Ask an Occultist (divination,talking to spirits, siddhis, etc)

[Matt8800]

13 hours ago, TRUTHWITHCAPITALT said:

@Matt8800

First of all you deserve credit for creating this thread and providing detailed responses on the topic. It looks like you certainly know what you are talking about.

My questions are:

1. How do you think the ego will corrupt these occult practices?
2. What is the potential for delusion people pursuing this as some people say this is a gift?
3. Do you understand GOD as an anthropomorphized being?
4. Do you believe in any religion/ dogma, a physical hell and heaven?
 

@TRUTHWITHCAPITALT Thanks!

1. In the Occult, there is a idea of True Will that  shows itself as the ego is transcended and mastered. The True Will propels one towards awakening and supporting the awakening in others. There are rituals that can be done that can be extremely effective in subjugating the ego. If the ego is not transcended, people will many times invest their energies to applying occult abilities for egoic ends. As with any other egoic path, it usually blows up in ones face.

2. Sure, but there can be delusion in anything. Just look at all the people that worship gurus like they are gods.

3. Definitely not. It is an intelligence that cannot be described. Its like the Tao - any description of the Tao is not the Tao.

4. No, but I do believe that if one does not burn away their attachments or aversions, they can create their own "hell" (to varying degrees) after the body dies.

[Esoteric]

@Matt8800 Hey Matt, thanks for recommending that book about the LHP. Started reading it at work today, very interesting.

Regarding the rituals to subjugate the ego. Are you talking about banishing and pillar rituals or something else?

Cheers

[TRUTHWITHCAPITALT]

@Matt8800  Thanks for the response.

I want to know about  the true will. Any book recommendation I am currently reading the Sorcerers Secrets. 

My other question is I know a priest who heals. He says he was given power from GOD. In his service, I  have seen blind people getting their eyes, deaf people started hearing, handicapped people started walking, demon possessed getting healed etc.  

Is this something related with occult? He teaches the Bible and believes in hell/heaven, anthropomorphized GOD, judgement day etc

What is your say on that? Thanks again.

 

[Matt8800]

2 hours ago, Esoteric said:

@Matt8800 Hey Matt, thanks for recommending that book about the LHP. Started reading it at work today, very interesting.

Regarding the rituals to subjugate the ego. Are you talking about banishing and pillar rituals or something else?

Cheers

@Esoteric Also, Uncle Setnakte's Essential Guide to the LHP is a great book. There might be a pdf online.

The ritual I am referring to is the bornless rite and another one I cant remember the name of right now. Jason Miller has them in his book Strategic Sorcery (must have book imo)

[Matt8800]

3 hours ago, Maximus said:

Do you have any experience understanding why a person would have no success with positive predictions?

I am talking about less than 15% of the population.

@Maximus No. The divination method that works for me extremely well is the I Ching. With other methods, I never had a lot of "luck" with divination. 

Experienced occultists will say some are naturally gifted but nearly anyone can improve.

A great book to learn the I Ching is I Ching for Magicians. The I Ching has blown me away. I have no explanation as to why it works so well.

 

 

Edited December 4, 2019 by Matt8800

[Matt8800]

2 hours ago, TRUTHWITHCAPITALT said:

@Matt8800  Thanks for the response.

I want to know about  the true will. Any book recommendation I am currently reading the Sorcerers Secrets. 

My other question is I know a priest who heals. He says he was given power from GOD. In his service, I  have seen blind people getting their eyes, deaf people started hearing, handicapped people started walking, demon possessed getting healed etc.  

Is this something related with occult? He teaches the Bible and believes in hell/heaven, anthropomorphized GOD, judgement day etc

What is your say on that? Thanks again.

 

@TRUTHWITHCAPITALT His beliefs are unrelated to his gifts. Also, one can tap into the reservoirs of power created by all the psychic energy that has been invested into deities, even if they dont believe in that particular religion. For example, some occultists will use the power of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost and the name of Jesus through Saint Cyprian for all kinds of very powerful "black" magick. St Cyprian has become the saint of sorcerers, witches, necromancers, etc. The Catholic church has generally distanced itself from that saint for that reason.

