Overview
This video explains what sigils are, explores various methods for creating them, and provides detailed instructions on charging and activating sigils for magical practice.
Introduction to Sigils
- Sigils are symbols believed to possess magical power and can be created for nearly any intention.
- The effectiveness of sigils relies on embedding them in the subconscious mind.
- Intentions should be written concisely in the present tense, focusing on what you want rather than what you don't.
Methods for Creating Sigils
- Intuitive Drawing: Draw shapes and symbols intuitively, considering the symbolism of elements like circles or arrows.
- Letter Reduction: Remove vowels and duplicate consonants from your intention; use the remaining consonants to design a symbol.
- Witch’s Sigil Wheel: Use consonants from your intention and trace their positions on a special wheel to form a unique sigil.
- Planetary Grids: Match each letter from the reduced set to numbers and plot them on a planetary grid corresponding to the desired planetary energy; typically used with some knowledge of planetary magic.
Tips for Sigil Creation
- The intention phrase should be concise, present tense, and positive; avoid long or negative statements.
- Excessive beautification can keep the sigil in the conscious mind, which is less effective; focus on intent rather than aesthetics.
Charging and Activating Sigils
- Charging: Embed the sigil in your subconscious through altered states such as meditation, chanting, physical exhaustion, or other heightened states.
- Activation: Usually involves destroying the sigil (e.g., burning) to remove it from conscious awareness and release its intention.
- In some cases, charging and activation occur simultaneously (e.g., burning the sigil during the charging ritual).
- Sigils intended for ongoing use (e.g., tattoos) can be continuously charged rather than destroyed.
Book Recommendations
- "Sigil Witchery" by Laura Tempest Zakroff for intuitive and shape-based sigil creation.
- "Practical Sigil Magic" by Frater U.D. for comprehensive understanding and planetary grid methods.
Recommendations / Advice
- Always keep intention statements short, present-tense, and focused on desired outcomes.
- Follow your intuition regarding which sigil creation and activation methods feel most effective for you.
- Don't fixate on the appearance of the sigil; focus on its personal meaning and purpose.