(Work in progress– will be updated)
1. Designing Your Sanctuary of Life
When designing your Sanctuary of Life, care should be taken to predict the ratio of light to darkness by consulting the position of the Sun. Spirits you will be summoning are dependent upon Solar influences and proper consideration of these influences is imperative for the success of your Working.
Consider the directions, and the quadrants from whence the Spirits of Air and Water will attend your Sanctuary. Consider also the relationships between the entities you will summon forth. Do not design that those who are dry will be enthroned next to, or below, those which are wet. Consider the spaces where your Entities will reside, and how best to summon Familiar Spirits of Nurturing Fliers who will bring prosperity to your Sanctuary.
Should you desire a border for your Sanctuary, consider whether any harmful entities will encroach upon it, and plan your wards accordingly. Of particular concern may be the Horned Spirits who, while good and proper allies in their course, may cause harm to the entities within your Sanctuary. Negotiation with the Horned Ones may be possible; it is also possible to attempt to forbid their trespass with physical walls if so desired.
2. Consecrating the Tools
In the name of Fire, various Staves should be acquired which will translate your Fullness to the Fullness of the Sanctuary. The staves you choose will depend upon the requirements of your Sanctuary:
In the name of Air, an Athame should be acquired:
In the name of Water, a Chalice or Aspergillum should be acquired to house the Spirit of Water:
In the name of Earth, a Plate, Paten, or Container should be acquired to house the Spirit of Earth:
More tools may be necessary, but these elemental items should serve the participant well in a foundational sense.
Care should be taken to properly sharpen and clean the tools of the tradition, applying oils of anointment which have received their agency in the Sanctuary or one with an affinity to it (an infusion of the Spirit of Lavender, for example). All tools should be named, and the Spirits therein recognized.
3. Preparing the Altars of Summoning
The Altar sites partake of the Telluric Current which comprises the Soil and its Denizens. Each site should house as many entities as is proper to their growth and function.
First, the Small Grass Entities must be banished from the Altar Sites, should they be established thereon. The Grass Spirits may be banished utilizing the Staves, or via the placement of a Shroud of Darkness.
When the sites have been established and delineated, using the implements described above, one should remove a small amount of Telluric Current from the proposed site of each Altar within the Sanctuary. Using a simple ampulla, or similar container, the Spirit of the Telluric Current in question should be Tested by means either magical or chemical, that the components thereof are known.
A simple alchemical process of COAGULATION and SEPARATION will display the components in question.
Through the intercession of CRUCIFER, Ruler of the Brassicacae, the Telluric Current can be tested for acidity.
The Telluric Current may be ritually adjusted as needed to ensure proper conditions for the Summoning. In particular, ratios of mephitic air, potash, and phosphorus must be taken into account and modified according to tradition if indicated. However, it is possible to proceed depending entirely upon the Signs and Signals presented by the summoned entities.
The presence of Worm Spirits in the Telluric Current is a positive indicator of success.
4. The Summoning
Now that the Sanctuary has been properly designed, the Tools have been correctly consecrated, and the Temple has been sited and adjusted, it is time to begin the Summoning.
When the Sun, Stars, and Air are in proper alignment according to the Genius Loci, you may proceed with the Working. Begin by making the proper invocations of the Governors of the Spirits of the Plant Families whose members you wish to bring forth.
The first Spirit in our Text is ASTERA. ASTERA is the Spirit which governs the ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE Family of Plants.
Astera appears as a Noblewoman, Aflame and Shining.
Its Ruler is the Sun.
Its Element is Fire.
Its Incense is Heliotrope.
Its sigil is a Sun surmounting an inverted Crown. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Astera’s Court.
Invoke ASTERA when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. ASTERA may also be called upon for success when communicating with, and attracting, pollinating insects.
Invokation of ASTERA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Astera in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in WHITE or YELLOW LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“ASTERA, Spirit of Asters, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to ASTERA for success:
“Thank you, ASTERA, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is CRUCIFER. CRUCIFER is the Spirit which governs the BRASSICACEAE Family of Plants.
Crucifer appears as a Four-horned, Green, Winged Goat, dressed in finery.
Its Ruler is Jupiter.
Its Element is Fire.
Its Incense is Mustard.
Its sigil is a Hexagon beneath an equal-armed cross, with ten unequal extensions. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Crucifer’s Court.
Invoke CRUCIFER when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. CRUCIFER may also be called upon for success with operations requiring fermentation.
Invokation of CRUCIFER:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Crucifer in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in GREEN or YELLOW LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“CRUCIFER, Spirit of Brassicas, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to CRUCIFER for success:
“Thank you, CRUCIFER, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is SOLANARATH. SOLANARATH is the Spirit which governs the SOLANACEAE or NIGHTSHADE Family of Plants.
