cyberdemon's Guide to Invoking Demonic Influences using the Standard Set
This is a comprehensive and explanatory guide to attempting to bring "demonic" influences into your endeavors by the modern and contemporary method of using the Standard Set of Several Demons And Their Sigils Of Summoning. It is a method that draws from traditional Ceremonial Magick, incorporating elements of Chaos Magick and therefore, by extension, has no real affiliation to any academically accepted occult methodology, but, and yet, stands by itself as a process that theoretically works.
The definition for demon from wikipedia shares some basic knowledge.
The definition for demon, for all purposes of this Guide, is a broad-spectrum term used to describe: A species of being that exist with a physical manifestation on one or more dimensions non-physical to human beings, sentient, capable of performing supernatural feats which are natural to them, having free will and individual personalities, not omnipotent, with an elevated level of consciousness. This definition is self-explanatory and all your questions about demons can be logically answered by analyzing it. Understanding it is crucial to any modern Ceremonial magician, since the traditional and old-school train of thought sought to subjugate and command demons as inferior in all aspects. We, in modern times, with modern ethics and understandings of morality, must not make such a mistake which has in past led to fatal consequences. Any sentient being, as a rule, must be treated with respect to the extent to which they secure.wikipedia wrote:A demon (from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον daimonion) is a supernatural, often malevolent being, prevalent in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology and folklore. The original Greek word daimon does not carry the negative connotation initially understood by implementation of the Koine δαιμόνιον (daimonion), and later ascribed to any cognate words sharing the root. In Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an unclean spirit, a fallen angel, or a spirit of unknown type which may cause demonic possession, calling for an exorcism. In Western occultism and Renaissance magic, which grew out of an amalgamation of Greco-Roman magic, Jewish Aggadah and Christian demonology, a demon is believed to be a spiritual entity that may be conjured and controlled.
Next, we look at what a sigil is. An alphabet is the drawing of a sound. A sigil is a drawing of a thought. Because there is no need for us to go into the types of sigils in detail, we won't. Instead, we'll specifically focus on sigils of summoning. A sigil for a demon is basically a phone number, the Standard Set being the book of contacts. It is specific to that demon. It associates the idea of the being with a specific power to the being's name, the name being irrelevant because it may or may not be a human construct. The important aspect is the thought itself, since the principle of consciousness is of the highest importance in this method. If the thought is correct, so is the sigil, and vice versa. The sigil is used to concentrate and focus conscious thought onto the existing manifestation of the demon regardless of its location. From magick theory, for example as how Franz Bardon has described, we know that thought is connected by the ether matrix (an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure) from the human body to non-physical dimensions (planes of existence).
Finally we must understand what a ritual summoning is. Traditionally, it includes various forms of prayers or orders (a communication) with sacrifices (an offering), performed in a specifically prepared location (an altar), at an appropriate time, with or without clothing or equipment to assist the summoning magician. But since we're trying to simplify and modernize it all, we can overlook tradition. If you are curious, Arthur Edward Waite has written extensively on traditional and ancient pre-modern practices.
This means that you cannot truly offer anything in terms of payment for services from a demonic entity. They will either take what is appropriate from you, nothing more & nothing less, or they will themselves leave it to the Cardinal to manifest and take, nothing more & nothing less. You cannot offer your soul, for it is non-transferable. You cannot offer your material belongings, your friendships or relationships, your servitude, anything at all. While you cannot offer something, if it is deemed appropriate and equal against your gain, it will, from all points of observation from a human's point of view, be taken nonetheless. This is the true meaning behind the phrase "pact with the devil", due to its fundamental unpredictability.
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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RJcUIAAALH8/TKtH5MBHkYI/AAAAAAAAAAw/ZfxW6CJRLMM/s1600/1268421553025.pngSome magicians will say this is a dangerous act. For our purposes, especially seeing that the Standard Set itself states that its knowledge is to be used only in times of emergency, we couldn't care less. There are various acts of Ceremonial magick from Cleansing Rituals to Ritual Banishment that you may look up if you are interested, and Exorcisms are an entirely different chapter. If the wording of your message can act as a perfect loop-hole free contract, be assured that you will not come to any extra harm outside of the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Since we are using our consciousness and intent, via a specific sigil, we are directly connecting with a demon and not an impostor. Since we are opening portals so simply, we may thus also close them as easily. Traditionally, a summoning ends with the magician granting the demon permission to depart. We can do the same, for example, just by audibly stating that we are closing the portal and/or ending all external influences.
This concludes the Guide to Invoking Demonic Influences using the Standard Set. Questions are unnecessary, while performance is necessary. Inquiries about such a standardized method can be logically answered by the person asking the question with a little self research if needed. As with all Chaos Magick, attempt and fail and reattempt and repeat till success, modifying your methods as you go and as you feel is needed. In advance, I congratulate you on any successes that you may achieve, and hope that you will write in detail and document your work so that others may learn from you as well.
