Cyclone.

------, Programming and Metaprogramming in the Human Biocomputer.

------, Simulations of God -- The Science of Belief.

Alan Watts, The Book (on the taboo against knowing who you are).

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** MAGICK 3 -- THE FOUR WORLDS **

Theancientsdescribed manasmind, body,andsoul. Psychol-

ogists of the twentieth century added the subconscious to that def-

finition. This produces a four-fold classification. The universe is

also divided into four corresponding parts ('worlds'), as shown below:

WORLD BODY QUALITY

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spiritual world spiritual body (soul or kia) intuition

mental world mental body (conscious mind) rationalthought

astral world astral body (subconscious) emotions

physical world physical body physical senses

Theastral body(subconscious)is theintermediary forint-

uition, magical and psychic phenomena, and is the 'psychic link' to

the physical world. J.H. Brennan says that the astral is the realm of

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visual imagination. It seems to be both a 'place' and a 'state of

mind' at the

same time. Most occult and magical phenomena originate in the invis-

ible, non-sensate, non-physical realm (ie. without physical senses).

Each of the four worlds interacts with the other worlds. Psychic

energy flows from the spiritual to mental to astral to physical. The

physical world is a projection (manifestation, reflection, or shadow)

of the higher worlds. Our center of consciousness is generally within

these higher worlds. "We are", to quote the rock music group the

Police, "spirits in the material world".

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Therearemanysimilar termsusedby otheroccultgroups. For

example, 'astral light' is another name for astral world, although it

may sometimes also refer to the entire non-physical realm, as may

'inner planes' or 'the invisible world'. Planes are essentially the

same as worlds. Vehicles or sheaths are the same as bodies. Some

groups include an etheric or vital body between physical and astral:

it is mostly 'physical' with a little of the lower 'astral' besides.

And sometimes astral and mental are each divided into two parts (upper

and lower). The 'causal body' is the upper 'mental'.

MICROCOSM AND MACROCOSM

Wehavebeendescribing'traditonal'occultphilosophy here,

and certainly an important part of the tradition is the idea (and

terms) microcosm and macrocosm. The greater universe, known as the

*macrocosm*, includes everything that exists. It corresponds with the

*microcosm*,

or tiny universe, ie. man -- who is thought of as a miniature replica

of the macrocosm (whole universe). This basic magical relationship is

demonstrated in the Bible (Genesis 1.27), where God is the macrocosm;

and in the writing of Trismegistus ("As above so below"). Since man

is in the image of God (universe) it follows that God is in the image

of man (in other words, man and the God/universe match each other).

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The magician, as a microcosm is thus connected with the macrocosm.

There is an intimate relationship of energies between you and every-

thing else. The universe is reflected within us and we are projected

into the universe. This is an important theory behind magick and

astrology.

MAGICK WHITE AND BLACK

'Personalmagick' is thatmagick used toaffect the self;

often involving affirmation, self-suggestion, and self-hypnosis.

'Active magick' is outer directed magick (as in PK) used to affect

someone or thing, or to bring about an event. 'Passive magick' is to

be affected (as in ESP)

by an outside non-physical cause. Everyone possesses some magical (and

psychic) potential. Some are especially gifted. Usually people are

better at one kind of magick (ie. active or passive) than they are at

the other kind; only rarely does an individual excell at both. Traning

and practice will, of course, improve ability somewhat.

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Although the forces of magick are neutral, various systems may

take on the qualities of good and evil. There is so-called white

magick or good magick, black magick or evil magick, and gray magick

between them. When many people refer to white magick they mean magick

for unselfish purposes, also healing and mental influence with spec-

ific permission. By black magick they refer to magick for self-inter-

est and healing *without* specific permission. Using magick to

forcefully control another's will is, in a sense, black magick too.

There are also some people on the occult fringe who claim to be,

possibly even think they are, 'Satanists', devil worshipers, or black

magicians. These people are most likely charlatans, hoaxters, dab-

blers, or merely misinformed. They may be attracted by the 'art' of

black magick, or even by the 'glamor' of doing something

against the 'rules'. But a real black magician is very dangerous.

Because he has dedicated his life to evil. We usually think of 'white

magick' as having *unselfish intent*, and (in the extreme case) of

'black magick' as

being actual Satan worship, human or animal sacrifice, dangerous

unconventional magical practices, and other bizarre stuff as makes a

nightmare. It is all a matter of degree. Most mild self-interest

magick (one of the most common kinds) would be called 'gray'. Better

terms may be

*constructive magick* as being beneficial; and *aversive magick* as

magick intended to work against the natural order, and to tear down.

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There is also the *high magick* of spiritual alchemy (ie. spiritual

growth), also known as 'the Great Work'; and conversely there is 'low

magick' which is concerned with materiality.

Any magickactislikelyto producesideeffectsregardlessof

whether or not the desired result is achieved. Such side effects are

no problem for constructive magick, since they are benificial as well.

However, aversive magick can produce aversive side effects which may

even harm the magician -- aversive magick is dangerous!

