How a sigil works for embodying the power of the spirit
A sigil is an abstract line drawing that embodies the power of a spirit. By drawing the sigil as part of a ritual, the magician can invoke that spirit. The classic version is in the Abramelin rituals for invoking Goetic spirits. However, there is a problem, sigils do not work! The reason is that the magician is stuck within the Tree of Life system. The Voodoo system, which is far older than kabbalism maintains the sigil system, or vevers, but here again, the Tree of Life has been incorporated to the detriment of the entire process.
Each sigil represents autonomous power that is not clear in this Universe, but is a concrete reality in Universe B. In other words, in our ‘normal’ universe all we see is abstract lines on a piece of paper, but when we look through the Eyes of Universe B, we see the Spirit it represents, and we can work with them.
Michael Bertiaux is a master of the Dark Powers, and he says:
“It is not enough to say that the symbol is the sign which suggests something mystical. The symbol must be a machine or engine for the generation of magical power in its own way, not in any way which depends on the mere mind of the practitioner… Voudou is the science that handles powers as they are in themselves, not because of what we think.”
Hecate’s Fountain, Kenneth Grant
In practice this means that rather than the magician attempting (and failing) to dominate the spirit, or cause the spirit to appear in ways that conform to the magician’s demands, there is a peaceful coexistence between man and spirit that engenders fruitful dialogue, generation of ideas, spiritual growth, mystical experiences and many other benefits for you.
Visualisations
The concept of animating sigils from Energy is extended further to Talismans and alphabets, including the Hebrew language. Say you want to skry Aleph. Have the letter in front of you on a piece of clean paper, or simply see it. To Skry the Universe, go ‘beyond’ the letter, into a dark hidden room of infinite size, and you may perceive some spirits. You will also start to have a dialogue with those spirits.