The Goetia: Is it dangerous?

[gatekeepersacredshapes]

When I started back doing the LBRP, I had a dream at night where things were very dark and there we pentagrams. I was terrified of the pentagrams in my dream. I didn't want to get near them. When I awoke, my first instinct was to stop doing LBRP because of my old Christian programming was telling me that it's letting demons into my life. But then I started to think about how everything IS ME. and that something within me is very scared of the pentagram... and that it actually is the "demons" that exist within me that are scared of it. That week, I had a week from hell, but I was very lucid about it. I understood that the ritual was bringing out my lower energies for me to acknowledge and deal with. I thanked the angels.

[jsinmcc]

Trying to learn magic without an experienced magician to help educate you is tough so I appreciate this a lot

[sideshowtink]

Goetia. Artist Peter Gundry has the most BEAUTIFUL album with this name. Amazing music. Some of the most beautiful I have ever heard.

[timurdenisleam]

It sounds like what the ancient taoists were doing to become immortal. Drawing Yin from the bottom and Yang from above to fuse them in the Lower Dantian into Tai Chi, preserving consciousness even after their physical death by “reconciling the paradoxes”.
Also, of them say you hear a booming sound like a thunder when it’s finally done.
Many of them died during the process while doing it when not ready.
The book Magus of Java is all about that.

[fnarvii]

I have had several of what I would consider to be "Goetic" experiences - well in my early dabblings with Magick. I would experience the sound of rushing wind so absolute that it was as if it was becoming me. This was accompanied by the most intense horror I have ever felt in my life. Sometimes I would perceive a vision of a pale sky and the most imposingly frightening rising moon. During this time I was not treating Magickal practice with the seriousness and discipline I should have (I was very new). I was doing things I did not understand and was experiencing results I did not understand either. I started to experience the howling while falling asleep, waking up, during some psychedelic experiences, and during deep meditations. At some point I learned to maintain some "fortitude" in the face of these experiences (they became uncontrollable). This is when they began to become less frequent. I haven't gone deeper into that place and I fear I am still not ready. I've encountered others who have mentioned engaging with Goetic Magick. Many like myself are fine, but wary. Others seem far more affected, often in ways they seem not entirely aware of. I respect Damien's proficiency in these areas of Magick, because, have no doubt, they are profound and intense. I really appreciate Damien providing his experience and insight. It's been immensely helpful.

[TylerValendza]

This stuff can all be super confusing without someone as well educated as you pointing in the right direction. I'm super, super grateful for these videos

[jdrooney]

I would love a video outlining what your recommended books/readings are. Your videos are great, keep it up!

[wethepeople]

This video has helped piece together pivotal moments in my childhood. I tapped in to the lower goetia on accident one night as I was falling asleep, I was very young.. and it scared me very much. Whispering of what seemed like a million souls and the intense vibrations were so real and heavy it snapped me out of the trance, covered in sweat and breathing heavily. I always knew I was being sown something that was important to my growth so I trusted the energy, though I was in great fear. My life became very hard and filled with tough lessons but i found that as long as you trust in love and light, you can make your wildest dreams come true.

[fastcouch]

I really needed to hear your voice. Fascinating teachings, especially about the etymology of Goetia. You have such a soothing voice you could probably read the ingredients of a packet of microwave popcorn and I'd be nodding along.

[gathoney]

Damien's voice soothes me in incomprehensible ways. I'm so grateful for him.

[maite]

Thank you for your answer, Damien. I was reading about Goetia once and I was really excited about it and I was talking about it with a friend who likes to study witchcraft and she told me I should stop because it was very dangerous and I've stopped reading because I believed in her. It was something I was reading just because I'm curious about things. But after I saw you talking about it, I'm reading about it again. And I think it's really interesting. It's culture. People love to call "dangerous" what they don't understand or don't want to understand. :) Thank you so much!

[jupiteralm]

Jinn is an Arabic word جن which true meaning invisible to the eye. Actually it doesn't make difference if it's good or a bad entity ( it includes both)

[highestgoodreadings]

You communicate so well on these topics. I know it’s because of years of study but I thought I would mention it anyway because again, you have helped unpack a heavy academic topic in a way that is so much more digestible than other resources. So much appreciation!

[BrokenSofa]

DJ inn would be a cool name for a medieval themed rave club

[marcosfunky]

In my humble opinion; messing with anybody without respect might cause harm. But also hidding problems in the closet made mess, sooner or later. Also came to me that living without taking a risk is not quite living but more like vegetation.
Your introduction to system is short compressed and well told. Im glad that i entered here.

[bercahaya_abadi]

💕 Best wishes for all of them (goetia spirits) who already helped humans for centuries. 🙏 🌹 God bless you. Thanks for everything. 👍 💕

[KateStrongHealer]

I love what you said about drawing the pentagram, I struggle with the physical, bringing heaven to earth, but your explanation always brings clarity. Interesting about what you said that if you draw the angels to you enough then you are one. My ego isnt ready for that belief yet I feel.

[aria.drottning]

Really well spoken. My friend suggested your podcast and I am not disappointed. I agree with most of this even if I have a slightly different perception with the Goetia being an external consciousness that is able to be connected to and channeled. Like a wavelength able to tune ourselves to. Not an argument at all just my understanding of it. I work with the Goetia through pathworking and have been expanding in those principles to attempt a mass connection vs the one on one connections typically done.

[RingoLamour]

I just wanted to send some good vibes here, and say that you are an incredible teacher Damien. It's good to see magick being taught with an emphasis on practicality through psychological improvement and function. And on top of that, it's great to finally see these teachings being made available to the public in a thoroughly accessible way. Keep up the good work, and thank you for what you do.

[tishainess]

Just gotta say, my brother, that i love how you break it down for your followers. Reminds me of gosphel of Thomas. I did my hermitage at home, mostly in my back yard and garage. My teacher/ mentor is non-corporeal, so your videos mean a lot to me. Something about a flesh and blood person confirming things... Also, i feel like you have a lot of Mercury in your chart? Anyhow, i am a fan. Keep up the Great Work 😉