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The experience that got me onto the path of the great work was actually a full blown DMT breakthrough in which I had a verbally spoken back and forth, coherent English conversation with what I perceived as a human angel (complete with a blue shirt and short blonde hair.) I even to this day remember what he sounded like to me. (Very high pitched voice and spoke incredibly fast but well articulated) I was in fact going through one of the most stressful and depressing times in my life and hadn’t planned whatsoever to take a trip on DMT. Upon encounter I asked him what I needed to do to further myself in life and accomplish my goals. I was unable to remember most of the answers I got back when I came to. However, it seems as if the universe started shoving the path of magick in my face until I had no choice but to investigate. I was completely unfamiliar with any of it. A show called midnight gospel familiarized me with the general concepts of it. Took me a good 3-4 years after that experience to really start to delve into the occult. My life has been a beautiful journey of growth and transformation ever since.
Think of the voice that says hey we need to do that healthy activity or let’s stop the drinking. That’s the beginning follow that and it will lead you to more auspicious things.
Great video. Many years ago as a young man I had a time, although I tried to be a good, decent individual to contribute to society when everything that could go wrong went wrong and more. I can only describe it as the dark night of the soul. One night in total despair, I felt a strange vibration in my lowest chakra and felt outside of my own control a propulsion in to a realm of indescribable light. I wished only to be there forever free from all worries and fears, but learned I had to return intuitively. I felt sad again regaining my earthly consciousness. But night after night I had funny dreams slowly losing all sadness and gradually became a better man. I hope this makes meaning for someone. Thanks again for the video.
the HGA and the fact that I've still never made an attempt at contact crossed my mind last night as I was falling asleep. then i wake up and check my socials and there's this video front and center. it must be time. thank you for doing what you do.
Or the phone was reading your mind... Well this is a new video so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt, but I swear I've lost track of the number of thing's I've simply just thought about, inside my head... (Not voicing mind you) and the next day, or even the next hour or so I'm scrolling through the RU-vid feed and the thing I thought about pops up in a video from 7 months ago from a chanel I don't follow, or in some ad... Sorry I just had to get that off my chest... It's freaky, lol. But in your case yeah that sounds more like a synchronicity
Quello che succede a te...è esattamente quello che succede a me. Penso "solamente" quindi non parlo o discuto con qualcuno di uno specifico argomento...non esiste il microfono che ci ascolta costantemente...ma capita sempre che abbia dei riscontri...è molto inquietante 😊
honestly by individuating, doing self work, practicing compassion, anchoring in the heart (christ center) will naturally create the enviornment to meet your holy guardian angel. no elaborate rituals are needed, you are the temple of your aspiration, if you treat yourself as such, you get on the radar for higher beings to contact you.
quite honestly you can pray 7 hours but are you praying from a pure intention? or are you praying in fear/neccesity/impulsivity. much better to pray 10 minutes, fully. & much better to be in intentional solitude for one hour, than compulsively secluding yourself. ironically you miss out on opportunities that are in itself initations of life.
I don't if the being that came to me is the HGA, but it made me feel so loved and was so compassionate with my incredible suffering at that time that it actually kept me going despite my desire to end it all. It also answered 2 questions that I had and the experience was so beautiful and transformative that everytime I am in the pits, I go back to that experience to remind me how loved I am.