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MAGICK IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS

Whatwe havebeencalling 'magick'is actuallya continuous

process. Since your subconscious never rests, your environment is

continually being shifted into line with your model. This is true

whether you study magick or not. For most people, these effects are

usually very subtle, and they are probably not aware of them. However,

as you work

with the occult, the flow of psychic energy and your awareness of it

increases. Your true will is more likely to be strongly expressed.

Your luck may be affected (either in a positive or a negative way).

Remember, our lives tend to follow what we want down deep. That is why

a positive

outlook is so very beneficial to us.

THE MAGICAL DIARY

Sometimes it ishelpful to keep a diary of your magical

experiments and research. Such a diary should include the date,

perhaps even some astrological data (or anything else you think may

have a relationship to what you are doing). This is also a good time

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to begin recording your dreams -- at least the important ones -- in a

dream diary. Your dreams

can tell you a great deal about yourself, and may sometimes reveal

premonitions. Dreams are personal. Don't fall for the commercial

'dream book' gimmick.

AFFIRMATIONS

Themind is always open to suggestion -- especially the

subconscious. Most of the time we censor any suggestions according to

the model; but one way to break through the censor is with repetition.

An affirmation does this exactly. By suggestion, we mean any statement

which is capable of affecting your model. Usually suggestion is in the

form of a positive statement (such as the hypnotist's patter -- " You

are becomming sleepy"). An affirmation is the same kind of thing -- a

positive suggestion, which you repeat (affirm) to yourself aloud or

silently (for example, "I remember my dreams"). If there is some

quality you wish to change or develope within yourself, an affirmation

is ideal. Repeat it several times every day at several different times

throughout the day,

expecially when you go to bed. Affirmations are subtle and may require

a few months to work. Use them for changes, not miracles.

SIMPLE BANISHING TECHNIQUE

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Visualizationisanotherimportantmethod weusetoinfluence

the subconscious. A good example of this is the simple banishing

technique which follows. Banishing is used in magick to 'clear the

air' of negative 'vibes' and interference...

Visualize astrong white lightflowing outthe top ofyour

head, flowing down around you and covering you. At the same time

imagine you are throwing away any 'problem' vibes. Maintain the

visualization for a half a minute or longer. Good way to help you

handle your emotions, and to control worry or anger.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) What is a microcosm?

2) List the four worlds. Explain.

3) What is an affirmation? Give an example.

BOOK LIST

Geoffry Hodson, Theosophy Answers Some Problems of Life.

Marc Edmund Jones, Key Truths of Occult Philosophy.

Marion Weinstein, Positive Magic.

Nelson & Ann White, The Wizard's Apprentice.

Beatrice Bruteau, The Psychic Grid.

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** MAGICK 4 -- ELEMENTS AND FORCES **

The Ancientsdividedthe worldintofour basicprinciplesor

*elements* -- earth, water, fire, and air. That viewpoint has mostly

changed with advances of science, but the four elements are still

accepted in magick, for they are more closely linked with emotions,

the human psyche, and with nature than are modern explanations of the

world. These

*magical elements* are also of some importance in astrology. Many

occultists think of the magical elements as forces, or as *qualities*

of energy; especially within the astral world. Each element has a

symbol and color. (Common symbols are -- fire: a triangle pointing up;

air: a triangle pointing up and with a horizontal line through the

middle of it; water: a triangle pointing down; earth: a triangle

pointing down and with a horizontal line through the middle of it.)

Colors of the elements are -- earth: brown and green; water: blue;

fire: red; air: yellow...The Eastern tattvic system uses different

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symbols and colors. (The tattvic symbols are briefly described later

on in this course.) The elements are often used in magick ritual.

Magickseesrelationships betweenthings.Theserelationships

are called 'correspondences'. Although magical correspondences are not

literally equal to one another, you can think of them that way (such

as gold equals sun). Tables of these relationships, called 'Corres-

pondence Tables', are available (an important one is Crowley's '777').

Thus one thing or symbol can be used to suggest another. This is

important in

magick, for the magician may surround himself with as many appropriate

correspondences as he can to vividly affect the senses; thus making

his magical contact with the inner planes more lucid.

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Themagicalelementshavecorrespondenceswiththetarotcards

as the four suits. The four quarters (directions of the universe as

used in magick ritual) and the Archangels also correspond with these

same elements --

Element Suit Quarter Archangel

======= ==== ======= =========

earth pentacles north Uriel

water cups west Gabriel

fire wands south Michael

air swords east Raphael

Astrologicalsignsalsocorrespondwiththeelements.Taurus,

Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are

water signs. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fire signs. Gemini, Libra,

and Aquarius are air signs.

ELEMENTALS

The magicalelements are saidto bepeopled by spiritsand

mythological entities called elementals or nature spirits. These are

grouped into four main categories --

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Gnome (earth) Undine (water) Salamander (fire) Sylph (air)

============= ============== ================= ===========

dwarfs nymphs jin (genies) fairies

elves tritons storm angels

brownies mermaids

hobgoblins mermen

lepricauns sirens

harpies

Elementalsareusuallyonlyvisible tothosewithclairvoyant

sight and are more likely to be seen at night in the mountains or

country away from cities -- especially if you are tired or sleepy.

