S. Connolly - Daemonolatry Goetia

ABOUT THIS GOETIA

Originally this book was going to be written by myself and both Ellen Purswell and Nicholas Schneider, but due to time constraints and day-to-day life obligations that is not how it worked out. Instead, both of them consulted on this work and Goetic Nick edited. So I would like to take a quick moment to thank them both for their encouragement, support, insight, and time spent reviewing the manuscript.

This work is a collection of five years of my experience and experimentation in working with the Goetic Daemons using Daemonolatry methods. I have noted the difference in how to construct your circle and alternative viewpoints of the Triangle of Art, thus converting the original Goetic system to something far more workable for those who worship (respect and hold in high regard) the Goetic Divine Intelligences (Daemons).

Hence Daemonolatry Goetia.

The book first discusses how to prepare your ritual space and preparations of the magical tools, then goes into the upper hierarchy of the Daemonic above the Goetic spirits, and finally delves into each of the 72 Goetic Spirits sharing their Sigil, Enn, Incense Fragrance, Metal, and Purpose (above and beyond what is written in existing Goetia texts).

The method of work described herein may be of great distaste to the average Goetic Magician, Thelemites, Grimoiric Magicians, and Ceremonial Magicians in general as it does not employ the use of "protective" circles or spiritual condoms of any sort. Please know up front that in using these methods I am NOT saying Goetic Daemons (or Daemons in general) cannot be dangerous. They most certainly can be if approached with instability, arrogance, or disdain.

Nor am I saying that the magician shouldn't be cautious. Anyone who isn't cautious to some degree is a fool. So no - I do not treat Daemons as if they're innocent fluffy rabbits or cute baby polar bears. But rather I treat them respectfully as teachers. Yes, sometimes those teachers will knock you on your ass. When that happens, you probably needed it or deserved it. Hindsight is 20/20.

Ultimately what I am saying is I believe (as it has been my experience) that if approached with respect and a genuine intent to seek out Daemonic wisdom, most Daemons are quite obliging and will treat the practitioner likewise. Expect a Daemon to mirror yourself back at you. So if you come at a Daemon with fear - they'll give you something to fear. You approach a Daemon with anger - they'll come back at you with anger. If you approach a Daemon with arrogance - you might get a not-so-nice ego slap- down.

For those persons who see Daemons as parts of our own psyche that need to be controlled and pushed around, then by all means -- practice evocation and Goetia as prescribed by the original texts or even Thelema modifications. However, consider this: If you view the Daemon as merely part of you, shouldn't you respect yourself? Pushing oneself around, threatening the self into submission -- is that really the only way you can manifest internal change within yourself? I realize and respect that some people can only effect self-change by kicking their own ass. However, the Daemonolatry magician often sees the Daemonic as both internal and external and in learning to respect the Self and know our own faults, we can better navigate our internal oceans without having to constantly fight against our nature. As above, so below.

My opinion is certainly not gospel, just a different viewpoint.

So all this said, I respectfully submit my Daemonolatry Goetia for your use and enlightenment.

S. Connolly