The Book of Ceremonial Magic (A.E. Waite) · 3 of 175 · tr. Arthur Edward Waite

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The small circles within the triangle show the place of the operator and his assistants.

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Spirit Conjurationpraxis

The grimoire-tradition practice of ceremonially commanding or binding a spirit through consecrated seals, circles, divine names, and prescribed instruments, compelling its appearance and obedience. Distinct from theurgy in the direction of the power relationship — theurgy is reverent engagement with the gods on the premise of the operator's own ascent, this is subordination of a lesser spirit to the operator's will — and from word_power_incantation and sacred_names, which name components (verbal force, name-power) this practice deploys rather than the ritual structure itself.

The mention of an 'operator' and 'assistants' within a geometric diagram (triangle/circles) is characteristic of ceremonial magic setups used for summoning or commanding spirits.

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