Sigil magic is a form of magic that uses symbols to represent a desired outcome or intention, often for personal transformation or manifesting goals. Sigils are created as a symbolic representation of the witch’s will and then charged with intent through various means to make them effective. There are several forms of sigil magic, each with its own approach to creating and charging sigils.
Sigil Magic Using a Witch’s Sigil Wheel
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Other Ways of Crafting Sigils
Using a sigil wheel is far from the only way to craft a sigil. Below, you will find some other ways of making sigils. How do you like to make yours? Let me know in the comments!
1. Traditional Chaos Magic Sigils
In chaos magic, sigils are often created by writing a statement of intent, such as “I am abundant,” and then simplifying it by removing duplicate letters and/or vowels. The remaining letters are combined or abstracted into a symbol that looks unrecognisable as text. The sigil is then charged with magical energy by focusing on it intensely and releasing the intention. This can be done through:
Meditation: Deep focus on the sigil until the mind clears and the sigil is the only thing in focus.
Physical actions: This could be dancing, chanting, or other physical exertion to build up energy.
Sexual magic: Using sexual arousal or orgasm to charge the sigil and release the desire into the universe.
Once charged, the sigil is typically forgotten so that the intention can work unconsciously.
2. Artistic Sigils
This form of sigil magic involves using art to create visually powerful symbols. Instead of abstracting letters, the practitioner may paint or draw a sigil as an artistic representation of their desire or intent. The process itself can be meditative, and the act of creating the sigil becomes the ritual. Once finished, the sigil can be displayed as art or discarded after charging. Artists often incorporate sigils into larger works or tattoo them on their bodies for continuous effect.
3. Automatic Writing and Doodling
In this method, the practitioner enters a meditative or trance-like state and allows their hand to freely create lines, shapes, or symbols on paper. The sigil is not consciously designed, but instead, it emerges from the subconscious mind. Once complete, the symbol can be charged using any of the traditional methods.
4. Magical Alphabets
Sigils can also be created using ancient or magical alphabets, such as the Theban or Enochian alphabets, or the Elder Futhark Runes. Practitioners assign letters or concepts to the magical alphabet and create sigils using these symbols, believing that the inherent magical nature of the alphabet adds power to the sigil. For example, runes might be combined to create a sigil representing strength or protection.
5. Technological Sigils
As modern technology evolves, some practitioners have adapted sigil magic to digital platforms. These sigils may be designed using software and then displayed on computer screens or smartphones. Some also use QR codes or barcodes as sigils, which encode the practitioner's intent in a modern, data-driven format. Virtual environments, such as games or virtual reality, can also be used to create and charge sigils.
6. Symbolic Correspondence Sigils
In this form, sigils are created using symbols from established magical systems, such as astrology, Kabbalah, or alchemy. The practitioner uses planetary symbols, alchemical signs, or the Tree of Life to create a sigil that aligns with their intention. For example, a sigil for wealth might incorporate the planetary symbol for Jupiter (associated with expansion and prosperity) or the alchemical symbol for gold.
7. Wordless Intentions
Some practitioners skip the process of writing down an intention and simply meditate on a feeling or thought, allowing their unconscious mind to guide the creation of the sigil. This intuitive method relies on the practitioner's internal state and does not involve formal letter reduction or artistic representation. Instead, the sigil is a product of spontaneous inspiration.