The latest Tweets from Andrew (@Sigils). I tell jokes on the internet. Sometimes they're funny. Business: [email protected]. Los Angeles, CA. Sigils The word “sigil” comes from the Latin sigillum, meaning a sign or signature. In magickal terms a sigil is a (unitary) glyph derived from a name, word, or magickal formula by means of a direct analogical process (such as numerical conversion and tracing upon magick squares kamea).
What's the big deal with sigils? What is a sigil, even? Are they even effective? If so, how to make a sigil? Also, how to charge a sigil successfully?The answers to the above questions lie in the idea that the key to any successful magickal spell is non attachment of the conscious mind to the desired end result (if you are an advanced mage/witch or a, you'll know that this is not the full truth.
But for now, this idea will more than suffice to learn how to make a sigil).Coupled with this, it is also to be kept in mind that it is your subconscious itself that actually helps manifest any desire you may have. This is truth, even if your mental model is that of a rational atheist.Lust for desire is always accompanied by fear of failure in the subconscious, which acts as a self fulfilling prophecy, blocking the effectiveness of your magick.Lust for desire and fear of failure are two poles of the same phenomenon.Armed with these magikcal axioms that help create a concrete magickal paradigm (especially if you are a beginner), we now know that developing certain tools may be necessary to help us manifest our will as mages. This is where mastering how to make a sigil and charge it come in.Let's now dive deeper. What is a sigil?
How do sigils work?So, what is a sigil?A sigil can be thought of as a symbolic representation of a desire, a servitor spirit or even a deity.In this article, I'll mainly discuss how to make a sigil that is a codification of your own will (or desire) and how to charge it effectively.We'll also briefly discuss sigils that are of servitors and deities, but details on it deserve articles on their own. How sigils workHow do sigils work, then?Here I present to you mental models that may explain how sigils work. There are a dozen, but I'll stick to the most popular and rational ones (doesn't mean that they are necessarily the most correct): Pure psychological modelThe best part about learning how to make a sigil and charge it is that you don't have to believe in the existence of the supernatural or any wild theories.
The pure psychological model is the easiest paradigm that explains how sigils work.Sigil magick can be thought of as a really effective tool to help reprogram your own subconscious to help change yourself and to put you into situations where your desires may manifest.As an example, consider that you want to be a really physically strong person. The sigil will work as a tool to effectively imprint that desire in your subconscious, so that it will put you into situations enabling you to become a strong person effortlessly.
It must be remembered that your subconscious makes up most of who you are and what you do on a daily basis after all! A parallel can be seen with the use of self hypnosis and auto-suggestions. However, with the case of most methods of auto-suggestions, it is often difficult to bypass the chattering conscious mind.
The holographic model of the universe and the collective unconscious connectionAnother rational theory of how sigils work (although it can be viewed as far-fetched), that aligns with many modern day speculations about the universe is that of the holographic universe model and the connection of your subconscious to the collective unconscious program.This model on how sigils work is useful in explaining the effectiveness of sigils on other people and things. How to make a sigilThere are a myriad of different ways to make a sigil and prepare it, some more complicated than others. What method you choose depends on you, but the simplest method can work just as well as the more complicated ones, provided you have enough mind control and practice.The more complicated methods may help let your subconscious be more convinced, enabling a greater chance of success, but this again depends completely on the individual in question.How to make a sigil 1: The desire writing methodThe letter elimination method or desire writing method is the simplest way to make a sigil. Simply write the desire in question.
The most effective way to write an intent/desire is debatable, but in my experience it is best to write as though it is a given that it is going to happen. Also, the more specific the intent the better, both in terms of the desire itself and the time frame in which it will be achieved.Example:. I am going to be a physically strong person in 6 months.
I will be getting a BMW this yearHexes (not recommended unless for defense):. will be hindered from making any progress in work this yearNext, remove the duplicate lettersFor example, if your desire is “I will be getting a BMW this year”, then. I admit that I am an abysmal artist (it is still unique to me though!) but if you have even a little bit of artsy in you, I’m sure you can come up with sigils that look a 100 times better than that:-).However, what's more important here would be mastering the process of how to make a sigil than the aesthetics itself.How to make a sigil 2: Creating sigils with magick squares (Kameas)Magickal squares or Kameas are thought of as matrices that represents planetary energy. This is based on the works of Heinrich Cornelius Argippa, drawing on the Hermetic and occult works of Marcilio Fiscino and Pico dela Mirandolla.Each planet is associated with its own unique matrix grid. Magick squares can be traced back to Chinese literature to over 2800 BC and have been used in formulating magickal rituals for thousands of years.
How to make a sigil 4: Combining sigilsNow you might think: is it alright to combine multiple sigils representing different desires? If so, how can you go about combining sigils?Ideally, I would refrain from combining sigils simply because when you charge it (which we will be discussing in the next section), the subconscious will must be focused on the one, singular desire.
It is better if you make multiple sigils and charge them on different occasions.If you still want to combine sigils (for example in the case of related desires), you can pretty much do it anyway you want. Simply overlay one on top of the other, for example. The sky is the limit!
