Magickal Attack by Gordon Winterfield
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: The Master Curse didn’t appear to work. How long should it take?
The Master Curse is extremely effective, and reliably so, but after twelve days of magickal effort you probably want to see an obvious and fast result or it can get frustrating. As Gordon says, the magick works (its been working for many people for a long, long time), but it can be ‘subtle, harsh or brutal.’ Discerning which of these is never easy, and it can be that the Master Curse is taking great effect, exactly as expected, but the target of your attack hides the result from you. After all, the sort of person that is deserving of such attacks is often deceitful and an expert at manipulating emotions and hiding the truth. It is quite possible that the mild and calm person you see is undergoing great turmoil. Indeed, one sure sign that the curse is working can be that the target becomes calmer than usual. If your enemy seems stronger, more steady and at peace, you can be certain that the magick is working, and this response is a desperate attempt to hide the pain. Often, you see subtle signs. Sometimes, a total collapse and the target descends to regretful weakness. Part of the power of this magick is the relief you feel when it works well, so if you see nothing, it can be frustrating. What you may notice, even if nothing else is obvious, is that the target has less power over you, and that if you are willing to notice it you feel free, powerful and at ease after the ritual. It may begin to work immediately, or the effects may simmer and stir over many weeks or months. As with all magick, timing is entirely down to circumstances, and timing is the last thing you should focus on. Sometimes the results are clear and obvious; there are many reviews of the book where readers allude to this. At other times, nothing may be obvious. And of course, let’s be honest, sometimes magick fails. So do aeroplanes. A shame, but true. Gordon, quite rightly states that, ‘This magick works,’ but he never says, ‘This magick is guaranteed to work every time under all circumstances.’ There are many reasons that magick can fail from time to time. If the target has protection in place, then it’s not that there’s any failure, but that you are in a war of attrition. If you lust for result too much, that can scupper things. There are many posts on this site that can help. And note that, despite its power, it may be that to get the magick to work you need to target your magick, attacking from many sides. (Read this site thoroughly for ideas that get magick to work.) And hopefully, somewhere along the road you will find peace. Of all our books, this one is (at the last count) the one with the highest percentage of positive reviews, so you can trust that the magick does work. Focus on that trust and relax, knowing your target is feeling the effects, and you are much more likely to get the result you seek than if you let frustration rule you.
Q: I don’t care about revenge but want to stop somebody from hurting me. Can this book help?
A: Of the Master Curse, Gordon says that it “destroys your victim’s ability to operate successfully in the world.” It’s not revenge, but a way of stopping a person from harming you. You can make them so weak and regretful that they no longer hurt you.
Q: How often should I perform The Ritual To Wield Power?
A: It can be performed at your discretion. Performing it once with great intensity can set you up for a considerable time. In The Lesser rituals, however, you are instructed to repeat the ritual each time you work the magick, due to the fact that no other constraints are present in the rituals. When it comes to The Greater Rituals and The Workings of Silence, do you feel you have the authority to command angels and demons? If your initial performance of the ritual gives you the conviction to continue, do so without repetition. If you have any doubts, repeating the ritual will remove those doubts. Even if you have no doubts, you may find that the ritual helps to empower a ritual by re-establishing your sense of command, while firing up your imagination. In such cases, The Ritual To Wield can be performed every time you work a ritual. It is not required for Disruption Magick.
Q: Can The Ritual To Wield Power be used with other forms of magick?
A: In any ritual where you work with angels or demons, this ritual will ensure that the spirits respect your authority. The magick can work without this ritual, of course, which is why the ritual isn’t included in every book, but it can be used with other rituals. You can use it before beginning a series of rituals, or every day that you perform a ritual; the choice is yours, and you should be led by your intuition. Magick doesn’t have to be complicated, so if you get good results without this ritual, don’t feel obliged to add it in unless directly instructed – but at the same time you are free to use it if you so wish.
Q: What about karma and magickal backlash?
A: This is non-issue and is addressed fully in the book. If you are uneasy with the subject, do not use this magick.
Q: In the Ritual to End a Relationship, do I perform it twice a day, or just once?
The ritual should be performed once a day, either before sunrise or after sunset (for thirty-three days).
Q: Why do you use angels to constrain the demons? Can’t I just work with demons?
A: There are many systems for working with demons and you are free to use those if you choose. Some traditions employ angels to constrain demons, and that method is used here, because it is safe and affords ready contact. Read about Rudd, if it interests you.
Q: Can I use this magick against a group of people?
