This is getting offtopic but *sigh* why not?
My suggestion is to use a physical circle if practical. This way, in its construction you 'fix' it into your mental sphere and thereby begin creating it on the astral. If you plan on gaining material results of evocation, etc. then a physical circle will be in order. I can't be too strong in pointing out that a magician needs to construct, in detail, his operating space in the astral. The magician should also have a sanctuary space in the astral/mental planes for a bolt hole to rest and recuperate during times of seige. I could write volumes about this...which may be a good idea so as to not digress from other (this) threads. A physical circle reinforces the circle in the astral. and gives you crib notes you can read from if necessity demands it! If you are operating from a formal temple then the need for a circle isn't as important. Again, this can be thoroughly discussed elsewhere. Sometimes circles are needed to keep things in as well as out. In Wicca, they are oft used to help raise a cone of energy.
The names of various angels and demons can be found in other texts other than Crowley or Mathers. Liber 777 though is still a valuable correspondence table(s). But...certain sources of various different occult orders have played with the spelling of some of these names...either to further their own views of Gematria or for whatever it is convenient for their purposes. Find a good Hebraic thesaurus or scholarly treatise to work with. I have found that a pendulum scrying 'check' of the name/spelling a good backup idea. Your choice, your move, your work!
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