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"?

Enigmius, peace!

It would be folly to base your journey into evocation by a petulant attitude. Athena and I (and others here) field questions ad nauseum about evocation and magic(k). I won't even pretend to speak for Athena but oft times these questions are easily answered by the querent themselves by reading through the books/passages in question. Many times we are asked for shortcuts or solutions to rituals that would be apparent if the querent merely bothered to read the material. So often newbies want the answers or end result without putting the time in. Don't skip to the final chapter! You need to study and take the time to learn about these systems in order to achieve your goal of competency with magic.
I trust that you understand the brevity and bluntness of our response to these type of questions. It would be like me asking about the string to use in pendulums...
Take heart! We opt not to spoon feed you but rather to inspire you to read more and really think about what you want and what you've read! Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)