Ars Vercanus: Advanced Magickal Techniques

by Vasilios Wennergren

In this state the magus is extremely sensitive to etheric emanations. This is typically experienced as intense visceral perception of the energetic tone of surrounding phenomena paired with a light visionary trance. This altered state is conducive to the perception of etheric surroundings. Etheric Perception is subjective. Etheric phenomena are directly perceived and visually interpreted by the Center of Mind. As such, visual perception of external phenomena will differ depending on the internal symbol system, culture and predisposition of the magus. Interpretation of consciousness and emotive tone will also vary, depending upon nature of the magus. Therefore two magi may perceive a single etheric phenomenon completely differently. Perceptual subjectivity is further compounded by the spatial and temporal ambiguity of etheric reality. As a result of spatial ambiguity, phenomena that are actually at a distance may be perceived locally. Due to temporal ambiguity, phenomena perceived may originate in the past, present or future.