Do not pay for spiritual truth.
OK, this blog is in response to many different emails in which paying for something spiritual was asked for. Apparently it is common practice to SELL such things as genies, love spells, and other forms of spirituality on the Internet. I get regular offers asking ME to sell them the secret of I.Z.A.B.A.E.L.
OK people, listen up. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING from ANYONE claiming to sell "magickal secrets" or "spiritual truths"! I know this is a difficult concept for people in a consumerist society, but there are actually things in this world that money can not buy. Enlightenment is one of them, and so is magick.
You should never have to pay for any kind of spiritual truth! It is out there, free of charge, for those willing to do the work and research. There ARE real teachers out there--but they will either help you for free or not at all. I'm sorry but any "guru" who charges for his or her teachings is a quack. That goes no matter what their religion and excuse for doing so.
So in a nutshell: spiritual hustlers gall me.
No one can sell you spiritual truth. It is earned through study, meditation, and practice. This is especially true of magick. Nothing can be given to you except a few hints or sign posts. It's all out there for those with the intelligence AND diligence to dig in and start searching and practicing for themselves.
Now as far as anyone who wants to buy the secrets of my magick:
I am a Thelemite. I do not sell magick, genies, or "ways to get a lover." No one who is a true Thelemite will ever sell you anything intended to help your spiritual growth!
I'm here as an example. That's my payment back to the universe-- to be a small but distinct light for other pilgrims upon the trail. If people ask me about my happiness then I am available to explain how I've attained it.
Everything on how to properly utilize Izabael is either explained in her FAQ and the books listed therein. Sure, it requires some study, practice, and "reading between the lines," but you are welcome to post on my forums and even ask me your concerns in private. I answer all intelligent queries regarding magick and the use of Izabael the genie.
xoxoxo,
Izabael DaJinn
In the case of Astrology, I could perhaps almost forgive people for paying for readings or a monthly service. But, magick has always seemed to me, to at least partially be centered around an individual bettering themselves or at least, their own reality. It's truly foolish to simply spend money on something, that you could just learn about. For example, crafting a wand is pretty easy - even making them look uber is easy and fun .. why pay for one? Why do people pay for some of their ritual tools? All these things, are easily answered, astrological charts, wands, daggers, swords - LAZINESS! 'Sides, I have this feeling sometimes that Hades is keeping count of every time I waste money. You're probably just trying to save me & all those people out there from an 'afterlife ass whoopin' (well, and that slap themselves feeling they get when they get ripped off).
Posted by: Nion | June 19, 2008 at 04:24 PM
OH - and to clarify, now that I've read this bloggie more closely. I was definitely not trying to insinuate anything negative where you are concerned. Also, I automatically implied (in my own mind at least) the instance of individuals or sites on-line selling 'spells' etc. to the 'rip off' part. You have been one of, if not the most straight forward & wonderful people to know, regarding the field of magick. You and your friends and fans, have graciously even shared notes - which have helped me understand things I had not gathered previously, which thusly allowed me to analyze my own differences on certain rituals. It is these kinds of societies, that you have here in your fan base which I feel is the point of many of the organizations. To make matters even better, there is this assistance and fellow concern, without the scheming and strife. I learn stuff here all the time & I find it diffcult to go without my daily dose of Iza. Thank you sincerely.
Posted by: Nion | June 19, 2008 at 06:26 PM
love your Flickr photos
resonance
riding the widening pools of wonder to shores of faith
rising with the light to greet a new day.
blessings.
Posted by: Kudzu Fire | June 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM