Spirits & Magic Circles [Esoteric Saturdays]

[@linshaw774]

I was hoping for a video that I could enjoy listening to in the background while I puttered about. Not to be had here. I had to sit down, restart, listen carefully, make notes and take screenshots. Thank you. :)

[@FoolishFishBooks]

😄 haha! I do sympathise, and thank you for taking the time! 🙏

[@WichoSuavee]

I had to do the same! It was excellent

[@happyhermit3141]

FYI: Less than a minute into your video I Googled "magic circles pdf" and was able to download this book. For free. Cheers from France!

[@clarkefountain2258]

Gosh, the idea that invoking or arranging spiritual protection would be almost an afterthought boggles the mind. From my earliest encounters with the non-physical world, I gathered whatever I could in the way of protection. In one case that I won't go into much detail about here, with two other friends we went to a place with a scary reputation. I continually sought protection, and one friend did NOT open himself to the locus genii. However, one person did open himself to whatever was there, seeking an encounter to provoke belief of some kind no doubt. He neglected protection, and he did indeed have a most unpleasant encounter, the effects of which we all felt. Three weeks later he committed suicide. So protection in my view should be sought and learned before undertaking any otherworldly encounter. Sometimes when one is under the protection of a "contacted" group, other procedures might apply because the group you participate in gives protection. But protection should in my view never be neglected for a moment. But then, I'm an old codger and my perspective might be considered old fashioned!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I also baulk at the idea of approaching any spirit without first learning at least the basics of safety.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

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[@thewizardofawes8194]

… and it’s 730 backers now! Can you believe it?!? And I’m one of the (proud) them!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

@@thewizardofawes8194 I'm so grateful! 😄🥳

[@dannokk4743]

Another wonderful breakdown of symbols and their uses thank you

[@gregruland1934]

Good morning - so nice to see you again - ty - well done

[@tracyking4518]

Mediators are so ... personal. Something you want and don't want to share at the same time ❤

[@TheWangtube]

Thank you very much for another insightful presentation. I've pulled the Dr Rudd book out of the shelves and with renewed interest studied the pix you pointed too. 😊

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Fantastic resource! 🙏

[@lrkpr]

Dear foolish Fish, I can definitely imagine your drawings in pen and ink- I second your experience with watercolours! Would love to see some inked drawings 🙂

[@treypeters1087]

i see the book 'circe' back there, i just read it myself :)

[@skycladsquirrel]

The circle with the dot - Monad! Great video

[@valarmorghulis9273]

I like the podcast format with visual references on the screen. Very cool! Cheers!

[@mysticthreed2957]

Also got lost and had to repeat. I always enjoy the comments. Must remember to wait until after I've watched the episode😂😂😂❤

[@CaitofFate]

1:40 the cross makes a point (particle like) and the circle make a ripple (wave like)

[@CaitofFate]

Just reminds me of the distinction from Earth and Aethr, and classical and quantum physics.

[@ginnytalbot9125]

Don’t give up on the water color! It’s fantastically liberating and an exercise in prediction. You have to just get out of your own way and let it do it’s own thing. Get great paper and good quality paints and a decent brush. It’s like a living thing and the more you learn who it is then you can create together

[@FoolishFishBooks]

That's a lovely encouragement! 😄🙏

[@jay_chang]

Interesting video, I came mainly from an Eastern tradition in Asia and talisman, mantra wheels and mandala is closely resembling sigils and magic circles, with mandala literally translation into "circles/wheels". In Buddhist traditions particularly the Tibetan Buddhism which Tantra has a lot of mantra (translates to spell of sort) and usually the mandala have a specific text to recite and visualize with. The idea that the heaven is circular while the earth is square is deeply embedded in the Chinese folklore that the ancient coins is a circular coin with a square hole in the middle. A lot of magic circles that is present in the book is eerily similar to Taoist and Buddhist tradition sigils particularly the bagua, which your channel logo is actually very similar to the yin yang symbol that is usually centric to the octagon bagua.

[@debbiec.8553]

I love these type of videos. Please keep them coming. Excellent as always!

[@lantheeireannach5772]

What I'd do to have that book! Haha love this topic as magical circles are like a huge interest of mine 👍

[@rmt3589]

...6b6th like... Don't like that number, but love your video!

[@ARJAY222]

I missed this channel! I have been busy delving into more Informal and Folk magic. I just wanted to visit and watch some more Ceremonial and Scolarly ritual ideas and techniques. 🙏

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thanks for popping by :D Best wishes to you!

[@robertblackmore703]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing that excerpt from the pamphlet, it was excellent food for thought. I’ve heard more than one artist describe how deceptively difficult it is to paint well with water colors, so you’re not alone! On the bright side I thought your previous drawings were excellent. I don’t know how long you’ve been at it, but I was impressed. It’s always a pleasure to come and see a video by you Denis, best wishes to you and yours.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you Robert, and thanks for the artistic encouragement!