Although elementals exist naturally, it is also possible to create one

which will exist for a limited time -- no elemental has immortality. A

created elemental is called

an 'artificial elemental'.

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TotheAncients, elementalswerethephysical explanationof

the universe. However, some contemporary occultists see them only as

symbols for forces and otherwise not 'real' at all. Another word

sometimes used for elemental is 'familiar' (usually in medieval

witchcraft); the term is ambiguous, as it might merely be an ordinary

household pet such as a dog or cat.

YIN YANG

Chinesephilosophyandacupuncture talkofyin yang.This is

the idea of polarity, or opposite pairs, as shown --

YIN YANG

=== ====

water fire

contraction expansion

cold hot

feminine masculine

moon sun

negative positive

passive active

ebb flow

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wane wax

The list could go on. In Chinese literature it is quite long. Some

occultists suggest everything can be similarly arranged into related

opposite pairs.

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SIMPLE MAGICK

Hereis asimple magicaltechniqueyou maywish totry. Itis

a variation of affirmation, which was discussed in an earlier les-

son...To help you to achieve your goal (magical or otherwise), find a

word or short phase which sums up what it is that you want to accom-

plish. Write the word (or phrase) down 10 times each day until you

achieve success.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) List the four elements.

2) What is an elemental?

3) What are correspondences?

BOOK LIST

William Britten, Art Magic (long out of print, but in some

libraries).

Pete Carrol, Liber Null.

Wing-Tsit Chan, A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy.

Manly Hall, Unseen Forces.

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** MAGICK 5 -- CHAKRAS AND MEDITATION **

AccordingtoEastIndianphilosophy,manpossessessevenmajor

*chakras* or psychic centers on his body. Each of these forms a

bridge, link, or energy transformer; changing pure (higher) energy

into various forms, and connecting the four bodies (ie. spiritual,

mental, astral, and physical) together. The chakras are located along

the nadies (a network of psychic nerves or channels) and follow the

autonomic nervous system along the spinal cord. Chakras correlate

with major acupuncture points along the 'governing vessel meridian'

(acupuncture term). The seven major chakras are connected together by

three major nadies which are parallel and near each other. The middle

nadi is called *sushumna* and it has neutral characteristics. The nadi

on the left (ie. nearest your left hand) is the *ida* nadi which has

yin characteristics. On the other side of sushumna

(nearest your right hand) is the *pingala* nadi, having yang qualit-

ies.

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Chakrasarevisible toclairvoyantsightas varouslycolored

rotating circles or funnels. In the East they are described as petaled

flowers or lotuses. Sources disagree on the colors.

The first chakra,located at thebase of the spineat the

perineum is the *root chakra*, muladhara. It primarily relates to the

element of earth and to psychic smell.

Thesecondchakra,knownasthe*sacralcenter*,svadhisthana,

is located above and behind the genitals. Its dominant element is

water, and it is related to psychic taste.

Thirdof thechakrasisthe*solar plexus*,manipura,located

at the navel and corresponding with the emotions and with the element

of fire; also with psychic sight (clairvoyance).

The*heart chakra*,anahata, isthe fourthchakra, located

over the heart and corresponding with the element of air, and also

with psychic touch.

Thefifthchakraisthe*throat chakra*,vishuddha,locatedat

the base of the throat (thyroid) and corresponding with psychic

hearing (clairaudience).

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The remainingtwo chakrasare very important.They relate

mostly to elevated states of consciousness. The *frontal chakra*, (or

'third eye') ajna, the sixth chakra, is located between, and slightly

above, the eyebrows. Ajna is the center of psychic powers and can

produce many psychic effects. Meditation on ajna is said to cure

nervousness.

Finally,the*crownchakra*,sahasrara,locatedatopthehead,

(pineal gland) is the seventh chakra. It is referred to as the thous-

and-petaled lotus and corresponds with astral projection and enlight-

enment.

Thereare alsomany minorchakras throughoutthebody. Each

chakra has a sound (letter) and a pitch which is sometimes used to

invoke it.

THE TATTVAS

Someoccultists preferto describethe magicalelements as

tattvas according to the Eastern system. Notice that these symbols and

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colors are generally different than the western symbols and colors for

the elements.

element tattva tattvic symbol

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earth prithivi yellow square

water apas silver crescent

fire tejas red triangle

air vayu blue circle

(spirit) akasa black oval

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YOGA

Yoga originated inIndia. It is aphysical or mentaldis-

cipline designed to condition and invigorate the mind and body. There

are many kinds of yoga, but they may be generally divided into three

main types...

Hathayoga--affect themindthrough thebodyusing physical

exercises; improve physical health and endurance.

Rajayoga-- affectthemindthrough mentaltraining;improve

concentration.

Mantrayoga --affect themind throughchanting andaffirm-

ation; achieve relaxation.

MEDITATION

This is a much touted areaof the occult. There aremany

meditation techniques, and many claims made for the benefits of

meditation. Basicly, meditation has two functions -- relaxation, and

perhaps, improved concentration. There are two main types...

1) concentration meditation (focusing),

2) insight meditation (mindfullness).

