Against Maleficence

Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary:

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about how to protect against maleficence.

The Group led a discussion on protecting against maleficent magick, explaining that it involves strong boundaries, self-reflection, and energetic hygiene to prevent harmful influences. We emphasized that curses or hexes often target weak spots and unhealed wounds, and that maintaining control over one's energy can prevent such influences. Bryan also addressed the common belief that baneful magick only affects those who believe in it, arguing that acknowledging its existence without feeding into it is more effective than dismissing it outright.

We discussed how people often curse themselves through psychosomatic means, explaining that negative thoughts and beliefs can create their own reality. We also outlined multiple layers of protection against maleficent magic, including general energy protections, property defences, and other forms of protection like witch's bottles and perimeter blessings, and personal protections such as wearable wards and psychic shielding. Bryan emphasized the importance of shadow work and understanding one's own energy to protect against negative influences, noting that practitioners often target vulnerabilities in others to gain influence.

The use of servitors for protection was mentioned, with it explained that practitioners can create energetic presences to serve as bodyguards or alarm systems for detecting negativity. A personal story was shared about creating a protection spell that backfired, causing issues with personal consequences, which taught the practitioner the importance of positive thinking and proper protection methods. Another member contributed by suggesting protective measures for online activities, including placing sigils in phone cases and creating witch bottles with personal information to guard against negative online influences.

The group discussed different types of magical attacks, explaining the distinctions between jinxes, curses, and hexes. Bryan advised focusing on personal protection rather than targeting the attacker, recommending multiple layers of protection to prevent curses from taking effect. A member shared a concerning case about a friend experiencing multiple property issues, including leaking pipes, broken appliances, and a rotten bathtub, which she believes may be caused by a Satanist ex-friend's malicious intent with magick. The discussion concluded with questions about how to address this situation. Another member sought advice from Bryan and others about helping a friend who is experiencing issues with a magickal practitioner. Bryan suggested that finding and severing the connection point is key, recommending shadow work or internal exploration to determine the connection where the energy is entering. The group discussed various protective measures including transmutation of negative energy, using tourmaline crystals, and proper pentacle drawing techniques. They also explored specific rituals like walnut banishing methods, the lessor banishing penticle ritual and discussed the importance of intention in magickal practices.

A story was shared about a customer who experienced what they believed was demonic possession, leading to a discussion about shadow work and energetic protection. The group discussed Carl Jung's role in founding shadow work and his connection to occult practices. The conversation then shifted to the use of AI for magickal purposes, with Bryan warning about AI's reliance on unverified online sources and sharing an example of how AI mixed up information about his grandfather. The discussion concluded with examples of how practitioners use the internet for magickal purposes, including an artist who cast a spell on her book's marketing and an author who incorporated sigils to encourage book sales.

Many members in this meeting got into a discussion about the ethics and consequences of baneful magick, particularly the Law of Three and how intentions and actions can influence outcomes. Bryan emphasized the importance of balance and positive intentions in spellwork, sharing personal examples to illustrate how intentions can manifest in unexpected ways. The group explored how practitioners navigate the line between baneful and beneficial magick, advising precision and consideration of consequences in spellcasting.

We further discussed the importance of intention and follow-through in magickal practices, explaining how disbelief can serve as a form of protection against maleficent energies. The group shared personal experiences with protecting themselves from negativity, with one member describing her use of cleansing rituals and incense for her business, and another member suggesting that not engaging with provocative comments can be an effective response. Another member shared how his Christian upbringing influenced his current pagan practices, noting similarities between Christian and pagan traditions, and the group discussed how churches were sometimes built on pagan sites. The conversation concluded with a discussion about lunar eclipses and the potential for conducting multiple types of magickal rituals within a short time period.

The group concluded with the challenges and considerations around practicing magick, particularly during full moon eclipses and working with deities. Experiences were shared about protecting oneself from maleficent magick, including sensing energy, using protections, and working with deities to counter negative influences. The conversation also reiterated the importance of shadow work, particularly before and after casting spells to avoid unintended consequences.

The next meeting was scheduled will be a roundtable discussion where participants can bring up any topic they wish to discuss.

Please join us for the next Virtual Gathering of the Sacred Meadow Circle! More information is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/gatherings