[@lengthypisces6168]

Try watercolour pencils, then you can draw but also apply small amounts of water to learn to transfer between medias :)

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Nice idea! Only I've just bought a bunch of Prismacolours so in a few months maybe 😄

[@johnloyd3996]

Really well explained, your very good at this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge here.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words 😄🙏

[@fabiango761]

Muchly appreciated

[@jacebeleren9679]

Thank You ~ ♦️🎩♦️🎩♦️🎩🙏

[@lilyshealinggarden5648]

Yes!? Thank you

[@andrewfaulkner4424]

You deserve a coffee for that. If you drink coffee that is. If not then simply enjoy and use at your leisure. With gratitude and thanks.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Ah, i really appreciate this, Andrew! 😄🙏 Thank you kindly and best wishes to you!

[@andrewfaulkner4424]

@@FoolishFishBooks You’re welcome.Happy to help 🙂

[@johnnewton8017]

Fludds diagram shows Michael in the west where the Golden Dawn has him in the south “at my right” while facing east. ??

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Yep, the direction of the angels is something people can clearly not agree on!

[@andrewcraig11781]

In many ways, its like when Stantz in Ghostbusters evokes Gozer the Traveller, as the Stay Puff Marshmallow man, who then reaps havoc on New York City……

[@NowIBored]

I have a copy of this book, I had a similar reaction to reading the same passage.

[@jbaquinones]

Cool episode. Thanks. ❤

[@kiowhatta1]

What really seems to be lacking ( as far as I have tried ) is an updated non-Solomonic magick circle that is somewhat simpler to cast-I’m yet to find any demonstrations on how to cast one yet. Would be great if you could do a video demonstrating how you cast a magical circle for invocation or evocation.

[@keithcrook8591]

Always bringing quality vids Denis! Can’t wait for your book! Always found the topic of the circle fascinating. The way some paths and disciplines view it as protective while others view it as a means of inviting and amplifying the spirit powers with protection being secondary.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I'm sure it's both! 😄

[@alexanderkaval7506]

Brilliant video! Instant classic. In addition to the elegant description in the beginning I particularly enjoyed your use of Fludds imagery which I have to admit I've enjoyed but really haven't given the deep dive it deserves.(which there's no excuse for since I have the same edition 🤪) Anyway, lots of fun as always, thanks!❤

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for the kind words, Alexander! Yes, some of Fludd's work is definitely a bit silly, but it's certainly not all junk!

[@LegendInMotion]

I am a firm believer in the circle of arte. I happen to use my own variation in my common practice to call the 4 elementals when doing a ritual. I use a chalk I dressed with Fiery Wall of Protection Oil and with holy names enscribed upon it as a way to symbolize the connection to earth and the divine. Then I recite Scott Cunninghams Invocation of the Elements to seal my circe to begin the great work :) Though, i'd really like to attempt to use more of these other circle designs later on when I feel a bit more brave to try visible manifestation mehtods for spirit evocation. Don't feel I am prepared, nor have the space to attempt that kind of technique quite yet.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

This sounds like a very nice technique! Thank you for sharing!

[@LegendInMotion]

​@@FoolishFishBooks I appreciate that! If you got any tips or tricks to strengthening it I'm happy to listen! I'm always open to experimenting around a bit. The next circle of arte I hope to try to utilize the names of the 4 winds and rivers of Hades for a more hekatian oriented conjuration :)

[@plissken2245]

Barry Moser did some amazing ink illustrations for the Divine Comedy: Inferno. They are handled very much like water colour. Maybe some inspiration for you. : )

[@cornbeanwheatbeet]

I pledged for the hardcover edition of Hidden Paths today. Cheers Denis!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Yess! Thank you Mackade! I hope you enjoy it!

[@thewizardofawes8194]

Very useful and argute musings, Fish, as always, btw. Thanks for generously sharing them (again: as always). As for the cross symbolism, I’d add also the 4 elements which the world is made of, and whose synthesis (and 5th element, as an incarnated Spirit) is man himself. Thus being its synthesis, it makes sense a man traces the very essence of the world in the celestial realms, during e/invocation preps, doesn’t it? I really wished Ouroboros Press to make a new edition of Magic Circles… I tried to find it somewhere, but without success, not even on the second-hand market. Could you perhaps forward this suggestion to the editor? I'm sure our (nowdays large) community would be again very grateful to you!

[@ares333x2]

I really appreciate and enjoy these types of videos! So much of the time you speak to my heart and spirit! Then you give background... It's like reading a book and you are the footnotes😅... I was journaling... I thought foolish fish would make the most excellent Preacher... Teacher... Just awesome soul 😊 (maybe wrong words? / Terms?) You really make my night brighter. Hehe, Carpe Noctem, Lux in Tenebris 🙏

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you Ja! 😄🙏

[@manitheuncanny]

You truly want to learn watercolor? Go to your local zoo or park and do 5, 10, 25 min sessions of the wildlife (best/worst part is they don’t sit still and constantly moving forcing you to be fast and quick) with 3 brushes you’re comfortable with and a small travel size set with water container and watercolor sketchbook. This will help get the flow and the worst “drawings” out of your system. Good Luck.🍀

[@JustAnotherRich]

Hi Foolish Fish. Could you please make a video on a beginner's guide to contacting spirits? I've been reading occult literature for some time, and I still haven't really got a clue how to "protect myself". I did not get on with Damon Brand's book on the subject, which you recommended, as I had no context for the entities which he calls upon for protection.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Try Jason Miller's Protection and Reversal Magick

[@messias-x1t]

One day I will draw the green magic circle that appears on weed and/or LSD in mid air instead of meditating. Only problem is I have to learn to draw.

