Equipment Options

I have a really retarded question. As I stated in an earlier post I am new to goetia but not to ceremonial magick. I was wondering how much of the equipment from the Goetia is really essential to get results from this kind of evocation.

I have a circle with the holy names on it. Its not the same form and design as the one from the lesser keys however(its my own design).

I am also making a triangle of art with a skrying mirror on it. So the triangle won't be the floor variety as in the Book.

As for the bass box, sword, and everything else, I don't have them. All I have is standard Golden Dawn equipment(minus the sword).

So do you think all the trappings are essential? Would it not be successful without following it to the "T"?

Wow I.A. . . . your post presents an impressive practice !!

couple of question....
How did you aquire your lion-skin? (online, personal contacts, safari...)

Is there any inherent dangers in working with mercury sulfide? (mad I may be . . . but a hat-maker I am not)

Could you post any pictures (other then the impressive rings in profile) of your tools . . . I'm sure I would not be alone in an interest of actual seeing handmade grimoiric tool . . . inspiration!

Thanks again.

This post has been edited by palindroem: Dec 19 2006, 07:36 AM

How did you aquire your lion-skin?
Is there any inherent dangers in working with mercury sulfide?

The lion skin was originally a rug.

Mercury sulfide (or "fixed" mercury) is simple and extremely hazardous to make. I use a vapor extraction apparatus used for handling toxic chemical and biological agents obtained through a lab supplier to reduce the risk. It is a simple process of heat and mixture, and the end result is bright red and safe to handle.

In ancient China, mercury was used in this way to make important seals, or alternately they used a red agate, a stone also connected to Mercurial powers in astrology. Modern cinnabar is a lacquer made from resin (benzoin, I think) and has no mercury at all.