I did not even realise it was a SIGIL. I found it upon a Magick website a long time ago and liked it.

Now im puzzled as i thought a Sigil had to be written however the Sigil Garden symbols have completely thrown me. How are they to be used and how do you know which symbol means what?

Well, I only clicked on a couple, but, they seemed to have a short explaination to their use when clicked. I don't think they all do, though.

So, that's funny. You saw the sigil in a magic book and liked it. Almost odd how you are now in a fairly good conversation on that very subject now.

So far, what I've read says there are a few ways to generate a sigil. In my personal experiences with sigils, I invented the meanings behind them. I refered to them as runes though. Rune magic is more of a scrying device, as I understand it, with no effect generated but divining the fates and futures.

Cuhail

Originally posted by Cuhail

Well, I only clicked on a couple, but, they seemed to have a short explaination to their use when clicked. I don't think they all do, though.

So, that's funny. You saw the sigil in a magic book and liked it. Almost odd how you are now in a fairly good conversation on that very subject now.

It is. It was a while ago and to be quite honest it appealed to me greatly so i copied it. Maybe it means nothing but im feeling there was a reason it appealed to me after reading this thread

I'm going to try something tomorrow. I'm good at drawing 'witch symbols'. Does the language used have any effect? I mean can it be in any other language?

Hi my wife practices reiki and uses power symbols etc when doing this is this the same principal or similar focus of energies?

Interesting topic - thanks!


Berth

Another Scot

I once had a great result with a sigil called the helm of all. I was wearing it when a guy I worked with tried to attack me. It seemed as if time slowed down I was able to step away from him as he was throwing a punch he missed me and fell on floor. It was a protection sigil used by the Norse in battle.

My theory on sigils is that they attract specific energies that can be directed by the person wearing or using it. There are some great books like the Three books of occult philosophy, Grimoury of Abremelin the mage, and greater key of Solomon. They have tons of planetary sigils.

Oh yea someone asked if magic is safe, I would have to say not really, but neither is driving. Most of the time there much easier and more practical solutions we have available to us that where not around a few hundred years ago when this stuff was being used. I think most people who use magic do it for fun, or out of curiosity.

Peace
Trustnody

I have a curiosity on this topic. I would greatly appreciate it, if someone would post a link or two on some articles they have found to be intelligently written on this subject matter. Pretty, pretty, please?

this sigil stuff sounds interesting, but i'm too scared to try it

are there any "bad" stories regarding sigil ?

my first post.

"It is spoken of the Sephiroth, and the Paths, of Spirits and Conjurations; of Gods, Spheres, Planes, and many other things which may or may not exist. It is immaterial whether they exist or not. By doing certain things certain results follow; students are most earnestly warned against attributing objective reality or philosophic validity to any of them."
-A.C.

People, pick up a copy of Disinformation's "Book of Lies" and go from there.
This isn't a complicated process, so don't work on it too hard.

badBERTHA, I'm afraid I don't know much about power symbols or reiki in general. The yechniques used in sigil magick are not exclusive in any way to sigil marick. Many of it can be found in most ancient religious practices for example. I just happen to like the sigil format, its easy to use and doesn't require sacrifices, spirits etc. What sort of thing do the power symbols do?
Anyway, welcome to the thread!

trustnobody, your sigil sound immensely interesting! Very very glad it worked for you. The idea in this thread though is that it is safer, possibly better too, to make your own sigils. Obviously though if you feel you know what you're doing then go ahead. Best to make that clear for other people reading. I like your sigil theory too, is it yours? What do books you mention give as the reason for sigils working?
As to whether magick is safe or not, your driving analogy is quite apt indeed! I personally won't be summoning any spirits or demons, opening any gateways or talking to any aliens. In those matters terrible stories abound. I feel much more at home testing the water with smaller things.

Torsten, there are links on page 2 as Cuhail says although they are only the ones to the two things that got me started on sigils.

HatFoilTin, Welcome and congratulations on your first post! The sigil magick in itself is relatively harmless. Don't wish anyone harm and don't ask for anything that will deprive someone else. Following this I have had most positive results. Try something really small or do some research first. Do try it though!

Prote, I couldn't agree more! Caution is always the wiser path when dealing with the unkown!

I've tried sigil magic twice. Once inadvertently and once on purpose. The first time I did it it got me a job! Not a good job mind you, but one which I knew I was qualified for (fits into the "believing in it being possible" idea). The medium I used was these tall skinny weeds that grow all around here. And my sigil believe it or not was merely words. I got the job very shortly after.

I don't believe all this "you'll get a negative result" type stuff. Abraham Lincoln said (I'm paraphrasing) "success is a challenge." Getting what you want, whether through sigils or hard work still can provide you with new obstacles in life. Just like not getting what you want provides you with obstacles. Just because the origin of these results are from "magic" doesn't make them inherently wrong. That's just classic fear of the unknown .

I noticed skyfloating being pretty polite on this one. My two questions. One, how do you work with numerals? Two, why even bother if you work the LOA? No need to pack anything around or do any special work. Its very hidden and requires nothing outside the work.