[@user-xn9rf2lv5p]

Please, could you explain what the lOGO fish facing fish means to you, and generally in esoteric and magical terms? thank you

[@stephengregory7838]

I've noticed you've been experimenting with format of your Esoteric Saturday videos lately. Just to give feedback, I like the format of today's video a lot. A "talking head" video with occasional graphics for illustrative purposes is really all you need when the content is as good as yours.

[@cornbeanwheatbeet]

Agreed! I enjoy the drawings but this was very good also.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for your kind words, Stephen! 😄🙏

[@quorraquar2677]

💜💜💜

[@carlosgabin5215]

Aahhh those dang water colors kinda hard to manipulate a medium that has so much energy,spirit and is a element. More of any other unless ur working another like fire eg . U have to anticipate where it’s going to go so u can see how the pigments will saturate. Never my favorite but I have come to appreciate more mediums as I grow as an artist. Keep at it and I’m sure u will get to where u want to be. Thanks for all ur insight 🙏🏼💙✌🏼

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for the encouragement! I just received a nice box of Prismacolours, I guess I'll come back to watercolours after some time to cool off!

[@gaiagreen2690]

Does anyone know what kind of circle would be appropriate for banishing the spirit of sadness which comes upon me whenever one of these videos end? 🥺 But seriously, an excellent video and lots of ideas about how to enrich my practice. Thank you 🙏

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Aw, Gaia! 😄 Thank you for the very kind words❤️

[@BenedictaXValentina]

✨👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✨

[@113winowill]

When you make these circles, do you make up the wording yourself or are there a set of instructions/ "recipes" to follow for this to actually become protective?

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Yes, there are a good number of traditional circles you'd want to know about before attempting to create your own. Most of the traditional grimoires will have examples.

[@rebel10227]

Hi Foolish Fish I have a solomon magic circle necklace with the circle and four stars is it ok to just wear this on a daily basis ? Even when im not conjuring I wear it for protection

[@FoolishFishBooks]

It won't do any harm 😊

[@thestruggleisrealpc]

The image from Flood's book confused me. The confusion is from the directions they appear on the page and the way t hey are called in the LBRP, whilst facing east. Am I over thinking this?

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Fludd is well before Golden Dawn. The GD directions are definitely their own.

[@161157gor]

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[@4everseekingwisdom690]

I have an open question. During the video the term "circle of art" was mentioned. This is a term I'm familiar with having first come across it in (I believe) the writings of Eliphas Levi. I have a faint recollection of the word 'art' being an acronym but I'm unable to find what it's an acronym for leading me to believe that I'm misremembering what I read. Can anyone shed any light on whether it is indeed an acronym (and what it stands for) or that I'm mistaken. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this had bugged me for quite some time 🙏 Denis as always great video

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I didn't know about the acronym - but i do know that it's usually spelled "Arte"

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

@@FoolishFishBooks lol Which further makes me think I'm mistaken thanks

[@stanleyukaoha1765]

How can one join the membership?

[@FoolishFishBooks]

All the details are in the description, but the best way is through Patreon www.patreon.com/foolishfish

[@ZindraShamania]

I have än ongoing curse after me that has been going on since at least december 2021 when my cat tragically died and the bad luck has continued with a lot more horrible things since then. What can I do to stop this, the demons want me dead. I have not worked any spells or such so it is not of my own work backfiring. It is a dark spell and it want to destroy everything. Nearly killed 3 other out of my animal family including my dog and today I crashed my car and maybe will have my license revoked in worst case scenario. Please help.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I might suggest a "spirit feast" where you put out a table of carefully prepared foods (roasted meats, fruit, vegetables, fresh bread) and drinks (milk and water) and incense (frankincense is best) and candles and say out loud to the spirits that surround you that this is for any of them whom you may have offended or who may need peace, to eat and enjoy and please leave you alone. The full ritual is described in Jason Miller's Consorting with Spirits. After that, I suggest learning some basic banishing rituals. Certainly the LBRP, and then both the Master Protection Ritual and the Sword Banishing rite from Damon Brand's Protection Magick. Good luck!

[@louisdebeer2055]

⚪️⚫️🔴🔵🟢🟡

[@stanleyukaoha1765]

Where is the first guy that started this foolish fish?

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Haha! It was me all along 😄 but I did get a few more grey hairs over the past 5 years...

[@thewizardofawes8194]

@@FoolishFishBooks C’mon, Denis! You still look all the same as always!!! 😃

[@stanleyukaoha1765]

@@FoolishFishBooks ok now I understand, you dnt use to show your face to the camera them. I love your channel, thank you