Mars Invocation
The following invocation was a turning point in my magical work and I would like to share the unfolding process. This process was three fold:
- the purpose of the invocation
- seeking inspiration, and
- the physiological and attitude changes.
Personally, one of my weaknesses is a lack of aggression and assertiveness. So Laura Jennings, the Ra Horakhty temple co-chief and teacher of the Golden Dawn Initiate class, assigned me the duty of invoking Mars. In essence, I was to conjure up the sphere of Geburah within me.
Initially, I had distress over obtaining any inspiration. To help in this dilemma, Laura suggested using the temple sword and meditation every night. I meditated every night for approximately two weeks and nothing happened. Then it transpired that I tapped the Mars energy. The physiological changes were remarkable. In effect, I was unable to sleep. Energy surged throughout my body, cleansing and transforming. I became fire.
Performing the invocation has changed the way I perceive life. Now, I am much more direct in my dealings with people. Furthermore, the energy of Geburah is readily available when the necessity arises. For instance, any form of weakness and indecision can now be dispelled at a moments [sic] notice. This I attribute to the newly gained familiarity with the sphere of Geburah.
Another beneficial gain of the invocation is the supply of creativity that is waiting to be employed. With great Anticipation [sic], I look forward to exploring the endless potentials and possibilities for the next ritual.
"Know yourself to be an Immortal Entity, a Star pursuing its way unhampered through the infinite heavens from eternity to eternity." — Israel Regardie
The Ritual
Hail, Mars, ruler of red
Environment of Geburah
Where only fearlessness
Can tread.....
Come out from beneath
the embers so deep
Raise thy mighty sword
with blade all agleam
Impale upon it ruthlessly neat....
All doubts and insecurities.
I stand before thee
and want thy power
Thy energy and thy courage,
To cut away weakness
and false desire
To make me courageous and fair.
Impart to me your strength
Merge with me, Come with me
Oh gallant, tall and glorious Mars,
Walk through the fires
of conflict with me.
Uncoil the energy that lies beneath
Scorch me with passion and heat
And set my body ablaze.
Oh Geburah, how I want thee.
Burn me with your fiery eyes
Burn in my heart, my soul, my womb.
As the flamelet spits into a roaring fire
I emerge aggressive
from your flaming pyre.
My energy is sweltering
You are sweating and
burning within me,
And I am drunk on your severity,
I am Fire! I am Fire!