Seal, Sigil & Call

J. R. MASCARO (New Jersey) is a ceremonial magician and mindfulness advocate who has been working with energy and eidolons since childhood. He has used his ceremonial work to navigate through life, and it is his desire to share with others the techniques and guides that have helped him. www.JRMascaro.com

"Spirituality is individuality, and J.R.'s book captures what so many of us are seeking: our own path. This collection of his personal spiritual experiences expressed in a complex, well-thought-out system guides those who would walk that path, but it also inspires. You can use this book to define and shape a ritual magical practice that is unique to you."—Natalie Zaman, award-winning author of Magical Destinations of the Northeast and Color and Conjure"Seal, Sigil & Call is new light on an old topic. It offers novel and innovative perspectives, techniques, and new models to work practical magick...Don't let the seeming familiarity of some of the material fool you into thinking that it is a simple reworking of traditional lore. It is a new and coherent system with a different style and vision for developing your skills, communing with spirits, and working effective magick. There are many distinctive ideas and methods that you may wish to add to your tool kit, even if you don't adopt it as your primary system."—Ivo Dominguez Jr., author of The Four Elements of the Wise

• ContentsForeword by Frater Barrabbas xiiiIntroduction 1Chapter 1: Setting the Cornerstone 7Chapter 2: Energy 15Chapter 3: Calling the Quarters 37Chapter 4: Preparing for Contact 49Chapter 5: Seal, Sigil, and Call 61Chapter 6: Maintaining and Expanding Your Practice 115Chapter 7: Living as a Magician 129Chapter 8: Techniques for the Advanced Practitioner 155Conclusion: Pursuing the Total Goal 169Bibliography 173