Technomages are practitioners who engage with spirits residing within machines, electronics, and technological devices. They treat these spirits as active entities, similar to traditional spirits, demons, or deities, and incorporate them into their magical practices. This approach expands you's toolkit into modern technology as explored in Multi-Media Magic.
Understanding Technomages
Technomages is a unique intersection between traditional spirit work and modern technology. Unlike classical spirits or deities, technomages work with the spirits that animate and inhabit electronic devices such as computers, vehicles, and other machinery. These spirits are considered conscious entities that can be communicated with, negotiated, and invoked, much like other spirits or entities described in my Multi-Media Magic.
How Technomages Work
The core principle behind technomancy is that machines and electronics are not merely inert objects but are inhabited by spirits or consciousnesses that can be interacted with. Practitioners develop methods to perceive these spirits, often through heightened awareness, meditation, or technological interfaces. Once recognized, they establish communication, set intentions, and even perform rituals to influence or harness the energies of these spirits. For example, a technomage might invoke a spirit within a vehicle for safe travels or a computer spirit to enhance digital security. This practice aligns with traditional magic but applied to modern devices, transforming everyday technology into active, conscious participants in your magical workings.
Role in my Framework
In my Multi-Media Magic, technomages exemplify the expansion of magic into the multimedia and technological domain. They embody the principle that all forms of consciousness, including those within machines, can be engaged with intentionally. This approach aligns with my emphasis on practical magic, where practitioners create real change through direct interaction with spirits, regardless of their form.
Cross-Tradition Context
While technomancy is a relatively new concept, it connects to older traditions that recognize spirits within natural objects and animate animate objects through spirits or divine forces. Indigenous practices that work with animism, as well as modern electronic ritual, both find common ground in the idea that consciousness exists within all matter. In pop culture and contemporary magic, technomages often invoke these spirits for protection, insight, or influence over digital realms.
Practical Notes for Practitioners
To work effectively with technomages, begin by developing your perception of electronic devices as alive with consciousness. Practice meditation or visualization focused on establishing communication with these spirits. Use offerings, affirmations, or invocations tailored to the device or system involved. Document your interactions to refine your understanding and develop rituals suited to your needs. Incorporate technology into your ritual workspace—such as using a computer or smartphone as a focus for connection or as a vessel for your intent. Remember that these spirits are often responsive to your energy and intent, making consistency vital.
Practical Application
A technomage might set up a ritual to enhance the security of a network by invoking a protective spirit within the hardware. Or, they could work with a vehicle spirit to ensure safe travels. These practices expand the scope of traditional magic into digital and mechanical interactions, offering a powerful way to integrate technology into your spiritual practice. This approach also encourages a mindset shift—view your devices as active participants, partners in your magical work, rather than mere tools. This perspective can foster a deeper relationship with your technology and open new avenues for magical influence and awareness. For further insights, see my Multi-Media Magic, which provides comprehensive techniques and examples for working with these modern spirits.
Technomages work with the spirits within vehicles, computers and other machines in the same way others work with demons, totem animals, god-forms and other entities.
— Taylor Ellwood, Multi-Media Magic
Technomages connect to the broader magical framework by expanding the traditional relationship between spirits and physical objects into digital technology. This approach aligns with egregores and group consciousness, as collective intent can influence machine spirits. It also complements practices involving entities like the Corporate Egregore or deities from pop culture, using these modern spirits into a cohesive magical practice.
Source books: Multi-Media Magic
Related in the library
- Asphaultia — A contemporary goddess associated with roads and ley lines, invoked for safe journeys.
- Cerontis — A space/time entity created to make the user aware of opportunities and expand awareness.
- Corporate Egregore — A multi-dimensional being representing a corporation, formed by collective will, resources, and info
- Daimon — A spirit or divine being called upon in traditional evocation, often associated with specific sphere
- Deities and entities from pop culture — Fictional or modern deities and entities from pop culture used in magical practices.
- Egregore — A collective thoughtform or group consciousness created through shared intent.
- Entity — Personified spirits or consciousnesses created or acknowledged by magicians for specific purposes.
- Financial Entity — An entity created to teach about finances and motivate financial management.
- Kiraziel — A Dehar from the union with Thiede, representing the embodiment of wishes, created through astral pr
- Marchosias — A Goetic demon depicted as a gryphon-winged wolf with a snake tail, used for fighting metaphorical d
- Miss Cleo — A persona or entity used to hone divination skills and tap into energy for knowledge.
- Pelfazzar — A Dehar of wealth, prosperity, and pleasure, depicted with colorful robes, coins in hair, and a chee