Real vampires

Real vampires—apparently, it's an endless debate. I was thinking this week about the waves of trends that come and go, and many years ago, the discussion about vampires was all the rage. It's quite seasonal, and it seems to come along with periods of books, movies, and TV series. Currently, the topic seems to be gaining some attention again due to a few recent releases, but I notice it's still more subtle, and I’m somewhat grateful for that.

I think a certain level of maturity has developed over the years, especially when it comes to aging. Many of us have grown older, and I can see that a lot has changed—at least for some. Many positive things, like a stronger sense of community among Asetianists, with a lot of knowledge being shared as well.

As for new people who are joining, I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been pretty absent, but there seem to be fewer people showing up lately, and even fewer with a deeper interest.

But back to the topic of real vampires: from different perspectives, there’s a plurality of ways people may want to define them. Regarding Asetianism, and bringing a bit of my personal view, I increasingly think that the real vampire is out there in everyday life, fighting their daily battles—with life, with bills to pay, with family, children, and their internal struggles, their quests, their evolution, their practices.

What defines a real vampire? What defines a person? What differentiates one vampire from another? In the end, it feels like rehashing heated debates that go nowhere.

I believe that each person knows themselves, feels internally what they are, what they might be, what they think they are, and lives their life accordingly. Seeking to know more and learn more is important for self-knowledge, as well as for respecting and empathizing with others. After all, could what makes us so similar be our differences? Or could what makes us so different be our similarities? As Luis Marques once mentioned: the kaleidoscope...

The Art

 

The Art of Magick, or would it be the Magick of Art? Thinking about practices like witchcraft, magick, and many things that involve this universe is to speak of Art, with a capital A. There is a whole study behind the knowledge that is being acquired, and it's not little. Reading, seeking to know, to understand. However, there is a knowledge that is much more valuable, which is acquired through contact, through experience with the energies with which we propose to come into contact. There is something grandiose in these experiences, as they are unique, individual, particular. They come filled with symbolism and meaning that are directly connected to our framework of knowledge, but go far beyond that because they allow us to experience, to live it within ourselves. The gnosis achieved becomes much greater because it occurs empirically. No experience will be the same as another, and one's experience will not be like another's, even if they go through the same processes. The contact with energies, with gods, etc., is something very peculiar.

Criticism and judgments may arise because, as I said above, people have different experiences. There would be no right or wrong, there is the personal. There is what makes sense to each one, what is real for each one. Paying attention to the signs is very important because they can appear subtly or very, very directly (and I say this from my own experience with various events linked to the Triad and the Tradition of the Primordial Dragon). Being attentive and open to experiences is important. So I think it is essential to align knowledge with practice, studies with experience. Learning about history, mythology, signs, symbols, and various types of study is important, and I say this because I am an tireless devourer of books, I yearn to learn, I like it, even though I sometimes feel panicked and exhausted because I want to do so many things at the same time. However, learning directly from the source is much, much more valuable, real, worthwhile, true.It is a true honor for this to happen. And I may say this is a great advice from people I cherish and respect. 

Therefore, I think we equip ourselves, build our apparatus, our equipment, prepare our body, exercise body, mind, energy, but we need to put ourselves in contact with the forces to which we connect. And in the case of the forces linked to the Tradition of the Primordial Dragon, speaking for myself, I proceed with caution and respect. And I feel honored to be able to tread this path.

Hail The Triad!ᛉ

Lyn

https://www.primordialdragon.com/

A world of gradual transformations

 

                              (image by Lynskha, twitter jan,08 2019)

Em Hotep ☥

Realizing that time is something we cannot control. For me, understanding that the processes of growth and internal evolution have their own timing was something very important. Many of us, when embarking on a journey to learn more about ourselves, about life, death, magic, occultism, start from a point within ourselves where we may or may not have a certain baggage. For me, the beginning was an interesting process, especially when I started to come into contact with Asetianism.

I already believed to possess certain knowledge that was aligned with my connection to Egypt and the Egyptian gods, especially Aset.

