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Sex magic
Sex magic (or sex magick) is the use of sex for the purpose of magick, and is thought by many to be the most powerful of all magick. In accordance with most Pagan and Wiccan beliefs, sex magick is not limited to heterosexual individuals.
Sex magic - Practice
This branch of magick takes many forms but always involves a preparation of a proper and sacred atmosphere (as with other magick), pre-cleansing of the body and mind, banishment of evil prior to beginning the ritual, focusing upon the ritual/outcome, climax, post-ritual celebration and giving thanks and praise to the goddess and god figures.
Sex magick can be practiced solo, as a couple or as a group. One particularly interesting form of ritualistic sex magick is based upon the polyandry concept of one female having sexual relations with two or more males during a single ritual and allowing their semen to mix within her body. The conceptual basis for this ritual is that semen is believed by many to be a most powerful magickal fluid. When mixed with the semen of others, its power increases exponentially.
In some quarters, it is believed that this form of magick works through the powerful release of psychic energy at the moment of orgasm. The magus deliberately prolongs the arousal phase and delays orgasm for as long as possible. When the orgasm occurs, it is accompanied by intense visualisation of the desired outcome.
One of the popular methods for working sex magick is as follows:
- Relax your mind and body using any suitable relaxation technique.
- Use erotica or a partner to attain sexual arousal.
- Hold or intensify this state of arousal for a prolonged period of time (30 to 60 minutes).
- Without losing the erection/arousal, visualise the desired outcome of your magickal working (the erection/arousal can be retained through manual stimulation either by yourself or by your partner).
- Have an orgasm.
- As your body goes into a state of post-orgasmic relaxation, express (either mentally or aloud) your heartfelt gratitude for the fulfilment of your wish/desire.
The process described above is very similar to the methods advocated and used by Aleister Crowley.
Tantra
Sex magic - Great Rite
Main article: Great Rite
The Great Rite is a particular ritual that involves either symbolic or actual sexual intercourse. This union between the High Priestess and the High Priest represents the union between the Maiden Goddess and the Lover God.
Sex magic - Books on sex magick
Much has been written on the subject of sex magick. Aleister Crowley makes some commentaries on Atu XV in The Book of Thoth relating to sex magick and the eye of Ra/Horus/Shiva:
"There is a special technical magical meaning, which is explained openly only to initiates of the Eleventh degree of the O.T.O.; a grade so secret that it is not even listed in the official documents. It is not even to be understood by study of the Eye in Atu XV[The Tower of Thoth Tarot]. Perhaps it is lawful to mention that the Arab sages and the Persian poets have written, not always guardedly, on the subject."
Sex magic - Books on Sex Magick by Aleister Crowley
- Liber IAO, Aleister Crowley, Aleister Crowley
IAO. Sexual Magick. Gives three methods of attainment through a willed series of thoughts. The active form of Liber CCCXLV.
- De Nuptis Secretis Deorum Cum Hominibus, Aleister Crowley
- Liber Stellae Rubeae, Aleister Crowley Download in HTML
A secret ritual of Apep, the heart of IAO-OAI, delivered unto V.V.V.V.V. for his use in a certain matter of Liber Legis. Sexual Magick veiled in symbolism.
- Agape, Azoth, Aleister Crowley
The Book of the Unveiling of the Sangraal wherein it is spoken of the Wine of the Sabbath of the Adepts. Secrets instructions of the IX° O.T.O. (Sex Magick.)
- Liber Cheth vel Vallum Abiegni, Aleister Crowley Download in HTML
A perfect account of the task of the Exempt Adept considered under the Symbols of a particular plane, not the intellectual. Sexual magick veiled in symbolism.
- Liber A'ash vel Capricorni Pneumatici, Aleister Crowley, Download in HTML
Analyzes the nature of the creative magickal force in man, explains how to awaken it, how to use it and indicates the general as well as the particular objects to be gained thereby. Sexual magick heavily veiled in symbolism.
- Paris Working, The (including Esoteric record and sundrys), Aleister Crowley, Download in HTML
A record of homosexual magick operations.
See also
Other related archivesAleister Crowley, Great Rite, High Priest, High Priestess, Horus, O.T.O., Pagan, Persian poets, Ra, Shiva, Tantra, The Book of Thoth, Thoth Tarot, Wiccan, climax, erotica, god, goddess, heterosexual, increases exponentially, magick, magus, manual stimulation, orgasm, polyandry, ritual, semen, sex, sexual intercourse
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