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An Introduction to Ceremony. by Rev. Moloch - 2005
Ceremony; Defined as – Outward rite; Form; Observance; Formality – English dictionary
At first glance it looks to be very superficial, but in order to achieve complete harmony and alignment of the greater energies involved in the flow of natural evolution and progression, it is necessary for us in becoming accustomed with the internal symbolism that speaks directly to this flow of potential creative energy.
For we, as homo-sapiens, are programmed by repetition, this being fact, let’s use this for a greater potential Maybe even divine manifestation. How, comes to mind, well one method to this effect is the employing of the empowering rituals and ceremonies to activate the subconscious at such a level as to be directly influenced to cause change at the most basic level of our being and flowing over into causing change in the physical.
This process causes the restructuring of the very living patterns of man at tangible levels and thus provides the desired effect of ceremony and ritual. Ceremony is a specifically designed series of dramatic, disciplined actions executed with perfectly raised emotion directed towards a correspondently correct envisioned end as desired and purely willed.
The preciseness of the ceremony is first and foremost determined by the planned correctness of the correspondences of the magickal working at hand. This in short means that the symbols representing the source of the magickal link you wish to create via the ceremonial act needs to be correct at the levels and areas as required. When I use “level required” I refer to the elemental, zodiacal, angelic, demonic or divine etc, as this is different levels of links that could be harnessed.
This can be symbols ranging from stones, gems, metal, herbs, colours, incense, to name but a few of the physical objects that can be used, there is also signs and graphically drawn symbols that links certain divine, angelic, demonic, zodiacal and elemental energies. All these methods of harnessing energy are employed in ceremony to provide a passive energy of existence for an active cause of will.
There are three necessary ingredients to get you on a path of successful ceremony.
1.) A clear sensible goal, precise and exact.
2.) A true force of emotion towards the intended desire of the ceremony.
3.) And a clear cut method and supreme knowledge of utilizing the correspondences to manifest point one above.
All are done in the deserved sacredness and respect of the energies attracted or summoned.
The implements and all other paraphernalia of the ceremony is exact replicas of what can be found on the astral plane where all magick is formed to be directed with pure will driven by controlled emotion. Thus the movement made with implements is done on a dramatic scale as to help the imagination create a clear path into the subconscious as to program the internal levels directly, this is also directly linked to the astral light. Repetition of these methods creates an accelerated development of magickal abilities with in the individual’s sphere of sensation (Auric field) thus creating an open door to the flow of higher magickal energy as attracted to the sort of energy you choose to project in your ceremonies. None the less it is vital to repeat as much as possible, this is key to experience and gaining the ultimate wisdom from ceremonial practice.
Ceremony normally has a strict ceremonial structure to it that requires strict discipline and precise actions as to have potent magickal effects. Ceremony has a structure to it but can also be very dynamic, that is to say that you are familiar with the basic structure of Ceremony. There is a Saying of unknown Chinese origin that goes “One can only break the Laws, once One has mastered the Laws! Only then will One know the true depth of the Laws” So practice ritual and ceremony responsibly, and from the true experience, together with time will you to find the true secrets behind the very basic rituals that you will practice. The path of the magick shall be revealed, for your eyes only, to see. So too through the dedication, persistence and a lot of patients will the structure of all be for your eyes to see. The structure of ceremony is a guideline to the perfection and wholesome knowledge that provides the ability to create your own ceremonies for specific ends as this will become invaluable to the progression of the Adept magician or magickal worker.
Ceremony has many different faces and complexities, but the simplest of them are normally the best to execute as it eliminates distraction from that which is really important. Thus to start using Ceremony start with the simplest of forms and gradually you’ll work towards stronger and more concentrated Ceremonies as you’ll find it easier every time. And each time a Ceremony will have greater physical manifestations to it, when it comes to that which is physically perceived. These can range from subtle sensations such as pins and needles to goose bumps, could even be perceivable wind activity within or without the circle confines etc. Thus intensifying every consecutive ceremony and creating more magickal respectability with each go. Because of this aspect to ceremony and ritual practice it lends a strengthening aspect to practical workings of magick, so preferably practical workings will be done in circle and ceremony or ritual. Ceremony or Ritual creates a sacred space, pure enough for practical workings unhindered from all outside influence. It is a space and atmosphere fit for the divine to dwell in. In order for it to be like this you need to be comfortable with what you are doing.
