Divine Embodyment: Assumption, Drawing Down, Aspecting, Possession
Most magickal traditions use some form of divine embodiment in their rituals in which a priest/ess or a participant becomes for a time the vehicle for the presence of one of the Great Ones.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMSat
Oak (Top Pavilion)
Most magickal traditions use some form of divine embodiment in their rituals in which a priest/ess or a participant becomes for a time the vehicle for the presence of one of the Great Ones. When it works, it is awe-inspiring, and can act as a great catalyst for change. When it fails, and is no more than role playing or ritual theater, it can encourage cynicism, disillusionment, and diminished expectations of what is possible in ritual. The strengths and the weaknesses of several methods for divine embodiment such as assumption of deity forms, drawing down, aspecting, and divine possession will be compared and contrasted with each other. There will also be suggestions for safety and efficacy that can be used in multiple traditions.