"It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which a man may attain to the knowledge and conversation of His Holy Guardian Angel; for that is the particular secret of each one of us; as secret not to be told or even divined by any other, whatever his grade. It is the Holy of Holies, whereof each man is his own High Priest, and none knoweth the Name of his brother's God, or the Rite that invokes Him." -Crowley, One Star in Sight
I believe, these experiences are different for everybody, so I am hesitant to share too much information and unwillingly shape the readers expectations. I meditated for 2 years in "controlled-isolation". I didn't know what magic or LBRP was back then. I only wanted to meditate as "involved" as I could without any additional goals. I had no desire to "achieve" a state other than peace. I approached the whole process in a playful mood and kept experimenting. What i did was, I meditated for around 20 minutes, then let my mind be silent for as long as it wants to and then dive into whatever imagination it manifests. (The transition between silent mind and imagination is seamless in my experiences). I repeated this as many times as I wanted everyday. Sometimes for 3 hours. I didn't engage in the final "imagination" stage until I developed a certain maturity in mental discipline (meaning, when I wanted my monkeymind to stop chatter and focus, it obeyed.) After the second year, I have suspicions that I might have encountered a being that you might call HGA. I didn't perceive him as "me" or "part of me". I perceived him almost like a wise teacher. In my minds eye, he was quite huge with no facial features. Just wanted to share.
I just got done watching a video on another channel about spirits. Then I saw this one on the HGA. Now, I firmly believe that all sorts of spirit beings exist; but I'm not sure why I would want to interact with them. So far, I have stayed on my side of the veil and they have stayed on theirs, and that arrangement has seemed to work well for all of us. What am I missing here?
I love the transparency, simple humility, and the pragmatic and integrated tone of this video. Seems to be well informed by experiential as well as conceptual knowledge.
I was using a mix of techniques of Achers book and Damon Brands book on subject plus abstinence fasting etc Particularly loved Achers singing to Sun. A strange thing was that a small flock of Magpies would come and join in with me every time i did this (they know me from my garden where i feed them and this was where i would sing at sunset, but it was still odd)Began to have some initial contact then my imposter syndrome kicked in and i backed off telling myself i needed to perform Headless rite and not quite ready. I shall hopefully return soon - in process of offloading a lot of work duties to make room.
So you're (in Tibetan terms) a follower of one of the Yogacara (mind-only) schools. Welcome to the yogi hypothesis about reality. I haven't exactly gone looking for my H:.G:.A:. but...something communicates with me from a deeper/higher level. Daily. And in really puzzling but rewarding ways. Might be g'd. Might be the HGA. I'm pretty sure it's not me. Something real.
Just my personal toughts regarding this .The HGA is an emanation from the Shejinah visible during certain times of the year ,(dec 21)that light radiation from sirius that was used to anoint kings and validate their right to rule . If one is to use the HGA to rule and comand spirits one must be aligned with the source first so I certainly agree with your perspective of "being one with the mind" but the difference is that the Ayin cannot be anything or else the rest ceases to exist . So taking this as a reference the ritual involves the real disolution of ego into the primordial nothingness to at least try and mirror that source within this world and ones own body .I personally havent completed contact but I asume is a "tune in frequency" you use or better said uses you to benefit the world as thats the compromise made to be able to access that power .You need to be willing to do TIKUN OLAM to become a personification of the Angel .I personally believe no person has truly done a full connection with the "source " even if they claim they have ,surrendering ego and self preservation aiming to do the lifetime compromise of serving humanity to glorify that source is something I highly doubt a human is willing to do not even Crowley, Matthers, or Abraham the Jew(Maharil) himself as they were very mundane . Hey even Jesus wanted to escape death at the end .The self identification with the body and material realm is a difficult bond to break but who knows maybe someday we will enter that higher self state as a species and will be able to truly access the true hidden knowledge and not just books or speculation written for profit or self gain .
I started working the Magickal Destiny book from GOM and came to realize that my HGA contact started in dreams when I was three or four and I would encounter a radiant, non-speaking version of myself who looked like me except for having fuller curlier hair and wearing a laurel wreath, or some other form of plant in his hair. I really only remember one dream now where he appeared when I dreamt I was alone in a speeding car and couldn’t reach the pedals. Then a portal opened in the floor of the car and only the laurel wreath remained. But working that book I could see other times he helped me when I was in danger or simply emotionally vulnerable.
