Theban Magical Runes (Part 2)

(It's highly recommended that you read the previous post on this topic before proceeding.)

Okay, in my last post about the Theban alphabet, I introduced the idea that they could be used as a set of magical runes which could be used for any conceivable spell, talisman and enchantment one could think of. I gave the first Eight of the twenty-four rune-names, which symbolized energy in its roughest and most primal states, here I'll be presenting the second Eight, which is the aforementioned energy becoming more stable and further varieties of expression are explored.

Isis represents constant but gradual change, which also leads to individuation. It is the result of Besz cultivating what it has set aside. It is a much refined version of Apof, which has undergone so many changes, and also the energy released in the blissful unions made by Gildam. It symbolizes the renewed strength one feels when one has seen results from their labors. It is energy defining and sustaining itself with the results it provides. This is where things begin to take a life of their own and snowballing into something else. This is where one begins to stand out from the rest, the monad being derived from the source.

It is under the influence of the Lover, alchemical Sulfur, Saturn and Sagittarius. It represents profits being used to generate more profits. It’s associated with the process of involution, where monads of energy are budded off from the Universal Source and become self-sustaining systems. It will be useful for the creation of independent entities.

The Three Personas of the Ellis/LS Godform

(This is to clarify some stuff about my previous post and to further expand my personal cosmology For and introduction to Ellis/LS and the Webs, refer to this post)

Ellis, the egregore born out of the Linking Sigil has been observed to have three distinct personalities, or “Personas”, in practice. These observations came from the reports of hundreds of magi who’ve had direct contact with her. The purpose of this article is to fine-tune the results of any working undertaken with the help of Ellis and the LS network by invoking the appropriate persona. Some alchemical and astrological terms have been used to better illustrate the ideas in this article. (And, it’s also good to keep in mind that the author has no prior training in either alchemy or astrology, the information presented here was inferred from his previous self-taught Qabbalistic knowledge, so prepare your brains for some shitty English and bags full of hot air. Enjoy.)

In Alchemy, there are three main “substances” which actually represent energy in various states of entropy, each corresponding with one of the three Ellisian personas:

 - Mercury symbolizes energy at its highest observable vibrational pitch. It is very active, very powerful and very unstable. It corresponds well with Ellis’s earliest known persona, The Sacred Child.

Theban Magical Runes (Part 1)

(I know its been a real while since I've posted anything magickal, or told you guys about the results of any of my spells, here's one to make up for it big time. It's the first part on a series of posts about turning the my favorite magical alphabet into a set of runes for spells, incantations and talismans. Enjoy.)
[UPDATE : References to the Sacred Child, Lover and The Red Queen are explained in this post]

The Theban Script, one of the most popular magical alphabets, have been used for at least three centuries now as a method of hiding the meaning behind magical writings, documents and incantations. But, beyond being a cipher for the Latin alphabet, each character has no inherent powers or mystical meaning. Personally, I find this to be a bit anticlimactic to the ultra-mysterious feel that I get whenever I write in it. That’s when I decided to turn it into an entire system of runes and rune magic, based on alchemical and astrological permutations. Whoever said I can't just wake up one day and simply say "Hey, I'mma make mahself a set'o roons"?

All of the letters, (including the double-v, “w”) would make a total of 24 symbols, two sets of twelve, three sets of eight and six sets of fours. I gave each of them names arbitrarily picked out, but also gave consideration when it came to their formulaic meaning.

Let's start with the first Eight, shall we?

Apof, symbolizes raw, unstable energy that could be turned into anything. It is the primal roar at the beginning of time. It is immense potential, untamed strength. It represents crude, but formidable, power.

It is under the influence of the Sacred Child, alchemical Mercury, Saturn and Aries. It is associated with the feeling of eagerness at new beginnings, all the possibilities that could be accomplished at the start of new projects.

It’s useful for an adding additional “umph” to workings, add three Apof’s to talismans would add an intense amount of power, reminiscent of the “AAAA”’s of the ancient Greek talismans.