The Gates Of The Necronomicom, What did you think of this book? Options

Hello All,
I've recently read the newest book book by Simon. I suppose its a good source of information when it talks about Gate walking; even providing Daoist views of that. Its gives a quick crash course in Ancient civilizations and a unique view of the Big Dipper in reference to the Necronomicom. It gives dates and times perfect for Gate Walking so those interested in such will have a good resource.
Now for all the praise I just gave the book here comes the pain. I didn't like it. The reason I didn't like it is because It didn't give me what I was hoping for. I'm a ceremonial magician and I do rever and respect the Elder Gods, But I'm not a priest by any means. So when I picked up this volume, I had hoped that this text would be somewhat like a grimoire and its not. So thats what I think of the Book. What do you think?

I agree Edunpanna that there binds in there to distract some people from using it, but I think it was done in the wrong context. First of all, this was a book aimed at demystifying the Necronomicon. To actually add another layer of complexity is not really helpful even for serious people. Furthermore, there seems to be a bias against the Eldar Gods and I felt Simon was almost moving towards the Ancient Ones in a couple of points. Why would he do this if the goal of the blinds is protection against misuse? It just left me a bit puzzled, although other parts do the book did really help me with organisation, as the original Necronomicon was not (for me at least) well organised.

I agree Edunpanna that there binds in there to distract some people from using it, but I think it was done in the wrong context. First of all, this was a book aimed at demystifying the Necronomicon. To actually add another layer of complexity is not really helpful even for serious people. Furthermore, there seems to be a bias against the Eldar Gods and I felt Simon was almost moving towards the Ancient Ones in a couple of points. Why would he do this if the goal of the blinds is protection against misuse? It just left me a bit puzzled, although other parts do the book did really help me with organisation, as the original Necronomicon was not (for me at least) well organised.

I totally agree on the organization of the Nec. All of the formulae is there but it is scattered all around. You have to find all the puzzle pieces and put them together before you can so much as blow your nose. Some things are just hinted at. Other things are completely opposite of what you are supposed to do.

For example it is very clear that you are to go on an astral experience leaving behind the Bandar to guard your body while it sleeps and you walk the spheres. So the line which says fall down and look over the altar is absolutely hilarious if you understand the joke. It being <Almost> impossible to enter the astral with your eyes open that is.

However this thread is not on Nec traps. Or should we call them Mr. Crowley like inside jokes?

Ashnook tells me that Gates was written years before Dead Names. Perhaps Simon had a change of heart since then. Certainly he had a change of heart if you compare the Foreword of Nec. With dead names. We are talking about over a 30 year span of time. Hell I am only 32 and I have had a change of heart many times in life. I hope that I am becoming an older wiser and better person as I go.

I also think we should not over analyze everything Simon says. After all it is just his opinion. It’s not like we are trying interpret Bible passages or something. Just because Simon says something does not mean we need to inscribe it on stone.

We should listen to him because he is a smart guy who knows the system better than most ever will. Also I think he is a nice guy. In my correspondence with him before he dropped off the face of the Earth he struck me as surprisingly humble and very amicable.

Seriously though I do not think that there can be a Grand Pooh-bah of Necronomicon. It is a system set up for individual transformation. I enjoy helping others Gate Walk in my make shift temple but I do not connect them to the power. It is something that is between each man and God. No one can get in the middle of that.

Simon is something of a prophet to bring the book into publication and give us access to the power. Gates he wrote a very long time ago. So lets not dissect it and try to evaluate Simon’s character from it.

I expect because he is nearing the number of Anu that in the future he will write a book talking about many things which he has held his tongue on before.

The blinds are in there set as traps for bung-holes who will rush in and try and do some evil crapola. The blinds are not set for the people who the Gods have chosen to be allowed to see beyond the blinds.

Nearly a million people have bought the Necronomicon. However we do not have a million people on this forum reading the Necronomicon section. So if you are reading these words then quite obviously the Gods have led you here to see through the blinds.

Read Gates definitely but do not over analyze or swallow any pill that tastes bitter. Use your mind. Think for yourself. There you will find the answers.

Smasher666

This post has been edited by Edunpanna: Dec 10 2006, 11:33 AM