QUOTE(Siamese @ Sep 28 2006, 08:43 PM)
Whoa this is a kick ass idea! I'm going to try it out. Thanks guys (IMG:
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A question though, what is the intent on the master sigil? Is it used to just tie all the other sigils together or is there some kind of general intent behind it (i.e. let everyone in this house be at peace and in harmony...or something like that).
In short, yes, but the master sigil's intention is, depending on the number of networked sigils involved, more complex than your average sigil. That complexity is why I normally include the exacting art of geometry in the overall sigil/seal (you might consider it a seal, really, because it binds the other sigils together).
The master sigil directs all of the energies of the others, so it's actually more a matter of breaking down the intentions of the different sigils. The point of breaking down the intentions is basically so that each sigil can function in a narrow capacity (knowing, from other discussions of sigil work that a specific intention is a lot more intense and focused than a very broad and inclusive intentions) which means that each intention is being fulfilled seperately - the master sigil governs those intentions and directs them into an inclusive goal. it's like having a well trained team of commandos who all know exactly what their job is and fullfill it exactly, while the master sigil is like the intelligence agent who sees the big picture and uses the success of the indivual soldiers to maximum effectiveness.
Using bleachXlight's example of creating a spell net to draw good people into your life who will benefit you somehow. In this case we'll look at a model based on the cardinal directions.
The sigil set in the north, drawing on the energy of earth, might be constructed for the purpose of drawing individuals into your life who will inspire the positive earth qualities - wisdom, understanding, order, and abundance.
To the south, drawing the energy of fire, a sigil set to draw into your life people who will teach you lessons of strength, passion, action, and energy.
To the east, drawing the energy of air, a sigil to draw people who will teach you lessons of intellect, logic, ingenuity, and creativity.
To the west, drawing in the energy of water, a sigil set to draw into your life people to teach you lessons about emotional wisdom, intuition, and adaptability.
The master sigil, then, in this instance would be governed by the element of Spirit or Akasha, appropriate for gearing the entire network towards Destiny and the subtle current. The intention of this master sigil, or Seal, would be something along the lines of "To Call good people into my life" in the case of a complex sigil (example posted below). The intention of the central governing sigil has to be simple, just as with any sigil, which is why I worked out the system of placing each of the sigils into a master seal - its the law of similarity and association in action.
In this example, the master sigil takes a central role in the Master Seal, and the intention is broad, because each of the quartered sigils are more specific. So, each sigil can perform its function along a narrow purpose, which is akin to pinching a water hose to create pressure - instead of just pouring out, the stream is focused and has more power. Magickal energy moves exactly like water, except in more dimensional context than physical water.
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This is an example of a template for a master seal, based on the cardinal directions, in the method I talked about before, just for reference if you do decide to use it. In place of colors (energy moves from blue to red in direction) you might used simple black, with arrows to dictate the movement of energy.
This master seal is consecrated and charged, as I think i mentioned before, in the same manner as the individual sigils. The master sigil the one in the center, is consecrated as a part of this overall master seal, thus tying its energy into the seal specifically with a visually depicted intention of how it is to function within the spell net.
That's a long winded yes, I think, but I'm a gemini, it's my nature to prattle on at length.
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