I've felt confused reading the traditional texts on all these elaborate rituals because communication for me has always been gradual in the form of intuition, bursts of creative inspiration, or thoughts coming distinctly from "the outside" to advise (and sometimes scold) me. It feels like getting occasional glimpses behind a curtain, almost like an invitation and incentive to put more effort into achieving full communication someday and generally become a better person. This video came at a great time because I've felt confused and a bit discouraged by the rigid traditional descriptions (which I'm sure are still helpful to many people.)
I love the synchronicity. I bought a book about contacting your HGA a few years back. I started to see videos about it back then too. Now I wanted to reread it and practice it more active. And I see your video!
i was depressed and having suicidal thoughts (that i never took seriously) for years. so i spent months and months obsessively listening to abraham hicks videos (day and night). one day i was out of any will to live, i cried talking to “god” (i don’t follow any religion), asking for a sign, any sign. then i just let myself fall on the floor saying “i can’t, i just can’t”… and boom, my own voice out loud (not coming from my mouth) said “you can”, i stood up like 🤯 and there were two rainbows on the sky that nobody else saw that day, and i knew they were my sign. i’m pretty sure that was my hga. i just know. not depressed anymore! ☺️
I just read Dukes' "The Abramelin Diaries" and couldn't believe how tedious it sounded. It relieved me once and for all of any desire to do that operation.
In Roman religion, the genius or juno was a personal deity associated with an individual's character, fate and actions. This spirit was thought to guide, protect and influence the person. In Christian theology, guardian angels are assigned to individuals to protect, guide and intercede on their behalf. They are seen as caring and benevolent beings, providing a direct personal link to the divine. As Christianity spread through the Roman Empire, it often absorbed and adapted existing religious and cultural concepts. The personal, protective spirits of the genius and juno could have influenced the development of the Christian guardian angels, providing a familiar framework for understanding divine protection and guidance in a new religious context.
Growing up was strange...until i found out i have synesthesia and my siblings didn't...Seems i'm wired for access to higer frequencies...Had to learn to put some things under control..The "invisible" realms were always my interest...
Why is everyone in such a rush to get to the 'One' the source of things, if all emanates from that source, then why do we strive to return? Shouldn't we be going the other way, continuing and enhancing the natural flow from spirit 'down' into reality, manifestation? Does that mean we could find a denser realm than the physical world, a hyper-reality ( lol, too far).
I don't think return SHOULD be the goal, but acknowledgement of the full structure sure helps to fully exist in all available levels, including the densest realm of which we should be custodians, not deniers.
I'm currently in a really crappy summer study program (the university hosting it omitted a lot of information and outright lied about some aspects) so I've spent the summer hungry, sleep deprived, and socially isolated. But, eight days into the program I had intense religious visions. I laughed when you mentioned people going through non self imposed tough times having spiritual experiences, because wow that's so true
Holy Angel! This is probably the best, simplest, and most beautifully described content on the topic. Much Love from Denmark! May All find Enlightenment; the Law is for All. Thank you so much Denis :)
Holy..Guardian Angel., not Archangel....not Holy Ghost (Sophia / Wisdom) right? ...IMO could not be Higher Self...yet Higher Self being Non physical has a much broader view of everything the part of self that is incarnate. But hey.. lol 🙏
In my experience silence is key. Not necessarily outer one but inner silence. In that way I reach the HGA, the Higher Potential calling me from the depths of ego.
I saw your post and felt the need to wait. I have been indulged in "Understanding Crowley's Tarot" by Duquette, which you kindly and from wisdom recommended, and it truly is fascinating and touches on more than Crowley's tarot. When he briefly mentioned the HGA in the early chapters I got excited and knew I was being led somewhere. Great information and a wonderful video; much thanks! Also in my previous "Christian Pentecostal background", where i "received" the Holy Spirit by speaking in tongues, I have realized many experiences are he same with different labels dependent upon ones background. I have came to an idealist conclusion at the moment and am glad you explain topics in such a manner while being mindful of other cultures. Continue your great work! (i.e. the feeling of deep meditation is the same feeling I get when I used to get into deep prayer)
I never referred to or had knowledge that the higher self was the HGA. After watching this video, and knowing that so many go through such a lengthy process, I feel like my experience differs but I have no doubts that I feel protected and guided in my life. Sometimes I feel I receive direct guidance-through clairaudience and other times it feels like signs show up to help lead me in a certain direction. I hope to strengthen this connection to my HGA and I may reconsider my casual conversations style for the methods you have shared. Thank you so much for this video and all that you do!
