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November 3, 2009
How many courses are there going to be?

Excellent Question, Martialus.

The Supernatural Assistant course is Course 1. Soon there will be the Hermetic Merkavah course, followed by a Goetia course. Eventually there may be a course on Working with the Elemental Kings as well, though I suspect it will be a lesson or four in the Neo-Platonic System of Magic course.

So there will be at least 4 Courses in the foreseeable future. And more as I go onward.

The day I achieved Knowledge and Conversation with my Holy Guardian Angel is the day the keys to the kingdom were handed to me; without that, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am today. So I’m starting with that, calling it “Acquiring a Supernatural Assistant” as a nod to the fact that it isn’t the same thing as the HGA rites of Abramelin or Samekh. Those rites are so misrepresented that 99% of the people undertaking the path have no idea what they’re getting into, how to recognize what they acquire, or even what to do with it once they have it.

I aim to fulfill my own destiny, my own Will, and do my part in manifesting a generation of magicians fully empowered and willing to become exactly what the Great Work turns us into: fully conscious human beings restored to our rightful place in the cosmic hierarchy, standing firm with the powers of Creation at our fingertips, with the knowledge and wisdom to use those powers as we see fit. Mad Alchemists, tempered in the fires of our passions, hardened and forged by our joy and our pain, and empowered by the light of God.

November 1, 2009
Still yet more about the Supernatural Assistant

Sam Johnson says:

1. Are there any prerequisites? Or can people without any significant experience follow this?

No, there are no prerequisites. I’m starting here, and then I’m heading through the Modern Angelic Grimoire, and eventually I’ll get to the Goetic one. I’m recreating the process of initiation I went through in course form.

2. Are there any *actual* requirements for participants during the course? Ideally everyone would follow the homework and the course as it comes, but failing that due to other commitments at least we’ll have the know-how on hand for the future. We’ll have lost the one-on-one help with you, of course, but still. Is this fine?

Hmmm. I see what you’re saying. I’m thinking the courses will stand alone. St. Balthazar said on the Lemegeton list that in the grimoire traditions, the books became the initiators, and that’s a great way to encapsulate my intent. The books and course work will give you the steps, and when you follow them, you get the Supernatural Assistant. I think you’d stand more chance of doing the work consistently in a group, where there’s some accountability, some social pressure. You’ll be doing the work solitary, but you’ll have help.

Whole thing sounds great and I’m grateful you’d even do something like this, but I want to make sure I’m getting the most out of it. Thanks.

You’re off to a good start. You’re taking into account where you’re at in life, and weighing the commitment thoroughly. That’s the kind of approach that results in success.

In practice, we’ll be talking about 30-45 minutes per day, split up between the morning when you wake up and the evening before you go to bed. The actual time spent in the Work is relatively small, and I think it fits into the schedule of your average working wo/man or even single mothers of three kids. I’ll be timing the initiations to occur on the weekends (Saturn-day or Sun-day), and there are three time slots that can be used each day, so chances are good you’ll be able to find one that fits into your schedule.

October 31, 2009
What You Get with the Supernatural Assistant Course
A Supernatural Assistant! Isn’t that enough?

No? You mean, you want to know what comes with it specifically for $75? You get my warm and kind advice, my best wishes, and a lot of encouragement. You get my undying thanks for the money. What more do you need?

Ok, sorry, I crack me up.

NOTE: I fixed the link this afternoon.

