The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva - Payag

The practices of Lodge Daath involve occult workings that can take many forms. However, this kind of work is defined by its inner meaning and spiritual intent. Thus, it should be clear that rigid outer forms and frameworks are not strictly necessary; the manifested form of working should be seen as constantly changing, dynamic, and more dependent on the aspirant’s temperament, personal traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Ways of working should be challenging yet simultaneously familiar and comfortable enough, aligning with our personal strengths so that inspiration can flow through the magician’s consciousness.

The outer expression of the work is subject to periodic transformation, and these forms will be brought to life by the magician. But when the work has borne fruit, the inevitable death will naturally come too. Form and outer structures will transform and perish in their own time, yet inspiration, archetypes, and ideas remain eternal.

Occult working emphasizes the inner meaning — the hidden and secret. The truthful, archetypal spiritual kingdom is the basis for all phenomena in nature; all forms and ideas stem from the same divine oneness. Our occult working is to refine and purify ourselves in such a way that the divine is expressed through us beautifully and with balance, by our own unique personal touch. In previous articles, we have discussed art and creativity as occult working in the context of Lodge Daath. However, occult working is not at all tied to these outer expressions. Lodge Daath offers a framework of sorts for this occult working — ideas of inspiration on the emphasis of working and support for individuals to find their personal ways of working their own magic.

A few ideas and inspirations for different approaches to occult working are offered here to give something to ponder:

Earthly: Everyday life and mundane challenges are approached with an emphasis on devotion, bringing the threefold key of Love, Understanding, and Will into practice.

Purifying: We have discussed creation and the process of bringing desired ideas to form. Here, the emphasis is on destroying those forms that are no longer beneficial and do not serve our needs for growth and evolution. Death and mortification are the formula for transformation, guided by the demanding and challenging aspects of Satan.

Creative: Bringing our personal vision to life through art, collaboration, and other outer offerings that can benefit others.

Cultivating: The meditative work of exploring our own psyche, aiming to truly understand our being. Knowing our Self — this is our goal: understanding our personal strengths and weaknesses, without unnecessary judgment or misguided pride.

These are just some examples of how the great work can take form in an individual’s life. The most important part is our intention: bringing forth a divine impulse so it can transform and evolve us.