From: Paul Hume Area: MagickNet To: Jeff LaFay 3 Jan 95 22:13:24 Subject: insanity UpdReq Jeff - JL> I heard from a friend that if you read the JL> necrinomicon entirely that it is possible to cause JL> insanity, is this true? Only if you actually paid for the copy yourself. When you finish it, you scream: "I paid good money for this?! I must have been insane! NOOOOOO!" Paul 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Paul Hume Area: MagickNet To: Amethyst 3 Jan 95 22:15:30 Subject: What is enochian magick? UpdReq Amethyst - 93. Enochian magick refers to magic based on the work of John Dee, a scholar, mathematician, astrologer, and yes, magician, attached to the court of Elizabeth I, reputed to have been a part of Sir Francis Walsingham's system of spies (Walsingham was the head of Britain's intelligence network under Elizabeth), and all around classic Renaissance man. He was assisted in the work in question by Edward Kelley, reputed counterfeiter, medium, and interestingly shadowy character. They received, over several years, a series of communications from a variety of spirits, conjured by Dee and seen by Kelley. Among the output from these visions was a number of complex tables of letters and numbers, and a set of conjurations in a unknown tongue, now called Enochian. The Dee system was pursued by several magicians between the Elizabethan and 19th century. It was then used (abused, say purists) by MacGregor Mathers as the basis of a complex magical system within the Golden Dawn system. From that point it has been used, with and without the GD accoutrements, by a number of people. Among them is Anton Levay, who published an idiosyncratic set of the Enochian Calls and translations as part of the Satanic Bible. Hence the putative connection with Satanism, which is purely a Lavey add-on (it wasn't nailed down so he copped it). Useful reading: Enochian Sex Magick, by Crowley, Hyatt, and Duquette. Despite the horribly marketable title, this is a straight-forward introduction to the post-Golden Dawn version. Mysteria Magica, by Denning and Phillips. A non-GD look at using the Dee material in contemporary magical practice. Elizabethan Magic, by Robert Turner. An excellent look at Dee and his career. Enochian Dictionary, by Stephen Laycock. Newly re-released by Weiser, a dictionary of what Enochian words we have, both original from Dee and additional terms picked up in visions by Crowley and others. Also contains a survey of Dee's history and the progress of the Enochian system through the centuries. Usless Reading: Anything by Gerald Schueler. Paul 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Paul Hume Area: MagickNet To: Chuck Barnard 6 Jan 95 09:57:44 Subject: Re: CHAOS UpdReq Chuck - CB> I wish I did, its based primarily upon statements made some years ago CB> when some sand paintings were made in New York regarding fertility, CB> and were intentionally left unfinished so as not to adversely affect CB> the birthrate... As I heard that story it was at the Smithsonian. The curator, who apaprently knew his oats, observed that a Dineh artist had left a sand painting in an exhibit unfinished, to which the artist replied, "Hey, if I finished that painting, every fertile woman in town would be pregnant by tomorrow." It is, I agree, quite true that sand paintings for practice, teaching, display, etc. are never finished - ie. key symbols are omitted or altered - but this rather underscores that they are used only in conjunction with the "full bore" ritual/sing/blessing/etc. It IS a good story, I grant you (g). Paul 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Christeos Pir Area: MagickNet To: Rose Dawn 7 Jan 95 16:24:24 Subject: Re: PICTURE RITUALS UpdReq -=> Rose Dawn sent a message to Christeos Pir on 01 Jan 95 13:45:31 <=- -=> Re: Re: PICTURE RITUALS <=- Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. RD> Wow...a Message from the Arena of Anon!! ;> Looks like you guyz are RD> getting out via PODS, but not NuitNet still. :/ Which means, of course, that only the trivial stuff got out... RD> Sounds like a good idea to me...have you taken any steps toward RD> actually creating a ritual canvas yet? Uh... it's on the list. ;-/ I'm putting the finishing touches on the Feb. n/l, updating the Camp's flyer, fighting with various parts of the computer and its software (and losing, a lot of the time), dealing with the kid, the dog, the job, and the weather... Oh, and I'm working on a series of SIRP invocations that will, coincidentally, culminate in my IIo zapping. Love is the law, love under will. - V - ... Prisons are built with stones of Law 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Joseph Max Area: MagickNet To: Tyger 6 Jan 95 09:58:00 Subject: AutonomatriX UpdReq The AutonomatriX can be reached at this address: AutonomartiX P.O. Box 26362 San Francisco CA 94126 Voice Mail: (415) 267-6937 Send a request to the Curator for a copy of the Nascent Manifesto. I believe it can also be obtained by Internet anonymous ftp at: ftp.netcom.com/pub/Sh/Shub under the filename BASICAX.ARJ "The AutonomatriX is a networking Chaos Magic guild of those striving to discover and rejuvinate magical ideas and technical skills, with success as the only key to validation. We do not discriminate on the basis of lifestyle, gender, affiliation, race or sexuality. We seek to interact with creative magicians who are pushing boundries instead of being trapped by them. We are a working guild composed of independent craftspeople, whereas an order/lodge/cult is generally an exclusive membership of supplicants. Our name is derived from the words "autonomy" and "matrix" to represent a self-directed and self-governing repository of information." 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Wored Area: MagickNet To: Sol 7 Jan 95 00:09:00 Subject: Chaos Magick Newsletters UpdReq * In a message originally to All, Sol burbled: SS > I post this message in hope someone can direct me toward a SS > good SS > chaos magick newletter. YEAH! Actually, there is one. Kallisti Catalyst (a quarterly Journal of the Autonomatrix. A guild of chaos). If your interested in receiving the current (or back) editions you can write to: Heretic.000 1169 Market, #601 San Francisco, Ca. 94110 I've enjoyed all the articles written in the Kallisti Catalyst. It also has a pretty broad spectrum of `types' of Chaoyotes' writing for it and/or contributing Choas magicians. Chaoyofaque', Wored 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Eaglerocc Area: MagickNet To: All 6 Jan 95 20:18:02 Subject: All who love nature UpdReq I quote from Psychology Today, May-June 1994: "From the Druids of the Celtic forests to the great tribes of American Indians, people have sought peace and wisdom by living according to the laws of Mother Nature. Unfortunately, this century will be remembered for unprecedented exploitation of nature--and widespread psychological disturbance of individuals." There is a 12 week course offered by e-mail which will teach you to connect with nature as never before. Michael J. Cohen, Ed. D., is a pioneer of integrated ecology. He believes that nature holds the key to aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and spiritual satisfaction. This is a great course for anyone who loves Mother nature who wants to be even more in touch with nature. You must read 4 articles before registering by sending an e-mail request to both the following: PNC-articles@igc.apc.org Greening-Article@igc.apc.org Here's another two optional reading articles: Ecopsych-article@igc.apc.org Reconnecting-info@igc.apc.org Once you read these and really get more of an idea what this is all about, contact Michael Cohen at the following address to get registration information. MJCohen@aol.com You could call Mike at 206-378-6313 if you want. The course is available for credit at about $35 per credit. You may take the course free for no credit, but must have the required books at $58. Contact me if you want more information at Eaglerocc@aol.com Bill 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718