09-20-2013, 12:39 PM
There is power in ritual beyond just the individual's own approach, although that is, of course, central to any working. One of the reasons rituals are used, like this, over periods of times and through many groups is because when you do the ritual you are actually tapping in to and connecting to the well of energy that exists connected to the thoughtforms of the ritual itself. You are, in essence, connecting to the hundreds or thousands or more of individuals and groups who have performed this same ritual and so there is a network of power inherent in many rituals which have been used over many years by many different groups.
Yes, you are able to create your own ritual which could be just as effective, but it would also be a reinvention of the wheel, and really is a more effective approach only once you have actual experience with structured ritual work. There is power in connecting with traditions and continued techniques, it is not solely about the individual as there is a collective consciousness connected to many rituals.
Now, while I agree that exact pronunciation as per language is not absolutely necessary, there is power in the Hebrew language itself which goes beyond merely the individual itself. The language is a living, conscious thoughtform collective, just as Sanskrit and some other languages are, they are not merely tools but have their own existence as vibration. They are "gestalts" of consciousness.
A ritual is like a song, if you change the notes, you get a different song, if you change the timing or the rhythm, you get a different song, so it isn't really accurate, imo, to say that a ritual has no power in itself, the main difference being between those who do not need to use actual physical representations of the ritual objects and those who do. If you choose to use different symbols, or focuses for the mind, this will alter the manifestation of the energies, although by all means you can use different approaches to achieving the same intention but the form through which the intention is made manifest may vary.
Most important to ritual work is, in my humble opinion, sincerity, honesty with the self and other self about intention, and respect for the sacredness of the work. These things as well as the ability to fully don the garment that is the magical personality.
Key to ritual work is the building of emotional atmosphere and the razor sharp focusing of the mind. While there are many who would probably disagree, I feel that the level to which one has to get in order to do the same as a ritual simply with an intention is much beyond the practice of most. This is why Carla, Jim and Don, while only being at the level of Neophytes were able to protect themselves against a 5th Density adept. Their use of the ritual and their connection with eachother afforded them a protection that the power of even such an adept could not penetrate. Not all power is just about individual prowess, imo. One might argue that if they were more advanced they wouldn't have needed to use the ritual, but I would counter that to then use it would only guarantee the potency of their working.
The principles of white magic draw the individual to harmony with nature wherever possible. The white mage does not seek to impose its will upon creation or the environment, but instead asks, seeks communion and friendship with the many conciousnesses and intelligences which exist, winning protection and power through allyship and bonding rather than through demands. This bonding may be done up to the Creator. The white mage seeks to make the individual will harmonious and in alignment with the divine will of the Universe so that they flow together rather than redirecting the flow with dams. Timing is powerful.
Now, as to the pronunciation of these words, I would say that the exact form of the pronunciation is less important than clear expression, and appropriate vibrations of vowels. The vowels of Hebrew and Sanskrit are very much part of the power of the languages as they are seen to be those which move the energies, whereas consonants are more likened to building blocks or stations.
When you say the words, mean them, put "gusto" in to them, play the part of the magician as fully as you are capable , get in to it! This is the true power of ritual, is the active invocation and embodying of the archetypes through the use of the magical personality and the concentration of that energy in to both simple and complex intentions. Many of the conventions of ritual are not necessarily directly related to the intention itself, which is another element of ritual which makes it useful and potent beyond merely creating an intention, because it also "makes the pathway" the energy will travel along and defines the parameters in time/space and space/time of the environment/situation/events surrounding and empowering the intention.
Now, I believe there is a video somewhere with full instructions on this ritual including pronunciation, so I will look for that to post here. Also, of course, all of which I have said are merely my own opinons and must be discerned by each individual. Blessings to you.
I would add that I do not believe one has to be rigid and inflexible regarding elements of such a ritual, nor that it will malform the intention to do so. My point is that the use of such an "established" ritual, though it may also be individualized, connects you to the many other magicians throughout time who have used the ritual and this has its own power and potency to it. I am making no attempt to dissuade anyone from ritual experimentation, merely pointing out what I believe to be the significance of this and other widely used rituals.