Course Stuff

The course comes with the following:
- eBook: The Neo-Platonic Basics – It’s a cleaned up and slightly modified/expanded version of the series of blog posts I wrote as I went through some transformations in the first year after making contact with my own “Supernatural Assistant.”
- ebook: The Modern Angelic Grimoire – In case you don’t have it, we’ll be referencing this book for some of the initiations.
- The names of your Genius and Evil Daimon (for those who don’t have them yet)
- Conjuration Ritual for the Genius (this is different than the conjuration of the Supernatural Assistant)
- Your Own, Personal, Genius Lamen…. something you can wear on your chest, to make you your best…. (sung to the tune of your own personal jesus; you’ll get an image file that you can print out, or draw out by hand on virgin parchment in the light of the Moon while suffumigating it in the smoke of strange alkaloid herbs)
- Conjuration rite for the Supernatural Assistant (performed nightly after Lesson 3)
- Membership with the Yahoo group
- Personal coaching from yours truly, unless you really get on my nerves or turn out to be some kind of lunatic. If the latter is true, you still get no refunds; I mean it, I’m totally spending the money as soon as it comes in.
Tentative Course Outline (Subject to change):
- Lesson 1: Intro and Overview (Nov. 6) – Includes the the evolution from the Supernatural Assistant into the HGA over the last couple of thousand years, an overview of the three-part ruler of the soul, and the role of the Genius from Agrippa’s Three Books of occult Philosophy. This will give you some insight into working with your Genius.
- Lesson 2: The Power of Prayer (Nov. 13) – Includes an explanation of “enflaming yourself with prayer,” the key to building up an ecstatic relationship with God. Explores Crowley’s early training and how he figured out the Secret of Prayer.
- Lesson 3: Can you smell that smell? (a.k.a. Conjuration of the Supernatural Assistant) (Delivered when appropriate) – Includes an analysis of the Stele of Jehu, the Greek Magical Papyri that’s actually called “Acquiring a Supernatural Assistant,” and Crowley’s Liber Samekh. Also includes the conjuration rite you’ll be using.
- Lesson 4: Working with the Supernatural Assistant: Practical Applications of your blossoming relationship.
At this stage, chances are pretty good that you’ll be going through some serious hell.
- Lesson 5: The Map of Hell – Personal observations on the landscape of Hell as it manifests in your life; includes some advice and techniques I found were useful in dealing with the layers and layers of crap that tend to come out in the process.
- Lesson 6: The Stairway to Heaven (Is Sitting in Hell) – Reflections on the initiatory journeys we’ve been through and preparation for Hermetic Merkavah, to be explored in full in the Seven Heavens Club. (Or the Hermetic Merkavah course. I haven’t figured out what to call it. I thought the Seven Heavens club was a witty nod to Pat Baker, but I figure it may be too cheesey.)
October 30, 2009
7 Winds Mirror Sold Out

For those interested in the Mirror of the 7 Winds Chris had available at Renaissance Astrology, it’s too late, you totally missed it. He may take pre-orders for the next time he can make them though, but that’s late next year, and there are only so many he can make at one time.

October 30, 2009
Awesome Opportunity

Chris Warnock, of Renaissance Astrology fame, is offering a Mirror of the Seven Winds. Based on an intricate ritual from the Picatrix, the Great-Granddaddy of all Grimoires, this item is something you should totally consider buying. He does the etching and seven-day suffumigations according to the requirements of the book, and the benefits are amazing.

The Picatrix says, “… if you gaze into the mirror and watch it well, know that in it will appear men, winds, spirits, demons, the dead and the living and all of them will be obedient to your command.” It’s a lot like the Table of Practice that I have in the Modern Angelic Grimoire, and the Scrying Media all in one. I highly recommend it, not only because it’s useful, but it comes empowered to accomplish what we need it to do as magicians.

Chris Warnock is an Adept of the art of Astrological Magic. There are few magicians or occult craftsmen I’d trust to do the kind of operations he does on this mirror and have them be effective. I usually take advantage of the elections he posts on his page, and do my own magic based on the appropriate timing, but when it comes to Picatrix stuff, there’s no one I know of who would be more capable of creating an empowered talisman than Chris.

Once received, the Mirror is consecrated to the magician when the Moon is conjoined to Venus. At that point it’s yours and yours alone. The Spirits of the Winds are powerful allies in the toolkit of the magician, and they are a set of spirits I can’t wait to begin working with regularly. If I had the time, I’d totally be conjuring them ASAP. They’ve been calling to me for years. There’s a Tower of the Winds somewhere, in Italy or Greece, or Europe. I don’t remember. But ti’s beautiful. I saw a picture of it a long time ago, and have wanted to conjure these spirits ever since. With Chris’ offering of the mirror, it’s an opportunity we shouldn’t pass up.

October 28, 2009
Acquiring the Supernatural Assistant

The first step in the empowerment process for people to have the kind of success I’ve had with the Angels and Daimons of the grimoires, in my oh so humble opinion, is Knowledge and Conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel.

“But RO, that takes foooooooorrrreeeeeeevvveeeeerrrrrr….”

