TANS are neurological entities within the brain linked to habits and behaviors, offering a pathway for magical intervention. By working with TANS, practitioners can influence behavioral patterns through conscious communication and targeted magic.
Understanding TANS in Magical Practice
TANS, a term explored in my 'Magical Identity,' refer to specific neurological components in the brain associated with habit formation and behavioral patterns. These entities are not just physical structures but also is focal points for magical work aimed at influencing subconscious processes. #
How TANS Work and Their Role in Magical Change
The basal ganglia, often linked to TANS, play a crucial role in automating behaviors and habits. Through magical techniques, practitioners can establish communication with these neurological entities, effectively encouraging behavioral modifications. As I suggest, 'Visit the TANS and Basal Ganglia and start working on the neurological supports for that habit.' This involves visualizations, affirmations, or even ritual work aimed at reinforcing or altering neural pathways. #
TANS in my Framework and Cross-Tradition Context
Within my model, TANS is interfaces between consciousness and subconscious neural structures. They embody the neurological supports that uphold habitual behaviors, making them a prime target for magical intervention. Cross-traditionally, this approach aligns with techniques that focus on subconscious influence, such as altered states of consciousness or energetic work that affects neural patterns. #
Practical Application of TANS Techniques
Practitioners can treat TANS as entities to communicate with during meditation or ritual. For example, visualizing a dialogue with the TANS can yield insights into the habits they support and strategies to reprogram them. Incorporating techniques from 'Altered State of Consciousness' or 'Changing Physical Embodiment' can enhance this process. For behavioral change, consistently working with TANS through visualization, ritual, or energetic manipulation can rewire neural supports, facilitating lasting transformation. #
Additional Considerations
While working on TANS, it is beneficial to integrate other techniques such as 'Body Journey Exercise' or 'Breathing Meditation' to deepen the connection. Remember, behavioral change involves both conscious effort and subconscious support, making the communication with TANS a vital component of a comprehensive magical practice. By understanding the neurological basis of habits and behaviors, practitioners can develop precise magical interventions that support sustainable change, aligning mental patterns with desired outcomes.
Visit the TANS and Basal Ganglia and start working on the neurological supports for that habit.
You can also choose to treat each section as an entity that you can communicate with in order to get advice.
— Taylor Ellwood, Magical Identity
TANS connect to broader magical frameworks by emphasizing the importance of subconscious and neurological structures in behavioral change. Techniques like altered states of consciousness and physical embodiment work complement this approach, expanding you's toolkit for lasting transformation.
Source books: Magical Identity
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