The uniform of the witch king of Angmar is shrouded in mystery and darkness. As the leader of the Ringwraiths, the witch king commands an aura of fear and power. **His uniform reflects his role as the feared ruler of Angmar, evoking a sense of terror and mystique.** The main aspect of the witch king's uniform is his black hooded cloak, which conceals his face and body. This cloak symbolizes his association with darkness and death. **It symbolizes his identity as a creature of evil, instilling fear in those who encounter him.
By the way, if you’re wondering about my conflation of the terms witchcraft and ceremonial magic, here’s a written newsletter rambling about that: Witchcraft vs. Ceremonial Magic. Read my ramblings on this subject: Click Here
Craft your first four altar tools and use Levi s Conjuration of the Four ritual to charge and empower those tools main focus in this course will be on the wand and the pentacle, per Levi s assertion that the wand is first and foremost your most important ritual tool and second in importance to the wand is your pentacle. Commit to completing one module chapter reading chapter video lecture and or review of the lecture notes practicum assignments for that module per week to complete an intense one-semester university-level course.
**It symbolizes his identity as a creature of evil, instilling fear in those who encounter him.** The cloak is made of a heavy black fabric, which not only provides protection from the elements but also adds to the imposing presence of the witch king. The hood further obscures his face, adding to his aura of mystery.
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Eliphas Levi, considered one of the most influential occultists in Western ceremonial magic and witchcraft, asks and then answers that question.
The knowledge of great secrets and the consciousness of power.
Those are my two objectives for you in this course: (1) to confer to you the knowledge of great secrets, and (2) to endow you with the consciousness of your personal power, to show you the heights that your power can achieve.
At every single point of my work in putting this course together, I thought, how do I facilitate development of the most powerful, most knowledgeable, most versatile, wisest, and most formidable occultist there ever was? How do I show you how to be that person?
And that was the inspiration and the ambition behind this course.
Western Witchcraft I focuses on the doctrinal basis and theoretical fundamentals of transcendental magic. This course is an immersive study of the first 12 chapters in Eliphas Levi’s Doctrine, Part I, of the greater collected work Transcendental Magic: Doctrine and Ritual, and structured like a one semester 400-level university elective.
Be prepared for an intense amount of reading. The video lectures only supplement the reading assignments and are not a replacement for them. In addition to the reading assignments, the weekly practicum, ritual, and energy training is also demanding on your time and your efforts.
- Attain familiarity with the doctrinal basis and theoretics of Western ceremonial magic
- Study the first 12 chapters of Eliphas Levi’s Transcendental Magic, Part I: Doctrine (and to supplement, pick up selected key principles from the first 12 chapters of Part II: Ritual)
- Gain essential insights from Levi’s Key to the Great Mysteries, the book he wrote after Doctrine and Ritual
- Craft your first four altar tools and use Levi’s Conjuration of the Four ritual to charge and empower those tools (main focus in this course will be on the wand and the pentacle, per Levi’s assertion that the wand is first and foremost your most important ritual tool and second in importance to the wand is your pentacle)
- Craft a divine lamp for ritual use and work through a prophetic astral vision
- Train yourself to harness the Astral Light, then learn techniques to both strengthen and increase your flexibility with the Light to produce the Magic Chain
- Build a rock solid foundation in the theoretical and magical principles of Western witchcraft and ceremonial magic, which will then be able to support the structure and edifice of any mystery tradition or Path you subsequently pursue
A future course offering, Western Witchcraft II, will advance upon the fundamentals established in this course. Western Witchcraft II will conform to Levi’s Ritual, Part II and delve into spell-crafting, talismans, seals and sigils, spirit conjuring, and the many forms, types, and purposes of ritual in transcendental magic.
By the way, if you’re wondering about my conflation of the terms witchcraft and ceremonial magic, here’s a written newsletter rambling about that: Witchcraft vs. Ceremonial Magic. Read my ramblings on this subject: Click Here
TEXTS YOU’LL BE STUDYING
The Doctrinal Basis of Transcendental Magic is a 363-page textbook/workbook formatted in standard US Letter size (8.5″ x 11″) where the first 13 chapters of Eliphas Levi’s Doctrine, or Part I of a two-part book of collected writings on Transcendental Magic.
I’ve annotated the 13 chapters to ease the reading and study process for you. End sections of each chapter will include practicum, further insights, and exercises from Ritual, Part II of Transcendental Magic, Levi’s Key to the Great Mysteries (1861), working from Aleister Crowley’s 1959 published English translation, Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic (1531) by Cornelius Agrippa, The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages (1947) by Paul Foster Case, and Israel Regardie’s Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic (1984).
THE TEXTBOOK/WORKBOOK: The digital file for all texts that assigned reading comes out of will be included in your course materials. However, the physical copy is not included , and yet I am all but requiring that you print out a physical, bound copy of the textbook. Let me tell you something about yourself. =) If you don’t have a physical bound copy of this book in hand where you can put pen and highlighter to paper, then there’s a high probability that you’re not going to make it to completion of this course or get the most you can out of your investment. So then why bother even start, right? You can print the 363-page workbook (print back and front, double-sided) and put it into a three-ring binder yourself if that’s more economical for you. But please set aside funds for printing a copy of the book. You’re going to need it. On Lulu.com, the price is set at $14,99 (plus cost of shipping to wherever you’re located). If you’re savvy and wait for Lulu coupons and discount codes, you can get the book for even cheaper than that.
Curious about the originals I worked from?
Western witchcraft and ceremonial magic is rooted deeply in Solomonic magic and what’s more, Eliphas Levi makes frequent reference to the Key of Solomon throughout Doctrine. Please acquire a copy (digital or physical) of the Key of Solomon prior to commencing the course.
From the Clavicula Salomonis (Key of Solomon), Jābir ibn Ḥayyān, Abū Mūsā, et al. (1315)
FREE DOWNLOAD of the Clavicula Salomonis (Key of Solomon) and Collected Studies on Solomonic Magic:
Underneath the cloak, the witch king wears armor that is adorned with fearsome imagery. **The armor is black, as if forged in the fires of Mount Doom itself, and it is etched with intricate patterns and symbols.** These symbols are believed to be linked to the dark rituals and magic that the witch king practices. **The armor not only serves as protection but also enhances his menacing appearance, further emphasizing his status as the leader of the Ringwraiths.** The witch king also carries a sword that is as dark and foreboding as his uniform. The sword is long and sharp, with a black blade that seems to absorb light. It is said to be enchanted with dark magic and capable of causing great harm. **The sword is a powerful weapon, representing the witch king's authority and his ability to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies.** In conclusion, the uniform of the witch king of Angmar is a reflection of his role as a tyrant and leader of darkness. **The black cloak, armor, and sword all contribute to his fearsome appearance and reinforce his status as the embodiment of evil.** The uniform serves as a visual representation of his power and instills terror in those who cross his path..
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