6 months, 11 months, two whole weeks…

The time frame of how long it takes depends on a lot of variables; your personal religious bias, which traditional approach you pick, and most importantly, what your personal experience is with God. Abramelin purists have their opinions on what is proper, and graduates of the Samekh operation have their opinions on what is proper. I’ve seen Aaron Leitch argue that the spirit of the Abramelin operation is different than the one contacted through Samekh. I’ve had arguments and debates about the subject for years. Regular readers of the blog know my opinions on the subject, and those opinions are definitely not accepted globally.

So, to help clear the air a lot, or muddy the waters further, I’m going to start a course based on my experiences with the Genius, the HGA, and the Supernatural Assistant. I don’t think I’ll call it “Attaining Knowledge and Conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel,” even though that’s what I personally think it is. Instead, I’m going to call it “Acquiring the Supernatural Assistant.” I’m focusing on functionality of the spirit rather than the belief system it applies to. You can call it whatever you want, but I’m calling it the Supernatural Assistant.

There will be three branches to the operation: Daily Prayer, Weekly Conjuration, and a One-Time Initiation. I’ll provide the basic stuff you need to accomplish the goal. You’ll get a ritual conjuration to perform, an overview of the evolution of the “HGA” in Western Magical Thought, and how it fits into the system that I’ve developed based on traditional sources. (I’ve realized I can’t really call it a traditional system any more. Disappointing, that, but honest at least.)

We’ll also have a Yahoo group, open only to members of the class. We’ll be able to discuss things that are happening without fear of slams or appearing stupid in front of allegedly wise and experienced practitioners of the art.

Now, think about this carefully. Weigh out where you’re at in your life, and what the possible consequences may entail. Going through this process is a lot like the black stage of the Alchemical Work. A lot of negative shit rises to the surface. Addictions, anger management issues, things you’re in rebellion over, and god knows what else. It’s rarely a pleasant journey to the candy land. It’s usually painful and catastrophic. You learn that you’re a fucked up asshole who hurts people for fun, if that’s what you are. There’s no room for hiding from yourself. If you’re a loser, then it will become apparent to yourself and others. It truly sucks at times.

Why the fuck would anyone go through this shit on purpose? “For the joy set before him, Christ went to the cross.” When you come out on the other side, you’ll be better equipped to deal with life than ever before. You’ll know who you are, you’ll know what you’re supposed to be doing with your life, and you’ll have intimate access to the spirits that manifest your reality on a daily basis. There will be no aspect of your life that is beyond your influence, and few that are beyond your control.

The operation’s goal is to get the Supernatural Assistant, but the process itself makes you a magician. It’s hard to explain to people who haven’t gone through it, but when we’re done, you’ll totally understand. Everything negative that is revealed to you during this process turns from a weakness into a strength. Life won’t be all roses and perfect, you’ll still slip and forget you’re a magician from time to time, you’ll still have bills and taxes and people who suck in your life, but you’ll never be alone. You’ll have someone with you forever who will be able to help you, no matter how badly things may be going.

I don’t know how long it will take you. Based on previous experiments, less than half of the people who start will finish. Some folks will have already been through hell in their lives and have as easy of a time as I did, and two weeks of doing a daily ritual will be sufficient. For others, the process may take a year of Mondays.

There are NO REFUNDS, and no guarantees of success. I’ll spend the money as soon as I get it, I guarantee that much. Your success will be dependent on a number of factors, primarily your devotion to the Work.

You will have me to talk to at least once a week, and daily on the group, as long as I have an hour or so to address any questions. You’ll have your other classmates to talk to as well. I’m thinking it’s going to be easier to do if you’re not going through it alone.

The first class will be shipped on November 6th. That’s the official date of Samhain this year, if my sources are accurate. I’ll have to check with Lavanah to make sure, she’s usually on top of things. I’m only going to be starting one of these courses every three months. Due to the closeness of the 6th, you can sign up for this course through November 15th.

I’ll be taking us through both Saturn and the Sun on this trip, so gear up, hold your breath, and pray for safe passage.

To enroll, click on the buy now button below the Courses on the right of the blog. Assuming I’ve set it up right, you’ll get an email link. Send me your email contact information, and I’ll add you to the group.

Coming soon: The Seven Heavens Club: A course of initiation through the seven planetary spheres.

