Hands of Fire Exercise

Practical Lesson One

This is a basic exercise but an absolutely needed one. Originally this exercise was included
within the Et Custosi Tutelae practical homework; however as it is not a Guardian exercise it
has since been removed. It is imperative that you master the basic exercises all the
immediate and advanced sorceries can only be achieved by firstly mastering the basics. The
basics are easy and it is unlikely that any person will have problems with them.
[A} Stand facing east in the position as shown by the photo, with your right hand extended
(northern hemisphere) or your left hand extended (southern hemisphere) Place your palm
upwards.
[B] Focus on your right hand (Northern Hemisphere) or
your Left hand (Southern Hemisphere).
[C] Imagine your palm getting hotter and hotter. Try to
Will the sensation of heat in your palm. Quieten your
mind and try to feel the physical and etheric energies of
your body flowing within and around your hand.
[D] Imagine a flame coming out from your palm.
[E] Then twist your hand so that you can pretend that
each of your fingers is a separate flame. Try to experience/will energy within your fingers as
well.
[REPEAT EXERCISE as often as you will].
Consider that there are many types of magic, this exercise helps develop what is needed for
hand magic. Each repetition of this exercise should (initially) take you no less than a minute
and no more than three minutes. In this exercise it is important that you concentrate solely on
the energies produced by using your will and imagination - to exercise, and strengthen and free
your inner-Hand. The exercise also works at a subtle level on your body.
- Jean de Cabalis