Guiding Lights – Dec 2009

11. Dec, 2009 0 Comments | Written by Belenus

In last month’s article I wrote about my recent experience with the Greek Goddesses Demeter, whom I had never encountered before. It was one of the few encounters with a Deity that I can say was unmistakable. I can’t get over it; a being that powerful and she still puts up with the likes of us. It speaks volumes to her love of humankind. She must have known I was going to write about her, and in fact, the experience is still inspiring me, as it should for the rest of my days.

Today, here on the East Coast of the United States with the snow falling and the night coming quickly, I can’t help but reflect on how the story of Demeter and her daughter fits in with the ages old story that parallels the seasons. This is the dark time of the year, after the harvest. It’s a morbid time that we associate with death and dying, before hope is reignited on December 21st, the day the King is born anew and light conquers darkness. In many ways it’s the same as the story of Jesus the Christ, another myth of the dying God and His rebirth.

The story can be seen in many ways and there are a lot of variations. In Christianity, the idea of hanging on the cross, to me, symbolizes humankind who descends from Heaven and is suspended here in the realm of the material and must one day ascend back into heaven, being greater for having had the experience.

As Demeter celebrates the return of her daughter from the realm of darkness and death, her joy in this brings light back into the world and spring returns with all of its life and joy.

Solomon the King

For this month’s article, I summoned the ascended master Solomon the King, a man renowned for wisdom and true magickal power. He masterfully controlled many Djinn into helping him create magnificent architecture. This story is supported by both biblical documents and the Koran. It was said that Solomon was wisest among men, maybe of all time; that he knew all about the earth, the animals, science, magic, people, and that his judgment was impeccable.

Solomon became so wise when an angel of God came to him and offered him anything he wanted. Solomon did not choose riches and power, he chose wisdom. He was granted his wish and the riches and power came with it. He was renowned among the other kings and queens of the world and presided over the kingdom of the Jews until the end of his days.

As I mentioned, he was famous for controlling Djinn in order to build the Jewish temple and other works. Many magicians today are looking for a way to do this; to enlist the aid of the Djinn for their own purposes. This is a very attractive idea, but to be approached with caution. I believe that a purity of purpose and respectfulness of heart will go far in protecting the magician in their ceremonial workings.

When I invoked Solomon, I asked him for wisdom. He appeared as a figure of light before me and touched my head with something I presume was a wand or staff. Today I know what Master Solomon’s gift to me really was. He taught me that I must become better aware of what are and are not the more noble goals of magick. Power without wisdom is dangerous, but as we’ve seen by the stories of Solomon the King, the very wise can become very powerful.

I will be back next month, with what exactly, I do not know. But I can’t wait to find out. Have a happy Yule!

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