The Book of Hórama
ὅραμα
Nordenström
Hórama by Alexander Nordenström is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. You are free to reproduce and distribute this work in its entirety, granted that you do not profit from the sharing thereof, nor change the content of this text. Knowledge should be free, and I hope that this Knowledge in some way frees you.
Nordenström In the 11th hour of the day, on November 21, 2013
Contents 1. Regarding the Ritual 2. On the Nature of Demons and Their Substance 3. Of the Items 4. Of the Operation 5. Of the Demon 6. Of the Black Mirror 7. Preliminary Considerations 8. The Seal of Andrealphus 9. The Consecration of the Seal of Andrealphus 10. Of the First Conjuration in the First Day 11. Of the Second Conjuration in the Second Day 12. Of the Third Conjuration in the Third Day 13. The Conjuration 14. If the Magician Becomes Over-Whelmed 15. If Nothing Happens 16. Final Notes
Regarding the Ritual The following ritual is a very basic conjuration. It is intended for those who are both new to the Occult and those who have Occult knowledge but lack the practical application of their knowledge. This ritual will put the magician into contact with the Demon Andrealphus, for the purpose of gaining inspiration as well as Sinister knowledge. While Andrealphus is a Goetic Demon, this ritual follows Left-Handed principles. The Demon is not commanded to appear in the name of God, nor does this ritual adhere to any other Abrahamic teachings. I have chosen to use the name Andrealphus to represent the entity you will be working with for two reasons: 1. So as not to give away any Names of Power, according to my Order, thus preventing their misuse by the profane. 2. That the magician, even though not necessarily experienced in magick, has at least heard of the Ars Goetia and likely the name “Andrealphus” itself. It is therefore something familiar, at least in part, to the magician and thus it shall be easier to obtain results thereby. The Black Magician should find this ritual workable, and even adaptable to his own style once he becomes familiar with it. For this is indeed, even though filtered for the benefit of the new magician, an act of Black Magick.
On the Nature of Demons and Their Substance The beginning magician has not likely trained his mind to focus on one thing, and this hinders any magickal working. While the training required to focus one's mind is beyond the scope of this manual, the following will aid the magician to at least focus more upon what is necessary for the success of the ritual contained within this small work. In regards to conjuration, the magician should refrain from having assumptions about the Demon. The magician should not assume that the intelligence he will encounter is outside of the magician's own mind, nor should the conjuror assume that it is not. Because of this, the nature of Demons and whether their substance is real or illusion is irrelevant. The only assumptions that the magician should have is that he is going to conjure a Demon and that it will appear.
Of the Items The operator should possess all the following ritual tools: the altar, some parchment paper, 1 green pen or pencil, 1 blue pen or pencil, 1 regular writing pen, 1 notebook to record the results, 1 white candle, 1 black candle, either Frankincense or Cassia incense, and a cloth large enough to cover the Black Mirror (preferably made of fine silk, though any material will work). Further, the magician should possess a black scrying mirror. If the magician lacks such a mirror then he will be shown how to construct one.
Of the Operation The following operation is an introductory conjuration. This means that while you will be conjuring a Demon to visible appearance, the experience that you have of the Demon will be limited. This is to prevent becoming over-whelmed by the experience, which can lead to the magician being psychically/psychologically attacked by the Demon. Even if one is a Satanist and believes that he is working on the side of the Demonic, the Demonic will not tolerate ignorance or disrespect, especially from their own kind. I have also come to know (from personal experience) that some Demons will attack a Black Magician in the same manner as they would attack any other magician for invoking them without actually being prepared or advanced enough in the Art of Magick. It is an error to think that you will be treated nicely if you are ignorant and ill-prepared. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you operate within the confines of this manual. That you do not seek to communicate with any other spirit, using this method or another, until you genuinely know that you are ready to move onto something else. You can use this method to bring other spirits to visible appearance as well if you are ready to move on but are not yet ready for a true conjuration. This operation will last three days. It shall begin in the third hour after midnight on the day of Sol (Sunday at 3:00 a.m.) and continue to the third hour after midnight on the day of Mars (Tuesday at 3:00 a.m.).
