Invocation as Internalization

Invocation as internalization refers to the process of aligning your internal sense of self with the entity you invoke. This approach emphasizes inward calling and internal unity, vital for effective magical work. Explore how this shapes your connection to spirits and energies.

Understanding Invocation as Internalization

Invocation is often viewed as an external act of calling forth spirits or energies. However, my 'Walking with Spirits' introduces a nuanced perspective: invocation as internalization. This posits that invocation involves a deep alignment between your internal self and the invoked force, creating a seamless energetic and psychological connection. #

How It Works

Rather than solely projecting energy outward, internalization focuses on turning the invocation inward. When you invoke, you call inwardly, causing the invoked entity to resonate within your consciousness. This internal resonance allows for a more intimate and sustained interaction with spirits or energies, facilitating a stronger and more meaningful connection. #

Role in my Framework

I emphasize that internalization transforms the act of invocation from a mere ritual into a process of embodying the invoked force. By internalizing, practitioners can access deeper levels of insight and influence, aligning their personal energy with that of the spirit or force. This method enhances clarity and control, making magical work more effective. #

Cross-Tradition Context

The idea aligns with various traditions where meditation, visualization, and inner focus are central. For instance, in Hermeticism, you aims to unify the self with higher forces through internal work. Similarly, shamanic practices often involve internal journeys where spirits are encountered and integrated within the self. #

Practical Notes for Practitioners

To practice invocation as internalization, start by grounding yourself through meditation. Visualize the invoked entity entering your inner space, and consciously align your intention with this presence. Regular practice enhances your ability to internalize invoked forces, fostering a more spiritual relationship. Incorporate this approach into your ritual work by emphasizing inward callings, affirmations, and visualization. Over time, internalization becomes a natural part of your magical toolkit, improving both connection and efficacy. This underscores the importance of internal work in manifestation and spirit work, encouraging practitioners to develop their inner receptivity and alignment. It transforms invocation from a ritual act into an embodied experience, enhancing your overall magical practice. #

Related Concepts

Understanding invocation as internalization bridges connections with other ideas like astral projection, where internal focus is key, and anthropomorphic elementals, which can be internalized in human-like representations to deepen engagement. Recognizing these links enriches your practice and broadens your magical understanding.

He argues that invocation involves calling inwardly. This means internalizing the invocatory call to mesh the person’s internal sense of self with the force they are invoking.

— Taylor Ellwood, Walking with Spirits

Internalization integrates seamlessly with broader magical frameworks, emphasizing internal focus and embodiment. It complements practices like clairaudience development and working with elemental forms, creating a cohesive approach to spirit and energy work.