[Kalki Avatar]

@Matt8800  1. The video is a little advanced. For example, I didnt catch the part of the watch towers. I have heard other witches speak about this too. I don't know if he was astral proyecting or what. That stuff seems so out of here it seems like pure fairytail. Still, im open to it. What did he meant? 

2. Just before trying astral proyection, I researched people say you can be possesed or die, how can we evade this? 

3. Can Spirit guides speak on my mind without words or I just have a strong intuition? Sometimes i feel someone is sendings things to my mind. Or is it just that im dowloading info with my pineal gland? 

4. Do you have reports about your experiences? The thing is, okay, I get to contact spirits, astral, etc. These things will open my mind and increase my faith. But i dont get how can this be useful for my evolution apart from being something pretty fun. 

5. Can witchcraft help me reach financial independence? 

6. After liberation, can you still lie? 

7. Everytime I have an awakening, my family percieves something weird with me, but is just that I get out of touch with their social reality. How can I balance my self to normal people and not be socially awkward? The thing is, if I have an awakening and I start doing the mundane to look normal I loose my witnessing because it is not strong enough. How can I balance this during the path and after liberation? 

8. Is it posible to be enlightened and choose black magic and evil spirits? A black evil enlightened witch? 

9. What is your biggest Realization till now? 

10. How much did it took for you to get liberated?

 

 

 

Edited December 4, 2019 by Kalki Avatar

[Matt8800]

23 minutes ago, Kalki Avatar said:

@Matt8800  1. The video is a little advanced. For example, I didnt catch the part of the watch towers. I have heard other witches speak about this too. I don't know if he was astral proyecting or what. That stuff seems so out of here it seems like pure fairytail. Still, im open to it. What did he meant? 

2. Just before trying astral proyection, I researched people say you can be possesed or die, how can we evade this? 

3. Can Spirit guides speak on my mind without words or I just have a strong intuition? Sometimes i feel someone is sendings things to my mind. Or is it just that im dowloading info with my pineal gland? 

4. Do you have reports about your experiences? The thing is, okay, I get to contact spirits, astral, etc. These things will open my mind and increase my faith. But i dont get how can this be useful for my evolution apart from being something pretty fun. 

5. Can witchcraft help me reach financial independence? 

6. After liberation, can you still lie? 

7. Everytime I have an awakening, my family percieves something weird with me, but is just that I get out of touch with their social reality. How can I balance my self to normal people and not be socially awkward? The thing is, if I have an awakening and I start doing the mundane to look normal I loose my witnessing because it is not strong enough. How can I balance this during the path and after liberation? 

8. Is it posible to be enlightened and choose black magic and evil spirits? A black enlightened witch? 

9. What is your biggest Realization till now? 

10. How much did it took for you to get liberated?

 

 

 

@Kalki Avatar

1. It is a place to shamanically journey to. The more you do it, the more real it becomes. It starts with imagination and eventually takes on a life of its own. Imagination and visualization is the gateway.

2. I dont believe that is true and many others dont believe it either. If in doubt, ask your guardian spirit to watch over you. (We all have them)

3. Some call it gnosis. Some call it the inner guru. Whatever it is, I would pay attention. If it shocks you and does not appeal to your ego or grandiosity, its probably real.

4. Thats a long and deep subject. You could research the term "occult inner alchemy". Some people are naturally loving and they need to develop their strength in this incarnation. Some people must master their will. Some need to master love. Inner alchemy, shamanic journeying, etc can do that.

5. Yes, it can have an influence but one must still do the mundane work. It can give you the wind at your back for sure. Jason Miller has a great book on financial sorcery.

6. Its not about whether you lie, its why do you lie? If the Nazis asked about the Jews you were hiding in the basement during WW2, would you lie?

7. The fact that you recognize this shows wisdom. Its a balance we must always work on.

8. Yes, the Aghori are good examples but remember, it is the WHY that makes magic "evil". Also, spirits fall in the spectrum of "good" and "evil"; just like people. Skilled occultists sometimes will lift the disturbed spirits up just like a charitable person may lift a homeless person up. In the end, everything is evolving towards the light.