Another, very easy way would be to use an online sigil generator:This is especially useful if you are used to making sigils on a regular basis, and have reached a point where you are able to install the significance of the sigil in your subconscious in an instant, without actually going through the long elaborate methods. Some of the sigils generated above are done using the sigil generator linked.P.S: If you are interested in Chaos Magick you may want to join the Chaos Magick study group: by ChaosTarot. It is one of the very few groups that seriously and relevantly discuss. How to charge a sigil: Methods of charging a sigilIn the very process of making a sigil, you must keep the desire/intent of the sigil in mind throughout.
Taking this into consideration, the sigil charging process starts not AFTER you create the sigil, but even during the very act of making one.This ensures that the subconscious knows exactly what the sigil is supposed to mean and to be associated with later down the road. Mastering the art of how to make a sigil properly in itself comes with experience.That being said, like we have already discussed in the beginning, the sigil has to be further imprinted into your subconscious without conscious interference (in a state of trance).Ideally, it is advised that you let the conscious mind lose the meaning of the sigil completely before the sigil charging process. Remember: Lust for desire is always accompanied by fear of failure in the subconscious, which acts as a self fulfilling prophecy, blocking the effectiveness of your magick.Hence, make multiple different sigils (over the course of a week for example) and then pick up a sigil to randomly charge later.
Of course, you may not be able to completely forget the intent/desire. Even so, this should help tone down the ‘lust for desire’ factor.Anyway, there are a myriad of different ways to charge a sigil and I’m going to list below, some of the most effective ones that will enable you to bypass the chattering mind and focus on the sigil without interference. The idea is to make a lasting subconscious imprint.How do you pick one? Easy - pick a method that closely resonates with the desire/intent of the sigil. Charging Sigils with CrystalsCharging sigils with crystals is yet another method. However, it is indirect and may require a great deal of experience working with and charging crystals, including the knowledge of the effects of different crystals. Charging sigils with crystals can be done by keeping them in close proximity to one another for a period of time or by performing a short “association ritual”.
For example, gazing deeply into the crystal in a meditative state and then immediately focusing intent on the sigils.Crystal magick deserves an article on its own, so I won’t be going too much into it here. However, here’s a book I would recommend to learn more. How to Charge a Sigil on Your BodyHow to charge sigils on your body? Is it even possible? If you are a fan of tattoos, having sigils on your body can be an excellent way to have effective sigils that require reuse over and over. However, you must be very wary of the type of sigil and what sigil you engrave on your body permanently.Do not tattoo any servitor or fleeting desire related sigil on your body.
You do not want a sigil that represents wanting a Ferrarri to be engraved on your body till you die.A good example sigil to tattoo on your body would be a patron deity that you trust will guide you throughout your life.That being said, after you tattoo them, how to charge sigils on your body? The very act of tattooing such a sigil on your body should be sacred. This is the only way to truly charge a sigil on your body - in the process of tattooing itself.Think of the countless different traditions across the world, especially tribal societies that still preserve the Shamanic traditions. To them, tattooing the body as an act is always sacred and not a mere act of “coolness”. Sigil activation: How to activate a sigil?Now that we’ve learned how to make a sigil and charge it, there is yet another aspect to be covered - How to activate a sigil?
Sigil activation in this context pertains to sigils that function as talismans and engravings on amulets and on the body itself. This is in direct contrast to sigils that are disposed of, and “sent into” the universe immediately after charging it.Often, such sigils are used to protect and defend an area or yourself or to bring positivity and/or negative effects in a particular area.Such sigils may already possess power from its creation and charging phase, but certain types of functions, when sigilised, require repeated activation. For example, a sigil of a deity on your body will pretty much function like an idol of the deity. By repeated chanting and meditating, you “activate” the power of the sigil and reinforce it. Burning a Sigil and/or destroying itBurning a sigil or destroying it is done for two purposes:1.) To release the will into the universe2.) Destroying a talisman and/or servitor sigil once the purpose is depletedIn this context, burning a sigil refers to the second purpose: removing the effects of the said talisman sigil.The process is largely the same with charging a sigil, except you do not use elaborate methods and techniques. Getting into a meditative trance and simply burning and/or destroying the sigil in any way should do the trick.However, when it comes to sigils of deities and lower order spirits such as familiars or demons, one must achieve the same level of deep magickal trance and emotions as when the sigil was charged to successfully banish it.Techniques of exorcism can also be used on such sigils.
Proceed with caution though, because there is a chance that the process can backfire. There you have it, you have now successfully learned how to make a sigil, how to a charge a sigil and how to activate one (in case of talismanic sigils). You also learned some of the most popular mental paradigms/models on how they work.Before working with sigils though, I'd suggest you take a week or two to master the following skills:. Body and mental stillness: Learn how to sit in a lotus posture, without being wavered by thoughts and body restlessness for at least 20 minutes. One pointed concentration: Learn how to focus on a single idea/thought/object for more than 10 minutes, without being distracted by other thoughts.
Observe your thoughts, emotions and actions as if you are a third person as much as you can. Stay aware of yourself and minimize 'auto pilot' mode.Happy magicking!