Why The Lbrp? Options

Okay, I've recently decided to have a change a scenery and try Ceremonial Magick instead of Witchcraft. Well, I bought a great book titled Modern Magick. And it, like every other source I've read says I should do the LBRP every day. but why the lbrp? Why not some other banishing ritual. Just wondering

IMO banishing is just like housecleaning. You need to clear your space and vacuum out the dead roach or two behind the bookcase every now and again. That's why I banish, anyway. I don't do it every day--hell, once or twice a month for me is fine. It helps keep energies in their proper places. I think the constant banishing advocated by a lot of CMers is frankly overkill. Washing up is great, but do you really want to scrub until your hands bleed? I don't think so. That having been said--banishing before performing magic like summoning spirits is *critical* as you want to make sure their energies are the only ones you're dealing with during the working. Banishing after is critical too because you want to make sure that any residue is well and truly dealt with and disposed of before you ground yourself.

What method works best for someone is simply a matter of trial, error, and personal experience. Sometimes I *need* the full LBRP, esp. if I'm doing something in the Western Tradition as then all the pieces fit neatly together. If I'm just trying to get rid of vibes left by an unpleasant person or object, lighting some sandalwood and/or frankincense and smudging the area works just fine. It depends on what I need atm.

And don't knock the candle magic--yeah, it's oversold, but it's simple and effective. You still have to know what you're doing and why for it to work well, however, and that's something the crap books from Borders won't tell you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush2.gif)


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This post has been edited by Darkmage: Jan 23 2011, 12:23 AM