Michael Sternbach Posted August 3, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 10:20 PM, Nungali said: yes, I was going to mention that . What do you think is the source of the Picatrix knowledge ? Greek magic tradition must have been rather influential. As far as the book's general philosophical framework goes, this is informed by Hermetism and neo-Platonism. The decan system it employs is of Egyptian origin. It's a magical potpourri, really... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 3, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 2:00 AM, Aetherous said: More like a middle finger icon. You dont have one of those ? here, you can borrow mine Use it whenever you feel you need to . Reveal hidden contents 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshire Cat Posted August 3, 2018 There are many grimoires out there: the paradigms of magic has changed so much since I was a child... and I'm not that old. I've read those books, but I found no special value for me... because of... maybe planetary forces and shit. Who knows? My suggestion is to find the "magical era" that resonates with you the most... and begin your study from there. Crowley was a bridge to many modern magical paradigms. You would learn a lot from his Magick. But maybe it would just be better to begin with chaos Magick. Once you get the Key that resonates with you, it's time to delve into everything else. BTW, Crowley wasn't the beast666, but Nungali actually is! :-P 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 3, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 8:51 AM, Cheshire Cat said: There are many grimoires out there: the paradigms of magic has changed so much since I was a child... and I'm not that old. I've read those books, but I found no special value for me... because of... maybe planetary forces and shit. Who knows? My suggestion is to find the "magical era" that resonates with you the most... and begin your study from there. Crowley was a bridge to many modern magical paradigms. You would learn a lot from his Magick. But maybe it would just be better to begin with chaos Magick. Once you get the Key that resonates with you, it's time to delve into everything else. BTW, Crowley wasn't the beast666, but Nungali actually is! :-P Which of course you will not debate here , as its off topic . However if any one wants to PM Cat Smile ( as a PM is where no one else can challenge and correct ) information will be supplied to you to tell you how big and nasty Nungali really is . Reveal hidden contents 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightseeker Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) On 8/3/2018 at 8:49 PM, Nungali said: Which of course you will not debate here , as its off topic . However if any one wants to PM Cat Smile ( as a PM is where no one else can challenge and correct ) information will be supplied to you to tell you how big and nasty Nungali really is . Reveal hidden contents Are you the most advanced magick practioner on this forum? Edited August 3, 2018 by Lightseeker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Sternbach Posted August 3, 2018 Nungali and me (with friends) having a discussion about Aleister Crowley. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) On 8/3/2018 at 9:14 PM, Lightseeker said: Are you the most advanced magick practioner on this forum? Nooooo way ! I am just old and practised in some areas of the western traditions. There are some Daoist magicians here as well . I might be different in that I have studied some of the process academically via cultural anthropology, I learnt and got experience, I followed a curriculum ( gotta learn to walk before run ) , made my own 'tools' ( 'magical weapons' ) , built my own temple, made temple furnishings, regalia, kept diaries of workings etc etc . A lotta people talk , but often cant deliver the goods re practical experience. Talk but no walk. I have walked a lot and talk a lot, But there could be people right under our noses that have walked very far and dont talk at all My speciality is in the initiation tradition ; cross culturally, that is , as an essential human dynamic and from an anthropological and practical view . Reveal hidden contents I bet that response was not expected by some . It was very tempting to write ; Well, yes, now that mention it , indeed I am We do have some interesting western tradition down here - I mean this is the place where Theosophical Society built an amphitheatre to watch Krishnamurti walk on the water across Sydney Harbour Hmmmm .... looks a little 'unattended' If you look really closely you can see Krishnamurti walking on the water , just upper left of dead centre, lower right up down - of the wet part in the image ^ Edited August 4, 2018 by Nungali 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 9:26 PM, Michael Sternbach said: Nungali and me (with friends) having a discussion about Aleister Crowley. Thats 85 Lightseeker , dont believe him ! I visted Sterney last year to witness his goetic evocation ..... ... didnt fool me a bit ! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zhongyongdaoist Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 6:47 AM, Nungali said: I visted Sterney last year to witness his goetic evocation ..... ... didnt fool me a bit ! I know him, he used to be my gardener! Still trying to pass himself off as some kind of Master Magician is he? Some people never just never learn! ZYD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) On 8/4/2018 at 6:39 PM, Zhongyongdaoist said: I know him, he used to be my gardener! Still trying to pass himself off as some kind of Master Magician is he? Some people never just never learn! ZYD Used to be ... until that full moon night you went for a walk in the garden and behind the back shed ...... Edited August 4, 2018 by Nungali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 4, 2018 What do 'witches call that again ? ..... oh yeah ; 'skyclad' Reveal hidden contents 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
