#plantary magick

[beardedeldridge]

Per some requests  for specific info and a comment someone made that “other” people should share their ritual/dailies/practice or whatnot:

Part I:  This is a rough outline/timeline of how my practice evolved.

Part II:  I’ll sorta explain my regular working area.

Part III - … daily ritual I did the morning before the original post.

Prep:

I showered and went through a simple purification ritual (reciting 51 works well here in classic grimoire fashion).  Then I got dressed in comfortable clean clothing and entered into my ritual room.  This is pretty basic since I do it almost every morning.

Start of the workings:

Started with some lite meditation to prepare myself for the working then took out my tools. Then I preceded with more meditation while I slid my fingers across the beads counting until I found the bead of the day.

Then with the remainder wrapped around my hand loosely I went through my exorcism and preparatory rites (mostly specific psalms and prayers).  Banishing/invoking rituals can go here as needed.

Then I moved into prayers, invocations, and devotional work.  

Then I asked for the ways to be opened and what I needed to be sent to me. I then called on two allies for assistance and opened the ways.

Planetary workings:

From here I did my daily planetary work based on the day of the week (dsic works here).  Then I called on the other planetary forces. (I work thru the 7 classical planets +1 other.)

Sometimes I call on specific elementals or other spiritual forces/genius loci/local spirits/whatever at this time.  I don’t do this as much as I use to (or probably should). Haven’t spent a lot of time building those relationships/connections since we moved.

Specific Psalter workings:

I then evoked that days psalm. From there I evoked the chapter of the day from the other book I’m working. I allow my allies to direct which second book I’m working with. Sometimes I work thru the second book once other times multiple times based on what they say. (For an example if I’m on the 76th bead that’s Psalm 76 + Proverbs 14 {31 + 31 + 14} if I was working repeatedly through Proverbs for example). Then I did a few random passages as I felt led (to cover what I don’t know, to receive general guidance, or to answer a question if I have one). Then I continued and worked thru a set based on my main focus for the day. (A classic example would be a series of 7 specific psalms each once a day for 6 days and then all of them 7x on the 7th day to cut ties with something that’s holding you back for example.) Then I did a specific set of passages specific to my practice. (These change and evolve slowly as my practice and focus does.)

On this morning I was seeking some guidance and thru the “random” passages selected and the order they came thru, a fairly direct answer was given.  Always cool when the answers are that direct and neatly fitted together.

Closing:

Then I meditated, allowed for any additional stuff and then I completed the license to depart/closed down the ritual.  Banishing if needed goes here.

Personal Tips:

 My setup. 150 beads divided into 10 groups of different materials/numbers. (A single bead at the top, a set for the physical world at the other end, and sets for the elements/planets/etc in between). Also I have one bead for each psalm and I work one a day as I slowly work thru my psalter beads. This creates a focus for each psalm for use when I need to achieve a specific result in a specific situation.

Sometimes things come up so on average I work thru my psalter beads twice a year.  So maybe 65-66 miss days annually because sometimes life happens.  And sometimes parts may have to get condensed or put off until later/tomorrow.  Plan on those and don’t beat yourself up to much over occasional misses.

When I travel I carry a piece of the same flooring with markings that match those on the flooring in my ritual room and then I use that during my dailies when I’m traveling.

I find it best to go do something none magical right after.  I like to go deliver coffee to the kids (yep most drink coffee). Kiss the wife/etc…

I left out some stuff but if its important should be fairly obvious.

My practice has changed a lot since the pandemic started. I haven’t done any full manifestations since near the beginning of the shutdowns. Specifically after a particular result. We’ll see what the future holds.

Next Part IV:  Description of a black/sigil/pentacles/seals/narrative book I have been working on. (Probably. I haven’t completely talked myself into doing a post on this one yet.)

[americanoddity]

Aries- Astrology Notes #6

This will be a 12 part post series on each zodiac sign and their correspondences, so this may be used for astrology learning as well as magickal uses. 

Aries- Courageous, new beginnings, quick changes, doers, “grant me patience now”, center of action, brushes opposition away, leader, generous about helping others, openhearted, not one for being small and petty, reckless, goal-oriented, hot temper, childish, tantrums, no immediate success can result in loss of interest, short patience, independent, can have issues finishing what they started, aggressive/combative- mindset of only being broken by themselves, self-involved, usually honest unless a white lie is advantageous, impulsive, can speak without thinking, giving, lucky with money but prone to spending or giving too much, vain, drive to succeed, sexual, dislikes boredom, sharp-tongued, can be bossy, can come off as a know it all, some self doubt, worries about how they’ll handle failure or things in general, impatient with slow people or those who can’t resolve problems, drive to succeed, puts pressure on self, energetic, moody, doesn’t like taking orders, prone to being insecure and sensitive, goes many directions at once

Planetary rulership: Mars

Bodily rulership: self, body, head

Day of the week: Tuesday

Numbers: 1 and 9

Glyph symbolizes: two half-moons joined by a straight line, indicating idealism tied to authority and leadership. 

Keyword: I am

Attribute: speech

Birthstone: diamond, worn on left side can attract love, financial success, and luck.

Stones: ruby, garnet, jasper, bloodstone, diamond, tiger’s eye

Colors: red, bright colors

Trees: all thorn-bearing trees

Flowers: geranium, honeysuckle, sweet pea, rose, thistle

Metal: iron

Tarot card: The Emperor

Rune: Ehwaz

Angel: Ariel

Animals/insects: Sheep, rams

Ritual use: passion, sexuality, energy, willpower, determination, adventure, strong leadership