“The Strange Fire” is a complete methodology of witchcraft for transforming candles into Lamps of Art – potent working tools and centers of sorcerous efforts to accomplish many goals. In this 40 page treatise, Robin Artisson discusses the distinctions between the magical uses of candles, and the sorcerous use- the use of candles as complex messages or signals to spirits who might be conjured to help bring about needed or desired changes in a person’s life-situation.
Each step of this methodology is explained in exacting detail, with illustrations, diagrams and all information needed, as well as the potent ritual for empowering and setting to life the Lamps of Art. Different varieties of Lamps are covered, along with discussions on their uses. Also included in this treatise is a detailed historical and folkloric discussion of the Witchfather or Master Spirit who empowers such acts of sorcery, along with instructions for ritual and personal devotional acts that can potentially bring Him and the spirits of his Host into a closer relationship with the operant.
Suggestions on how to tailor-fit this methodology into a pre-existing practice are given, and all modern magical and sorcerous practitioners will doubtlessly find much new material to ponder in this treatise, as well as much that is familiar- but given a new and thoughtful treatment.
About the Author
Robin Artisson has been studying folklore, mythology, and the interior metaphysics of sorcery and pre-modern European preternaturalism for over 20 years. His specialty areas of knowledge include spiritual ecology, prehistory, herbalism and wortcunning, divination, and soul-flight or trance induction, along with a vocational interest in the extraordinary exploration of the hidden dimensions of the mind, the soul, and the world. Be sure to check out Robin’s popular course, Askion: Oracle of the Underworld