[LHP Only] Narcissism - The Bane of The Left-Hand Path

[EtuMalku]

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Is there a link . . . because I cannot find it

 

[EtuMalku]

Nevermind . . . LOL!!!

 

[crossfire]

Is there a link . . . because I cannot find it

Nevermind . . . LOL!!!

Will you be debating in defense of narcissism, or in defense of freeing oneself of narcissism? (so I know where to put the mirrors)

 

[EtuMalku]

Will you be debating in defense of narcissism, or in defense of freeing oneself of narcissism? (so I know where to put the mirrors)

I believe I have already posted my opinion concerning this . . .

"There is healthy Narcissism as well and this would be found in the Western Left Hand Path"

 

[crossfire]

I believe I have already posted my opinion concerning this . . .

"There is healthy Narcissism as well and this would be found in the Western Left Hand Path"

Alrighty. **tacks up a small mirror in EtuMalku's area of the debate floor**

 

[EtuMalku]

Speculum Obscura
The Black Mirror in the Work of the Goetia is used as a tool to communicate with the bound spirit or familiar after initial evocation. The sorcerer who summons the Angel or Demon may bind it accordingly to the vessel, and at a later time evoke the spirit again and use the Black Mirror to visualize its form and impressions it may send. If a specific Goetic spirit is bound with the magician as a familiar/famulus, then the Black Mirror is ideal in communication. Some have used divination boards in front of black mirrors to communicate with spirits, this techniques proves a powerful gnosis to step into, as you essentially bring the astral/ghost realm into the physical plane.

Taoist Wūshī used mirrors thousands of years ago made from beautifully polished dark green Jade. They were used as we use our speculums, for summoning, divination, and to reveal people’s true hidden nature. Wūshī used the Jade Speculum in an interesting way, it was through the mirror that they sent Servitors to attack their enemies, entering through their household mirror. Divining was accomplished by taking a round speculum in one hand while exhaling on its surface as they walked in a circle around a large yellow candle situated in the center of the floor. To attract spirits a candle was placed along with a piece of fresh fruit, and the Jade Speculum on a table at midnight. The spirits’ images would then reflect onto the mirror and their identities revealed.

 

[crossfire]

Speculum Obscura
The Black Mirror in the Work of the Goetia is used as a tool to communicate with the bound spirit or familiar after initial evocation. The sorcerer who summons the Angel or Demon may bind it accordingly to the vessel, and at a later time evoke the spirit again and use the Black Mirror to visualize its form and impressions it may send. If a specific Goetic spirit is bound with the magician as a familiar/famulus, then the Black Mirror is ideal in communication. Some have used divination boards in front of black mirrors to communicate with spirits, this techniques proves a powerful gnosis to step into, as you essentially bring the astral/ghost realm into the physical plane.

Taoist Wūshī used mirrors thousands of years ago made from beautifully polished dark green Jade. They were used as we use our speculums, for summoning, divination, and to reveal people’s true hidden nature. Wūshī used the Jade Speculum in an interesting way, it was through the mirror that they sent Servitors to attack their enemies, entering through their household mirror. Divining was accomplished by taking a round speculum in one hand while exhaling on its surface as they walked in a circle around a large yellow candle situated in the center of the floor. To attract spirits a candle was placed along with a piece of fresh fruit, and the Jade Speculum on a table at midnight. The spirits’ images would then reflect onto the mirror and their identities revealed.

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The most obvious difference between this practice of self-examination and narcissism would be that a narcissist would unconsciously use another person as a mirror, and unhealthily try to project their inner demons onto someone else; whereas this practice is done mindfully as a means of healthy soul searching.

 

[EtuMalku]

A healthy narcissist is characterized as possessing realistic self-esteem without being cut off from a shared emotional life, as the unhealthy narcissist tends to be.
Reminds me of that Buddhist thing you talk about . . . which I can never remember!

 

[crossfire]

A healthy narcissist is characterized as possessing realistic self-esteem without being cut off from a shared emotional life, as the unhealthy narcissist tends to be.
Reminds me of that Buddhist thing you talk about . . . which I can never remember!

Skillfulness. I agree, consciously examining ones own narcissistic tendencies and knowing them for what they are is much more skillful and healthy than leaving those functions unconscious and unexamined.

edit to add: those who work hard to consciously overcome narcissism will develop more skills than those who do not need to overcome narcissism. So, anyone looking to become skillful should start by looking within. **has some small mirrors ready to pass out**

 

[Adramelek]

Speculum Obscura
The Black Mirror in the Work of the Goetia is used as a tool to communicate with the bound spirit or familiar after initial evocation. The sorcerer who summons the Angel or Demon may bind it accordingly to the vessel, and at a later time evoke the spirit again and use the Black Mirror to visualize its form and impressions it may send. If a specific Goetic spirit is bound with the magician as a familiar/famulus, then the Black Mirror is ideal in communication. Some have used divination boards in front of black mirrors to communicate with spirits, this techniques proves a powerful gnosis to step into, as you essentially bring the astral/ghost realm into the physical plane.

