Introduction To Grimoires - Supplementary Material

In my latest episode of Sky Snake Sorcery I discussed the various ways to work through the grimoires. This post is complimentary to this subject, and will have many resources to pull from. This page may be updated semi-regularly, so keep an eye on it as more information is added.

The Pentacles of Conjuration

The following four Pentacles were mentioned in the episode:

These four pentacles can be created on parchment paper, engraved in wax or metal, or incorporated into more sorcerous devices. One will be provided for the 5th Pentacle of Mars.

Medal of Witch-Force

Obtain the seal on metal (ideally iron) and consecrate it as usual. After, craft a potent Martial oil, in particular designed for use in commanding, striking terror, and dominating by wrath. Heat the oil, and stoke the Witch-Fire within. Make calls and evocations over it, calling upon especially wrathful forces. Hekate-Brimo may do you well to call. Once ready, set the medal into the oil, and recite the versicle 5 times. Remove it, and let it cool, continuing to charm over it. It must be submerged 4 more times, and upon the final searing, seal it over with some lacer or varnish coating. Ensure that the medal is unseen until needed. Wear it during evocations, conjurations, and exorcisms of all kinds.

Some additional Pentacles that might be good to keep in stock:

This Pentacle defendeth those who invoke the Spirits of Saturn during the night; and chaseth away the Spirits which guard treasures.

Great to have for any treasure hunting operation, as well as for additional protection against the especially Saturnian spirits, the dead, and so forth.

The Countenance of Shaddaï the Almighty, at Whose aspect all creatures obey, and the Angelic Spirits do reverence on bended knees.

Having this pentacle engraved on some pendant or necklace, fumigated and empowered properly, is immensely helpful with causing rebellious spirits to obey and agree to pacts when they otherwise wouldn't.

These Pentacles are also proper for obtaining grace and honour, and for all things which belong unto Venus, and for accomplishing all thy desires herein.

This Pentacle is especially helpful for gaining allyship and favor from the spirits. It can be presented along the pact, kept in a green pouch with sweet-smelling herbs, or otherwise worn in some capacity to draw that favor towards you.

To See & Comprehend Spirits

What follows are a few formulae for aiding in seeing spirits, or making them more readily available to you.

The Senses Hymn - The Hekatæon, Jack Grayle

Before me are two pillars - one of ivory, one of bone;

Before me is a hole in the earth,

leading to my home;

Before me is a curtain of stars,

through which I pass alone;

Through which I pass, and pass, and pass -

Never to return.

EYES

I will see what the Sybil saw, and the Sybil

Saw four black bulls shimmering through the flames

Whose bellows rent the earth like a garment;

I will see what Medea saw, and Medea

Saw the crescent moon's tip

Drip blood like a sacrificial knife;

I will see what Solomon saw, and Solomon

Saw a woman uncoiling within a ring of chalk,

Six-armed like a scorpion, bearing two torches, two whips, two blades.

DADOUKHOS*DADOUKHOS

Bless these eyes that they may see you

All about - within, without - above and below,

in all seasons.

HANDS

I will touch what Persephone touched, and Persephone

Touched a hand in the darkness

Which led her to the light;

I will touch what Clytius touched, and Clytius

Touched a flame of unendurable heat

Which burned away his impurities;

I will touch what Jason touched, and Jason

Touched dragon's teeth as smooth as seeds,

And like black seeds, he sowed them.

ATALOS * ATALOS -

Bless these hands that they may feel you

All about - within, without - above and below,

in all seasons.

TONGUE

I will taste what Dionysus tasted, and Dionysus

Sucked warm milk from a black she-goat

At dusk in a cave on Mt. Nysa;

I will taste what Ladon tasted, and Dragon Ladon

Licked poppy-broth from a juniper branch

That cooled his fiery fury;

I will taste what Odysseus tasted, and Odysseus

Swallowed honey, wine and barleymeal

Mixed with baneful herbs, yet lived and loved thereafter.

APOTROPAIA * APOTROPAIA

Bless this tongue that it may taste you

All about - within, without - above and below,

in all seasons.

NOSTRILS

I will smell what the titans smell when the titans

Are raised from the earth, and what the titans smell

Is blood.

I will smell what the gods smell when the gods

Are pulled from their orbits, and what the gods smell

Is frankincense.

I will smell what the dead smell when the dead

Are pulled from their graves, and what the dead smell

Is myrrh.

ANGELOS * ANGELOS -

Bless these nostrils that they may scent you

All about - within, without - above and below,

in all seasons.

EARS

I will hear what Byzantium heard when Byzantium

Heard hounds barking deep within the earth,

Signaling the Macedonian approach.

I will hear what the Theban sorcerer heard when he,

Proclaiming himself a god, heard the hiss, pop and howl

That came from his own throat.

