Poll: Triangle Or No Triangle Options

I am looking for people to share why they prefer to use or not use a triangle. I know some do and some do only once in a while. So share why you do or don't.

Well, I said use a triangle all of the time. The triangle of art is used to house the mirror in which you invoke entites. The triangle works as a sacred space in which an entity can not pass.

I think I remember something about Aliester Crowley putting himself into the triangle while an apprentice called forth a demon from the circle Apparently while the demon used Aliester as a vehicle he was telling the apprentice all sorts of information. While the apprentice hurried to write it down, Aliester kicked sand from the ground and erased the line of the triangle and that of the circle and attacked the apprentice. The apprentice used a "spiritual sword" and fought off the demon and proceeded with the correct banishing of the demon. Though I'd REALLY not recommend this. Aliester was an adept and obviously a strange individual, he also wasn't quite the same afterwards and apparently began calling himself the beast. Course, then again I'm not sure if this story is complete. But, don't put yourself in the triangle.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bruce_h4h.gif) (I tried looking for a emoticon the shook it's finger at you but this'll have to suffice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif))

This practice is usually used in CM, I've used the mirror and incense as an attatchment or vehicle for the entity, but I've never felt the need to put the being outside the circle. I would assume it's usually done with lesser beings and demons, usually the ones from the Goetia. When invoking, or calling, I usually do so with benevolant entities such as specific dieties and angels and welcome thier presence in the circle.

But, like I always say, I'm just going by my own impressions.

This post has been edited by Angalor: May 18 2006, 09:20 PM

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Well, I said use a triangle all of the time. The triangle of art is used to house the mirror in which you invoke entites. The triangle works as a sacred space in which an entity can not pass.
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This practice is usually used in CM, I've used the mirror and incense as an attatchment or vehicle for the entity, but I've never felt the need to put the being outside the circle. I would assume it's usually done with lesser beings and demons, usually the ones from the Goetia. When invoking, or calling, I usually do so with benevolant entities such as specific dieties and angels and welcome thier presence in the circle.
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Angalor,

Correct me if I'm wrong, are you saying that you use your triangle and/or mirror inside the circle? I'm just wondering how safe this it, as I have done the same. I have only worked with angelic or higher spirits and have not felt the need to place my medium (I use a candle to seer) out side of my circle. I also don't use a triangle either. I'm curious (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused012.gif)

Cheers,

Benjamin
Student at SAE World HQ
http://www.sae.edu
Australia

Angalor,

Correct me if I'm wrong, are you saying that you use your triangle and/or mirror inside the circle? I'm just wondering how safe this it, as I have done the same. I have only worked with angelic or higher spirits and have not felt the need to place my medium (I use a candle to seer) out side of my circle. I also don't use a triangle either. I'm curious (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused012.gif)

Cheers,

Benjamin
Student at SAE World HQ
http://www.sae.edu
Australia

Well, a mirror or candle yes. I haven't used a triangle inside the circle itself. I've never had any adverse reactions or 'ill will' bestowed upon me. Usually working with benevolent entities you can pretty much ascertain wether or not they're who they say they are. Such as asking a series of questions and going by their response, also using your intuition or psychic ability to sense wether or not they're benevolent. But, also doing this inside the circle helps to so to speak 'weed out' the nasty entities. Such as if you've cast a circle for the specific task of keeping out bothersome and negative entities. I would say it is safer being inside a circle and using it as a "filter" for negative energies, than invoking entities outside it which might have a tendency to stick around.