I understood certain things within myself, was aware of internal movements and events that I always sought to observe, understand, practice, and improve. However, with the ups and downs that the Path brings, I began to realize that the initiatic process indeed unfolds little by little, day by day, and often in a subtle way that seems like it is not happening.

It's not fireworks coming out of one's hands, it's not any kind of fantastical awakening. It's not memories of past lives that suddenly emerge, it's not an awareness of belonging to a certain lineage.

In daily life, when we are more conscious of ourselves, we can notice the nuances of change. And for me, this has been one of the greatest processes. Understanding Asetianism as part of me is to truly feel it as my own. Everyone has their experience within the path, within this journey, but for me, today, much more than before, it is mine. True and real. Almost like feeling it physically with a vibration in the middle of my chest. A love.

I feel, perhaps a bit lax in dedicating myself to certain practices and studies, as daily life swallows me with the various necessary tasks to be done, however, just realizing that this energy is part of me, is here, touches me, and makes me happy simply to have found or refound this path to this place that is so familiar, a home.

With the arrival of the Primordial Dragon Tradition, and I call it arrival due to the short time of contact with this energy, I realized the greatness that exists within all of this, even more so. And I feel honored to have been touched by it. I still approach it with care, and primarily with respect and devotion. Devotion to something that is much, much greater than me, and that I can only offer this humble look of devotion and longing for learning.

I am very grateful to be where I am, to be who I am, and to have had this growth. These steps are gradual and bring this evolution in different gradients, in different nuances. Balance.

I believe it is in our daily lives, in our manifested plane, that we need to feel this, because it is of no use to have an illusion of greatness in other spheres if we do not know and master ourselves in our most basic plane.

Vampirism becomes a secondary subject because it, to me, is part of me, not as something special, not as something alien, foreign, and strange to me, but what I am, in essence.

It seems strange to speak in this way, in essence, because it would be like a limiting agent, but if I continue to look more and more at the subtle forms that compose me, I see my essence diluted, fluid, connected to the Whole, a much greater energy, the Tao.

So, in my view, it's as if I see in layers, and one of the closest to what I am, in essence, while closest to this plane is the one I mentioned above.

These words are just a sharing of a personal opinion, with my experiences, my journey, but with the feeling of wanting to share how powerful Asetianism is as a Tradition, which manifests differently for each one, resonates differently, and will bring teachings, learning, evolution in some way. Whether for those who always return, for those who truly feel it is something of themselves, or for those who only deal with the spark of this power for a few moments. No one comes out unscathed. That's good. Because everything changes and transforms with movement, what is stagnant does not evolve. And changes can occur in various ways, through various tools, and I repeat, no one comes out unscathed from contact with Asetianism.

Lyn

The sweet surrender...

Em Hotep ☥

There was a conversation on Discord that made me reflect on various aspects of the Journey within Asetianism. This inspired me to write, encouraged by some members of the community. What I am about to share, like most of what I write, is of a personal nature, reflecting my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They speak of things that reflect my own experiences, so they are not technical, official information, or anything of the sort. They are not "teachings," judgments, or opinions that should be taken as anything more than personal reflections.

I've been in contact with the Asetianist community for several years, and with the teachings, I can say I've had many highs and lows. The reflections that follow are:

I realize that the warning has always been there: Exercise caution when approaching Asetianism; it is a "dangerous" path. Many interpret this wrongly, and that already demonstrates the lens through which they view this warning. Caution is more than necessary, especially because it will stir internal forces, mental and emotional. Asetianism destabilizes you, yes, and it would be untrue to say otherwise. It mainly shakes the ego, assumptions, even if one thinks otherwise, it will shake you.

It will bring about a sense of grandiosity, arrogance, and will exaggerate various feelings. It will bring "memories" of belonging, memories of lives where one was this or that, all-powerful. It will bring the sensation of "I already knew this," "I already know this." "I can teach people"; "I already have knowledge". "I am already the greatest master". It brings sensations, illusions, and if a person is not prepared, it drives them mad.

