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 GOM…I have a question whether Master Curse may be warranted. I am disabled senior and an animal lover. I had scrimped in order to have enough savings to move out of a rental room and bath into a small place of my own where I could regain some measure of health and quiet with my animals. A woman befriended me last year, posing as an animal rescuer, a wealthy successful realtor in Marin County selling luxury real estate. She pretended to be a friend and good person.,,,, took advantage, manipulated me and in order to save two dog’s lives who would have died without vet care, convinced me to loan her my savings. I got a promissory note, She knew I was in a desperate financial situation, trying to find housing, and needing this money back asap. She assured me that she was going to sell a property within a month, she is a luxury realtor who lives in a 2 million dollar home, drives a bmw, etc.etc, but told me she hadn’t sold a home in awhile and was short on cash until she made her sale. She has not made a single payment in a year, and every friendly attempt has been met with more and more hostile responses., and I lost my chance of moving bc of it. When the year was up on the promissory note, I sent her a demand letter via certified mail, which she refused to accept. When I went to small claims court, I was told that even if I win my case, which I could bc it’s very clear she owes me the $4600, it will be difficult to actually recoup the losses, but not impossible. She has taken more than what I am able to earn in a year’s time bc of my illness. I found out that she has been served before by another party, and apparently is a grifter. I am also concerned in that she can seem unstable and spiteful and I am unsure of how vindictive or vengeful she may be. I must stress she lives an extravagant lifestyle yet knowingly stole 1500 and 3100 from someone she knows is destitute and ill. I am considering the master curse, bc I have made several attempts to send her an amenable demand letter asking for her to contact to make arrangements for repayment, all to no avail. The attorney I spoke with thinks she is a professional scammer. The stress has greatly impacted my autoimmune disease, major depressive disorder and ptsd. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.What she has done has had a great negative impact on my chronic illness due to the stress, and I am in fear of becoming homeless. Thank you for all your publications and guidance to help so many.
I have a question that isn’t addressed in the book or on this website (unless I missed it?). Anyway, someone I completely trusted has wronged me on many levels. I’m still meditating on the situation. I feel what has happened is severe enough that the Master Curse is in order. However, what happens if the target were to contact me at a later time truly sorry for their actions and/or wanted to make amends? Will the curse continue to play out? Even if this individual wanted forgiveness, I really do feel that this punishment is fair for how I’ve been hurt/humiliated/damaged, however, it’s in my nature to accept apologies if someone is sincere. So, I guess my question is what happens if a curse is in motion, or even completed……would accepting an apology, forgiving the target, or similar, go against this magick somehow? What is recommended in the instance of a target initiating contact at a later date? And, what if the target suspects that they have been cursed, has had more than they can take, and asks for it to be reversed? The target does practice energy work, although I don’t know to what degree, and I suspect it’s possible that he could figure things out and ask that I stop the torment, although I don’t know how probable this is. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. As I said, I’m still contemplating the situation as I don’t feel that magick of this level is anything to be taken lightly. I want to make sure I really think this thru and am completely understand what I need to know before I move forward. Thanks in advance.
You can use the section called The End of War – the book is all about achieving peace, and that section look at an actual ritual to establish peace. You can do this before the person makes and approach, or when they do. Also, the magick responds to you and what you put into it – if the person is subdued and your heart changes, the magick loses its fire quite automatically. It’s a beautiful thing.
Thank you so much, that is very helpful! I will say one thing……the situation has cut me deeply enough that it was the reason I purchased the Magickal Attack book. I read the opening few pages where it says that many times the rituals in the book aren’t even necessary, that just the feeling of empowerment can be enough to change one’s situation. Well, my target is already acting differently and wants to talk this evening so maybe none of this will be necessary. I can only hope. I’m not a very happy camper with how I’ve been disregarded by this individual. But, I’m willing to talk. and I’d prefer NOT to retaliate. Thank you again for the response and peace of mind, I’m so happy I’ve found a really good source for so much positive magick…..all the books I’ve explored thus far really resonate in a positive way for me and work well. Keep up the amazing work!
I think I am going insane. When I perform the same ritual for same time( let’s say ritual to end relationship), I am treating the demons like friends now. For example, it came so naturally that I even say good night to them. I have followed the steps and emotions parts but is it bad that I am treating the demons like friends – I talk to them as if I am talking to a friend ?
It’s best to let the magick be the magick, and then end it and go back to normal. Also, friendship is less likely to get result than calm authority. Just re-establish those basic points and it should feel more normal.