Why I have been too silent

When I started this blog, I had the expectation of post regularly about my experiences and topics of my interest, and maybe, the interest of my readers.

Obviously, I have many things to do in my regular life, like work, school, have some fun, and of course the workload of the Orders I belong to. Putting aside the "have some fun" part, my daily life is busy and I'm glad I have no time to waste, because I follow a very structured schedule and besides I'm a very methodical person, and barely have time to keep up to date my blog.

On the other hand, I read many other blogs and of course and I consider a normal thing, to agree or disagree with others in many topics. I respect many people out there, but respecting some people doesn't make me a blind sheep or a blind follower of them. 

But here it is the main issue: as I read blogs and comments, it really discourages me in participate in any form of debate or even provide my insights to others, but why? first, I have learned that when somebody wants to learn something, they will seek for help; second, I have gained the ability of identifying a real need of help from someone who only wants to pick on something; third, I'm not anyone's redeemer.

You might say, but what about the help to others? yes, I do help many people at different levels; but when it is about knowledge, I'm very careful with that because as I advance in my Orders and in the development of my skills, I acknowledge the value of remain silence. I have read weird shit about many topics and instead of inspiring me to participate on discussions, discourages me totally because all the people out there are "experts" and no one has the real humility to learn from others, and because of it, I'm not willing to participate in the battle of the egos. 

I live a modestly prosperous, peaceful and organized life, but I have my anti-craft guns ready, just in case...there's always an asshole trying to "play the bad ass", and for those...only punishment awaits.

I hope to keep blogging again and talk about some topics that will piss-off more than one out there, but that's ok, sometimes, you must be an eye opener instead of a blind sheep.

Peace profound, in LVX

H Frater VL

The Book of Coelius

I had the chance to obtain this book as soon as it was released, and since I read the introduction I had expectations on the material.  The author is a well-known fellow Magician and Alchemist, Christopher Bradford.

This book it is about Alchemy, the Royal Art, the development of the self; and as it is stated on the material, it refers to practices of an Alchemical Order called Ordo Octopi Nigri Pulveri, from which the brother Bradford is member.

The book starts by describing the particular process of this Order; and quickly moves in the details of the Rites to be performed for each step of the Alchemical process.

Being Alchemy a subject of study strongly based on symbolism, this book surpasses the expectations because it presents practical methods, step by step on how to perform the Rites from the ground, for the development and transformation of the self.

The book is practical from cover to cover; no blinds; no unnecessary theory, just the one needed to understand the work that is being presented. This is a book to be used to work with it; this is not a book for the shelf, or for the armchair.

Being an aspiring Alchemist myself and being exposed to other methods, I found the practices on this book highly compatible with my field of study and development, which are the Rosicrucian and Hermetic Traditions.

I encourage those interested in pursuing the Great Work to acquire this book; it will set you apart from being just a conjurer or just a magician who work for mundane goals. Invest in yourself and work in your own development, your own body, your own mind and soul.

Peace Profound, in LVX

H Frater VL

The Ritual Magic Manual

When I joined the HOGD/AO, I received my study materials and among them, I received the part  of this book that corresponds to the magical work of the Neophyte.

It was easy for me to learn and apply this knowledge; I decided to master the rituals and move on to the next grade. When I was enabled to get the new material for my Junioris again, I received the part corresponding to that grade, and that's when I realized that this book it is something I had to own.

When I began my search, I was discouraged for two reasons: 1. it was out of print; and 2. it was highly expensive. As time went by, I kept track of how the prices were changing from seller to seller, until I was able to finally buy it, and I did it.

I was busy enough with my grade work at that time, and the temptation to learn and do the other rites was overwhelming; what else!, I had the whole book for me! but I still kept the pace. With some time available, I started to learn some other rites I needed for practical purposes and I began to perform them.

I have to be very honest here: this is a great book and it worth the money I paid for it and I don't regret it at any moment, and instead I'm glad I obtained it.

But, what makes this book so special? it is the fact that it contains detailed instructions on how to perform the rituals; this is a Grimoire for working magicians and this is not a book for the shelf. It contains all the rituals for every grade of the outer Order, from Neophyte to Portal: Elemental, Planetary, Zodiacal and Sephirotic rituals with precise instructions on god forms; incense; hierarchy of spirits and the Golden Dawn symbolism corresponding to each rite.

The Enochian integration into the Golden Dawn is also remarkable and many "Enochian specialists" out there who claim to be "purists and Dee-like specimens" dare to put poor critics and arguments against the fabulous integration that this book presents. If I have to mention a book that deserves such level of respect, is the work of Michael Stenwick with his Mystical Heptarchy book; which I have also the fortune of own.

My magical work is fully around this book; of course I have other practices, since I belong to 3 Orders and I have connection to other people; but in terms of Golden Dawn magic, my whole work is devoted to the study of this great Grimoire.

Also, I believe in one thing: If the magician has the talent, it can achieve anything with the teachings contained in this book. Some people hasn't even worked this book and they dare say things that go against the prestige of this material.

If I have shaken the bottle of nails with this article...I don't care...I love this book; I'm a Golden Dawn magician, I have the talent, and the power.

Peace profound, in Life, Light and Love.

H Frater VL