#sigil work

Demonic sigils are specific types of symbols or seals that are used in various magickal traditions to represent, summon, or communicate with demonic entities. These symbols are believed to hold the essence or the power of thr demon they represent, acting as a focal point for rituals involving these entities. The use of demonic sigils dates back to ancient times and has been incorporated into numerous magickal practices and grimoires throughout history.

Historical Origins

The practice of using symbols or seals to represent demons is ancient, with roots in cultures around the world. However, the formal use of demonic sigils is most notably documented in medieval and Renaissance grimoires. These texts, such as 'The Lesser Key Of Solomon' (also known as Ars Goetia or Lemegeton), provide a catalog of demons, each accompanied by a unique sigil.

A sigil can have immense power because it's a gateway to a certain energy. It's like having a direct line to a powerful person, except that the person is a spiritual force, not constrained by the time/space continuum. The ancients knew all too well that our world is not only physical, that there are entities among us that we can't perceive with our ordinary senses, yet they can be communicated with through symbols which activate our higher intuitive faculties and open a door for their arrival.

Purpose And Use

Demonic sigils serve several purposes in magickal practices, including:

• Summoning- Sigils are used in rituals to summon demons, providing a method for the practitioner to focus their intention and call forth the entity.

• Communication- Sigils facilitate communication with demonic entities, acting as a bridge between the practitioner and the spirit realm.

• Command- In some traditions, possessing a demon's sigil gives the practitioner a degree of control, over the entity, compelling it to perform or grant requests of the summoner. Most entities will resist this type of magick and some may turn hostile. Use sigils with respect and consideration.

A sigil of a summoned demon can be utilized in various ways after the ritual. For example, by carrying it with you, placing it in a prominent place in your home, an altar dedicated to the demon, or in some cases of baneful magick, placing it near the target, burying it, burning it, etc.

Creation And Activation

Demonic sigils found in grimoires are traditionally received through mystical revelation or compiled from older texts. Modern practitioners may use these historical sigils or create new ones through various methods of sigilization, such as the rearrangement of letters from the demon's name into a symbolic design.

Activating or charging a demonic sigil typically involves ritualistic practices. These can include specific invocations, the use of ceremonial magick tools, and the creation of a ritual space. The goal is to energize the sigil and open a channel of communication with the entity it represents.

There are also techniques that can be used to create a unique sigil that connects a person with a specific demon for the purpose of attunement. Such a sigil being charged and activated to serve a single connection rather than everyone who chances upon it, can be a more powerful conduit. It is comparable to a dedicated VS a shared network.

Authoritative Texts With Demonic Sigils

Some grimoires contain extensive lists of demonic entities, their attributes, and corresponding sigils. Here are some notable texts that include information and drawings of demonic sigils:

• The Lesser Key Of Solomon (Ars Goetia, Lemegeton, Clavicula Solomonis)- Particularly the first section, known as the Ars Goetia, which details 72 demons along with their sigils and methods of summoning them.

• The Grimoire of Honorius- Attributed to Pope Honorius III, this grimoire includes sigils and instructions for summoning spirits, including demons, and is known for blending Christian and pagan elements.

• The Book Of Abramelin- Written by Abraham von Worms, this book describes an elaborate ritual known as the Abramelin Operation, designed to obtain the knowledge and conversation of one's guardian angel but also includes information on the summoning of demons as part of its broader magickal practice.

• The Pseudomonarchia Daemonum- An appendix of Johann Weyer's 'De Praestigiis Daemonum', this text lists 69 demons along with brief descriptions and is notable for its critical perspective on the practice of demonology.

• Grimorium Verum- (Latin for True Grimoire) is an 18th century grimoire attributed to one 'Alibeck the Egyptian' of Memphis, who purportedly wrote itnin 1517. Like many grimoires, it claims a tradition originating with King Solomon.

• The Munich Manuel of Demonic Magic (Codex Latinus Monacensis 849)- A 15th century grimoire, this manuscript focuses on necromancy and demonology, including sigils for summoning demons.

• The Grand Grimoire (The Red Dragon)- Known for its powerful rituals and the summoning of demonic forces, this book also contains sigils and instructions for making pacts with demonic entities.

• The Black Pullet (La poule noire)- While primarily known gor its talismans, this grimoire also includes methods for creating sigils and rings that are used to grant the user various powers, including influence over demons.

• The Sixth And Seventh Books Of Moses- These books are a collection of magickal texts that purport to describe the magick practiced by Moses, including the use of seals and sigils associated with both angels and demons.

The sigils found in these texts are often used in their original form even today. There have also been modifications and new sigils are constantly being created, especially by chaos magicians.

One of the most useful tools in witchery, by far, is the humble sigil. You've seen them everywhere, no doubt: from the pentacle and pentagram to demonic seals to bindrunes, every path its own view of and approach to what we'll call, for the sake of simplicity, sigils.

But what is a sigil, in short? A sigil can be any symbol, as simple or as intricate as you desire, inscribed in some way onto a surface and activated in various manners. The purposes of sigils are varied: from binding a certain energy to a place, person or item, to calling upon an entity, to activating or sealing a spell.

So what are the methods of making and using a sigil? Here I like to break things down into three categories, as follows:

1. The consummable sigil

This is not only a temporary sigil, but one which, by design, requires its destruction in order to be used. This is often done in quick spells and in rituals, where an act of one's will is required. A good example is the burnaway sigil: inscribed on a piece of paper or on a bay leaf, either on its own or together with a more detailed wish.