9. The last one

10. It seemed easier for me than others but it was because I was willing to let the self die, which took courage and will. People are at different levels though depending on karma, past lives, strengths, weaknesses, etc so its not really helpful to compare everything from the perspective of one incarnation.

[outlandish]

@Matt8800 could you talk a bit about cartomancy/tarot? I have a soft spot for the traditional Tarot de Marseilles decks 

[Kalki Avatar]

@Matt8800 @Matt8800

Can you explain the distinction between lying for protecting the jews or my family and lying to protect my self? This is still survival. 

I have lied to my family about being religious just to save my ass in the past and I have been brought down from higher states of conciousness for this. 

3 hours ago, Matt8800 said:

@Kalki Avatar

1. It is a place to shamanically journey to. The more you do it, the more real it becomes. It starts with imagination and eventually takes on a life of its own. Imagination and visualization is the gateway.

2. I dont believe that is true and many others dont believe it either. If in doubt, ask your guardian spirit to watch over you. (We all have them)

3. Some call it gnosis. Some call it the inner guru. Whatever it is, I would pay attention. If it shocks you and does not appeal to your ego or grandiosity, its probably real.

4. Thats a long and deep subject. You could research the term "occult inner alchemy". Some people are naturally loving and they need to develop their strength in this incarnation. Some people must master their will. Some need to master love. Inner alchemy, shamanic journeying, etc can do that.

5. Yes, it can have an influence but one must still do the mundane work. It can give you the wind at your back for sure. Jason Miller has a great book on financial sorcery.

6. Its not about whether you lie, its why do you lie? If the Nazis asked about the Jews you were hiding in the basement during WW2, would you lie?

7. The fact that you recognize this shows wisdom. Its a balance we must always work on.

8. Yes, the Aghori are good examples but remember, it is the WHY that makes magic "evil". Also, spirits fall in the spectrum of "good" and "evil"; just like people. Skilled occultists sometimes will lift the disturbed spirits up just like a charitable person may lift a homeless person up. In the end, everything is evolving towards the light.

9. The last one

10. It seemed easier for me than others but it was because I was willing to let the self die, which took courage and will. People are at different levels though depending on karma, past lives, strengths, weaknesses, etc so its not really helpful to compare everything from the perspective of one incarnation.

3 hours ago, Matt8800 said:

@Kalki Avatar

1. It is a place to shamanically journey to. The more you do it, the more real it becomes. It starts with imagination and eventually takes on a life of its own. Imagination and visualization is the gateway.

2. I dont believe that is true and many others dont believe it either. If in doubt, ask your guardian spirit to watch over you. (We all have them)

3. Some call it gnosis. Some call it the inner guru. Whatever it is, I would pay attention. If it shocks you and does not appeal to your ego or grandiosity, its probably real.

4. Thats a long and deep subject. You could research the term "occult inner alchemy". Some people are naturally loving and they need to develop their strength in this incarnation. Some people must master their will. Some need to master love. Inner alchemy, shamanic journeying, etc can do that.

5. Yes, it can have an influence but one must still do the mundane work. It can give you the wind at your back for sure. Jason Miller has a great book on financial sorcery.

6. Its not about whether you lie, its why do you lie? If the Nazis asked about the Jews you were hiding in the basement during WW2, would you lie?

7. The fact that you recognize this shows wisdom. Its a balance we must always work on.

8. Yes, the Aghori are good examples but remember, it is the WHY that makes magic "evil". Also, spirits fall in the spectrum of "good" and "evil"; just like people. Skilled occultists sometimes will lift the disturbed spirits up just like a charitable person may lift a homeless person up. In the end, everything is evolving towards the light.

9. The last one

10. It seemed easier for me than others but it was because I was willing to let the self die, which took courage and will. People are at different levels though depending on karma, past lives, strengths, weaknesses, etc so its not really helpful to compare everything from the perspective of one incarnation.

 

[Matt8800]

1 hour ago, Kalki Avatar said:

@Matt8800 @Matt8800

Can you explain the distinction between lying for protecting the jews or my family and lying to protect my self? This is still survival. 