I've no idea whether I've met my HGA, and certainly never done any rites to attempt contact; but what I do know is, I've long been aware of something that seems to "have my back". Some years ago while walking I looked up at the clouds and had a strong sense of something telling me things were going to get really awful - but it would be ok. Two months later, my world fell apart - but, it was, incredibly, ok - in fact, since then it's become more than ok, life now is amazing! I used to be part of a church ministry where some weird things happened, things I can't explain, and I still cherish those moments although I've long since left organised religion. Tarot has given me another strong sense of connection and that's as far as I need to go. For now. Thank you for the video.
I wonder if the HGA has an analog to Jung’s Self, and the conversation of the HGA as an analog to the individuation process. If so, this would likely incorporate confronting the Shadow and integration with the Anima/Animus, the great work. I would also expect there to be some abstentions, for example celibacy and fasting. These two processes really up the ante and are traditional means of purification/suffering!
Where does the "mystical boat journey" fit into this because I feel like that is a sure fire way to interact with some very deep parts of the unconscious, and I feel like I bump into things way quicker these days after boating some
Totally identified with the aphantasia example. That happens to be my case, and I've been struggling with my magick practice precisely because of the "visualization language." Do you have any information about it? I'm tired of looking for cases or experiences like mine. Thank you, and great channel!
I think there's both. We all have our "higher selves" soul AND a (or more?) HGA entity made from Source Energy "God" to help us while we're incarnated on Earth. Why not?
right, so i tend to think that the All that is Everything is energy (no idea what kind of energy) and that Mind is a product of that Energy that is the All that is Everything. however, maybe it's the other way around (via the "kybalion" i think). The All that is Everything is Mind including energy. i think i'm still on the former though i can see why it might be the later.
I've sought an interaction, saw their face, and they gently but firmly made it known that now wasn't the time and don't try forcing contact again. Basically, "we'll call you".
Let go. Quiet your mind. Listen. Don't think. Don't fight. Don't try. Just be. Sometimes, distract your body (i.e. walk). Thats how I hear mine. It also helps to have a little THC to both let go and quiet my mind.
I heard a podcast "weird studies" in which Duncan Barford talked about HGA so I turned to one of my favourite channels on RU-vid and you just did a video on it.. I can't tell if life is getting more synchronistic or the algorithms are seeping more into reality.
This angel is a messenger who delivers the word of the Lord. It plays the role of reminding the person who has received the message of their calling to do.
Hello! I don’t think I have the full knowledge and conversation of my HGA yet. But a few years ago I just started talking to my Angel in an intuitive and impromptu manner. I have received a Qabalistic plan from my Angel that has to be fleshed out and is just waiting for me to stop being sidetracked. Even Crowley said something along these lines. That everyone’s plan will be different. So I would say start talking to your Angel and be open to any epiphanies you might have regarding a plan.
I'm afraid to ask this question as it betrays my beginner, simpletonness. But here goes. In the catholic religion, your guardian angel is always with you. It can be prayed to, asked for help etc. Is this angel different from the HGA? Why the big hoo haa in contacting them? Thanks very much ❤❤
I have recently started my deep dive into all things Thoth and Crowley , and this topic comes up a lot. My take on this subject is probably not going to be very popular among purists , but if your HGA is yours, and it’s with you your whole life…..why the need for such intricate and strict magical preparation? Shouldn’t one be able to just pick up a deck of tarot cards or meditate to talk to this entity without all the pomp and circumstance??🤷…. It is yours , after all! Am I wrong in thinking this??🤷
Amazing video, presentation and points but just my two cents there is an overuse of Memes and Cut-aways in the montage, a few are good to make points but in this video you put too many after each sentence and point. It distracted me from your video which the background and yourself are good enough to stand alone.
