Gnostic meaning :
One of the keys to magical ability is the ability to enter the Altered States of Consciousness at will.
We tend to draw a distinct line between 'ordinary consciousness' and 'altered states',
wherein fact we move between different states of consciousness—such as daydreams, 'autopilot' (where we carry out
actions without cognition) and varying degrees of attention, all the time.
However, as far as magic is concerned, the willing entry into intense altered states can be divided into two poles of
'Physiological Gnosis'—Inhibitory states, and Excitatory states.
The former includes physically 'passive' techniques such as
- meditation
- yoga
- scrying
- contemplation
- sensory deprivation
while the latter includes
- chanting,
- drumming,
- dance
- emotional and sexual arousal.
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