I have lied to my family about being religious just to save my ass in the past and I have been brought down from higher states of conciousness for this. 

 

@Kalki Avatar Nothing. You are important also. I dont see anything wrong with that. As a matter of fact, I would recommend that you do what you are doing. I see no conflict with that and spiritual evolution.

Remember, its the why.

Edited December 5, 2019 by Matt8800

[Matt8800]

1 hour ago, outlandish said:

@Matt8800 could you talk a bit about cartomancy/tarot? I have a soft spot for the traditional Tarot de Marseilles decks 

@outlandish Ive experimented a bit with Tarot but Im not super experienced with it. Some people love it. If it resonates with you, I would recommend you continue with it. It is a common tool in the Occult, not just for divination but as a tool for spiritual growth also. It can be a guiding force that your spirit guide can speak to you through.

I use the I Ching simply because it resonates with me strongly but everyone is different.

[Matt8800]

11 hours ago, DefinitelyNotARobot said:

What are your thoughts on children having imaginary friends?  Are they just imaginary? If they aren't, then what do you think they are? What about imaginary... evil things? I remember being scared of a room in my grandmas apartment, back when I was 3 or 4, because I thought an evil being lived inside the room (I still remember it's name and looks). I'm not saying that it was real, I'm just curious about your thoughts.

@DefinitelyNotARobot The way children create imaginary friends is similar to the way sorcerers and witches create artificial spirits and tibetan monks create "tulpas". I have created spirits for various purposes and been surprised at how effective they can work. If done right, they can serve the creator well. I sent one on a "mission" that was critical and it performed perfectly.

If the creator has a lot of impurities, that will be passed to the creation and can create problems.

I have heard stories about imaginary friends of children that have had traumatic childhoods having their "friend" get hostile and dangerous as they get older and needing an exorcism. I would be careful about letting children interact with "imaginary" friends for this reason because they may step out of their imagination.

You probably met a disturbed or lost spirit when you were young. I personally dont use the word "evil" for spirits because many times they are just disturbed and suffering in their own way. We have a tendency to attribute evil-ness to spirits that dont give us the warm and fuzzies. With that said, a few can be quite troublesome and even dangerous - caution should be used.

Edited December 5, 2019 by Matt8800

[Kalki Avatar]

@Matt8800 1-Do you have any experience or knowledge about mytical creatures? The grandparents of a friend of mine once told me they have seen little elves running around their house lol. They never make contact, they just run through the house like a necessity. I don't know if this is true yet, but im curious. I watched some videos on youtube which look kinda legit but its too much for my paradigm to accept. They are from Mexico btw. 

After seeing  how dr strange and harry potter relate to truth im starting to be very open and skeptical of reality in the relative plain too.

This is why they make movies about these things so we never imagine their possibility for a second. 

2- Can relatives come and visit us as animals? Specially Insects or lizards? I don't even know if this topic exists but i have seen a few Insects and lizards and intuitevely felt this was my grandfather. Im just curious, don't know if im being delusional. (By the way, they have come to my room).

I also have dreamed with my grandfather giving me messages which I don't remember. In a dream he looked like the man with an eagle head from egyptian drawings. I don't think about him at all which makes it strange for me to dream with, out of so many other people. 

Edited December 6, 2019 by Kalki Avatar

[GreenWoods]

@Matt8800 Very interesting posts! Thank you

You wrote that the way to deal with parasitic entities and 'evil' spirits is to appear like a dangerous predator and threaten them. Somewhere else I heard that you should just love them. Such entities feed off of fear, anxiety, etc so If you are totally fearless, full of love and express it to them then that might work too, right? Or do you think the other way is more powerful?

I had been wondering how to reconcile power and love and your posts have shed some light on it and helped me to also embrace power and balance them better. But I would still prefer to get rid of such entities through love 

[Matt8800]

12 hours ago, Kalki Avatar said:

@Matt8800 1-Do you have any experience or knowledge about mytical creatures? The grandparents of a friend of mine once told me they have seen little elves running around their house lol. They never make contact, they just run through the house like a necessity. I don't know if this is true yet, but im curious. I watched some videos on youtube which look kinda legit but its too much for my paradigm to accept. They are from Mexico btw. 