It's like a sweet poison that takes over your veins, slowly, seducing, lulling, and also exciting. It sweetens moments seductively, like a snake sensually wrapping around the body.

And then comes the sweet surrender. It can be positive when the surrender is genuine, when you go with the flow, when the energy, the "poison," can be absorbed, integrated, when you can handle it, unlike when you surrender to madness, when you want more and more, and it dominates you. Your own ego dominates you. You fall into the abyss of illusions, and you believe that it is the absolute truth, that you reign, that you are the ruler of that kingdom, of the universe, and that everything revolves around you.

The fall may come, but the illusion is so great that it is felt as a dance of illusions, like something like "I'm not falling, I'm flowing," but the reality is different.

When we accept how little we know, when we realize the illusion, we are truly able to learn. We fall, we get up, we learn, with the necessary humility to recognize this. There is no shame in admitting that you don't know, recognizing yourself as small.

The sense of "grandeur" may come from the description of the power of an Asetian. And then, in the illusion of grandeur that some may have to "declare" themselves as Asetians, recognizing flaws would take away all the merit of that illusion.

I'm not here to judge anyone or anyone's actions. However, I am letting the words flow, as I said at the beginning, based on things I have lived and am living. In my own highs and lows, and in the peace I find today by recognizing the ignorance I carry, but in the same proportion or even greater is my desire to learn, grow, and evolve.

I continue my journey, now with a smaller baggage, carrying less weight in my backpack, and still getting rid of everything that does not bring me growth and takes away my peace.

I follow my steps, alone, as Asetianism is, a personal, individual path, but unified within a Great Force, Family.

Asetianism is something organic, developing in a peculiar and particular way for each, but I am very grateful for the exchange I have with the community, with people who beautifully love and defend the Legacy of Aset Ka.

Lyn.

    (image by Lynskha, twitter nov,12 2018)

Expectations and some personal words...

Do not expect the world to change overnight without any effort. Do not expect to perform magical feats like fireworks shooting from your fingertips, or to transform into a super wizard, vampire, or some other powerful being. It will depend a lot on what you understand as power, as mastery. Starting from the internal, from oneself.
When we embark on paths of study focused on occultism, spirituality, many tend to have high expectations, and when the results are not as expected or even contrary to expectations, going in the opposite direction, many reactions can occur.
Asetianism is something like that. Unexpected. Powerful. Unique.
And with that also comes the contact with "The Way of the Primordial Dragon."
It's not something simple. It's complex. It's Ancient, very Ancient and Powerful.
Bringing a bit of what I think and feel, I seek to approach it with the utmost respect and reverence. It is a Primordial energy, as the name of the Tradition itself suggests.
The Triad carries a very powerful intertwining, and we need to approach it with that feeling, I think.
Little by little, I realized how things change. Everything in life moves, yes, but I can perceive the intensity of some changes, as well as the stagnation in other areas, and breaking free from this paralysis, breaking free from this inertia depends on my own movement.
It is necessary to put into action the lessons learned. It is necessary to deal with this energy in the most subtle to the most intense way. The power is indeed within each of us, but accessing it goes through various stages.
Being worthy of touching even a spark of this energy involves much more than simple wanting or desire.
Discipline, Devotion, Respect and Love are necessary.
Those on the outside often do not understand and will interpret in various and erroneous ways what those inside this "current," this family, and this Tradition feel.
Asetianism is a Path for the few. Primordial Dragon is a Tradition for the few. Not because it is exclusive, but because it naturally affects each individual. Organically it develops, welcomes, or withdraws, as dealing with these forces is not for everyone.
Studying the Paths of this Tradition requires more, much more than just being there. It may be simpler than one thinks when looking at the simplicity of what a spiritual path can be, but it is much more complex than we imagine and desire because it is indeed individual. A web that weaves itself as it is studied, developing, with mistakes, successes, ordeals, achievements, defeats, joys, and difficulties.
The maturity that time brings makes us have different perspectives on what we feel. And the exchange with those who have similar thoughts helps a lot. The community provides learning and mutual growth.
Many of us, for many years, living day by day. A community that shares Honor, Love, and Devotion. Each one treading their individual path but feeling that, like waves, we can feel the energy emanating from the teachings of Master Marques, from those who are always assisting and teaching something, whether directly or indirectly, contributing to the development and evolution of those who seek this sincerely.
Therefore, as I said at the beginning, do not expect things to be easy, that everything becomes clear as if by magic because, in my opinion, if that is the sensation of what presents itself so quickly, it will be nothing more than a cheap, false, childish magic trick, just to deceive oneself and satisfy the empty ego.
I am very grateful for all the learning so far, even with my moments of complete silence, introspection, and almost giving up, I feel that being a part of this, in some way, brings me evolution, and that in some way, I can also give back.
With Love, Respect, Reverence, and Devotion.
Lyn.