October 28, 2009
Important Article on “The Secret”

Brother Stenwick has an article up that if you haven’t read, you should, especially if you’ve fallen into the trap of The Secret. I especially like how he applies the logic of The Secret to the presentation that killed people.

My boss has a “The Secret” quote a day calendar on her desk. She faithfully reads each one each day. She got it as a gift from her best friend, so she tries to keep up with it in case there’s anything to it. She also wore a bracelet with eyes on it to a meeting with our Project Sponsor to keep away the influence of the evil eye. We got to talking hoodoo and laying a line of brick dust across the conference room door to see who could or couldn’t come in.

I think she’s a mundane type who watches a lot of stuff on TV, and learned hoodoo from The Skeleton Key movie. She might be a root doctor for all I know though. Life is weird.

But the pervasiveness of The Secret is annoying. If I wrote a book that presented real magic that could do most of the stuff that people think The Secret promises, no one would buy it. (Actually, I did, I wrote the Modern Goetic Grimoire, but I didn’t get into some of the stuff that using it can do, I figured people would figure it out on their own and from the spirits themselves.)

I really appreciated Scott’s article on the subject today. I hope it clears some things up in the whole Mind Over Matter front. When people realize that Mind is Matter, and that the manipulation of one is the manipulation of the other, life will be easier for most people, but people need to understand what MIND matter is made of. (Hint: it ain’t mine, and it ain’t yours.)

October 26, 2009
On Piracy…

It’s unfortunate, but due to the lack of scruples among some of my audience, I’ve had to institute a Goetic working to protect my eBooks from theft. After spending months writing the book, to have someone give it away because they believe information should be free makes me want to kill.

Calmer heads prevailed, fortunately for at least one idiotic fucktard. The intercession by a wise and patient person on your behalf is a good thing to have, and I hope someone does the same for me if I ever do something that stupid.

But from now on, anyone who pirates my work will be fair game. 10/25/09 in our current calendar system is the date it’s being instituted. If you’ve pirated my work, loaded it to torrents or whatever in the past, I suggest you make ammends post haste. Remove it immediately and pay restitution, or incur the wrath of the Guardians.

I think it’s really stupid to pirate occult works from living authors, especially those who write books about Goetia. Did you really think I wouldn’t curse you? Really?

And please note, I don’t give a shit what you think about the freedom of information, copyright law, or whatever. I wrote it, I charge for it, and as far as me and my spirits are concerned, you bought the right to read it and do the work. If you upload it to a torrent, you’re toast.

Please note that all purchases are covered under the usual Legal Disclaimer.

October 25, 2009
MGG Comments…

For those many wonderful and totally blessed people buying my grimoires, THANKS! Just so you know, when I charge for the order, you should be receive a link to download the files. Google’s supposed to be sending that out, and I think it’s working great, but for folks looking for a file attached to an email like in the OLD DAYS… Those days have gone.

Now, Jason pointed out something that I should probably mention. As a substitute for Holy Water, I suggest using water that you’ve soaked asfoetida in it, for those heathen infidel pagans who are opposed to slipping into the Catholic Church lobby and filling up a flask with some holy water. Jason’s erudite comment was along the lines of, “Dearest Frater, the odoriferous output of the herb aptly known as “Devil’s Dung” is so strong that it would indeed banish spirits, yea, even the wife, kids, dogs, cats, and neighbors should one soak this pungent herb in water.”

So if you choose to go that route, use a teensy, itsy bitsy, tiny little part of the herb or resin or whatever. Apparently, it’s not a pleasant experience for the human or the spirits. But honestly, just go get Holy water from the Catholics. Catholics are about as close to pagan Roman traditions as you can come anyway, really. At least they adapted the pagan rites, instead of trying to reconstruct them based on archaeological digs and Ursula K. Leguin novels.

Which reminds me… Eh, I’ll get to it in another post when I’m not so hot under the collar. I’m trying not to fuck up and go ballistic on ass hats. I had a humbling experience last weekend when I read in a couple of blog posts around the web that I had inspired or helped people by my own writing and stuff, so I’m all trying to be a decent inspiration and hierophantical and shit. But man, I’m TELLING you, there are some stupid motherfuckers on the planet. I’ll leave it at that.

October 23, 2009

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