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Hide and Seek

03:30 / 02.09.05

I'm definitely still a beginner concerning magick. I've fired off my fair share of sigils, created a (portable) altar, and gone through the myriad ways of getting ahold of my gods. Now I wanna branch out.

I've been going through miscellaneous PDFs and text files I come across, choosing which ones to do - this is usually determined by availability of materials within my house, and which are inconspicuous enough not to be noticed by my parents. This leaves very few options. I'm able to hide my altar because it's small, and because I've had those objects for so long my parents didn't realize that they even existed. However, if I try to find a piece of grilled chicken to offer to Legba, I'm pretty much screwed.

I need some sort of security system, not only against unwanted spiritual intruders, but physical ones as well. I've blinded the red eye, but that only works for people who want to harm it, and already know what they want to harm.

Is there some sort of ritual or guiding piece that would allow me to hide objects, maybe even people from those who would end up doing some harm to them? In plain sight is even better.

Thanks a lot.

Less searchable M0rd4nt

11:23 / 02.09.05

Sounds like a rather oppressive environment. My sympathies. Is there any way you could do your workings out-of-doors, somewhere you won't be observed? Handy bits of wasteground you could sneak off to, perhaps? (A lot of spirits prefer to be honoured outside in any case.)

I'm assuming you're still pretty young if familial interference is an issue, so I'd advise taking a couple of mates along if you go off into the woods or anything, and make sure that someone responsible knows where you are.

All Acting Regiment

11:27 / 02.09.05

I was thrown for a second there when you mentioned the grilled chicken!

With regards to your question, I think you might be approaching this in an overly "magical" way. While I commend what you're trying to acheive, would it not be easier to arrange with your parents a degree of privacy?

All it takes is a discussion about how you might appreciate less interference from them. Of course, some parents are just, well, Stasi, really, but as you don't mention any particularly snoopish traits in them I imagine it would be easier to settle this in a non-magical way.

There's a thread here about magic and the law, which might link to your situation:

Magic and the Law

While I've suggested an earthly response, I'm sure that one of the Goetia from the Key of Solomon can "causeth one to oo invisible"- and while "one" is often used today to mean "one person" it could be taken as refferring to any object. I'll try and find the reference for you, unless anyone else can supply it quicker.

Less searchable M0rd4nt

11:30 / 02.09.05

Also, bear in mind that all kinds of innocent household objects can be pressed into service as ritual items. Magical kit doesn't have to be wrought from black iron and graven with luminous runes to be powerful and effective. Small ornaments and everyday items from the local kitchenware or art store can be consecrated for your purposes, and won't stand out.

10:22 / 03.09.05

all kinds of innocent household objects can be pressed into service as ritual items
..due to the suppression of magic by the authorities. That's why cauldrons and besoms are magic now, they were originally common household items pressed into magical service by hearth magicians. You're not the first to be oppressed, count yourself lucky you won't get burnt at the stake for it :]
Mordant's advice is ideal as usual. Find a sensible and safe way around your folks.