Sigils carved into candles burned as part of a ritual also fall into this category, and so do symbols drawn on the bottom of your pot during cooking, or etched into your pie crusts or bread doughs. The activation here comes simply from the act of consumption.

Due to their quick-lived and practical nature, several of these already exist in common practice, such as the aforementioned pentacle. As for original ones, they tend to take on very simple forms, or use the stripped down designs of more ornate sigils.

A good way to make a consummable sigil are the number or letter board methods: where you write down your intended wish, strip it of vowels and duplicate consonants, and then either assign a number to each letter and arrange them in a square, or simply write down the alphabet as onto a spirit board, and finally trace out your design as so:

As stated in the image, binding the symbol inside a circle isn't a must, but rather more a traditional design choice. Symmetry or geometric consistency are also not a requirement, and are up to the will of the caster.

These methods of sigil composition are very popular and very practical, and friendly to newcomers especially; and while they are perfectly good to use, I would advise making sigilcrafting more personal than mathematical. For this, look inwardly and add to the symbols offered by the boards, or try composing your own sigils from scratch using imagery that is striking to you:

You can also use sigils made by others, so long as you have permission.

2. The vigil or the seal

This one is intended for medium to long term application, or at least in applications where its immediate destruction doesn't constitute a condition for its activation. This is perhaps the most widely used type.

For this, the sigil is inscribed on something that is not intended to perish very soon: drawn on paper placed into a spell jar or buried with a spell, carved into the back of a wooden spoon or onto a doorframe, drawn onto a wall or container (or even onto a person's skin!), stitched into a piece of clothing, etc.

This type of sigil is typically activated with a separate act of will (a power word, an incantation, a period of meditation, etc) or with a substance such as blessed water or oil, with light from a celestial body or with an sprinkling of ash from a ceremonial fire. It can also be activated as soon as it is drawn if any of these substances are used for drawing it.

However, unlike the consummable category, these will require regular recharging, by any method you see fit of those stated above.

As with the previous category, the sigils used here can range from very simple to very ornate; it is up to the caster and their intent, ultimately. But here you may find more elaborate designs or even entire scenes, meant to mark an occasion or lock in an important blessing:

Here, the examples are a sigil for a successful partnership (platonic, romantic, professional or otherwise), with the goal of a long duration and shared ideals, passion and energy; one for focus and success in academic endeavours; and one for protection against the ill-intent of foes seen and unseen.

This type of design in particular can be used as a message, as any recipient should be able to intuit what the caster meant to say. Even if they don't, this can be very useful for direct action against or in favour of someone, as it is a good way to get your work inside their home. Packed into a letter alongside herbs, crystal shards or rusty nails, you can send either a blessing or a curse upon the recipient.

Here, too, you can use others' sigils, with permission. It can, however, be a good idea to make your own, as this is a personal matter.

3. The namesake sigil

Finally, the most seldom and most respectfully used. This appears in acts of communing with or worship of otherworldly entities, and as such, is typically unique and the creation of custom, not of the particular caster. However, of course, should you contend with an entity never before encountered or scarcely documented, a sigil apt for their name can be made.

These are typically not charged or activated in any way, and are rather more used as heraldry: on altars or devotional pieces, they signal to and strengthen the caster's bond with the entity in question, or designate a space where it is welcome to dwell.

In closing: as with most things pertaining to magic, no two witches will share the same exact view on the use and making of sigils, and meditation on both is advised. Remember as well that your preference for sigil composition may change over the years, and that the closer you grow to your designs and the more satisfied with them you are, the more power they will hold.

Yall should turn your sigils into actual tangible charms with wire and beads

its actually really fun to do, im planning on making my own charms, though I wont post a whole lot about my process cuz i do want to keep my methods for myself and people who I trust.

: Healing sigil

» ․ 🧙‍♀️ !! ˎˊ˗ Intent

The intent statement behind this one is "My health will improve". I used very smooth brush strokes to encourage a smooth recovery from sickness, be it a wound or a cough!

It can be drawn on healing utensils, medicine bottles, on a paper that's tucked in your pillow, or anything you deem fit! Like my other sigils, this is not meant to take care of your sickness for you. It's supposed to encourage fast and smooth healing, but you still have to put the work in.

» ․ 🌈 !! ˎˊ˗ Color association

There wasn't very much thought process behind this. It's a smooth blend from white to golden to encourage a smooth transition from healing to golden health.

I'm redoing the protective wards to my house because I just found out the new apartment management is pretty bigoted. Any tips for herbs, sigils, rituals that help with flying under the radar?

❀ Hi my blossom babes ❀ ۶ৎ

i wanted to ask something for my fellow witches ✧

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what are some ways i can spiritually protect myself at school?

i recently made a little sigil to represent love and peace surrounding me, but i feel like i want to do a bit more to strengthen that protection ⊹ ࣪ ˖

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before the start of a new week i like to light a candle and write my intentions for the days ahead. sometimes i rip the paper or burn it and blow the smoke out the window to release the energy and let it take effect ✧

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but lately i’ve been feeling like i want to try a different little ritual to really amplify the protection i set for the week.

does anyone have any gentle or simple ideas?

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i’m also a closeted witch, so i’m a bit limited with what i can do, but i’d really love to hear your advice or experiences ⊹ ࣪ ˖

❀ thank you loves ❀