An introduction and questions on Necromancy
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:34 pm
First and foremost, I'm happy to say that with this post, I make the transition from lurker to poster. I've seen the considerate and intelligent regulars around here and it's nice to see those who are willing to share with others for the greater good of the community. Too often I've seen horders of knowledge unwilling to share or those who are more interested in pretending they know things in order to impress others.
I've been an armchair occultist for a little over ten years and I've yet to delve into pratice because I've wanted to see where my personal tastes and talents lead me in my magical studies. It wasn't until I read a book on Enochian Magic by Lon Milo Duquette (not to shamelessly plug an author) that I realized I was trying too hard to find the right shaped hole for my peg instead of focusing on the larger picture. It was his nonchalant, yet informative writing style that was clear and free of the trappings of arrogance or pretentious text that really rang true with me. Despite not being particularly enthralled by John Dee or his seer's work, I took more from that book than I'd expected when I cracked it open. You can either be a scholar or a practitioner, but in order to be the latter you have to take action based upon your knowledge. Practice tempered by wisdom in a nutshell. Seems practical, but it was profound to me at the time.
Since that revelation, I've done a bit of soul searching and realized both my natural talents and interests are in Necromancy. When I first began study on it, I got the visual in my head that most seem to, of the creepy old man surrounded by bones and sigils in some medieval dungeon. I thought it was an entirely cool persona, but dismissed the particular art as just that. As I matured and my understanding of magic increased through continued study, I came to see spirit work differently and that it was really something I wanted to delve in to.
Long story short, I'm looking for advice on how to persue Necromancy despite some road bumps. The highest among them are that I share an apartment with a roommates (one of which is a kind and intelligent person, but is sometimes judgemental based upon his Christian lifestyle) who would not receive this kind of study or practice well. I'm not looking to rock the boat or offend anyone's way of life. Maybe it's unfair for some to live how they want while some must work in secret, but this is the society in which we live and the majority often rules. I hold no qualms, but if anyone has advice or knowledge on how I could persue this art covertly, I would greatly appreciate it.
In addition, from what meager information I've been able to dig up, it seems a lot of the necessary components of the art are either illegal or very difficult to obtain. I'd prefer not to break any laws. Again, if anyone has advice or knowledge on this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my book here and sorry it was so long!
I look forward to hearing your responses and getting to know the community better.
I've been an armchair occultist for a little over ten years and I've yet to delve into pratice because I've wanted to see where my personal tastes and talents lead me in my magical studies. It wasn't until I read a book on Enochian Magic by Lon Milo Duquette (not to shamelessly plug an author) that I realized I was trying too hard to find the right shaped hole for my peg instead of focusing on the larger picture. It was his nonchalant, yet informative writing style that was clear and free of the trappings of arrogance or pretentious text that really rang true with me. Despite not being particularly enthralled by John Dee or his seer's work, I took more from that book than I'd expected when I cracked it open. You can either be a scholar or a practitioner, but in order to be the latter you have to take action based upon your knowledge. Practice tempered by wisdom in a nutshell. Seems practical, but it was profound to me at the time.
Since that revelation, I've done a bit of soul searching and realized both my natural talents and interests are in Necromancy. When I first began study on it, I got the visual in my head that most seem to, of the creepy old man surrounded by bones and sigils in some medieval dungeon. I thought it was an entirely cool persona, but dismissed the particular art as just that. As I matured and my understanding of magic increased through continued study, I came to see spirit work differently and that it was really something I wanted to delve in to.
Long story short, I'm looking for advice on how to persue Necromancy despite some road bumps. The highest among them are that I share an apartment with a roommates (one of which is a kind and intelligent person, but is sometimes judgemental based upon his Christian lifestyle) who would not receive this kind of study or practice well. I'm not looking to rock the boat or offend anyone's way of life. Maybe it's unfair for some to live how they want while some must work in secret, but this is the society in which we live and the majority often rules. I hold no qualms, but if anyone has advice or knowledge on how I could persue this art covertly, I would greatly appreciate it.
In addition, from what meager information I've been able to dig up, it seems a lot of the necessary components of the art are either illegal or very difficult to obtain. I'd prefer not to break any laws. Again, if anyone has advice or knowledge on this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my book here and sorry it was so long!
I look forward to hearing your responses and getting to know the community better.