E. A. Koetting - staticfly.net

WORKS OF
DARKNESS
that is, in accordance with the nature of the particular
units concerned. Hydrogen has no love for Hydrogen;
it is not the nature, or the 'true Will' of Hydrogen to
seek to unite with a molecule of its own kind. Add
Hydrogen to Hydrogen: nothing happens to its quality;
it is only its quantity that changes. It rather seeks to
enlarge its experience of its possibilities by union with
atoms of opposite character, such as Oxygen; with this
it combines (with an explosion of light, heat, and sound)
to form water.2
Although Crowley's explanation was presented as a parable of
the spiritual or psychological union between the microcosm and the
macrocosm, it can nevertheless be applied to the love presently in
question. Desiring love does not automatically carry the romantic or
heartbroken sentiments usually invoked by the word, though it often
may. Friendships, companionship, reuniting with family. even sexual
fulfillment are all forms of love, the uniting of different elements to
fortify the whole. Given enough thought, very few people are able to
say that they have their fill of love which never is unsatisfied.
ATTRACTING LOVE
It is not rare for the Practitioner to have a desire for love, yet for
such a desire to be vague and unformed. He doesn't have a specific
goal, although his longing is strong enough to warrant ritual action.
The uncomplicated ritual below has proven its worth in bringing love
into the Practitioner's life in a form that mayor may not be anticipated.
Once the will of the Black Magician has been catalyzed and released
through ritual. the universe begins to move, the Powers of Darkness
creeping between every molecule and shifting planets to accomplish
the set goal. The result will always be in accordance with the will of the
Sorcerer, and if it is left to work the details out on its own, the forces of
Black Magick will bring him that which is most needed, although often
that which he has yet to realize that he desires.
Before the ritual itself begins, the Temple should be properly
prepared. A comfortable chair should be set facing south, the altar
before it. The ritual dagger is to be set on the right side of the altar, the
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