Previous Experience Required For Grimoire Work? Options

I have yet to perform any sort of magical ritual whatsoever, except the old obsessive-compulsive things I didn't actually have a choice in... and judging by their efficacy, or rather lack of efficacy, they weren't very magical.

I have, however, read a good deal, both in books and on these and other forums. One thing that I keep encountering is the notion that you must be experienced to successfully make use of these "classical" grimoires. Opinions seem to vary as to why exactly, though; or even if you have to be at all. Imperial Arts, for instance, gives no credence at all to this idea; but since he practiced for quite a while before, and since I know of several others who are unable to get results even when doing perfect rituals, I'm not sure what to think.

Opinions? None of the medieval grimoires I have read mentioned required previous competence, but perhaps they assume competence already, or something.

All replies welcome :-)

This post has been edited by Vilhjalmr: Apr 18 2009, 09:48 PM

dont be affraid to just level with them and just say "man, my life SUCKS! can you help me twist the bosses arm or something?".

what are you aiming for? I might know someone who might be worth trying, angel, demon, annunaki, nec, whatever, I've met quite a bit and me and my spirit seeing girlfriend (someone pushed us togeather, you have NO idea how excited I was when I found out she could see spirits. progress, was insanely fast) should be able to push you in the right direction.

Well, what I want more than anything is some sort of tangible result. Physical manifestation would be excellent, but anything else that isn't purely mental would be fine too. I am also practicing meditation, both for its own benefit and for the result of being able (supposedly) to control a candle flame (to use a common example).

If I actually get my litmus-test result and start summoning demons or spirits, what kind of practical results would I start looking for? That's a tougher question... hmm.

Why would they say you need experience? When I first started I was taught to just go for it and learn from your mistakes.

That's the idea that appeals to me most. But I wanted to make sure I wasn't totally ruining my chances or something!

My advice is during the rituals, be prepared, don’t be nervous or over excited, and treat them appropriately or you’ll either not accomplish anything or piss them off and get some negative black lash/physical sensation. Its kind of like calling someone up, and asking for a favor. If your stumbbling your words (um, uh, whaaaa, like, duh), begging, shouting, cussing, etc, you might not achieve much (depending on the spirit). This is from my experience, I mean you don’t have to be serious and anal. . .but yeah you get the point. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Sounds sensible to me. Dankeschön (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)