Meditational Sealing 2/3: Kabbalistic Cross
This post i will detail the Kabbalistic Cross (KC) and give a small presentation on it.
The KC is a staple in western magic. Its a powerful and easy visualizing technique found in many of the Western practices and makes references to the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and its Sephiroth.
The Kabbalistic Cross is a union between the divine body and the blood of the practitioner. Then, the 'crucifixion' of the practitioner to the spiritual "axis mundi".
(I dont like talking about the Sephiroth and KTL mostly because i find much of their composition as convoluted and subject as the historical references found on them. You can google it and look into it yourself but long story short, its mainly used as a 'filing system'. Since its all metaphysical im hesitant on further discussing the relevancy. Kudos to anyone that doesnt have a brain fart when working with them.)
Anyways, when the KC is properly performed it allows for the initiate or practitioner to orient and center themselves. Turning the practioner into the center and as the point of meditation between the active (conscious) and passive (subconscious) polarities.
The practice is very similar and akin to the rite used in the principles of the Christian Eucharist.( So, this technique is also recommended for christian witches. )
Moving on, i will now present the steps. First find east or as close as you can. You may use a compass or the star positions (i.e. the sun) if youre unsure.
Face east (i suggest standing) and align your mind with your body. Clear yourself.
Visualize the "light" (or however you perceive the protective energy) over your head.
Reach for it with your right index finger and touching this source, bring it to your forehead and touch your third eye or anja.
Move your finger straight down to your chest or stomach (your Anahata/Manipura).
Same finger/hand touch your Right shoulder.
Chant or Say: VEE-GE-BUR-AH
Same fingers, touch your Left shoulder
Chant or say VEE-GE-DU-LAH
Then, bring your hands togeyher in front of you in a prayer gesture. (You can clasp them together or what ever respectful gesture you choose. I hold my hands over one another, bottom hand fingers pointing down and top hand fingers pointing up.)
Finally, chant or say: LE-OL-LAM
I repeat this rite when ever necessary. My standard warding i do the Kabbalistic Cross followed by the Pentagram of White Light then the KC to finish the seal.
Warding is about what makes you feel secure and "in the zone". Adapt your studies to fit your needs.
Thank you for reading and be safe!