After seeing  how dr strange and harry potter relate to truth im starting to be very open and skeptical of reality in the relative plain too.

This is why they make movies about these things so we never imagine their possibility for a second. 

2- Can relatives come and visit us as animals? Specially Insects or lizards? I don't even know if this topic exists but i have seen a few Insects and lizards and intuitevely felt this was my grandfather. Im just curious, don't know if im being delusional. (By the way, they have come to my room).

I also have dreamed with my grandfather giving me messages which I don't remember. In a dream he looked like the man with an eagle head from egyptian drawings. I don't think about him at all which makes it strange for me to dream with, out of so many other people. 

@Kalki Avatar 

1. If you would have asked me those things a couple years ago, I would have just laughed and said it was all BS. Now, I think there is something to that stuff. The universe is alive and teeming with spirit.

2. I dont have direct experience with this but my hunch is that it is possible. I believe I have read somewhere that people have experienced this but I cant totally recall.

[Matt8800]

2 hours ago, GreenWoods said:

@Matt8800 Very interesting posts! Thank you

You wrote that the way to deal with parasitic entities and 'evil' spirits is to appear like a dangerous predator and threaten them. Somewhere else I heard that you should just love them. Such entities feed off of fear, anxiety, etc so If you are totally fearless, full of love and express it to them then that might work too, right? Or do you think the other way is more powerful?

I had been wondering how to reconcile power and love and your posts have shed some light on it and helped me to also embrace power and balance them better. But I would still prefer to get rid of such entities through love 

@GreenWoods My approach to spirits is gentle and uplifting but firm. I dont approach them as equals; I approach them with authority but I will use my authority to show them kindness. If there is any doubt, I may tell them that I expect good behavior or I will destroy them with the help of my allies. Kindness can turn to wrath quickly, because thats the way it must be.

Its an extreme carrot or stick approach. They decide which one they get.

My experience is that many spirits behave somewhat like children. Give them firm boundaries/expectations but with a "scorch the earth" approach if they step out of line. I have never had a spirit step out of line with me.

Treat them as an equal, a superior or with fear and thats when the problems can start.

Edited December 6, 2019 by Matt8800

[GromHellScream]

On 8/21/2019 at 2:45 PM, Yog said:

A relevant resource on the occult. For discord users. Feels proper to place it here.

Its a large community with a diverse range of channels and discussions.
Also has a huge book library and .... challenges.

It looks very legit. Got a couple of good books from it too.

Its a post for educational reasons and not for promotion.

https://discord.gg/Zzgy8TQ
 

please repost with new invite link

[GreenWoods]

3 hours ago, Matt8800 said:

Its an extreme carrot or stick approach. They decide which one they get.

That sounds fair:) 

Another question: Mystics often can't communicate with spirits as well as clairvoyants can. You solve that by working together with your fiance. Another possibility, for us poor fellows who don't have a hot witch girlfriend yet, could be to meet and communicate with them in lucid dreams. Should work, right?

[Matt8800]

44 minutes ago, GreenWoods said:

That sounds fair:) 

Another question: Mystics often can't communicate with spirits as well as clairvoyants can. You solve that by working together with your fiance. Another possibility, for us poor fellows who don't have a hot witch girlfriend yet, could be to meet and communicate with them in lucid dreams. Should work, right?

@GreenWoods Yes, hot clairvoyant witch girlfriends are very helpful

Yes, I think that would work. Also, shamanic journeying in the way Aidan Wachter describes in Six Ways is a way to meet various spirits. Body scanning meditation strengthens and forms the subtle bodies along with the subtle senses. This increases psychic abilities, the ability to astral project/journey and ability to communicate with spirits. If someone includes that meditation as part of their daily practice, Ive heard it takes about a year to fully awaken the subtle bodies.

Ive been in close contact with my spirit guide for the last 3.5 years. He/she/it communicates to me in a "knowing" way. Its hard to describe but when its clear, its crystal clear. Some people call that gnosis.

Many times when I look for advice, I consult the I Ching, which has been very effective.

Edited December 6, 2019 by Matt8800