Creating a Guardian/Servitor: The Practice - RealPagan- Paganism for the Real World

Hmm... mayhap I didn't say it…

2011-05-25T04:52:41.519Z

Hmm... mayhap I didn't say it right.

Does the figurine or object or whatever HAVE to be of a creature? Can one empower, say... a chest?

(see what I did there?)

Or, say, a specialized symbol designed for the purpose, or a plaque, or SOMETHING other than the representation of an actual CREATURE?

Definitely, Beorc. I am uncer…

2011-05-25T04:06:21.376Z

Definitely, Beorc. I am uncertain if I mentioned it before, but the first one I ever made used a cat statue as a host.

Can this method be used to im…

2011-05-25T03:38:01.896Z

Can this method be used to imbue a guardian or servitor entity into something other than a humanoid figurine?

Gosh, I'm glad you like my qu…

2011-05-20T23:51:19.201Z

Gosh, I'm glad you like my questions...I have another. Could you create a protective talisman using the same methodology? In September, I'm going to be seeing a crazy huge concert in a big city that I've never traveled to before, and would like to have some protective stuff on my person. I know about other methodology for making such a piece. I'm just wondering the other functions this might have. As always, thanks for the info.

As always, thank you. You ans…

2011-05-20T03:29:56.678Z

As always, thank you. You answered my other question about the Golem (without my even asking it) so glad you mentioned that.

It sounds like a very sensible working, to me.

If one is moving, one can sim…

2011-05-20T03:10:48.144Z

If one is moving, one can simply take it along with oneself. Once established in the new residence, one can simply call upon the spirit and direct it's purpose to be present in the new surroundings.

Think of the object as the body or residence, and the sigil as the life-force, the soul, if you will. You can move the sigil to another body if something becomes of the original host. You would then only need to repeat the ceremony from the section after consecrating the sigil. That's why I recommend making the sigil detachable from the host. Of course, for an object not likely to become physically compromised, you may feel free to engrave it into the object. You should always have a second form of the sigil for energy transfer and I highly recommend transferring it to something less transient than paper. For my last one, it was burned onto a wood disc.

The ritual above is a series of steps I recommend, but not necessarily in the likeness given. For example, one may wish to omit the portion related to Sefer Yetzirah. I used it because it has been a fond study of mine and, according to the old kabbalists, it was the text used to create the infamous Golem of Jewish lore. I will later include a ritual that I wrote from my studies of the book.

At the minimum, I recommend the creation of a sigil, initial banishing rituals, an invoking ritual (at least LIRP) to establish your dominion in the proceedings, a charge of the sigil, consecration of the physical host and the charge to the spirit. Beyond all of that, make sure all personal touches are directly relevant to the operation. It's not a difficult ritual, but it's not a basic one, either.

All amazing info, Sang. Once…

2011-05-20T02:34:33.452Z

All amazing info, Sang. Once I'm versed in the invoking rituals, I'll definitely give this one a go. I do have some questions, however: what if you move? Do you do a banishing in the previous area and then re-do the ritual for the new? What if something happens to the object itself? What if it's broken? Should it still be used? If not, how should it be disposed of? It seems that you are giving the object itself life, but the name is also affixed so that *together*, it's the guardian. Does that mean that the sigil can then be used on another object? Thanks for the answers, Sang. You're awesome!

Oh, and MM, if you're doing the LIRP, aren't you already calling the elements? Just a thought to make it easier on you :)

Since the servitor is ultimat…

2011-05-19T22:50:04.065Z

Since the servitor is ultimately an extension of your Will, I would personally see no objection to the use of blood. In fact, I am aware of a couple that has created one as a "fetch" between the two and charged the sigil through sexual fluids. Likewise, I would apply blood to the sigil as you're bringing it to life, using whatever method you employ.

This is great information San…

2011-05-19T21:46:14.834Z

This is great information Sangraal! I am going to create a servitor for protection from the physical and non-physical. I was going to offer my servitor some of my own blood to recharge and strengthen it.

Is this wise? I feel that it is alright but who am I.

I am also going to place the Elementals within my servitor. So therefore whatever direction an attack may come from I am protected.

Love to hear your response.