URBI STIMALIS



To gain the sight. This cometh to different people in diverse ways. Tis seldom 
it comes naturally, but it can be induced in many fashions. Deep and prolonged 
mediation may do it, but only if you be a natural, and usually prolonged fasting 
was also necessary.

Of old, monks and nuns obtained visions by long vigils combined with fasting, 
flagellation until the blood came and other mortifications of the flesh, and so 
undoubtedly had visions.

In the East, 'tis tried with various tortures, sitting in cramped positions 
which retard the flow of blood, breathing very slowly till your lungs be fill 
with carbon monoxide gas which drugs you. And these torments long and continued, 
give good results.

But, in the Art, we are taught an easier way to intensify the imagination, at 
the same time controlling the blood supply, and this is best dome by using the 
ritual.

Incense is good to propitiate the spirits, also to induce relaxation in the 
aspirant and to help build up the atmosphere which is necessary to 
suggestibility. Myrrh, gum arabin, mastic, aromatic rush roots, cinnamon bark, 
musk, juniper, sandalwood, and aberius in combination, all are good, but the 
best of all is Patchouli.

The circle being formed and everything and everyone properly prepared, the 
aspirant should first warrick his tutor and take him into the circle, invoke 
suitable spirits for the operation, then dance around until giddy. Meanwhile, 
invoking the Gods and announcing the object of the work. Then he should use the 
Scourge. The tutor who should in turn warrick the aspirant very tightly but not 
so as to cause discomfort, but enough to retard the blood slightly. Again they 
should dance round invoking the Gods. Then at the altar, the tutor should 
scourge with light, steady monotonous strokes.

It is very important that the pupil should see the strokes coming as this has 
the effect of passes and greatly helps to stimulate the imagination. It is 
important that the scourge be not too hard; the object being to do no more then 
draw the blood to that part and away from the brain. This, with the tight 
binding, slowing down the circulation of the blood, and the passes soon induce a 
drowsey stupor. The tutor should watch for this and as soon as the aspirant 
speaks or sleeps the scourging should cease. The tutor should also watch that 
the pupil becomes not cold and if the pupil struggles or seems distressed he 
should at once be awakened.

Be not discouraged if results come not at the first experiment. Results usually 
occur after two or three attempts. It will be found that after two or three 
attempts, results will come, and some more quickly; also soon much of the ritual 
may be shortened, but never forget to invoke the Goddess or to form the circle, 
and for good results, tis ever better to do too much ritual then too little at 
first.

Darkness points of light gleaming amidst the surrounding dark, incense and 
steady passes by a white arm are not as stage effects. They are the mechanical 
instrument which serve to start the suggestion which later unlocks the 
knowledge, that it is possible to obtain the desired ecstasy and so obtain 
knowledge of the divine Goddess. When once you have attained this, ritual is 
needless as you attain the state of ecstasy at will, but till you have attained 
this, or if you wish to bring a companion to that state of ecstasy, ritual is 
best ñ also it is generally found that unless you are very advanced, it is still 
necessary to use the ritual to attain knowledge of the Goddess. NOTE: Witches 
believe that the Knights Templar knew these secrets but worked together man to 
man and this brought about their own downfall.

When the aspirant sleeps, speak to him or her saying: "When you sleep like this, 
I will look to you, you must take note of what I say". Keep saying this in a 
low, firm voice. If they answer in their sleep, say: "When you sleep, I will 
talk to you but you will not remember." Repeat a few times, then say "When I 
speak to you, you will answer and tell me what I ask you, you can keep no 
secrets from me." After saying this a few times, ask questions that is of no 
importance. Keep on doing this till he answers. Continue this night after night 
until he talks freely and tell you secrets, then say: "You must ever be obedient 
to me when you wake, if I bid you. Sleep, sleep, then I will command you and you 
will obey." But ever at any time when you are speaking to them they do awaken, 
they are likely to ask "Did you speak to me?" Say, "No, you were talking in your 
sleep, go to sleep again and don't talk." Say no more that night but the next 
night start talking to them again, until you have their will fully under your 
command. Be sure that you speak clearly so that words are heard and understood, 
but not so loud that you awaken them.

Remember the circle properly constructed is ever necessary to prevent the power 
used being dispatched. It is a barrier against any disturbing or mischievous 
forces, for to obtain good results you must be free from all disturbances.