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Most kinds of meditation are the concentrative type. One simply

focuses his attention upon a single physical object (such as a candle

flame); upon a sensation (such as that felt while walking or breath-

ing); upon an emotion (such as reverence or love); upon a mantra

spoken aloud or even silently; or upon a visualization (as in chakra

meditation, seebelow)...Concentration meditation is, simply put, a

form of self-hypnosis.

Amantra(or mantrum)is oneormore wordsorsyllables which

are repeated -- often chanted -- aloud...A simple yet powerful mantra

is to vibrate the mystical word 'OM'. This mantra has long been

associated in India with the godhead/unity. Use it to aid in tuning

into universal vibrations which promote feelings of harmony, peace,

and well-being. Use it before magick ritual to 'get into the mood' and

afterward to 'dismiss the

forces'. You vibrate a mantra by saying it slowly aloud in a lower--

pitched voice than your normal speech, and a more or less constant

pitch as well. Let the sound fade at the end of the mantra. A powerful

one such as 'OM' will seem to vibrate the air around you. It should be

vocalized for 5-10 seconds and repeated a number of times with a few

seconds rest between each vocalization. Chanting of mantras may cause

slight dizziness from hyperventilation.

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Theothermaintype ofmeditaiton-- insightmeditation-- is

the analysis of thoughts and feelings in such a way as to cause

realization of the subjectivity and illusion of experience. This is

done in a effort to attain trancendental awareness. Such statements

as, 'This body is not me', fall under this category. Buddhist medit-

ations are usually of this type.

CHAKRA MEDITATION

Thereis aspecialtype ofconcentrativemeditation whichwe

will call 'Chakra meditation'. This is basicly Kundalini yoga -- the

practice of causing psychic energy (kundalini) to flow up sushumna,

energizing the various chakras along the way. The practice, considered

dangerous by

some, will produce deffinite physiological sensations and psycholog-

ical effects if continued long enough. It should not be attempted by

epileptics or persons with an unstable mental or physical condition,

or with heart disease. Certain drugs and medications, such as those

used to treat epilepsy may retard progress. Although the technique is

very simple, it may eventually produce powerful results. Results may

at first appear hours after the practice during sleep. As each chakra

is energized by this practice, it is said to add occult powers (si-

dhis), until at last the crown chakra is reached, and with it, full

enlightenment is attained. Sometimes kundalini awakens all by itself.

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Topracticethischakrameditation, yousimplyconcentrateon

the chakras, beginning with the root chakra, and moving progressively

up, as you visualize psychic energy from the root chakra traveling up

shushumna and vivifying each higher chakra. As we mentioned the

chakras have certain properties associated with them, so that this

type of visualization may

'raise consciousness', promote astral projection, and other things --

once you have reached ajna and eventually the crown chakra. You might

typically meditate in this fashion for 15 minutes to a half hour a

day. It might help to practice some hatha yoga or other physical

exercise in an effort to make the spinal cord 'more flexible'. Diet

may also affect the process. The technique is also similar to the

Tibetan 'Tummo' meditation. The rise of kundalini is sometimes

experienced as a 'vibration' or buzzing, as light, or as heat.

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HEALTH AND DIET

Certainly theway you treatyour physicalbody willaffect

your mind. In magick you want an alert mind. Therefore, your body must

be as healthy as you can keep it. Take care of your body. Exercise

regularly. eat a good diet (with vitamin supplements), and do not

consume anything which will have a negative effect upon the mind.

Drugs, smoking,, and alcohol

should be restricted, or eliminated. (The mind can create any condit-

ion which a drug can create.) A good rule here is moderation in what

and how much you consume. (Most of this stuff is pretty obvious isn't

it.) You may also want to cut down on sugar and processed foods. Many

occultists advise dietary changes, expecially the non-eating of meat.

We cannot deny the

physical, psychological, and spiritual effect which all foods have.

This effect may be described as the 'heaviness' factor of foods.

Various foods are so ranked in the chart, lighter to heavier...

1. lettuce and other greens.

2. fruits and most vegetables.

3. wheat, rice, and other grains.

4. nuts, beans, and other legumes.

5. cheese, dairy products, including eggs.

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6. fish, seafood.

7. chicken, poultry.

8. beef, pork, other red meats.

Note that meats, especially red meats are the 'heaviest' foods.

Generally, foods which are harder to digest, or which are higher in

protein are 'heavier' than those which are not. Animal products are

heavier than plants. Foods high in carbohydrate (candy, bread, starch)

are heavy. However, the 'heaviness' of foods is not directly related

to the amount of calories.

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Whatthismeansis thatforvarious reasons,theheaviness of

food in your diet will affect your magical experiences. You may be

able to increase your psychic receptivity ('energy level') by eating

lighter foods, or by eating less. Conversely, emphasizing heavy foods

in your diet, or eating larger helpings, may help to 'bring you down

to earth' should you 'rent the veil' too much. These are generalizat-

ions, of course, and it may take a number of days of dietary change

before you notice much effect. I do not advocate radical dietary

changes, excessive fasting, or malnutrition. Your good health is far

more important in magick than any temporary effect you get from

prolonged starvation. A change in diet will sometimes only

produce a temporary effect, until the physical body adapts to the

change. Healthy natural foods and lifestyle make it easier for us to

be healthy, but ultimately, good health is a mentual quality (at-

titude).

