Here be dragons,

elves, archangels,
wraiths, nebulous entities
and whatever else ye might seek,
or, indeed, for that matter,
whatever might seek to discover thee

INTRODUCTION
Within these pages you will find a basic foundation in Magikal methods. This boo
klet presents a small set of well recognized techniques used in the pursuit of M
agik. These exercises will provide an approach to the Arte of Magik.
In all Magikal Worke the end result will be a reflection of the original intenti
on thus it is vital to define clearly the Purpose before beginning to tread thes
e Paths. Some time should be spent meditating to reach and define a clear Intent
ion. Once this definition has been reached it should be focussed upon as the Wor
ke begins. Using the methods introduced here, the effects upon the individual an
d the environment will vary from person to person, but effects most certainly wi
ll occur, all relating back to that original Aim.
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NOTES WRITINGS RECORDS
These days most of us have the ability to read and write. It gives us more scope
to learn, to communicate, to study and to share.
Those who tread the Paths of Magik perform a great service when they record thei
r encounters, experiences, methods and thoughts.
As a first step along the Path, beginning a Notebook, a Journal, a Place to writ
e, to make marks, perhaps also to draw, would, at the least, be a record of what
has passed. The first thing written in this book should be that definition of I
ntention, that Purpose, that Aim, which will propel us forward into the future.
The Path one takes will lead towards this Goal. If our purpose changes, so will
the Path.
Obtain a Notebook and Pen and begin. No matter how trivial it might seem, always
make notes.
VISUALISATION
In your mind's eye, create the image of a tomato.
It does not need to be an exact picture.
Now try to focus that image.
Look at its colour.
Look at the smoothness of its skin.
Feel that smoothness.
Examine its size.
Feel its weight.
Forget the word, examine the fruit.
This is visualization, it is the first and the most essential building block of
the Magik Arte.

Astral journeying is an extension of visualisation, as is Energy Work, they are

tools which bring many possibilities.
Use your imagination to picture a pencil and then a piece of paper.
Now 'see' yourself writing on the paper.
Write your name and under it the words 'Beginning the Worke of Magik'.
Now get a real pencil and paper, performing the same task on the physical plane
.
Add any thoughts, notes or decoration that you wish, to your 'Worke of the Arte
'.
Store it safely with other writings you might have en-scribed, or might in futu
re create.
This small step is a beginning along the Paths of Magik. The pencil and paper ar
e your first Magikal Tools. There are ways to imbue them with energy that you ma
y discover at some future date.
CENTRING
Centring using counted breathing.
inhale counting
hold the breath
exhale counting
hold the breath
repeat the whole
dy to continue.

1-2-3-4
and count 1-2-3-4
1-2-3-4
and count 1-2-3-4
for some time until you feel centred, relaxed, focussed and rea

WHAT IS GROUNDING?
Grounding is a means to unload negative or excess energies safely. It can also p
rovide a source of positive revitalising energy. Grounding both before and after
Magikal Worke is excellent practice. Eating,drinking or physical exercise can a
lso be used to ground.
This simple method can be used:
continue to breath steadily
breath out - expelling distraction,negativity and excess
breath in revitalising, harmonising, positive Energy
ENERGY WORK
Close your eyes.
Imagine yourself surrounded by a shapeless cloud of energy. This misty cloud str
etches to infinity it is your whole universe.
Breathe the mist/energy in and then out, visualize it being absorbed into yourse
lf flowing in and out with each breath. At each breath the energy builds and con
centrates more within your system, until you reach a point where you are glowing
strongly like a beacon. Now slowly return to every day consciousness, still hol
ding on to the energy and the bright beacon it has become.

