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The Elemental Equilibrium: Notes on The Foundation of Magical Adepthood
Establishing an elemental equilibrium – an inner state in which the elements constituting one’s soul and spirit have been balanced and purified – has long been considered an essential prerequisite for advanced magical work. The master alchemists of the Middle Ages hinted at the importance of this state in their cryptic texts and emblems. The French magician Eliphas Levi considered this state to be the secret to controlling the astral light. Professor Gregory Ottonovich Mёbes taught that this state is the key to acquiring divine authority. Throughout history, numerous occultists have become emotionally unbalanced and mentally deranged because they failed to establish this state within themselves before coming into contact with potent spiritual forces. Due to its importance, several of the more well-known magical orders in history have given their students rituals, meditations, and exercises to aid them in establishing an elemental equilibrium. Unfortunately, many of those practices were of dubious efficacy, and as a result, this state has continued to remain elusive for even the most sincere and dedicated students of magic.
Those who dream of engaging the powers underlying magic or travelling through the inner planes may now do so safely. In this book, Virgil provides a thorough and easily understandable guide to establishing an elemental equilibrium. Upon doing this, any aspiring magician will have acquired the inner balance, strength, and purity needed to practice his art productively and effectively.
Those who dream of engaging the powers underlying magic or travelling through the inner planes may now do so safely. In this book, Virgil provides a thorough and easily understandable guide to establishing an elemental equilibrium. Upon doing this, any aspiring magician will have acquired the inner balance, strength, and purity needed to practice his art productively and effectively.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2017
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Virgil*
3 books7 followers"Many years ago, I stumbled upon a book while browsing through a bookstore in Pittsburgh. My favorite color is sky-blue, and it was the sky-blue color of the book’s cover that caught my ee. The book turned out to be about paranormal phenomena, and the chapters covered a wide range of topics – everything from faith healing, to cryptozoology, to angel hair, to skyquakes, to flying saucers. It was the chapter on ESP that intrigued me the most. I was fascinated by the idea that the human mind, through training or natural talent, could accomplish amazing feats that modern science could not explain. My interest in that topic and my decision to pursue that interest led me down a long path. Over the next six years or so, I read numerous books on occultism, experimented with Solomonic evocation, studied the Qabalah, became proficient in Tarot reading, hand-built a working temple and a complete set of ritual tools, worked through two courses on ceremonial magic, and discussed these subjects enthusiastically with anyone who would listen. At some point, I began to tire of this. I went through a dark period in my life and the difficulties I faced during that time, as well as the fact that I had no one to turn to, forced me to introspect and examine myself in order to figure out what I needed to do in order to move forward. I ended up getting rid of my magical tools and my books, and relegating occultism to a thing of my past.
About three years later, I stumbled upon the early writings of William Mistele by chance and was introduced to the works of Franz Bardon. While reading through IIH the very first time, many things clicked, and I immediately began to see why I had made no progress along my magical path previously, despite my enthusiasm and dedication to the art. The whole book resonated well with me. Furthermore, because the system was so different from anything I had practiced before in terms of its style, purpose, and inner source of inspiration, I could work through it without feeling like I was returning to my messy and dark past. The powerful and easily visible positive effects that conscious breathing, conscious eating, and the magic of water had on my life helped me regain my faith in magic. The next few years of my life were spent unlearning much of what I had learned before and making a fresh start. By becoming an empty cup, I was able to take in all the lessons and benefits, both obvious and subtle, Bardon had woven into every exercise of his system. My views on magic, its nature, and its purpose changed drastically throughout this period as I began working my way through the steps of IIH. The most important lessons I learned during this time, I have collected together and will publish in an upcoming book.
Currently, as far as magic is concerned, my main source of new information is my own research; in other words, my own direct experience working on the inner planes and interacting with their inhabitants. The focus of my research is the air element, and at the present moment, I converse often with Apilki, Capisi, and a familiar spirit given to me by Capisi to help me master a certain magical technique she has taught me. I consider the three of them to be my best friends and teachers in that regard. The element of air has a balancing and harmonizing property. Having grown up in an unbalanced and chaotic environment, I am particularly interested in how the air element can be applied magically to heal such environments, as well as to influence peace negotiations and other situations in which a harmonious atmosphere can lead to a significantly more favorable outcome. In addition, I am also interested in and study methods of enhancing the effectiveness of the self-transformation techniques contained in the first two steps of IIH, in particular autosuggestion and the magic of water."` ~Virgil
About three years later, I stumbled upon the early writings of William Mistele by chance and was introduced to the works of Franz Bardon. While reading through IIH the very first time, many things clicked, and I immediately began to see why I had made no progress along my magical path previously, despite my enthusiasm and dedication to the art. The whole book resonated well with me. Furthermore, because the system was so different from anything I had practiced before in terms of its style, purpose, and inner source of inspiration, I could work through it without feeling like I was returning to my messy and dark past. The powerful and easily visible positive effects that conscious breathing, conscious eating, and the magic of water had on my life helped me regain my faith in magic. The next few years of my life were spent unlearning much of what I had learned before and making a fresh start. By becoming an empty cup, I was able to take in all the lessons and benefits, both obvious and subtle, Bardon had woven into every exercise of his system. My views on magic, its nature, and its purpose changed drastically throughout this period as I began working my way through the steps of IIH. The most important lessons I learned during this time, I have collected together and will publish in an upcoming book.
Currently, as far as magic is concerned, my main source of new information is my own research; in other words, my own direct experience working on the inner planes and interacting with their inhabitants. The focus of my research is the air element, and at the present moment, I converse often with Apilki, Capisi, and a familiar spirit given to me by Capisi to help me master a certain magical technique she has taught me. I consider the three of them to be my best friends and teachers in that regard. The element of air has a balancing and harmonizing property. Having grown up in an unbalanced and chaotic environment, I am particularly interested in how the air element can be applied magically to heal such environments, as well as to influence peace negotiations and other situations in which a harmonious atmosphere can lead to a significantly more favorable outcome. In addition, I am also interested in and study methods of enhancing the effectiveness of the self-transformation techniques contained in the first two steps of IIH, in particular autosuggestion and the magic of water."` ~Virgil
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June 6, 2020
An important book for anyone interested in the practical applications and techniques of self-transformation. I also recommend "Equipose: Insights into Foundational Astral Training".
September 2, 2019
Virgil gives some valuable insight onto his own approach to Bardon and how to attain elemental equilibrium. This book has some great food for thought and can help you get started in a greater mindset for working with Bardon's cultivation methods.
November 23, 2021
If you struggle with IIH, this is the book that will help you breakthrough.
This book is a blessing. It gave me clarification and a different perspective on several things I was struggling with. I'm more confident moving forward on my path. Thank you for writing it.
This book is a blessing. It gave me clarification and a different perspective on several things I was struggling with. I'm more confident moving forward on my path. Thank you for writing it.
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