The Oracle of Perception

I previously posted on the Oracle of Perception kickstarter by the amazing Embalmed Apple. That kickstarter was unsuccessful, but it has been re-launched and the oracle deck is now fully funded. That means if you pledge for a deck, you definitely will get it - no waiting ar wondering required. An oracle deck is a similar concept to a Tarot deck, but with its own design and structure. In the case of the Oracle of Perception, the deck consists of 30 cards based on archetypal images and energies.

The new kickstarter is here. I had a chance to check out the cards at Grimoire Bazaar and Babalon Rising, and have had a reading with them myself. They are of excellent quality and provide good insights in readings, a testament to the deck's clever and balanced design. The cards shuffle well and will hold up over time, and are an excellent addition to any magician's collection of divinatory tools. Backing the kickstarter gives you access to exclusive rewards in addition to the deck itself. You have 10 more days to get in on the action, so I recommend pledging sooner rather than later.

I've pledged for a deck myself and I invite you all to do the same. There are also rewards available even if you can't pledge the full amount for a deck. Since the deck is funded, the kickstarter is now working towards stretch goals that will apply to everyone who pledges, including some cool secret stuff that hasn't been announced yet. So let's support this amazing project and make some magick happen!

Via Solis Cancer Elixir Rite - Year Eight

Today's post is a full script for the Cancer Elixir Rite that we will be performing tomorrow, Tuesday July 9th, at Leaping Laughter Lodge in Minneapolis, MN. Doors will open at 7:30 with the ritual to start around 8 PM.

0. The Temple

The ritual space is set up with an altar table in the center. The bell chime, banishing dagger, and invoking wand are placed on the altar. In the center of the altar is placed a cup of wine for creating the elixir, within the Table of Art corresponding to Cancer. The sign Cancer is attributed to "The power of casting enchantments." As I interpret it, this is related to the ability to magnetize or draw things into your life in accordance with your will. So those sorts of intents are most appropriate. The Via Solis Elixir Rites were written by Michele Montserrat in 2010 for the Comselh Ananael magical working group.

I. Opening

All stand surrounding the altar. Officiant inhales fully, placing the banishing dagger at his or her lips. The air is then expelled as the dagger is swept backwards.

Officiant: Bahlasti! Ompehda!

Officiant then performs the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. All rotate accordingly.

Officiant: We take refuge in Nuit, the blue-lidded daughter of sunset, the naked brilliance of the voluptuous night sky, as we issue the call to the awakened nature of all beings, for every man and every woman is a star.

All: MAKAShANaH

Officiant: We take refuge in Hadit, the secret flame that burns in every heart of man and in the core of every star, as we issue the call to our own awakened natures, arousing the coiled serpent about to spring.

All: ABRAHADABRA

Officiant: We take refuge in Heru-Ra-Ha, who wields the wand of double power, the wand of the force of Coph Nia, but whose left hand is empty for he has crushed an universe and naught remains, as we unite our awakened natures with those of all beings everywhere and everywhen, dissolving all obstacles and healing all suffering.

All: AUMGN

Officiant: For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.

All: All is pure and present are and has always been so, for existence is pure joy; all the sorrows are but as shadows; they pass and done; but there is that which remains. To this realization we commit ourselves – pure and total presence. So mote it be.