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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Seven years ago I started seeing black reverse negatives in my line of vision accompanied with migraines . At first I thought it was a medical issue so ignored it . Did my medical check ups nothing showed up . The negatives would blur my vision and sometimes I wouldn’t be able to see at all. After a while I became depressive.After a year of absence yesterday the negatives showed up again . For the first time I was suspicious it wasn’t a medical issue. Although the black thing followed my line of sight when i tried to grasp it it moved away .I immediately did a sword banishing and after a minute it left my vision .After that i heard a mental noise like humming which lasted until i got to sleep ( I believe it was one of the four angels) . I have the following questions : Can I capture it and question it next time ? I have almost all your books . How can i learn who sent it ? It had the shape of a scythe but other than that it was completely silent. To be honest I would like to give the guy who have been sending me those for seven long years a little payback or at least to know who it is.
Thanks a lot
Great to hear that it worked. Persistence with the magic should get rid of it. If you want to find the source and send something back, you might want to use Magickal Attack or Demons of Magick by Gordon Winterfield as both have rituals that would help with that.
Hello, i will like to ask questions because of what i am experiencing, being a sale person after using the MPR, i feel as if i am invicible to my environment, my friend has a gift of clairvoyance and he is telling me that he can not see my spiritual. Does is that the effect of the MPR to render someone invicible because i know that too much protection means invicibility?
Thanks
It doesn’t;t make anybody invincible, and Damon actually goes on a bit about making sure you keep your feet on the ground and remain cautious. If you feel invincible, that’s a misinterpretation of the confidence it’s given you.
Hi Adam,
Thank you for opening up the forums! I am going to get back into a couple of the GOM books including the Cashbook (and I can include a testimonial that it does work!) Your work and the work of Mr. Brand is appreciated and many, many blessings to all of you.
I was interested in this book for protection and have read reviews that others have found situations to resolve, become easier while anxiety, etc. is reduced. I am wondering if any of these protection rituals would work for a situation involving a tenant who is not paying rent (and they may need to just be given notice to get out) and then probably help lead to the sale of home, being able to get close to breaking even possibly?
Thanks and great to hear the Cashbook’s worked for you. The protection magick can have a general blessing effect in that it can remove blockages and get magick moving, but it won’t actually work that sort of problem for you. Magickal Riches as a ritual to get somebody to pay up, and Sigils of Power has some stuff that can make people more generous – these could work. But in situations like the one you mention the mundane option of getting rid of the person (backed up by magick if you need to), makes the most sense, and then if you sell the home there’s lots of magick that can help you get a good price/deal etc.
Thanks Adam. Would the Sigils of Power have selections that can help with the good price/deal or do you recommend another book?
Magickal Riches is the best overall, but the Sigils of Power might sweeten parts of the process.
Excellent. Thank you again.