QUOTE(Dooley @ Nov 12 2009, 10:37 AM)
A sigil is merely statement of intent that has been 'sigilized' so as to link the original desire to a form that you can work magic on without associating it with the original intent.
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Basically, you take a desire, sigilize it (monograms/mantras being two of the most popular methods), charge it, fire and forget about it.
Here's an explanation of creating sigils as explained by the wonderful Grant Morrison:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayj-TwrQTVg
This describes the monogram approach fairly. The mantra approach has the same first step, but then instead of creating a visual representation, you re-arrange the letters and sounds into a mantra that 'sounds sufficiently magical' and doesn't remind you of the original intent.
Easy explanations for sigils can be found elsewhere on the youtubes, as well.
A further (and very thorough) explanation of sigilization is found in Phil Hine's book Condensed Chaos.
Hope that helps.
This did help thank you. (IMG:
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