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For those that have actually done the Abramelin Operation, what did you experience? What did you gain from performing it? (Reddit)

Alex’ answer: Hi, I actually did the Abramelin Operation during the lockdown in 2020, and subsequently wrote a book about it. I know that all experiences are subjective to the practitioner, but I still think hearing about others experiences will … Continue reading →

The Archangel Tzaphqiel

This is based on some magical work I have recently done. The Archangel of Binah is Tzaphqiel (sometimes spelled “Tzaphkiel”) whose name means (according to Davidson (1967) p366) “Knowledge of God.” Consequently, Tzaphqiel is thought of as the Recording Angel, … Continue reading →

What’s an HGA for? (Reddit)

What does your HGA even do? What’s the point of connecting with it? Why would anybody even bother? If it’s for protection, why not just use protection magick? Anyways, super confused. I remember when I first believed I made contact … Continue reading →

“Is it true there are no such thing as ‘bad cards?'” (Reddit)

This is one of the things I always say: “There are no bad tarot cards, just bad tarot readers.” Really, it is the responsibility of the tarot reader to manage the expectations of the Querent. The tarot spread one uses … Continue reading →

Oriens Appreciation Post

Well, well, well! News today that public sector workers in the UK have been offered a pay-rise of 6%, which the Unions are willing to accept. And this right after I deployed an Abramelin word-square (see above) ! I’m not … Continue reading →

Every Story Matters…

... and not just because I've written a book about it. Continue reading →

What invocations did you use to summon spirits from the Goetia? (Quora.com)

I try to stick as close to the grimoire as possible: in any case I am a traditionalist when it comes to ceremonial magick. Typically, when working with the Goetia I would go about it as follows. Source: Alex’ answer … Continue reading →

How is a Pagan supposed to do the Abramelin?

From Reddit: “How is a pagan supposes (sic) to do the abramelin?” By the power of Metaphor. You go into it assuming that “YHVH,” “Tzebaoth” and “Adonai” are all metaphors for whichever god(dess) that you do worship, so that when … Continue reading →

Abramelin vs Gnosticism

From Reddit: Are ceremonial magic rituals such as the Abramelin acceptable in Gnosticism? One of the most popular rites used to invoke the Holy Guardian Angel as part of the Abramelin process – viz., The Bornless Ritual – is an … Continue reading →

“I am being attacked by a black magic death hex. Can you help me?” (Quora.com)

Psalm 91 is a traditional prayer for divine protection: indeed, in folk magic traditions it is recommended as a way of seeing off evil influences such as (alleged) black magic. So I would suggest praying this Psalm whilst feeling gratitude … Continue reading →