THE FOUR-FOLD BREATH

With physicalexercise too, moderation isadvised. (You

should be cautious, or not attempt it if you have a respiratory or

heart condition. Check with your physician if in doubt, and don't

overdo.) One of the most useful physical exercises is pranayama, or

controlled breathing (actually a type of hatha yoga exercise). For

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this and any other calesthentics or hatha yoga which you might choose

to do a 'kitchen timer' is suggested (many of these aren't accurate

for under three minutes, but are helpful for longer periods).

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Themain purposeofpranayama isto relaxthe bodyand mind.

There are many kinds of pranayama, but a simple one called the 'four--

fold breath' will suffice. This consists of four short quick inhall-

ations, then four short quick exhallations; then repeat, continuing

until the allotted time is used up. It will take about 1 1/2 seconds

for the four inhallations, and about 1 1/2 seconds for the four

exhallations; or about 3 seconds for the complete in-out cycle ('rep'

for repetition). There should be no strain of any kind during your

pranayama. You will probably notice a slight dizziness, particularly

at first, since the effect of pranayama is to hyperventilate. Try

sitting back in a chair with your eyes closed when you do your prana-

yama. Begin a minute a day for the first week and gradually increase

up to about five minutes a day. If you do the pranayama befor

your magical activity, it will help you to get 'into the mood'. It is

also an excellent aid to relaxation and tension release. Pranayama

should not be done during heavy air pollution. Other exercises you

might consider are hatha yoga, calesthentics, walking or jogging.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) What is a chakra? List them.

2) Name the three major nadies. Which nadi is hot?

3) What is pranayama?

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BOOK LIST

Arthur Diekman, The Observing Self.

W.Y. Evans-Wentz, Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines.

Sandra Gibson, Beyond the Mind.

King and Skinner, Techniques of High Magic.

Swami Sivananda, Kundalini Yoga.

John Woodroffe (pseud. for Arthur Avalon), The Serpent Power.

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** MAGICK 6 -- THOUGHTFORMS AND SPIRITS **

Although there are hundredsof kinds of divination, the

principle ones are astrology, geomancy, the tarot, the I Ching, and

direct psychic means (especially clairvoyance). True divination is

more than a mechanical system, for it implies true psychic interp-

retation (receiving). Some form of divination is often used in magick

ritual to communicate with

the entity invoked.

Sincedivination operatesthroughthemind,itisaffectedand

biased by the mind. Our attitudes and fears may alter it. Sometimes

results are very detailed, and accurate -- but not always. Often the

future is plastic and changeable anyway, and the use of magick may

alter the result. Thus divination shows tendencies only, which may be

helpful, but must not rule us.

DEVELOPING CLAIRVOYANCE

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It ispossible toimprove yournatural abilitywith clair-

voyance through practice. A good start might be to look around you,

then close your eyes and try to picture your surroundings. This is

also good exercise for visualization. And visualization is an essen-

tial talent in magick. Open your eyes again and check your accuracy.

Then close your eyes and try it

again. When you use your physical eyes, look at everything like a

child seeing it for the first time. Let the vividness of color and

form burn into you, until everything takes on a veritable glow. Try to

capture that glow when you close your eyes now and picture your

surroundings. It's just a simple step to extend what you see with your

eyes closed into what you remember seeing in the next room, or what

you *imagine* seeing in the next building, the next city, even the

other side of the world. Don't expect perfect results, especially at

first. Just try to be even partly right. Another exercise is to

picture a clock face, and thereby tell the time

clairvoyantly.

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THE AURA

Underthe rightconditions,it ispossible toclairvoyantly

observe a colored light around other people. This is known as the

'aura'. Sometimes the aura is seen as multi-colored emanations around

the person, built up of various differently colored layers and zones.

Although many

occult dabblers claim to be able to see the aura easily and under many

varied conditions, I seriously doubt that they do. There are optical

illusions and qualities of sight which can sometimes trick one into

thinking he sees what he does not see. In this area, the quality of

sight known as after image is especially pertinent. Do this: stare at

any solidly colored bright object for a few moments. Very intense red,

green, or blue are especially good for this. Now look away at a white

surface and you will see a phantom image of the object in its comp-

lementary color (a red object will show green, a blue one orange,

etc.). If the bright object is in front of a light surface, you may

observe a fringe of complementary color

around the object after a few moments. This is all very normal, and is

used by some magical groups as an aid to visualization sometimes

called 'flashing colors'. Some silly people will stare at other people

in the same way. And when they see the after image of the person's

clothing, they think they are seeing his aura. What is more, various

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meanings have been attributed to the colors of the aura. A psychic who

can see the aura is supposed to be able to determine that persons

emotional state. Thus psychic frauds can have a marvelous time with

auras. One deluded psychic taught a class I attended in which he

performed instant psychoanalysis on the

basis of the supposed aura. It was obvious that he was actually

observing after images from the students clothes!