I will hear what Demeter heard when Demeter,

Wailing at her daughter's rape, heard from the cave

A voice saying, "Mother, why do you weep?"

PSYCHOPOMP * PSYCHOPOMP -

Bless these ears that they may hear you

All about - within, without - above and below,

in all seasons.

Before me are two pillars - one of ivory, one of bone;

Before me is a hole in the earth,

leading to my home;

Before me is a curtain of stars,

through which I pass alone;

Through which I pass, and pass, and pass -

Never to return.

This is naturally best used by devotees of Hekate, but the idea can be reworked based on one's needs.

Two Formulae From The Book of Oberon

"Anise: Take the herb anise and join to camphor, and thou shalt see spirits [that] shall (?) dread thee. It profiteth much to the achieving of secret and privy things."

"Take the herb fleabane, sicorda [chicory?], garmene, and the tree that swimmeth which is said arbor cancri ["crabtree"], and mazie with rore madii, and with the tree that showeth by night called herba lucens ["the shining herb"] , and with these make an ointment and put thereto the eyes (?) of a whelp and the fat of a hart, and anoint thyself and it will make open the air unto thee, that thou mayest see spirits in the clouds of the heavens, and all so there by thou mayest go surely, whither thou wilt, in one hour."

A List Of Helpful Spirits

This is a non-exhaustive list of spirits that may be helpful to start researching, if unsure of where to start.

STOLAS, OR STOLOS.--The Thirty-sixth Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos. He is a Great and Powerful Prince, appearing in the Shape of a Mighty Raven at first before the Exorcist; but after he taketh the image of a Man. He teacheth the Art of Astronomy, and the Virtues of Herbs and Precious Stones. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which is, etc.

Stolas is a great spirit to learn from, especially in the artes of herb-cunning, astrology and necromancy. He in my experience is very approachable and can teach easily via dream, meditation and direct conversation.

ASTAROTH.--The Twenty.--ninth Spirit is Astaroth. He is a Mighty, Strong Duke, and appeareth in the Form of an hurtful Angel riding on an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper. Thou must in no wise let him approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of his own fall. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which wear thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not appear nor yet obey thee, etc.

Astaroth is a wonderful spirit-patron to delve into the mysteries of. She holds authority over countless spirits (despite the Geotia's claim of 40 legions), across multiple traditions and names. She opens the ways to deeper understandings of the self, the occult, and the hierarchies. She can teach all artes, but I recommend asking her about the vampiric artes, the work of the crossroads, and that of the Witches Sabbath.

AMON.--The Seventh Spirit is Amon. He is a Marquis great in power, and most stern. He appeareth like a Wolf with a Serpents tail, vomiting out of his mouth flames of fire; but at the command of the Magician he putteth on the shape of a Man with Dog's teeth beset in a head like a Raven; or else like a Man with a Raven's head (simply). He telleth all things Past and to Come. He procureth feuds and reconcileth controversies between friends. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.

Amon is a wonderful spirit to approach for divination and learning how to divine better through various systems. He offers familiars that can teach you deeply on the subjects of any divination method. While he is no longer the spirit aiding my divinations, he has helped many times in the past. Once you have made a pact, I suggest making a packet with his sigil, some mugwort, jasmine and rosemary, sealing with a white candle, and wearing it under a hat when you do divinations.

Scirlin: The intermediary spirit of the Grimorium Verum, a powerful ally in all works of sorcery. There is a wonderful method for gaining contact with him via a spirit fetish in the True Grimoire by Jake Stratton-Kent in the To Make Oneself Invisible operation. He can bring any spirit to you and open any line of contact with spirits from not only this grimoire, but across traditions and courts. I have learned so much from this spirit, and cannot express how wonderful he is enough.

Clauneck, Claunech, Claunth also known as Elantiel or Chaunta, has power over riches, causes treasures to be found. He can give great riches to he who makes a pact with him, for he is much loved by Lucifer. It is he who causes money to be brought. It is also said that he has power over merchandise and wares. Those who make an agreement with him, he will show where to find treasure and will impart to ye the wisdom to attain wealth.

Often a spirit relegated to just bringing money, he is a very wonderful spirit to engage with. In my experience, he is a very "hot" spirit and should be cooled down prior to any working with him. Offer to him water, a red candle and your petition. I've found he favors cooked pork chops in return for favors granted. Do not feed him until you've received what you requested.

Humots, called also Humet, can bring you any book you desire.

And he certainly can. Speak to him about bringing you the necessary information and resources to facilitate your studies. He can help with more than just physical books as well, explore this realm with him.

I hope that this episode was helpful to people seeking out to deepen their practice in the grimoires! I will continue to update this page as I see fit. Please always feel free to reach out and ask questions! And be sure to check out the music from the episode in the Sky Snake Sorcery Music Playlist! Happy Conjuring.