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Magickal Lanterns

18:49 / 13.10.05

I've once again decided to attempt Liber KKK, and I've been doing relatively well, but now I'm kind of stumped, and looking for ideas. I'm on Sorcery Conjuration 5, the lamp, and would like to hear some ideas people have had about it.

I've tried to research on what part lamps have played in different systems, though the only reference i've come across, is a very brief reference in Prime Chaos about the lamp being a of the ritual props which many magicians use, but nothing else. Any ideas?

15:14 / 14.10.05

"For the work of Illumination the magician makes or acquires some object to represent his quest as a whole. This objects is technically known as a "lamp" although it may take the form of anything from a ring to a mandala. The "lamp" is used as a basis over which to proclaim various oaths and resolutions."

It's a physical representation of what you're trying to do. For example, im sure many christians would consider the cross their "lamp", if they ever actually thought about anything they do. I'm sure it's called a "lamp" because the ultimate goal is "illumination". Pick something personal to you that represents what you're trying to do to/with yourself (selves). In short, RTFM.

16:15 / 14.10.05

The Hermit carries a lamp, on the tarot card. You might be able to do some research on its symbolism in that context.

Imaginary Mongoose Solutions

16:30 / 14.10.05

I use a Green Lantern ring.