This should help:
http://hermetic.com/heidrick/hebrew_pronounce.html
Yes, you are able to create your own ritual which could be just as effective, but it would also be a reinvention of the wheel, and really is a more effective approach only once you have actual experience with structured ritual work. There is power in connecting with traditions and continued techniques, it is not solely about the individual as there is a collective consciousness connected to many rituals.
Now, while I agree that exact pronunciation as per language is not absolutely necessary, there is power in the Hebrew language itself which goes beyond merely the individual itself. The language is a living, conscious thoughtform collective, just as Sanskrit and some other languages are, they are not merely tools but have their own existence as vibration. They are "gestalts" of consciousness.
A ritual is like a song, if you change the notes, you get a different song, if you change the timing or the rhythm, you get a different song, so it isn't really accurate, imo, to say that a ritual has no power in itself, the main difference being between those who do not need to use actual physical representations of the ritual objects and those who do. If you choose to use different symbols, or focuses for the mind, this will alter the manifestation of the energies, although by all means you can use different approaches to achieving the same intention but the form through which the intention is made manifest may vary.
Most important to ritual work is, in my humble opinion, sincerity, honesty with the self and other self about intention, and respect for the sacredness of the work. These things as well as the ability to fully don the garment that is the magical personality.
Key to ritual work is the building of emotional atmosphere and the razor sharp focusing of the mind. While there are many who would probably disagree, I feel that the level to which one has to get in order to do the same as a ritual simply with an intention is much beyond the practice of most. This is why Carla, Jim and Don, while only being at the level of Neophytes were able to protect themselves against a 5th Density adept. Their use of the ritual and their connection with eachother afforded them a protection that the power of even such an adept could not penetrate. Not all power is just about individual prowess, imo. One might argue that if they were more advanced they wouldn't have needed to use the ritual, but I would counter that to then use it would only guarantee the potency of their working.
The principles of white magic draw the individual to harmony with nature wherever possible. The white mage does not seek to impose its will upon creation or the environment, but instead asks, seeks communion and friendship with the many conciousnesses and intelligences which exist, winning protection and power through allyship and bonding rather than through demands. This bonding may be done up to the Creator. The white mage seeks to make the individual will harmonious and in alignment with the divine will of the Universe so that they flow together rather than redirecting the flow with dams. Timing is powerful.
Now, as to the pronunciation of these words, I would say that the exact form of the pronunciation is less important than clear expression, and appropriate vibrations of vowels. The vowels of Hebrew and Sanskrit are very much part of the power of the languages as they are seen to be those which move the energies, whereas consonants are more likened to building blocks or stations.
When you say the words, mean them, put "gusto" in to them, play the part of the magician as fully as you are capable , get in to it! This is the true power of ritual, is the active invocation and embodying of the archetypes through the use of the magical personality and the concentration of that energy in to both simple and complex intentions. Many of the conventions of ritual are not necessarily directly related to the intention itself, which is another element of ritual which makes it useful and potent beyond merely creating an intention, because it also "makes the pathway" the energy will travel along and defines the parameters in time/space and space/time of the environment/situation/events surrounding and empowering the intention.
Now, I believe there is a video somewhere with full instructions on this ritual including pronunciation, so I will look for that to post here. Also, of course, all of which I have said are merely my own opinons and must be discerned by each individual. Blessings to you.
I would add that I do not believe one has to be rigid and inflexible regarding elements of such a ritual, nor that it will malform the intention to do so. My point is that the use of such an "established" ritual, though it may also be individualized, connects you to the many other magicians throughout time who have used the ritual and this has its own power and potency to it. I am making no attempt to dissuade anyone from ritual experimentation, merely pointing out what I believe to be the significance of this and other widely used rituals.
This should help:
http://hermetic.com/heidrick/hebrew_pronounce.html
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