Magickal Protection by Damon Brand
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: A cruel bully has told me he can beat the protection in this book with his amazing powers. Is it possible?
A: People like this have one great weapon and that is fear. They make you afraid by shouting loudly, but such people are usually very tame and quiet bad at magick. If they were using powerful magick, they wouldn’t need to boast or threaten. Any claim to have broken through this protection is meant to undermine you with fear. The protection is entirely sound, but do make sure you add in the ritual that deals with bullies directly. You’ll be safe.
Q: I read that this book uses demons. Is this true?
A: No, of course not, but there will always be people who spread disinformation to scare you away from practical magick. The Master Protection ritual calls on the Genius Spirits which are neither angel or demon, and this has confused some people. These genius spirits, which can be thought of as ‘personified virtues’, are known as The Genii of the Twelve Hours, and are described in the Nuctemeron, attributed to Apollonius of Tyana from the First Century AD. (This was made known to European readers through a French translation by Eliphas Levi in his 1897 book Transcendental Magic, which was eventually translated to English by A.E. Waite.) Some people assume that if it’s not an angel, it must be a demon, but this is far from the truth. It is all too easy to assume that that ‘genius’ is the same as ‘genie’ because it sounds similar; genies are also known as ‘djinn’ or ‘jinn’, and can be evil. If you’re paranoid, you see the phrase ‘genius spirit’ and assume it’s an evil djinn. When you actually look at the texts referencing these spirits, and work with good translations, their nature is clear; what you get in Magickal Protection is safe. Genius Spirits are not angels, but we believe they are an embodiment or expression of angelic power; they personify the virtues of angels in the form of unique spirits, and these spirits have specific natures and powers that are not always obvious. In this book, the combined powers of the Genius Spirits are used to pass angelic power into the working. People who have actually used the magick report real and lasting results, so don’t let armchair occultists put you off.
Q: Will these banishings frighten off the spirits from my other magick?
A: No. If anything, banishing and protection rituals clear out the spiritual and psychic dross, and make your magick powers more intense. You will get better results from all your magick if you use Magickal Protection.
Q: Things got worse after I started the magick? Did it go wrong?
A: Probably not. This is very powerful magick, but if you were trying to stop a particular individual, or even a group, from harming you, there can sometimes be resistance, and the resistance can manifest as more insults, attacks, worse tempers and other displays of inner turmoil. This isn’t usually the case – most of the time the magick just works -but when there is a particularly stubborn, evil or wilful person who is intent on keeping power or control over you, they may sense the magick weakening them (without knowing it’s magick) and retaliate or resist. Although it’s difficult to see this as a good sign, it can genuinely be a sign that the magick is working well. If this type of worsening happens within a few days of your ritual, take it as a good sign, and either repeat or continue the magick, knowing that when people react in this way it means they are closed to having their oppressive power taken away from them. Your magick will win.
Q: Does this protection work against hexes, curses and forms of magick from other countries and cultures.
A: Yes it does.
Q: Should I banish after each ritual I perform?
A: There is no need to, but you are free to do so.
Q: You say that Yohach faces forwards, but what direction does Kalach face?
A: It’s open to interpretation, which is why the book says you can let any image arise. Some people like to picture Kalach facing away from them. For others, it works best if Kalach faces forwards. Rarely, but occasionally, people find Kalach looks off to the left. Rather than making a conscious decision, let the image of the angel arise spontaneously, if you can, and this will give you the best results. It’s fine if the direction changes with each working. If you can’t make the image arise spontaneously, then just picture Kalach facing forwards. For Yohach, always keep the angel facing in the same direction that you are facing.
Q: In the Master Protection Ritual how do I imagine my own immortality?
A: I like to think of immortality as the continual rebirth we experience as we develop, spiritually and magickally, according to the changes in our lives. This is quite easy to imagine. You can perceive yourself as somebody capable of adaptation and change.
Q: In the Master Protection Ritual, do I have to look at the talisman as I say all the names?
A: No, just follow the instructions as written and keep it within your field of view for the rest of the ritual.
Q: How do I pronounce…?
A: There’s a full section in appendix covering pronunciation. For additional thoughts on this matter and a video showing how to say the words, see Pronunciation FAQ.
Q: How often should I repeat the Master Protection Ritual?
A: This is covered in the chapter called How To Use This Book.
Q: What do you mean by ignite the talisman? Do I have to set it on fire?
A: No, you need to read the chapter The Workings of Protection, which explains this in full.
Q: I couldn’t see the sigil to activate the Sword Banishing in my ebook. Why?
A: Every test we’ve done indicates that the sigil is in the book, and is visible, but two readers have said they can’t see it. While we continue to look into this, if you need to, you can get a copy of the sigil by clicking here.
Q: The cover changed slightly in late 2017. Is the book any different?
A: No, the content is the same.
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To the great genius Mastho thanks for making me see the TRUTH (too personal to put here). Just writing it down here as an act of gratitude to the spiritual beings I call upon.
Made me realize, money sometimes is secondary & TRUTH can be a matter of life & death, betrayal & integrity. What good does it do if you have all the money in the world but living a lie (worst living a lie with someone trying to deceive you?!). *applies to romantic, business relationships & ESP. “friendships”* remember Jesus was betrayed by a “friend”.
Mr. AB 😀 If I wasn’t able to reply to the other messages from you – be patient 🙂 I’m dealing with a lot things right now. I though magick is just about hocus pocus & broomsticks & dancing naked under the moonlight hahahaha. Never thought one day I wouldn’t even recognize myself in the mirror (alchemical process) – but the caveat is: I like my new me, with much gratitude. S.M.888
Good to hear!
Don’t worry about replies – I barely get time to get to this site at the moment. Busy days! But I found your message about the copyright issue (buried in the spam folder). Thanks. Dealt with.
Oh Mr.AB I’m pretty sure you have an idea of how powerful the words we use on all the G.O.M’s books & all the spiritual beings (multiplied by intent etc). Case in point? How would I even stumble upon that copyright infringement on Magickal Cashbook?! :O I can’t barely go to the gym lately because I’m buried in Grad school work, much alone – find a person riding on D.Brand’s coattail & profiting from it (just way too much : highway robbery). Mastho has been making me see things, sometimes things I won’t even ask for, or things that won’t even cross my mind from the get go – then after pondering on things I would see the relevance of it the genius of it.
Some TRUTHS are devastating though: I went back home in NJ for a visit after living here in EU for 5 years ( a lil “voice” told me : check your husband’s email.) In my rational head “WHY? – his emails?! , for what?” after all universities are good at numbing out intuition & sometimes almost successful making a person “intellectual”. At that time it didn’t make intellectual sense. LO & BEHOLD, that Judas has been cheating. THANKS MASTHO 😀 I was devastated, affected my school temporarily BUT at that point I was already armed with the G.O.M masters’ wisdom & skills.
Be careful what you wish for (as they say), but at this point in my life – I’d rather take a risk than be sorry 😀 hahahahaha, with much gratitude, S.M.888
The very first time I use the sword banishing and the grand protection ritual, I feel so in peace and some kind of confidence arise from nowhere. I have been practicing Magik from other magical orders, but now, I feel more powerful when I start using this book, ” MAGICKAL PROTECTION” I feel my consciousness change dramatically.
My shared art studio space keeps getting broken into – probably by teenagers. There has been theft and now a big broken window. I’m wondering if I should use the “Protect Your Business” or “Protect Your Home”? The reason I ask is that it’s not completely a business….but not a primary home either. I guess there needs to be a “Protect Your Art Studio” section!
Thanks!