Why the invocation of a specific deity is so dangerous?I am a wiccan,here and a 1,5 year,but I am wondering.I've heard it's too dangerous.What could happen?
2007-07-11 13:40:48 · 8 answers · asked by reina. 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
My deities are Hades and Demeter,
But there is that kind of invocation I read about,that you can see the God/Goddess via visualization if I remember correctly...
2007-07-11 14:22:43 · update #1
Which Deity, now?
I've been practicing Wicca for 13 years and was trained Gardnerian, and I've never heard that Deity invocation on the whole is a dangerous activity, provided you are simply inviting the God/dess to be present in your circle and to bless your rites. Provided you are acting with respect and have acquainted yourself with the God/dess in question, I see no danger in doing so -- just keep in mind that "darker" God/desses should be approached with caution and treated with care.
The activity called "drawing down the moon (or sun)", where one invites the Goddess (or God) to descend into their mind and body and "possess" them, is a different story -- it takes preparation and training, since it can leave you shaken and dissociated if not done properly.
2007-07-11 13:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Invocation is an appeal/prayer or petition to a higher power and inviting that higher power to aid in positive, ritual work. Invocation contacts an entity which is spiritually superior to the practitioner, so such an entity cannot be commanded to do anything for the practitioner. The person states the request for help along with the person’s sincerity, purity and spiritual intent. Invocation is a method of establishing a conscious connection with higher powers. This is what is done everytime we cast a circle, call to the Four Quarters and draw down the moon. As long as you follow the Wiccan rede “and harm none” this is not dangerous. This is what Wiccans do.
On the other hand, evocation involves calling up spirits or other nonphysical entities by way of manipulation, coercion, threats and force, in order to get the entity to join in the ritual work—whether the entity wants to or not. This is extremely dangerous work and is NOT a Wiccan practice. I repeat, this is NOT a Wiccan practice.
2007-07-11 22:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by lightningelemental 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prairiecrow had a great answer. You should be okay with invocation. Try the Deity you are comfortable with and what feels safe to you.
2007-07-11 21:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general - its not.
In specific to Hades AND Demeter - they are mortal enemies and that might bring serious conflict to your circle.
You would think twice before inviting two of your friends to the same function if you knew they HATED each other, no?
2007-07-14 12:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by conchobor2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, listen to prarie crow!
And come on over to R&S, We have just as much right to be there as any other! And you will get more answers!
Blessed Be!
Ariel
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2007-07-11 22:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prairie Crow has an excellent answer.....please read it seriously.
2007-07-11 21:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not. Listen to Prariecrow.
2007-07-12 09:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not properly ready or trained or the action then all hell will break lose.....litrally!! Hell will brake lose!! The deity will not come but something alot more evil. Trust me!! Somthing that you dont want WILL happen if you are not properly ready!!! Be prepaird before the action!! Have the correct items and say the correct things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have someone who knows what they are doing present. okay!! I dont have to tell you to be careful you already now that....lol! Peace be with you my friend!!
2007-07-11 21:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