An Introduction to Ceremony. by Rev. Moloch - 2005
Ceremony; Defined as – Outward rite; Form; Observance; Formality – English dictionary
At first glance it looks to be very superficial, but in order to achieve complete harmony and alignment of the greater energies involved in the flow of natural evolution and progression, it is necessary for us in becoming accustomed with the internal symbolism that speaks directly to this flow of potential creative energy.
For we, as homo-sapiens, are programmed by repetition, this being fact, let’s use this for a greater potential Maybe even divine manifestation. How, comes to mind, well one method to this effect is the employing of the empowering rituals and ceremonies to activate the subconscious at such a level as to be directly influenced to cause change at the most basic level of our being and flowing over into causing change in the physical.
This process causes the restructuring of the very living patterns of man at tangible levels and thus provides the desired effect of ceremony and ritual. Ceremony is a specifically designed series of dramatic, disciplined actions executed with perfectly raised emotion directed towards a correspondently correct envisioned end as desired and purely willed.
The preciseness of the ceremony is first and foremost determined by the planned correctness of the correspondences of the magickal working at hand. This in short means that the symbols representing the source of the magickal link you wish to create via the ceremonial act needs to be correct at the levels and areas as required. When I use “level required” I refer to the elemental, zodiacal, angelic, demonic or divine etc, as this is different levels of links that could be harnessed.
This can be symbols ranging from stones, gems, metal, herbs, colours, incense, to name but a few of the physical objects that can be used, there is also signs and graphically drawn symbols that links certain divine, angelic, demonic, zodiacal and elemental energies. All these methods of harnessing energy are employed in ceremony to provide a passive energy of existence for an active cause of will.
There are three necessary ingredients to get you on a path of successful ceremony.
1.) A clear sensible goal, precise and exact.
2.) A true force of emotion towards the intended desire of the ceremony.
3.) And a clear cut method and supreme knowledge of utilizing the correspondences to manifest point one above.
All are done in the deserved sacredness and respect of the energies attracted or summoned.
The implements and all other paraphernalia of the ceremony is exact replicas of what can be found on the astral plane where all magick is formed to be directed with pure will driven by controlled emotion. Thus the movement made with implements is done on a dramatic scale as to help the imagination create a clear path into the subconscious as to program the internal levels directly, this is also directly linked to the astral light. Repetition of these methods creates an accelerated development of magickal abilities with in the individual’s sphere of sensation (Auric field) thus creating an open door to the flow of higher magickal energy as attracted to the sort of energy you choose to project in your ceremonies. None the less it is vital to repeat as much as possible, this is key to experience and gaining the ultimate wisdom from ceremonial practice.
Ceremony normally has a strict ceremonial structure to it that requires strict discipline and precise actions as to have potent magickal effects. Ceremony has a structure to it but can also be very dynamic, that is to say that you are familiar with the basic structure of Ceremony. There is a Saying of unknown Chinese origin that goes “One can only break the Laws, once One has mastered the Laws! Only then will One know the true depth of the Laws” So practice ritual and ceremony responsibly, and from the true experience, together with time will you to find the true secrets behind the very basic rituals that you will practice. The path of the magick shall be revealed, for your eyes only, to see. So too through the dedication, persistence and a lot of patients will the structure of all be for your eyes to see. The structure of ceremony is a guideline to the perfection and wholesome knowledge that provides the ability to create your own ceremonies for specific ends as this will become invaluable to the progression of the Adept magician or magickal worker.
Ceremony has many different faces and complexities, but the simplest of them are normally the best to execute as it eliminates distraction from that which is really important. Thus to start using Ceremony start with the simplest of forms and gradually you’ll work towards stronger and more concentrated Ceremonies as you’ll find it easier every time. And each time a Ceremony will have greater physical manifestations to it, when it comes to that which is physically perceived. These can range from subtle sensations such as pins and needles to goose bumps, could even be perceivable wind activity within or without the circle confines etc. Thus intensifying every consecutive ceremony and creating more magickal respectability with each go. Because of this aspect to ceremony and ritual practice it lends a strengthening aspect to practical workings of magick, so preferably practical workings will be done in circle and ceremony or ritual. Ceremony or Ritual creates a sacred space, pure enough for practical workings unhindered from all outside influence. It is a space and atmosphere fit for the divine to dwell in. In order for it to be like this you need to be comfortable with what you are doing.