Solanarath appears as a Great and Hairy Moth with Wings of Dark Purple.
Its Ruler is the Moon.
Its Element is Water.
Its Incense is Potato Fried in Oil.
Its sigil is a Pentagram within a Pentagon, containing the Moon above a Double-Egg (infinity). This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Solanarath’s Court.
Invoke SOLANARATH when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. SOLANARATH may also be called upon for success with operations concerning Dreams and Dreaming.
Invokation of SOLANARATH:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Solanarath in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in PINK or PURPLE LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“SOLANARATH, Spirit of Nightshades, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to SOLANARATH for success:
“Thank you, SOLANARATH, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is EYTHERON. EYTHERON is the Spirit which governs the ERICACEAE Family of Plants.
Eytheron appears as a Dark Green Bog Creature in Vestments of White and Pink emerging from an Urn.
Its Ruler is Saturn.
Its Element is Earth.
Its Incense is Vaccinium.
Its sigil is a Bell, above the Symbol for Acid. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Eytheron’s Court.
Invoke EYTHERON when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. EYTHERON may also be called upon for success with operations concerning Containment or Security.
Invokation of EYTHERON:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Eytheron in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in PINK or WHITE LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“EYTHERON, Spirit of the Heath, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to EYTHERON for success:
“Thank you, EYTHERON, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is ATHORNUS. ATHORNUS is the Spirit which governs the ROSACEAE Family of Plants.
Athornus appears as a Mossy Stag with Five Great Antlers, each Adorned with a Fruit: Apple, Haw, Quince, Pear, Rowan.
Its Ruler is Mars.
Its Element is Air.
Its Incense is Rose.
Its sigil is Five Crossed Swords, Surmounted by a Sun, below a Mouth and Adorned with Lightning. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Athornus’ Court.
Invoke ATHORNUS when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. ATHORNUS may also be called upon for success with operations concerning Protection or Preservation.
Invokation of ATHORNUS:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Athornus in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in RED LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“ATHORNUS, Spirit of the Thorn, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to ATHORNUS for success:
“Thank you, ATHORNUS, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is RUMEXIA. RUMEXIA is the Spirit which governs the POLYGONACEAE Family of Plants.
Rumexia appears as a White Spider with the Legs of a Man.
Its Ruler is Mercury.
Its Element is Water.
Its Incense is Bitter Dock.
Its sigil is Three Bones, Attached, below a Brush and above a Propellor. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Rumexia’s Court.
Invoke RUMEXIA when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure great success. RUMEXIA may also be called upon for success with operations concerning Keeping Things.
Invokation of RUMEXIA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Rumexia in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in YELLOW LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“RUMEXIA, Spirit of Buckwheat, grant me success with my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court in order for our mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the Life Force, that we may engage with one another Fruitfully, in Understanding.”
Statement of Gratitude to RUMEXIA for success:
“Thank you, RUMEXIA, for lending a hand with my endeavour. I will work to expand the Provenance of your Court far and wide.”
The next Spirit in our Text is UMBELIA. UMBELIA is the Spirit which governs the APIACEAE or UMBELLIFERAE Family of Plants.
UMBELIA appears as a Tall, Watchful Shepherdess, crowned with a halo of feathery umbels.
Its Ruler is Mercury.
Its Element is Air.
Its Incense is Dill.
Its sigil is a Crescent Moon encircled by a ring of branching filaments. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Umbelia’s Court.
Invoke UMBELIA when planting or harvesting members of this plant family, or when utilizing members of this plant family for Remedies, to ensure insight and clarity. UMBELIA may also be called upon for aid in Divination and for journeys into the Subtle Body.
Invokation of UMBELIA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Rumexia in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in WHITE or BLUE LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following: :
“UMBELIA, Spirit of Umbels, grant me guidance in my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in communing with the members of your Court that clarity may bloom in Body, Mind, and Spirit.”
Statement of Gratitude to UMBELIA for success:
“Thank you, UMBELIA, for your gift of understanding. May your gentle watch ripple across the fields of the world.”
The next Spirit in our Text is GRAMINA. GRAMINA is the Spirit which governs the POACEAE or GRASS Family of Plants.
GRAMINA appears as a Lithe Youth with Eyes of shifting Green and Gold, bearing a staff of hollow reed.
Its Ruler is Saturn.
Its Element is Earth.
Its Incense is Lemongrass.
Its sigil is a Spiral Wind wrapped around a stalk of segmented cane. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Gramina’s Court.
Invoke GRAMINA when sowing or harvesting grasses, grains, or cereals, or when preparing elixirs from these plants for nourishment or clarity. GRAMINA may also be called upon for spells involving speech, swiftness, commerce, and travel.
Invokation of GRAMINA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Gramina in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in GREEN or GOLDEN LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“GRAMINA, Spirit of Grasses, bring me ease in my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Assist me in dancing with your Kin, swift as breeze and strong as the stalk.”