This method can be used to invoke any type of energy, which can then be used whe
re required. When the Magikal Worke is done, Grounding can be performed to dispo
se of any residual force.
Traditionally Elemental and Planetary energies have been used in this type of Wo
rke. Tables of correspondence were compiled to tie in all manner of connected fa
ctors and establish a fixed method for doing things. More recently exponents of
'Chaos Magik' have suggested that there are other ways to cook the goose. Any co
mbination of methods will do as long as it is produces a result. It offers no fi
xed way of doing things, improvisation is its method.
No doubt this is all part of an evolving tradition. If it moves it very probably
isn't dead! For this we should perhaps be grateful.
Energy Work with your Ritual Tools.
Close your eyes, hold the object in your hands, and let its energy fill you, eac
h breath deepening your connection to the tool, deepening the resonance between
you.
Imbuing Objects.
You can dedicate ritual tools with appropriate energies. To tune a crystal or ot
her object to elemental fire, hold it in your hands. Imagine nothing but fire su
rrounding you and stretching out to the infinite. Slowly, raise the crystal up a
nd visualize a stream of hot, elemental fire energy pouring into the object, cau
sing it to grow brighter and brighter as it fills with flame and heat, which is
absorbed and becomes bonded to its structure. As before, Grounding can be perfor
med at the conclusion.
THOUGHT FORMS
Thought forms are the pictures, images, symbols used in the Magik Arte. They are
present on the Astral Plane. Working with them is a large part of the Magikal A
rte.
The Basics of Shielding.
Close your eyes.
Imagine yourself within a globe of light which acts as a barrier, a force field,
preventing anything from reaching you. The better you can imagine this and the
more certain you are that it will work, the more sure is the protection it can o
ffer.
Simple Energy Work.
Visualize a sphere of light energy between your outstretched hands. Imagine the
ball to be either large or small, whatever seems right to you.
You can do a number of things with this energy bundle. You can change it from li
ght to another form of energy. You can change its size and/or shape. You can mak
e it move from one place to another, even sending it a great distance. You can u
se it to 'charge' an object or person, or as a vehicle for healing energy. You c
an even 'program' it with your thoughts and intentions to perform particular tas
ks.
The Astral Temple.
A thought form, representing a temple or similar sacred space.
The astral temple is a space used for the magik arte. The more clearly you visua

lize the temple the more effective it will be. You can work on the astral, withi
n the astral temple, or simultaneously in both the physical and astral temple.
Entities, Watchers, Tutelaries, Familiars, Imaginary Friends.
Phantasms of the imagination. The Invisible.
Within the Astral one might encounter beings with whom one could relate. One mig
ht also create or summon one or more, in order to perform some action, activity
or task. These beings might act as guides, protectors, messengers, muses, aides.
OBJECTS
Magikal Objects can take many forms and have numbers of uses within the Arte. Le
ts look at a few, mostly tools of the Arte:
An alcove or altar, a permanent sanctified area, providing a place and a means
to develop energies and contacts.
Statues, pictures, representations of Magikal beings, physical objects used as
a means of contact with and exposure to those beings.
Rattles, bells, drums, cymbals, musical instruments, used to gain attention, cr
eate a start or end point, act as a focus.
Cards, runes, pendulum, crystal, scrying mirror, used to obtain guidance, insig
ht, knowledge, inspiration.
Various fetishes, arrangements of shapes and words on paper and tablet, jewelle
ry, mystic objects, designed to ward off and protect.
Special clothing, masks, robes, beads, staffs and wands, easing and enabling th
e Magik Worker to step into another world to perform the Arte.
Bookes, scrolls, parchments, writings, communication of the means and methods o
f the Arte.
Various objects are used to represent Elemental energies and to perform specific
functions within the Worke.
These can include:
containers, cups, bottles.
candles, braziers, torches, lamps.
stones, crystals, metals, clay, wood and wax tablets.
arrows, feathers, fans, pipes, wind instruments, noise makers.
It is said that if there is need for a Magikal Object then it will appear when t
he time is right, as did Excalibur from the Lake.
...and when its time is done it must inevitably return, whence it came.
Ye Ancient Arte of Practical Magik
CONCLUSION
This booklet points to Paths leading into the Realms of Magik. These routes may
be trod by those who can see their way.
Magik is an Arte. Its practitioners might be untrained and naive, or adept and w
ell schooled, it is the Worke they perform and the Effect they cause that define
s their role as Mage.
The information displayed here is only a beginning - a tiny part of what can bec
ome a life work. The Seeker must begin the trail, then search diligently for sig
ns, markers and directions to lead to the intended end. The grand secret is how
to turn fantasy, play, pretend and make believe into concrete reality. The child
mind leads the way. 'What if?' are the watchwords.