Entheogens, Do you use them? Options

Hi,

i have never, up till this point, used Entheogens in any form during my practise of Shamanism/Chaos Magic/Tarot/rune work.

I understand that entheogens can, as well as open up the psychic and spirit realms to the user, can also magnify any psychic powers that the user may have lying dormant.

I've always used drumming tapes and breathing to perform my Shamanic journeys but they'v enever felt as solid as this world. Do you recommend the use of entheogens to further my spiritual pursuits? If so, which ones can be obtained with the least amount of difficulty?

Many thanks for your time.

Tom.

Some people use them and some don't. It is a personal choice. I don't find that I need anything. Maybe I have good visualization/envisioning skills, but I find that my experiences are very real. I have used hallucinogens in the past, but many years ago when I didn't have the skills in place. I can tell you that they aren't necessary in time, but I can't tell you not to use them. A number of respectable shamans, witches and such have and perhaps do use them.

I have gained benefit from use of entheogens. Mushrooms are my favorite, but they can be difficult to obtain if you don't have the time to grow them. I saw incredible things, like those written in the book of Ezekiel - though don't get me wrong, I was always aware I was hallucinating.

You can order cuttings from mescaline-containing cacti online, but I've never used mescaline.

This post has been edited by Vilhjalmr: Feb 18 2011, 08:59 PM

I have used them but not for magic. I actually don't anymore because I feel they interfere with the reliability of what I do. It's a personal choice of course but I don't and don't recommend them. No hate to those who do though!