Thank you for the kind words and thoughtful comment. I do understand that there is a small proportion of people who prefer fewer gifs etc. This is why I release these videos one week in advance to all members (patreon etc) with NO visual additions or advertisements. Memberships start at $2 a month. On the free (public) version, however, I'm afraid I have to appeal to the widest possible audience, and the majority of my viewers seem to prefer aproximately the ratio of gifs seen here. 🙏
I met mine at completely random after a while of social isolation and during an actual time of need for it, it introduced itself to me with a name and everything, still work with Her daily and perform rituals for Her daily
@@ThePfil definitely, I'm far more in touch with myself and my meditations have been going much better, especially since in my case it's a she I connect in a deeper way with my divine feminine now, thats just a few things off the top of my head
Idk i heard a deep voice in my head one time, i knew wasn't my inner voice,when i was depressed that said you lose. Idk if that was hga making fun of me or a demon?
Well, for scientists stuck in the nineteenth century, not very well. But you can check out testingthehypothesis.com for a modern take that directly embraces Idealism.
I have a question isnt one of the important points of the ritual of abramelin is to let the demon forces know you are in charge... but how in other forms of contacting the HGA deal with it?
I second this. I’ve heard a couple people who are more pagan’esque have done certain workings to Agatho Daemon and had completed it. But they never mentioned whether or not they had to bind the demons like in the Abramelin ritual. I’ve read a book called “Helios Unbound” which is basically a pagan version of an Abramelin type working and in the whole book he never mentioned the demon binding.
@@RyanTucker-r5d thanks for the recommendation. I think in liber samekh also doesnt have these element, is only an invocation. you summon the power and authority as extensions of yourself.
I think that Abramelin gives binding demons as a "bonus first ritual to do once you've made contact". One doesn't HAVE to involve the other, it's just that binding demons is a heavy focus of many Solomonic grimoires.
@@alandazaebfranco3217 I think the book puts forward some interesting thoughts on the topic. Just not sure about the techniques suggested for the work itself.
Feel free to take this advice as pure UPG and personal opinion. However, in my experience, a lot of what is written in grimoires were purposely hidden and laden with near impossible tasks or ingredients to make an impediment to those the writer might not consider worthy of such knowledge. Its more simpler than most of us make it. Some of us like the standing on ornate, prolonged, and intricate rituals. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, I think we make things more complicated than is necessary. Remember that your HGA wants to help you, has been helping you, your entire life. All the elements spoke about here are just ways of establishing a deeper connection with your HGA. It isn't its role to judge you or send you through impossible trials to prove your worth. Kings and insecure people have such requirements of their followers. In my estimation, contacting your HGA is very similar to establishing a relationship with any deity. Except, they are more motivated to help you because they are you, in a sense. But you have to be up front and honest, with yourself and them.
I've been thinking about what you said. I came to the conclusion that keeping others from their path is demonic. It follows therefore, that the gatekeeping in many religions is demonic, and those religions tend to include guidance that is both divine and demonic.
I've experienced a lot of effects of high and low magick in my life (and surroundings), also when working with spirits / angels. But I've never had a real "contact" with them That saddens me very much, I think of it as one of the greatest achievements in life, but it just seems not for me. Great video as always!
On the 'idealism vs realism' topic: I've been a hardcore materialist until my early 20s (now in my mid 20s). Then I realized that, quite literally, matter -the concept- is a product of our minds. The same applies for any other concept in which we could find a pillar of reality besides our pure direct experience. But is not direct experience the only way we truly exist in the world? And is not the essence of this experience what we call mind?