Thisbrings usto thechart ofaura colorson thenext page.

It is a general guide, based mostly on Theosophical material. Various

groups may attribute different meanings to the colors. The colors we

show on the chart are emotional in nature; useful if you plan to

create an artificial elemental or do healing. Surrounding yourself

with a particular color will tend to produce the specific psycho-

logical effect described in the chart. That quality of color is

useful in magick ritual.

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COLORS OF THE AURA

BLACK malice

dark gray depression

pale gray fear

BROWN materialism

muddy gray selfishness

dull rust

RED energy

bright red anger and force

dirty red passion and sensuality

dull red selfish love

rose unselfish love

ORANGE pride

orange cloud irritability

bright orange noble indignation

YELLOW intellect

yellow-green low intellect

earthy yellow selfish thought

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lemmon high intellect

bright gold logical thinking

brt. red-yel. spiritual thought

GREEN empathy

gray-green deceit, jealously

greenish-brown jealousy

emerald green unselfish resourcefulness

foliage green sympathy & empathy

brt. apple-grn strong vitality

brt. turquoise deep sympathy & compassion

BLUE devotion (religious feeling)

gray-blue fetishism

light blue noble spiritual devotion

dark blue religious feeling

brt. lilac-blu lofty religious idealism

VIOLET spiritual psychic & spiritual

faculty

WHITE purity/protection

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THOUGHTFORMS AND SPIRITS

Whenever we concentrate our thoughts, we draw psychic energy

together. This is called a thoughtform. Usually the energy dis-

sipates as soon as we break the concentration, but it is possible to

purposely concentrate energy in this way, producing very strong

thoughtforms. Such thoughtforms are

vortexes or centers of psychic energy. They can exist as entities by

themselves, at least for a while. They are basically inanimate,

non-thinking forces. Talking to one is about as logical as talking to

a chair. In this way, thoughtforms are similar to elementals, ghosts,

and spirits. All of these psychic entities consist of a psychic

energy vortex which could be described as a localized field or as a

discontinuity of the physical world.

Psychic entities respond to certain electrostatic and magnetic

fields, and to other energy vortexes. That is why they respond to

magick ritual. Someday, we may accomplish the same thing with elect-

ronic machines. Psychic entities are sometimes able to affect our

thought processes.

Thoughtforms, elementals, and ghosts are usually not very smart.

If they display any intelligence at all, it is limited. They are the

morons of the spirit world. Their behavior is usually automatic,

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repetitive, robot-like (just like some people). We see that artif-

icial elementals

are little more than astral robots. Spirits and deities are more

intelligent and volitional.

DIRECTED ATTENTION

Your mind follows your attention. Wherever you direct your

attention, there will your thoughts go too. By directing attention to

a specific place or purpose you *focus* mental energy upon it.

For example: you're having lunch in a cafeteria crowded with

people. It is a large place, and everyone there is talking at once, so

that the room is a constant jumble of noise. You happen to notice a

man accross the room; he reminds you of someone. All at once he drops

his fork and you hear it hit the table. But would you have noticed the

sound of his fork if you had not been looking? No. Only by focusing

your attention there were you able to pick out that individual event

and associated sound.

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It is a dark night. You are walking and the only light you have

is from the flashlight you hold in your hand. As you move the flash-

light around, the beam of light from it directs your attention first

one way then another. Now, the mind is something like that flashlight

in the dark. And by directed attention, you point the mind to one

place or another. As with that flashlight beam, you see where the mind

is pointed; nothing more. The rest is 'noise'. And so we could define

mental noise as anything not focused upon. In another way, noise could

be considered as negative emotions, attitudes, and thoughts which make

it more difficult to direct the attention.

Your emotions follow your thoughts quite easily. Your emotions

are not YOU, but are rather reactions prompted by your model and ego

-- like a performance or an act, while the real you watches. In a

similar way, directing your attention toward a specific emotion will

cause you to

experience that emotion.

VISUALIZATION EXERCISES

Visualimagination andconcentration areveryimportant in

magick. Here are some exercises to help in your development...

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A. Close youreyes and visualize asingle digit numberas

clearly as you can. Then a two digit number, then a 3 digit one. Hold

the visualization in front of your 'inner eye' for about two minutes.

Repeat with a letter or a word.

B.Visualize abrightlycolored greencircle orspot. Again

hold the visualization for two minutes. Try again with a different

color.

C.Visualizein succession,eachone ofthetattvic symbols,

in their proper color. Hold each symbol for at least two minutes.

D.Look through atarrot card deckand pickout several of

your favorite cards. Then, after briefly studying a card, visualize it

vividly in detail. Hold the visualization for at least two minutes. Do

this for each card you selected.

E. Repeat the above visualization exercises with

your eyes open.

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) What is the aura?

2) What is a thoughtform?

3) How can you develope clairvoyance?

BOOK LIST

Annie Bessant and Charles Leadbeater, Thought Forms.

W.E. Butler, How to Develop Clairvoyance.

J.H. Brennan, Astral Doorways.

Piero Ferrucci, What We May Be.

Kilner, The Human Aura.