Of the Demon The Demon that you will be working with is the 65th Demon in the Ars Goetia, Andrealphus. The purpose for the working is to petition the Demon to grant you more moments of inspiration, as well as new Sinister knowledge. While the power of Andrealphus may bring about additional gifts or experiences, even after the three days dedicated to the conjuration have passed, you must remember to stay within your goal while petitioning him. We will be using the Goetic seal of Andrealphus, and it is described later. It is proper to know now that you may also use the seal to end the experience with the Demon. You must remember that it is not the responsibility of the Demon to know what you can and can not handle spiritually or psychologically. How would the Demon know what piece of new knowledge will be beneficial to you and what piece will be harmful depending on your level of spiritual growth? If the magician has performed the ritual properly, and yet it still seems as if the magician is being over-whelmed by the Demon, then he should realize that the Demon is not attacking him but that the magician is simply not spiritually prepared enough for further contact with the Demon. Therefore, you may have to break communication with the Andrealphus, and this will be taught later.
Of the Black Mirror Because the inexperienced magician has not fully developed the faculty of psychic sight, that is, the ability to perceive things which untrained people do not normally perceive, the magician will be making use of the Black Mirror. This is a black reflective surface most often used for divination. Like the crystal ball, a bowl of water, or fire, you are meant to gaze into the mirror in order to see paranormal
visions. If you do not have a Black Mirror proper, then you can construct one using the following method. 1. Purchase a glass picture frame. 2. Purchase some black acrylic paint and a paintbrush. 3. Paint one side of the glass with the black acyclic paint. The lines should be mostly straight while the coat should be even. 4. Let the first coat of paint dry. Once dry, apply a second coat. Repeat this step until you can not see any holes when looking at the mirror while holding up to a light source. 5. Insert the glass back into the frame. If you want you can decorate the frame with symbols appropriate to vision, such as an eye, the elemental symbol for fire, 666 or any other symbol of the Sun, or even the Hebrew letter Ayin. There are wonderful instructional videos on YouTube if you're a more visual learner like myself. A quick search for “how to make a scrying mirror” will return some good results. When used during the ritual, the mirror itself should be propped up at a slight angle rather than laying or hanging flat. Preliminary Considerations It has already been said that the operation shall last for three days and begin on a Sunday at 3 a.m.. The ritual should be conducted three times over the course of three days, each time beginning in the 3 a.m hour. The magician must be alone during this time, in a quiet place where he will not be disturbed. The magician places himself in peril when he begins this ritual and does not complete it properly. It is likewise true that danger comes when the magician does not end the ritual on time, but instead clings onto the Demon and the ritual. The latter part of the warning does not mean that you should never attempt to communicate with the Demon thereafter, but simply that for the less experienced there must be a period of separation and rest in order to maintain your spiritual health. Of course, you should record your experiences in your grimoire or journal. It may be helpful to also include experiences that you have for the next month or two in your grimoire and see just how effective your magick was. It may also be wise to record the conjuration using a sound or video recorder. You may pick up sounds that you didn't hear at the time, or even the voice of the Demon. It is important to develop your psychic faculties and not rely on this type of technique, but such techniques can be very useful for the Neophyte and the magician in general. If you do record some paranormal sound or speech I would love to take a listen!
The Seal of Andrealphus You will notice that I have placed the Seal of Andrealphus in a square rather than in a circle as it is traditionally presented. While the Occult reasoning for this is also beyond the scope of this work, I will be explaining how doing this is beneficial to the workings of infernal sorcery in my upcoming treatise on Black Magick.