Okay, I generally love 99.9% of Foolish Fish’s content, but this is the worst video of his that I’ve ever seen. I’m at 5:50 & all I’ve heard for 5 minutes was an overly long & unnecessary disclaimer mixed in with dogmatic ranting about different perspectives vs his own about almost everything except for the HGA. I thought this was supposed to be a video about the Holy Guardian Angel?
I'm sorry the video took too long for you to reach it's point. Unfortunately the HGA is one of those topics that requires an understanding of context. The second half of the video is nothing but some guy's opinion if the first half isn't there to set the context.
@@FoolishFishBooksYou know, I stuck around & finished the video anyway because I do really typically enjoy your content & you did make your way around to good information, thank you. I apologize for the rude tone I took, I’m just so used to hearing people use that same tonality of like debating opinions right now in so many other contexts & it’s just sort of tiring I suppose.
It's a discussion with context. He's bringing in various ways of how people think about it to lay it in front of us in an organized way for us to ponder. I think it might be informative for you to read the comments to see how others understood it. If you're an outlier than maybe you misunderstood it.
I agree with 3d reality being a created projection of our inner beliefs and subconscious perceptions. This vid goes well with Dr. Joseph Murphy’s “Power of The Subconscious Mind”, and Neville Goddard’s “Feeling Is The Secret” lecture. Many practitioners would get a lot from looking into the work of these 2, as they complement a lot of what we do with Magick.
My metaphor for HGA is that it is a created form that vibrates at or has different frequency level than I do. Therefore, for me, it is not an androgynous figure with wings and a harp. My opinion is that we are all born accompanied by an HGA and it is brought forth by the four points in the talk. It is a presence but not THE PRESENCE.
How do we really separate mind from matter, apart from language? Can you have a perception without a perceiver, or vice-versa? There is not a "one path". There is simply one's path.
Once again, thank you for your videos. This time, I must confess never having thought of doing this (I had first written "admit" but opted for the dramatic ring the word "confess" has to it). I seriously might try. (Again, nothing but my simple offering to the 'gods of algorythms' so they'd favour your channel some more). 😉
Contacting my (HG) Angel resonates with "The Imitation of Christ ", or indeed "The Cloud of Unknowing" as narrated by David Barnes. Both narrations are deeply devotional and "inflame" the meditative prayer process. Furthermore Van Morrison has encapsulated these sentiments in a contemporary musical art form in many of his compositions over the years... 🙏
A surprisingly sober and demystified description. I also appreciated the much needed clarification on the "psychological model." I am not at all sympathetic to Thelema, but even I can recognize the hyperbole of certain magicians using this to blame Crowley for "setting back Solomonic magic."
Thanks dear Denis! This video GEM came as a gentle reminder. Agree, there are common ingredients which fertilise the proverbial soul soil and we each have our own way 🥰❤🙏💖✨
I'd really love to see a video on the approaches to non-dualism in Vedanta and the comparisons to the K&C. If we're applying Yoga definitions to things, almost everything seems to focus on Bhakti when it comes to K&C and I've seen very little that would compare to the other methods (Karma, Raja, Jnana). There's probably a cultural reason for that in the Western world, but it would be nice to see some works on Jnana in Magick (as it applies to K&C).
You are on track the degree of strength and belief in an individual is different so each one experience lest or more according to the amount of effort is put in the work to have result you have my support always 🕯️
I just did it this last spring and let me just give everyone a fair warning, it was six months of the worst experience of my life. So just a heads up, that can happen.
Hi! I admit I'm really confused. Lots of people are writing random names in the comments of this video. Not tags, just names. Can you help me understand why?
You fail to mention that Crowley said that calling the HGA the "higher self" was a blasphemy. Why? Because "higher" implies an imaginary goal--an illusion created by the initiate's expectations of themselves as opposed to the actual divine being one is trying to contact.