Swami Panchadasi, The Human Aura.

A.E. Powell, The Etheric Double.

Harold Sherman, How to Make ESP Work for You.

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** MAGICK 7 -- BASIC RITUAL **

'The first part of every ceremony is the

banishing; the second the invoking.'

(--Crowley, Magick, p. 104)

Itmay besaid that ritualis thevery heartof magick. For

it is through ritual that we achieve our magical results. Ritual is a

magical procedure or ceremony we perform in order to change the

environment. Usually we think of ritual as bearing on active magick,

although certainly, it can also affect passive magick. Most often the

change achieved is subjective (it may be subtle) and in the physical

world. Outsiders may put them down to coincidence, but the effects are

very real. Magical goals for a ritual should not be taken lightly.

Thesuccessfulpracticeofmagick dependsuponstrongbelief.

The simplest ritual of them all must be belief itself. If you can

believe in your desired results strongly enough, that act is a magical

ritual which will achieve your results. Even a very complex ritual is

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no more effective than strong belief. There are aids to concentration

which may help. Thus in *creative visualization*, imagination and

controlled breathing are brought into play.

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CREATIVE VISUALIZATION

Whenyouwanttomagicallyachievesomething,first pictureit

clearly in your mind. The more deffinite and specific your idea of

what it is the better. Picture yourself having it or doing it. Vis-

ualize it as vividly and as intensely as you can and hold it in your

thoughts for a few

moments. Concentrate on it intensely (it may help to hold your breath-

). Feel the energy of desire welling up inside you. Then suddenly feel

the image or desire released from your mind. Feel the energy filtering

through the image and intensifying it, as if the image is a 'stencil'.

Imagine the

energy exploding out from you into the macrocosm in all directions at

once, and feel the universe 'tilt' as it reacts to the force. (At the

same time it may help to release your breath suddenly). Feel the

energy draining from you. Finally, *believe* that your purpose *has*

been accomplished; that it

HAS HAPPENED, perhaps saying something such as "so mote it be", or "it

is done".

THE BASIC PARTS OF A RITUAL

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Often ritualsare more formalthan theabove, but anyfull

magick ritual must always reduce to these stages -- 1) imaging; 2)

building; 3) firing. Sometimes a ritual must be repeated every day

for a while to achieve difficult results or to overcome weak belief.

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THE MAGICK CIRCLE

Often animportantpartofformal ritualisthemagickcircle.

Medieval magicians considered the circle essential, and placed great

emphasis upon its exactness. Elaborate designs were invented with

many layers of complex symbols and words. It was very important that

the circle

be completely intact with no breaks in it. The magician and any other

participants stand in the circle during ritual. The ritual began with

a banishing of evil forces (using the lesser ritual of the pentagram

for example) to keep them outside the circle. Today, circles are made

on the floor with chalk or paint, rock salt, or a rope. Whatever its

form, the circle is still an important part of magical protection for

the magician. This is especially important for aversive entities and

purposes. The circle also helps in focusing the energy of the ritual

toward its purpose, that is, it keeps it contained until the magician

is ready to release it. Of course, the magick circle is basicly only a

symbol, but it may eventually be possible to supplement the circle

with electronic equipment for a

similar purpose. We are researching the practicality of electro-

staticly charged Faraday shields.

ARTIFICIAL ELEMENTALS

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An artificial elemental isuseful for certain tasks: 1)

invisible watcher and observer, telling you what it sees; 2) psychic

guard; 3) it can be used in healing; 4) it is helpful in other ways.

Ophiel calls the artificial elemental a 'familiar'. Producing your own

artificial elemental is fairly easy. YOU MUST ASSUME THAT THE ACT HAS

PRODUCED RESULTS, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT IMMEDIATELY OBSERVE THEM. It is

entirely possible to produce one of these little beasties and not know

it (not being clairvoyant enough to

observe it directly). Therefore, and this is a general principle of

any magick, never ignore forces you have set into motion. Even though

you may not see the elemental, you may nevertheless 'feel' it.

WARNING-- Donot useartificial elementalsfor anykind of

aversive magick at this point; they can be nasty little critters to

get rid of. Should you have to eliminate one of them which you created

in error, you must re-absorb it back into yourself through your will;

or in some cases you can 'exorcise' it.

HOW TO CREATE AN ARTIFICIAL ELEMENTAL

You cancreate your own artificialelemental for various

purposes. An artificial elemental is basically a thoughtform which has

been strengthened with emotion. Refer to the aura color chart in the

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previous lesson and decide what color to make the elemental, based

upon your intended purpose. Apple green is a good choice for general

purposes.

Then decide on a shape or outline. Do you want your elemental to

resemble some sort of animal? A simple circle or cloud is a good place

to start. With this in mind you can use ritual to create your elemen-

tal. Creative visualization is good for this. Visualize it glowing

before you. A darkened room is helpful for this.

Communicatewithyourelementalwith telepathy,bytalkingto

it, or with creative visualization. Your artificial elemental is

closely linked to you and your subconscious attitudes. It will

generally not do things you think it cannot do. As in any magick,

results relate to effort and belief. Another way of looking at an

artificial elemental is as an aspect of your personality (sub person-

ality) which has been detached from you.

