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CHAPTER SEVEN
DEMONIC SIGIL MAGICK
Dabblers, Neophytes, researchers and curious spectators of the
Works of Darkness who have looked between the covers of a grimoire
have all seen the symbols that accompany the names and attributes of
the spirits listed, some being perfectly angled lines, some ornate
engravings, others taking the appearance of a child's doodling. The
connection between the symbol and the entity listed is obvious, but
what is the exact relationship between the two? What is the sigil used
for? How is the sigH used in ritual?
The Latin word for sigil, "sigilum" means "seal." The word "seal"
is found throughout religion, metaphysics, and even history. In the
biblical Book of Revelations, when the seven seals of the Apocalypse are
broken, war, famine and plagues are poured out upon the face of the
earth. It is commonly speculated that such seals are impressed in clay
tablets. These "seal up" the fate of mankind and the end of Satan's
reign. Conversely, the Book of Life wherein the names of the chosen are
written is sealed up with a great seal, protecting those that are to be
saved as well as any knowledge of their specific identities. Some of the
earliest writing discovered thus far presents itself on clay seals engraved
with symbols designating ownership of sold items by a specific ruler or
territory. In this way, the clay pieces were seals of ownership. Similar
seals have been used to indicate possession or authority by a king, or as
a method of transferring his authority to the bearer of the seal.
The latter type of seal is much akin to the use of sigils in ritual.
The bearer of the ritually consecrated and charged sigil is endowed
with the power and authority specific to its associated demon and the
purpose for which the sigil had been consecrated. When the talisman of
Jupiter is engraved in tin and charged with Magickal potency, the
bearer of such an amulet will find greater ease in influencing people
and performing various diplomatic duties. In wearing a consecrated
talisman of Mars, the Magician's studies of the Martial Arts will begin to
flow naturally towards mastery, his ability with diverse weapons will
increase, and his physical strength will double. The charged sigil of the
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