"Witchcraft has long been a subject of fascination and fear in many cultures throughout history. From accused witches being burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials to modern-day Wiccans practicing their craft, there has always been a group of people who watch and study witchcraft. These individuals, known as 'watchers of the witchcraft,' have a unique role in observing and monitoring the practices of witches. The 'watchers of the witchcraft' can be found in various societies and communities, ranging from religious groups to academic scholars. They are often driven by a desire to understand and document the phenomenon of witchcraft and its impact on society. These watchers aim to distinguish fact from fiction, debunk myths, and gain insights into the beliefs and practices of those who identify as witches.
The Watchers are birds whose coloring is so light it seems iridescent. Their stare is fixed and intelligent. They have a silver beak. They have a feeling of otherworldliness. They also tend to bring a sense of foreboding with them.
This is not to be viewed as a situation in which these entities will get you if you re not good, but rather as an assurance that karma will be delivered promptly. These Enochian Watchers were said to have mated with the daughters of men and produced a race of giants, the Nephilim, who were gifted with magical powers.
These watchers aim to distinguish fact from fiction, debunk myths, and gain insights into the beliefs and practices of those who identify as witches. In religious contexts, watchers of witchcraft are primarily concerned with identifying and combating 'dark' or 'evil' forms of witchcraft that are believed to harm individuals or communities. They may be part of religious organizations or specific branches of the clergy that see it as their duty to protect their followers from the perceived dangers of witchcraft.
The Watchers
The Watchers, or Grigori, are ancient angelic beings associated with stellar lore that watch over witches. They are sometimes envisioned as the Watchtowers of the witch’s circle.
In the stellar cults of Mesopotamia there were fourstars known as Lords or Watchers. Each of these stars “ruled” over a cardinal point of the compass, circa 3000 BCE. Aldebaran was the star of the Vernal Equinox, and was the Watcher of the East. Regulus, star of the Summer Solstice was the Watcher of the South. Antares was the star of the Autumnal Equinox and was the Watcher of the West. Finally Formalhaut was the star of the Winter Solstice and Watcher of the North. Seven-stepped pyramid towers were constructed bearing symbols of each of these four stars and times of year. These ziggurats formed the first instance of the Watchtowers.
The Watchers are echoed in the four winds of the ancient Greeks, and in the four Archangels of Christian belief: Michael (Fire), Gabriel (Water), Raphael (Air), and Auriel (Earth). However, the Watchers are also mentioned as fallen angels in the apocryphal Book of Enoch. These Watchers are said to have instructed the daughters of men in certain magical arts. The usual associations are as follows:
- Araqiel: signs of the earth
- Armaros: enchantments
- Azazel: masking, smithing, and witchcraft
- Barqel: astrology
- Ezequeel: signs of the clouds
- Gadreel: making weapons
- Kokabeel: stellar lore
- Penemue: written spells
- Sariel: lunar magic
- Semjaza: herbal magic
- Shamshiel: solar magic
These Enochian Watchers were said to have mated with the daughters of men and produced a race of giants, the Nephilim, who were gifted with magical powers. These Nephilim possessed odd genetic traits that are similar to the “Witches’ Marks” of old, such as giantism, extra teeth, polydactylism, and supernumery nipples. Indeed, some modern witches still claim descent from certain specific fallen angels.
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In the early Stellar Cults of Persia there were four "royal" stars (known as Lords) that were called the Watchers. Each one of these stars "ruled" over one of the four cardinal points common to astrology. This particular system would date from approximately 3000 B.c. The ancient ritual godforms of the Watchers, pictured in this chapter, are performed at the associated cardinal points, while evoking them during the casting of a ritual circle (see Figures 7-10). There is a definite link between the "powers" of a Witch and the rapport with the Watchers. To assume the posture of one of these Watcher positions is to invoke the nature of that Watcher within your own psyche.
They often collaborate with law enforcement agencies to identify witches and ensure the safety of their communities. On the other hand, academic watchers of witchcraft approach the subject from a scholarly perspective. They study texts, historical documents, and folklore to understand the origins and development of witchcraft beliefs and practices. These researchers analyze witch trials, examine cultural attitudes towards witches, and explore the social and psychological factors that contribute to the existence of witchcraft. Their goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of witchcraft as a cultural and social phenomenon. Overall, the watchers of the witchcraft play a crucial role in society by observing, studying, and documenting witchcraft. Whether they come from a religious or academic background, they aim to shed light on the often-misunderstood world of witches. By doing so, they contribute to the broader understanding of witchcraft and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.".
Reviews for "Witchcraft Watchers and the Paranormal: Investigating the Connection"
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