INVOCATION

Formalritual usually involves the invocation (ritually

calling up) of a god or goddess, spirit, or other entity. In this

sense, magick is somewhat similar to pagan religion and witchcraft.

However, we consider magick ritual a technique, not a religion.

Worship need not be involved.

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Sometimes the invocation of an entity creates an artificial elemental.

Crowley says there are three different kinds of

invocation --

1) Devotion to the entity (as in the Bhakti yoga of

the Hare Krishna sect; the Faustian devil pact).

2) Ceremonial invocation -- usual method of the

middle ages.

3) Drama -- usually needs more than one person (as in

a mass).

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Becauseof themicrocosm-macrocosmidentity,whenyouinvoke

the gods, you are invoking aspects of yourself. Jung has referred to

the gods as primitive archetypes. This makes it sound like spiritual

entities are illusions. But in fact the microcosm-macrocosm identity

does not discredit the gods and goddesses. It instead helps to il-

lustrate our relationship to the cosmos.

>>CAUTIONS<<

1.Balanceis importantinmagick. Varytheentities invoked

in order to keep your personality in balance.

2. Oftenas nota ritualmay produce side-effects,usually

something similar to, though not exactly the desired goal. If the true

goal is delayed (as sometimes happens) we may see the side effects

first. And if for some reason the goal is not achieved at all ('mi-

ssing the target') the side effects may be pronounced. Examples: 1)

You use magick ritual to hurry shipment of an anticipated package in

the mail. Side effect -- the next day an unexpected package (the wrong

one) arrives instead. 2) You use magick ritual to cause a certain

person to phone you. Side effect -- for several

days all sorts of people phone you...The sides effects will not affect

you (or anyone else) adversely unless that is what you inwardly want.

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3.We maysaywith certaintythat"something alwayshappens"

when we perform a magick ritual. But like everything else, magick

follows the 'law of results'. This means that results require effort

of some kind. And if you don't work hard enough at it you don't get

results. Difficult goals have greater resistance (magical inertia) to

overcome. If the ritual doesn't produce the desired results there is a

good chance that the reason for the failure is within oursleves. Be

certain there is no contradiction between your model and your magical

goals. Sometimes self doubt and mental

contradictions (wanting and not wanting at the same time) may inter-

fere. The first step in magick is to re-program your model. And, of

course you can help your magical results by working on the physical

level toward your goals. Don't expect them to fall into your lap by

themselves.

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4)A peculiarqualityofmagickis timedisplacement.Results

of a ritual are not usually instantaneous. There is often a delay of

12 hours or more. Difficult tasks or weakly performed ritual are more

likely to be delayed. In most cases a slight delay is alright, and it

gives us time to get used to the comming changes. And sometimes the

effects of a ritual

appear to extend to before the ritual was performed!

5)Because of theway magick works,a ritualmay create an

emphasis in what is sought, and a de-emphasis in everything else.

Balance is therefore important here. Once the magical result is

achieved it may be 'bound' to you and difficult to get rid of should

you later decide to do so.

Example: You use a magick ritual to help you find and buy a new house.

Years later when you decide to sell it, you are unable to do so.

Consider your magical goals wisely so you dont get stuck with som-

ething you don't really want. Note that theory says you can always

unbind through ritual what was bound to you...theory says.

6) Sometimesthe environmentappears to reactagainst the

magick after the results are achieved. This is particularly noticeable

in using magick to affect the weather (and the main reason why you

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should NOT use magick to affect the weather). For example...Your

performance of a ritual to produce a sunny day produces a sunny day.

The next day is sunny, alright, but the rest of the month is cold and

overcast. Here the weather seems to react to the magick in the op-

posite way to re-establish its natural balance. It is something like

pushing a pendulum to one side and releasing it -- the pendulum swings

to the other side. To quote

Emmerson -- "For everything you gain you lose something...". I don't

know that this is always true in magick, but it does illustrate the

point. And another reason not to use magick to affect the weather is

that it might foul it up in other parts of the country (world??).

7) Finally,magickritual(orany magickoroccultism)isvery

dangerous for the mentally unstable. If you should somehow 'get out

too far', eat 'heavy foods' as previously discussed (lesson on chak-

ras) and use your religious background or old belief system for

support. But remember too, that wierd experiences are not necessarily

bad experiences.

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) What is creative visualization?

2) List the basic parts of a ritual.

3) What is invocation?

RESEARCH TOPICS (for independent study)

1) Examine the differences between western magick and oriental

magick.

2) How do medieval grimoirs follow the basic ritual pattern?

3) Research and design your own formal ritual.

BOOK LIST

P.E.I. Bonewitz, Real Magic.

David Conway, Magic: an Occult Primer (or Ritual Magic).

Aleister Crowley, Magick in Theory and Practice.

Denning and Phillips, Creative Visualization.

Ophiel, Creative Visualization.

A.E. Powell, The Astral Body.

________, The Mental Body.

Joseph Weed, Wisdom of the Ancient Masters.

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Julian Wilde, Grimoire of Chaos Magick.

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