Taoist Wūshī used mirrors thousands of years ago made from beautifully polished dark green Jade. They were used as we use our speculums, for summoning, divination, and to reveal people’s true hidden nature. Wūshī used the Jade Speculum in an interesting way, it was through the mirror that they sent Servitors to attack their enemies, entering through their household mirror. Divining was accomplished by taking a round speculum in one hand while exhaling on its surface as they walked in a circle around a large yellow candle situated in the center of the floor. To attract spirits a candle was placed along with a piece of fresh fruit, and the Jade Speculum on a table at midnight. The spirits’ images would then reflect onto the mirror and their identities revealed.

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The "Black Mirror of Ma'at" is a form of Setian Magick in which the Magician gazes into a black mirror and reflects upon their reflection therein. During this Working new understandings about the Magician's present self and Higher Self are revealed. New understandings about one's own being are acquired; faults to be overcome and potentials to be worked upon and actualized.

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[ThirtyThree]

Speculum Obscura
The Black Mirror in the Work of the Goetia is used as a tool to communicate with the bound spirit or familiar after initial evocation. The sorcerer who summons the Angel or Demon may bind it accordingly to the vessel, and at a later time evoke the spirit again and use the Black Mirror to visualize its form and impressions it may send. If a specific Goetic spirit is bound with the magician as a familiar/famulus, then the Black Mirror is ideal in communication. Some have used divination boards in front of black mirrors to communicate with spirits, this techniques proves a powerful gnosis to step into, as you essentially bring the astral/ghost realm into the physical plane.

Taoist Wūshī used mirrors thousands of years ago made from beautifully polished dark green Jade. They were used as we use our speculums, for summoning, divination, and to reveal people’s true hidden nature. Wūshī used the Jade Speculum in an interesting way, it was through the mirror that they sent Servitors to attack their enemies, entering through their household mirror. Divining was accomplished by taking a round speculum in one hand while exhaling on its surface as they walked in a circle around a large yellow candle situated in the center of the floor. To attract spirits a candle was placed along with a piece of fresh fruit, and the Jade Speculum on a table at midnight. The spirits’ images would then reflect onto the mirror and their identities revealed.

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Most of us carry these things with us and, I must say, they make excellent black mirrors. Imagine sending spirits to people through their Apple and Android devices?


However, I have to ask. Etu, do you believe in such spirits which can move through mirrors?

 

[ThirtyThree]

The "Black Mirror of Ma'at" is a form of Setian Magick in which the Magician gazes into a black mirror and reflects upon their reflection therein. During this Working new understandings about the Magician's present self and Higher Self are revealed. New understandings about one's own being are acquired; faults to be overcome and potentials to be worked upon and actualized.

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How does this actually work, if you do not mind explaining? I have looked into many black mirrors. What does one see other than their own reflection?

 

[Adramelek]

How does this actually work, if you do not mind explaining? I have looked into many black mirrors. What does one see other than their own reflection?

I can only explain the ritual itself, you yourself must perform it to experience its results. I used a rectangular glass piece from a picture frame and spray painted one side with flat black spray paint. And set on both sides of the black mirror a lit black candle and reflected on my own reflection in the Black Mirror. I saw what I saw which I will not go into detail about because it was extremely personal. It will be the same with you if you are sensitive to your own Magick, and the Truth of your own Being.

 

[EtuMalku]

Most of us carry these things with us and, I must say, they make excellent black mirrors. Imagine sending spirits to people through their Apple and Android devices?

Never occurred to me to use a tablet or cellphone . . . good thinking!

However, I have to ask. Etu, do you believe in such spirits which can move through mirrors?

No . . .

 

[Adramelek]

I can only explain the ritual itself, you yourself must perform it to experience its results. I used a rectangular glass piece from a picture frame and spray painted one side with flat black spray paint. And set on both sides of the black mirror a lit black candle and reflected on my own reflection in the Black Mirror. I saw what I saw which I will not go into detail about because it was extremely personal. It will be the same with you if you are sensitive to your own Magick, and the Truth of your own Being.

Also by reflecting on your image in the black mirror you will also undergo deep self-introspection, which is key.

 

[Covellite]

Also by reflecting on your image in the black mirror you will also undergo deep self-introspection, which is key.

What about black obsidian mirror? I'm not into LHP, but it's essential to most magick.

 

[Adramelek]

What about black obsidian mirror? I'm not into LHP, but it's essential to most magick.

A black obsidian glass mirror would be ideal to me, excellent point my friend.

 

[Covellite]

A black obsidian glass mirror would be ideal to me, excellent point my friend.

I'm glad i used b.o.m. for scrying, very very effective.