Balance - Therapy

Balance - Therapy

The importance of balance in the journey of the occult and spiritual evolution is something essential. Given the nature of how studies and practices can delve into profound places within us, it is imperative that mental health is always a priority.

It is not uncommon to see suggestions for people to undergo therapy and how beneficial it is for life in general, as it improves various aspects. Combining therapy with studies focused on occultism/spirituality becomes of utmost importance because, as mentioned above, there are places within us that are often unexplored or that we would rather not deal with.

Another issue is that the ego often becomes exaggerated, causing various emotions to surface, one of them being the feeling of being "all-powerful." There can be a mix of feelings, from selfishness, arrogance, and an excessive sense of importance to the opposite, the sensation of fighting for everything, believing oneself to be the owner of the truth, the most spiritually evolved being on Earth, etc.

When dealing with the therapeutic process, it is possible to use it in a very beneficial way, precisely to cope with these feelings and emotions that arise or intensify in our spiritual journey. It often makes us realize very relevant things, such as the case of "fantasies and assumptions" created by our minds to deceive ourselves.

This does not invalidate "paranormal" experiences, as I myself have gone through and continue to experience various situations that are deemed "unexplainable." However, I also acknowledge, much more nowadays, the traps of my own mind in creating situations.

We know that there are many things that are beyond our perceptions, explanations, etc. This world, being a "projection" of the "real" world, is far beyond what we can perceive with our senses, which are still limited. Just like science, which gradually evolves and confirms or refutes already established theories.

Therapy deals with very individualized issues of the person and will aid in the recognition of certain situations, allowing us to analyze, apply, use, or discard them. It is not an obligation or an official requirement, but an additional tool for the formation, evolution, and growth of the individual.

Some thoughts...

I am here to share some personal feelings. What is the thing that bonds people when it comes to a path? It's interesting to feel that there is just something unique that cannot be exactly described when it comes to Asetianism and Primordial Dragon Tradition. People who do not know each other, who live in different countries with different backgrounds, may not always agree, and sometimes argue due to different ways of thinking, but they still respect each other and respect the path. 

These are people who remain loyal to something they cherish and know is important. 

There may be different levels of interaction with the path itself, and the depth to which each person dives is too personal to discuss. Also, the reasons that bring us here may vary. But what I can see is that there is a reason, there is a purpose. Even those who, after some time, realize they do not align with the path, had a reason to even get in touch with it. 

Since it is a path with its particularities, there is something that attracts people and causes changes.

 Regarding Primordial Dragon Tradition, I am studying, feeling, and learning a lot of things about it. But so far, what I can say is that I am very happy that we can find something so beautiful and powerful. 

Like many things related to Asetianism, this also expands in an organic way inside each individual. It is a path to be explored with caution, free of ego, and distorted intentions. It deals with forces that go beyond any description. So Primordial, so Ancient, so Powerful. 

It is important to note that, like many things in the occult world, the "other side" is always there. There are people with bad intentions, people who are against evolution, and people who could be called "enemies." 

Unfortunately, we know that sometimes we also become targets, being attacked either directly or in attempts in terms of magic. 

Some try to silence us in many ways because it becomes a "thorn in their side." We need to remain vigilant. 

Remain united. ☥ᛉ