A: Yes, but it is often worthwhile directing your attack at individuals who are important members of the group, to undermine the group.
Q: What do I do with the paper from the ritual To Regain the Upper Hand?
A: You can make a ceremony of burning or burying, or even storing the paper somewhere secret so that you remain aware of it, on a very subconscious level. Or you can think of the magick as over and done, and just trash the paper, as it’s nothing more than paper.
Q: Is Gordon writing more books?
A: He has no plans to write more books.
Q: Can you perform the rituals silently?
A: This is not advised but if you have no other option you can try.
Q: Does the Master Curse have to be performed on a series of consecutive days?
A: That is by far the best way, although it is not essential.
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Hello:
To be clear on my last open comment, would the Greater Rituals of Attack bring any bad luck/physical damage to family members living with the target? I do understand that attack of a close family member may bring emotional trauma. I have explained the work being done to all of my family members and they are in agreement with the attack (in other words they are already traumatized by the target of my work and in need of retribution). Also, is it safe for me to attack a target that I am actually sleeping with in the same bed? Thanks again for the excellent book and all of the Gallery of Magick publications.
I would say that brining this sort of attack into a household does not endanger anybody else directly – that is, the curse doesn’t spill over or stain or otherwise drift accidentally onto others. It’s aimed well and hits the target. But there can be harm when you’re all in one household for the obvious reason that a person under attack becomes more stressed. If you punched somebody in the face everyday, or threw their breakfast in their face, there’d be a pretty bad atmosphere in the house, even if they didn’t see you doing it. Same thing. A person under attack may give off a lot of negative energy. Sometimes they may seem really at peace – unusually so – because they’re bottling it up so tightly . (Might put this in the FAQ!) So yes, in the bed, the house, is safe a far as magick spillage, but may make things tense and dark. With Attack you don’t have to protect, but if I was doing something like that in my own house I’d be doing a whole load of protection and personal strength magick too.
Hello:
Sorry if this is being received twice.
I am extremely happy with your reply information! Thanks so much for responding so quickly. The target under attack is extremely passive aggressive but has shown tendencies toward some violence. The household here is dark and strange from his manipulative control issues. Much damage has been done. The other family members here have agreed to this Magickal Attack (although I am the only one performing the Rituals). This retribution is much needed for us to heal. Thank you again to Winterfield and the entire Gallery of Magick for publishing this much-needed information.
I understand completely. If you have any of the angel books, or Magickal Protection, do what you can to get strength and lighten the atmosphere for those who are enduring this!
Hello:
Can any of the rituals in Magickal Attack be used on a family member that lives in the same household?
I have started to use binding magick on my husband (but plan on stronger attack in future) and would like to know if there would be any negative fallout on my other family members or myself since we still all live together. Also, my son is named after the target of my cursing, As long as I only focus on my husband during ritual would that keep the magick attack in line on my target only?
Thanks so much for your awesome publications.
Hey there, yes it can. The naming won’t be a problem – so long as you know who you mean, that’s all that matters. People say demons take things literally, and they do – but this is one of those areas where your clarity of intent makes it safe. Otherwise, imagine how awful a curse against John Smith would be. I’ll answer the general safety thing above.
Hi, I am almost done with the master curse on someone who caused me to have clinical depression and hurt me badly. I would like to know how long does the master curse take to work? And how would i know if the master curse works on someone (given that i have followed the instructions religiously)? This is because I would like to repeat the master curse if it does not work. Can i use a Ritual to Punish and Torment Enemies after master curse on the same person? This is because I am afraid that the master curse does not work and the person who hurt me badly go unpunished. Thanks. Grateful for this book.
Hey, sorry I didn’t reply – this one got by me until now… The curse might work even if you don’t see it, even if it’s not obvious. Often works wonders and wrecks the enemy, but they hide it well. Sounds like an excuse – ‘Hey, if the magick doesn’t work, let’s pretend.’ But it’s not that. Knowing that it can do so much hidden damage, that’s pretty important. You don’t always see the enemy rolling around covered in warts! In fact, you never do. Try to get away from being ‘afraid that the master curse won’t work’, because magick can make feeling grow. Put fear in and you get more fear. Do it all with confidence and authority and it works well. You can repeat, but try to do it out of feeling that isn’t disappointment or frustration. It’s worked a lot of people so it really can work for you. But, yeah, adding in other attacks is a way to weaken the person as you go. That can really help. Don’t know how I missed this question for two weeks, but hope I’m not too late.