The Seal of Andrealphus
The Consecration of the Seal of Andrealphus This must be done the day before the conjuration officially begins. A sheet of blank parchment paper should be placed upon the center of the altar. The left hand of the magician should be placed above the parchment. The magician should conjure within himself a feeling of awe, as though he were beholding some great or beautiful thing. Once this feeling has occurred, the magician should repeat the name Andrealphus three times. Next, the magicians should say the following: “I conjure and consecrate you, creature of the Earth, in the Name of the King Sidonay. Work you for my purpose. Be you a proper host for the Seal of Andrealphus, and a symbol of his power.” The Seal of Andrealphus should then be drawn upon the parchment using a mixture of the colors green and blue. How you use the colors is at your discretion. Once the seal has been drawn, the magician should place the seal upon the altar. He should then retire to meditate upon the seal, holding the image of the seal in his mind. Once he has made a psychic connection with the seal (and has therefore encountered the energy of Andrealphus which will not be mistakable), he should end his meditation and then for a time hold the seal over the smoke of the incense. The mirror is to be covered with the cloth while not in use, and the seal should then be placed upon the covered mirror (the seal remains uncovered). Of the First Conjuration in the First Day The conjuration is to be conducted as it shall be given. The magician must attempt to keep the ritual on his mind during the entire day. Even though he will no doubt lose focus, he must attempt to recall the ritual as often as possible. On the first day, the magician will see a vision or have some other experience. He is to appreciate the
experience and then disregard it. He should not engage in the experience, nor attempt to communicate with any spirit. Acknowledge the experience, appreciate the experience, and then release the experience and do not dwell upon it. Once the magician has had the experience and has released it, he should end the ritual, at which time he may think about his experience and any theories, insights, or ideas that comes from his pondering. Of the Second Conjuration in the Second Day The conjuration is to be conducted as it shall be given. The magician must attempt to keep the ritual on his mind during the entire day. Even though he will no doubt lose focus, he must attempt to recall the ritual as often as possible. On the second day, the magician will see a vision or have some other experience. When the magician has this experience he should immediately recognize the experience, appreciate it, and then verbally thank the spirit for making itself known. Once you have expressed gratitude, you should not hesitate to introduce yourself and to state your Will. Once you have done this, you should end the communication. You should not listen to anything that the spirit may say to you, nor should you say anything additional to it. You must end the ritual at the appropriate time. Of the Third Conjuration in the Third Day The conjuration is to be conducted as it shall be given. The magician must not think about the ritual that is to come. If he finds his mind going back to thoughts about the ritual, he should inflict some pain upon himself or otherwise distract his mind. On the third day, the magician will see a vision or have some other experience, during which time he shall communicate with the Demon and the Demon shall communicate back with him. The magician must express gratitude when the Demon makes itself known, and then he must introduce himself and state his Will to the Demon. The magician may ask questions relevant to his Will, such as why he lacks inspiration or why he has not been given knowledge by the Sinister forces. The magician must not inquire about matters outside of his Will or the Demon will attack him. The Conjuration The mirror should be uncovered and placed upon the center of the altar. Placed on the mirror should be the seal of Andrealphus. At the right of the mirror is to be placed the white burning candle, and at its left the black. The incense should be burning at the right side of the mirror. With a voice of power the magician should say: “In the Name of the Serpent that writhes in the Chaotic Waters of the Measureless Abyss, I call out to the spirit Andrealphus. In the Name of the Many who is One, Matanbuchus, I call out to the spirit Andrealphus. In the Name of Babylon, the beloved one of Lilith, I call out to the spirit Andrealphus. My voice goes forth like many rushing waters, from Malkuth unto Kether, drowning
the guilty in its inescapable current. From Abyss to Abyss, Andrealphus, I call out to you. Come from whatever place you may therein be. Come from whatever void you may therein be . Come you from your place and enter herein mine. Appear before me visibly and affably, without terror nor delay. I request your presence, Andrealphus, for the Glory of Satan, to exaltation of the Tartarean abode, and for the accomplishment of my Will. Andrealphus, you whose brilliant colors do transfix the whole world, appear within this Black Mirror.” The magician should then proceed to gaze at his own reflection in the mirror. If his conjuration was successful, he should eventually begin to see his face distort within the mirror. It will change, possibly even melt away completely. Eventually, he shall see the form that Andrealphus has decided to appear in. This is often accompanied by sounds, especially the sounds of birds or high pitched noises. At times the magician may even experience a flapping sound as if wings were beating, or the air from flapping wings may strike his face. Depending upon the day, the magician should then proceed appropriately. If the Magician Becomes Over-Whelmed The magician should thank Andrealphus for coming, explain how he is feeling, and that he will request his aid at another time. The seal should be placed on top of the mirror and both the mirror and the seal should be covered with the cloth. The following should then be said: “Depart you in peace, with my gratitude and respect, and may you receive additional graces from Satan for your cooperation. Go, Andrealphus, back to your resting place. Go without noise, smells, or phantasms.” If Nothing Happens There is no failure in magick, only chances to perfect your technique. If your conjuration seems to have had no effect, and nothing was seen within the mirror, you should read this document again and try to identify the error that you have made. Repeat the operation as many times as necessary in one day, until you have the desired result. If the operation is preformed properly, and the magician can find no fault in his thinking nor the application of this text, then the ritual will succeed. Final Notes This ritual is extremely basic. It is meant for those who perhaps have a decent amount of knowledge but do not have an equal amount of experience. Magick is about experimentation, and I encourage you to let this ritual evolve into something more complex. However, until you get some footing in the practical application of Occult philosophy, it is highly recommended that you experiment with this ritual as
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