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What are the cardinal directions when performing a lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram? Is it true north, magnetic north, or north perpendicular to the sun's path?

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In theory it should be north perpendicular to the sun's path, but in practice it doesn't really matter. I usually take east to be "wherever the light is coming from in the room," or "wherever the window is" and go from there. If I make the affirmation that that is east, that's usually good enough.

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What is this article about? Can you explain this mix of Judaism and Wicca to me?

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From what I know, this has nothing to do with Wicca. The only resemblance is the way the ritual is performed (since it's similar to how Wiccans do it) and the star-shape (pentacle) you trace during the ritual. I do think it's very silly to use the word "pentagram" while it's obviously meant to be a "pentacle," since the point of the star is upwards.

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How do I know if a pentagram tattoo is offensive?

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It is only your perception that defines what is offensive due to what society has ingrained into us and many other factors. I don't particularly find it offensive, as depending on the individual, it's either a spiritual thing or just a circle with a star. A poorly made tattoo is more offensive!

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Can we invoke with the LRP? Or we only do it with the Supreme Invoking Ritual of the Pentagram?

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Just "reverse the drawing" of Pentagrams. But be careful what you invoke. If you draw it from the top to the your left, that would be "invoking spirit, Aeter...) Every Ray of 5gram star belongs to an Element.

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Why clockwise? I was of the understanding that counterclockwise was meant for banishing while clockwise was meant for invoking. Also, why invoke angels in a banishing ritual?

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That is because it's the traditional way that works. Banishing or Invoking is defined by the "way" you draw the 5gram star.

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