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Just something to think about. This is something that I try to teach to all of my students, so I thought it would be nice to post it here.
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The Most Important Tool of the Witch
What tool do all of the following workings have in common?
healing
scrying
casting a circle
blessing a house
candle magick
You guessed it, they all require you to use your most powerful tool, you! Your mind, your brain, your will, etc. You may have heard of the eightfold path1 that will help you attain appropriate mind states in which to work magick, but many of the techniques (such as scourging and drugs) may not appeal to you or may be outdated. Knowing the reasons behind the eightfold path, and knowing the mind states that are conducive to different workings may help you improve your magick.
Note: This knowledge will not replace the necessary knowledge of yourself however. Understanding how and why you react to different situations is an important step in becoming an 'advanced' practitioner. Exploring your inner self will help you to gain this understanding and entering different mind states may assist you in your quest. People with epilepsy should consult their physician before using 'mind machines'
If you have read The Power of the Witch2, then you have heard of the alpha state. Alpha refers to the dominant brainwave pattern associated with a particular state of mind. The brain emits electrical signals (detectable by an EEG) that are commonly linked to different conscious states. The frequencies fall into four categories that are present at all times in the brain. The dominant frequency is considered what 'state' you are in. Brainwave frequencies are measured in cycles per second or cps.
The 'fantastic four' are:
Beta: approximately 14 to 16 or more cps This state is associated with wakefulness. It is the state you are probably in right now as you use your senses to take in information. Caffeine and certain stimulants, or exercise will often bring the cps into the higher numbers.
Alpha: approximatly 7 or 8 to 13 cps Is dominant when you are daydreaming or are relaxed but alert. It is often used for self-hypnosis and magickal workings, and is often the state you are in when you watch television for a long time. Deep alpha in the 7 to 9 cps range is associated with dreams and with the state you are in when you first lay down to go to bed. Images will often flood your mind, but can be directed by you consciously. Rapid eye movement or REM takes place in these frequencies. Light meditation and rituals that are often repeated will trigger this state. See that lady in the Catholic church using a rosary? She is probably in a deep alpha state. People are highly susceptible to commercials and other suggestive techniques in this state, hence its usefulness in hypnosis and advertising.
Note: It's a good idea to 'mute' the commercials and look away from the television, especially if they are quickly flashing several images. Look off into the distance as far as you can to relax your eyes, and walk around a bit to 'ground' yourself or to return to a less susceptible state. Otherwise, you may find yourself craving Burger King sandwiches more than you ought to.
Theta: 4 to 7 or 8 cps is a deep mind state somewhat associated with dreams. This state is often found in healers, and coincidentally it is also the state that patients who are under anethesia are often in. It is a highly creative state that is useful (especially in the 6-8 cps range) for scrying and divination, art and writing, solitary rituals, etc. It can be difficult to interact with other people in this state.
Delta: 0 to 4 cps is the dominant frequency range while you are in the deepest stages of sleep. If you can increase your delta frequencies while you are in alpha, it is possible to increase mental functions such as memory and learning. Yogis, Zen practitioners, and healers often utilize these frequencies to refine their focus and psychic powers.
Note: Mind machines, biofeedback machines with gsr monitors (galvanic skin response), and brainwave sychronizers are useful tools in determining what state you are in. They use pulsating lights, sound and sometimes electrical stimulation to show you each state, then you can repeat it on your own during ritual. Without such tools which are often costly, pay attention to your sleep and meditation cycles. The traditional methods of the Witch can be seen as natural mind machines in a way; flickering candles are flashing lights, drumming is the rhythmic sound, scourging the electrical stimulation, binding can be a form of sensory depravation.
References
1) The Witch's Bible Complete by Janet and Stuart Farrar
2) The Power of the Witch by Laura Cabot
This article comes from the webpage below and is copywrited. Please keep the website address with any copies that you make of it.
www.paganpath.com/index.htm...index.html
The Most Important Tool of the Witch
What tool do all of the following workings have in common?
healing
scrying
casting a circle
blessing a house
candle magick
You guessed it, they all require you to use your most powerful tool, you! Your mind, your brain, your will, etc. You may have heard of the eightfold path1 that will help you attain appropriate mind states in which to work magick, but many of the techniques (such as scourging and drugs) may not appeal to you or may be outdated. Knowing the reasons behind the eightfold path, and knowing the mind states that are conducive to different workings may help you improve your magick.
Note: This knowledge will not replace the necessary knowledge of yourself however. Understanding how and why you react to different situations is an important step in becoming an 'advanced' practitioner. Exploring your inner self will help you to gain this understanding and entering different mind states may assist you in your quest. People with epilepsy should consult their physician before using 'mind machines'
If you have read The Power of the Witch2, then you have heard of the alpha state. Alpha refers to the dominant brainwave pattern associated with a particular state of mind. The brain emits electrical signals (detectable by an EEG) that are commonly linked to different conscious states. The frequencies fall into four categories that are present at all times in the brain. The dominant frequency is considered what 'state' you are in. Brainwave frequencies are measured in cycles per second or cps.
The 'fantastic four' are:
Beta: approximately 14 to 16 or more cps This state is associated with wakefulness. It is the state you are probably in right now as you use your senses to take in information. Caffeine and certain stimulants, or exercise will often bring the cps into the higher numbers.
Alpha: approximatly 7 or 8 to 13 cps Is dominant when you are daydreaming or are relaxed but alert. It is often used for self-hypnosis and magickal workings, and is often the state you are in when you watch television for a long time. Deep alpha in the 7 to 9 cps range is associated with dreams and with the state you are in when you first lay down to go to bed. Images will often flood your mind, but can be directed by you consciously. Rapid eye movement or REM takes place in these frequencies. Light meditation and rituals that are often repeated will trigger this state. See that lady in the Catholic church using a rosary? She is probably in a deep alpha state. People are highly susceptible to commercials and other suggestive techniques in this state, hence its usefulness in hypnosis and advertising.
Note: It's a good idea to 'mute' the commercials and look away from the television, especially if they are quickly flashing several images. Look off into the distance as far as you can to relax your eyes, and walk around a bit to 'ground' yourself or to return to a less susceptible state. Otherwise, you may find yourself craving Burger King sandwiches more than you ought to.
Theta: 4 to 7 or 8 cps is a deep mind state somewhat associated with dreams. This state is often found in healers, and coincidentally it is also the state that patients who are under anethesia are often in. It is a highly creative state that is useful (especially in the 6-8 cps range) for scrying and divination, art and writing, solitary rituals, etc. It can be difficult to interact with other people in this state.
Delta: 0 to 4 cps is the dominant frequency range while you are in the deepest stages of sleep. If you can increase your delta frequencies while you are in alpha, it is possible to increase mental functions such as memory and learning. Yogis, Zen practitioners, and healers often utilize these frequencies to refine their focus and psychic powers.
Note: Mind machines, biofeedback machines with gsr monitors (galvanic skin response), and brainwave sychronizers are useful tools in determining what state you are in. They use pulsating lights, sound and sometimes electrical stimulation to show you each state, then you can repeat it on your own during ritual. Without such tools which are often costly, pay attention to your sleep and meditation cycles. The traditional methods of the Witch can be seen as natural mind machines in a way; flickering candles are flashing lights, drumming is the rhythmic sound, scourging the electrical stimulation, binding can be a form of sensory depravation.
References
1) The Witch's Bible Complete by Janet and Stuart Farrar
2) The Power of the Witch by Laura Cabot
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