Created entities, also known as servitors and egregores, are constructs brought into existence through focused intention. They serve specific purposes in magical work and can be tailored to individual needs. Understanding their formation and application enhances your practical magic toolkit.
Understanding Created Entities
Created entities are spiritual constructs fashioned intentionally by the magician for a particular purpose. Unlike naturally occurring spirits or archetypes, these entities are crafted with precision, often through visualization, ritual, or focused intent. In my 'The Process of Magic', he emphasizes that these entities are tools designed to manifest specific objectives, whether in personal development, problem-solving, or influence.
How Created Entities Work
The creation process involves programming the entity with clear instructions and desired outcomes. This can be achieved through visualization, spoken commands, or ritual work that embeds the intent into the entity’s consciousness. Once created, these entities act as persistent agents that work on the magician's behalf, often operating in the subconscious or energetic realms.
The Role of Created Entities in I’s Framework
I explores created entities as part of his broader view on practical magic. They are comparable to servitors—mindful constructs that embody a specific goal—and egregores—collective thought-forms that influence group consciousness. In 'The Process of Magic', he highlights that these entities can be customized to serve personal or collective purposes, making them versatile tools for manifestation and influence.
Cross-Tradition Context
Many traditions incorporate created entities, from goetic spirits to shamanic helpers. For example, servitors are common in chaos magic, while egregores are recognized in group rituals and collective magick practices. The key is understanding that any sentient construct, whether created or naturally occurring, can be harnessed for specific outcomes.
Practical Notes on Creating and Using Entities
To create a successful entity, clarity of purpose is paramount. Define the goal explicitly, craft a detailed image or set of instructions, and perform a ritual or visualization to embed the intent. Regular reinforcement and maintenance can keep the entity active and effective. I suggest in 'The Process of Magic' that keeping a journal of your created entities helps track their progress and make adjustments.
Caution and Ethical Use
Creating entities requires responsibility. Ensure that the purpose aligns with ethical considerations, and always dissolve or deactivate entities once their purpose is fulfilled to prevent unintended consequences. Ethical magicians treat created entities as conscious beings deserving respect, even if they are constructs. In summary, created entities are powerful, customizable tools within practical magic. They bridge the gap between thought and reality, allowing you to manifest intentions directly through these self-fashioned spirits.
Entities created for a specific purpose or objective. Also known as servitors and egregores.
— Taylor Ellwood, The Process of Magic
Created entities connect to broader magical frameworks like servitors, egregores, and archetypes. They exemplify how focused intention and ritual can manifest energetic constructs that influence reality and consciousness, using seamlessly with other magical practices.
Source books: The Process of Magic
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