Statement of Gratitude to GRAMINA for success:
“Thank you, GRAMINA, for lending your voice and vigor. May your Court remain ever fertile and free.”
The next Spirit in our Text is CURCUZA. CURCUZA is the Spirit which governs the CUCURBITACEAE or GOURD Family of Plants.
CURCUZA appears as a Laughing Giantess, cloaked in vines and bearing a crown of blossoms and heavy fruits.
Its Ruler is the Moon.
Its Element is Water.
Its Incense is Pumpkin Spice.
Its sigil is a Coil of Vines within a Circle of Seeds. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Curcuza’s Court.
Invoke CURCUZA when cultivating gourds, melons, or squashes, or when crafting talismans for abundance and protection. CURCUZA may also be called upon to bless the hearth and home.
Invokation of CURCUZA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Curcuza in the ground or upon a nearby Object,, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in ORANGE or GREEN LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“CURCUZA, Spirit of Gourds, bring your bounty to my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Join me with the joy of your kin, that we may share in plenty and peace.”
Statement of Gratitude to CURCUZA for success:
“Thank you, CURCUZA, for the harvest you bring. I will share your gifts far and wide, in your Name.”
The next Spirit in our Text is FABARA. FABARA is the Spirit which governs the FABACEAE or LEGUME Family of Plants.
FABARA appears as a Dark-Skinned Babe in robes of indigo and russet, carrying a horn of seeds and a scepter of pods.
Its Ruler is Venus.
Its Element is Earth.
Its Incense is Sulphur.
Its sigil is a Pod encased within a Circle of Roots. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Fabara’s Court.
Invoke FABARA when working with beans, peas, or nitrogen-fixers, or when preparing them for sustenance, fertility, or endurance. FABARA may also be called upon in rites of ancestral honoring and patient growth.
Invokation of FABARA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Fabara in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in DEEP PURPLE or BROWN LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“FABARA, Spirit of Pods, ground my work in wisdom for my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Aid me in tending the deep ties and quiet labors of your Court.”
Statement of Gratitude to FABARA for success:
“Thank you, FABARA, for the strength and steadiness of your gifts. May your roots spread and your pods be full.”
The sixth Spirit in our Text is LILIONA. LILIONA is the Spirit which governs the LILIACEAE or LILY Family of Plants.
LILIONA appears as a Shrouded Maiden with a flaming lily in each hand, silent and radiant.
Its Ruler is the Sun.
Its Element is Fire.
Its Incense is Lily of the Valley.
Its sigil is a Blooming Lily surmounted by a teardrop. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Liliona’s Court.
Invoke LILIONA when working with lilies and allied plants in love philters, protective rites, and matters of purity. LILIONA may also be invoked for dreams, sorrow, or renewal.
Invokation of LILIONA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Liliona in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in ROSE or SILVER LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“LILIONA, Spirit of Lilies, guide my heart in this endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “May your Court bless this work with grace, beauty, and renewal.”
Statement of Gratitude to LILIONA for success:
“Thank you, LILIONA, for your blessing. I will honor the quiet power of your Court.”
The next Spirit in our Text is LAMIA. LAMIA is the Spirit which governs the LAMIACEAE or MINT Family of Plants.
LAMIA appears as a cubical lizard, its skin marked in sacred spirals, exhaling clouds of scent.
Its Ruler is Venus.
Its Element is Air.
Its Incense is Wintergreen.
Its sigil is a Pair of Coiling Leaves arrayed beneath an open eye. This sigil contains the form and pattern and numbers of the members of Lamia’s Court.
Invoke LAMIA when cultivating aromatic herbs, crafting brews or medicines, or working in enchantment, especially involving clarity, charm, or protection. LAMIA may also be called upon to ward against spirits or confusion.
Invokation of LAMIA:
Draw or trace the Sigil of Lamia in the ground or upon a nearby Object, or Hold the Sigil in your Mind in AQUA or WHITE LIGHT. Then, speaking aloud or in your Mind’s Eye, intone the following:
“LAMIAE, Spirit of Mint, breathe wisdom into my endeavour, which is….” Here, state the manner of your Operation. “Let your Court whisper clearly through leaf and stem.”
Statement of Gratitude to LAMIA for success:
“Thank you, LAMIAE, for your cool light. May your breath ever circle the work of my hands.”
According to the Writings of the Masters, place the Seeds and Bodies of the Entities into the Temples within the Sanctuary, using the sanctified tools. Allow them to become accustomed to the Fullness proceeding from the Sun, and moisten with the Spirit of Water. Soon, the Entities will burst forth from the Womb of the Earth, and the Miracle of making the Inner like the Outer and the Outer like the Inner shall be Manifest within your Sanctuary.