Conjuring: How to...

@Kyr
What is sigil and runic meditation? How does it work? I agree with you though, just because you can't see a spirit, or immediately sense their presence, doesn't mean they aren't there. I guessing that the stronger one becomes as a conjure the more known the spirits prescence becomes?

@Lark
What are your views on using the key of Solomon as a point of reference?

@WhiteRav3n
What if one can feel them?

sigils are essentially magical forces of ones wills or desires. They're easy to create you simply write your desire down on paper (some say in red ink others say in runes some say plain English is fine. I usually write in red runes just to not have loose ends). After writing the desire down you remove all vowels and repeating letters. For example if you wrote something like -I want everyone to wear black to work tomorrow- you would remove vowels -wnt vryn t wr bck t wrk tmrrw- then repeating letters -wnt vry bck m- Then you from the remaining letters into a symbol of your own creation. (I prefer to use the elder futhark runic alphabet in red ink for the symbol creation) There are multiple ways to charge sigils such as meditation, sexual energy, spells, etc. (there's plenty of information on ways to charge sigils online and most aren't fluff) The final step is to either burn it or hide it some place safe where it wont be seen by others and then you consciously forget about it and let it work on its own in due time. Make sure no one knows of the sigil or its contents and to destroy (usually by burning) in a months time. (if made on a waning gibbous moon burn it on the next) If the sigil did not accomplish its goal by the end of the month you may create a new one and repeat the process until it comes true. However usually after a few months it means a greater magical force is needed to accomplish what you seek. I believe there are forums on sigils on this site and plenty of websites that have valid information on them.

Runic meditation is a bit more complicated to explain and requires a little background knowledge of runes although the runic alphabet and their meanings is easy to learn. In fact I believe there are plenty of online pictures that translate the alphabet and explain the meanings. Meditating on them is a bit like sigils. The runes all have desires and meanings attached to them. The runes are essentially the symbol of these emotions, earthly powers, and desires. An example would be the letter I in elder futhark it is pronounced ise (ees) and symbolizes Ice, energy loss, calmness and clarity of mind, focus, privacy, and ill feelings. So if your goal was say clarity and inner peace and calm, either because it is required for a higher magic or you simply wish to dispel bad emotions you would meditate on the rune. See the symbol in your mind realize its impact throughout the world and in your life know that the runes predate the gods and all other powers and that the runes are the fabric of all that is. Focus on how the rune you choose can give you the power to accomplish you goal or task. Isochronic tones and ambient music will aid in the meditation and there are also plenty of sites and apps with tips on tools on how to reach a higher meditative state. Hope that helps!

Kyr~ That was a wonderful bit of info and advice! I am appreciative of this.

How did meditation aid in conjuring though?

I think I understand what you're saying, each sigil has a meaning and by meditating on that meaning you invoke the power of that sigil?

To start in magic you have to follow what lark said and learn it's very essence and nature. But knowing something doesn't mean it's understood. Runic meditation and sigils allow for both understanding and basic implementation of magic. As lark said there's no such thing as a beginner spell but these when used can increase you magical energies. Runes are the framework of all that is and when one understands reality they can learn how to bend it. It's what separates those who recite the spells of others and those who create the spells that others recite. If you truly want to become a great conjurer you have to understand this world other worlds and realities and the links between them.

I'm impressed Kyr. ^ That was a beautiful post. Kudos +1

Goetic spirits (Keys of Solomon) should only be explored by very experienced, knowledgeable and confidant magick practitioners. They are dangerous, not because of what they are, but because of how long they have been used and how many have utilized their services. In terms of accessibility to our world, it's firmly planted and some can be very unruly. Many in the "Keys" can also be traced to pagan deities that were worshipped. They are not cuddly in the least and they require strict form. And as a beginner, you want something with less bite and claw. Something more laid back. After you are confidant in your ability to practice magick successfully and knowledgeable of how to evoke, you want to start with something like spirits of the dead by name, perhap a female ancestor. As for only sensing them. Sensing or even seeing them alone will only confirm you have successfully evoked. But unless you are merely instructing or asking a spirit to perform a task and you are not requiriing information or confirmed cooperation, you need to be able to communicate by some means.