The other day was going to the next bookmarks bar item. Somebody mentioned, "Tracy Twyman had a lot to say about baphomet and freemasons". I heard of her before.. this clock shavings. I think I might of skimmed through the pdf but lots of research since those days. I did a search of my "temp conspiracy research [36gb]" folder.. 9859 files, 261 folders. That 'll take you a while. This one had lots of stuff.. conspiracy research stuff by srsbzns10 [13GB, 3350 files, 44 folders]. There's the "masonry" torrent.. 8GB, 6,172 Files, 193 Folders. "Satanism research" main folder, 15GB, 328 Files, 21 Folders.

Sometimes I'll be researching for a pdf and go, just search in this stuff first. Copied that "clock-shavings-hardcovernbsped-0692277773-9780692277775_compress" pdf on the desktop. Somebody also mentioned, Genuflect - Tracy Twyman.pdf and noticed this one, Tracy Twyman - Genuflect FAQ with answers.pdf. I'll get to those next. Going through the clock shavings, up to page 70 of 314.

She died in recent years. Was checking out the last video she did. Was over 2 hours long. I'm there.. just transcribe it to text. But the site I use, it had a limit of 2 hours so I cut it in 2 parts. Taking a look at the audio, it was stuttering repeatedly later on and repeated what was earlier. I think it was her doing a live stream audio. She might of been hassled. Was a satanist too, it sounds like. Dies in 2019, age 40. In this clock shavings, they're using ouija to get information. I wouldn't fuck around with that. See the movie, Talk to Me (2022) ‧ Horror/Supernatural horror ‧ 1h 35m. You don't fuck around with Ouija boards.

But yeah.. that's how I wound up here. Gonna check this stuff out. This page 70..

The possible connection between Baphomet's name and a rite of baptism is potentially important as well. The first mention of baptism in the Bible is in Matthew 3:10-12, when John the Baptist immerses Jesus in the river Jordan. Of course, the patron saint of the Knights Templar was John (as he is for the Freemasons as well).

When the Templars were accused of heresy and blasphemy, one of the specific charges was of practicing Johannism. This was an underground cult that venerated John as the real Christ, viewing Jesus as a false prophet. It is still practiced today in Iraq, as part of a sect called the "Mandeans."

The Baphomet idol that the Templars were accused of worshipping has been speculated by some writers to have actually been the skull of John. As you will of course recall, John was famously beheaded at the request of Salome, according to the Gospels. Certain historians actually think that the Knights may have discovered the real skull of John some time during their occupation of the Holy Land. In the Gnostic text The Apocryphon of St James, John's head is referred to as the "Head of Prophecy." The tortured Templars confessed to their inquisitors that the Baphomet head "prophesied" for them as well.

Then I was thinking.. these guys in the occult, they use skulls during rituals, and it gets stuff going. Like think of the Skull and Bones, Yale. The other day was watching the TV series, The UnXplained, hosted by Bill Shatner and they had an episode this past summer, talking about secret societies a bit. They talked about this Skull and bones and how they had the skull of Geronimo, the native guy.

I've heard of this before though.. where, they use a skull.. I don't know how or what. I looked into it a bit. Like what do they do to get things going.

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in the occult, what do they do with people's skulls during rituals.. what does that get going

The use of human skulls and bones in occult and ritual practices is an ancient and universal phenomenon, rooted in various beliefs about death, the spirit world, and power.

The practices and their intended effects vary greatly across different traditions, but generally revolve around the skull's symbolic power as the seat of the mind and life force.

Common Uses of Human Skulls in Rituals: Vessel for Spirit Communication and Oracle:

The skull is seen as a potent connection to the deceased individual's spirit or to the world of the dead in general.

One historical practice is the art of the "speaking head," where a human skull is ritually prepared and enchanted to utter oracles or provide guidance from the spirit world, a practice referenced in ancient traditions like the Sabians and the Talmud.

Symbol and Tool for Transformation and Rebirth:

In traditions like alchemy and some esoteric schools, the skull represents the "death's head" or caput mortuum, symbolizing a necessary stage of internal spiritual death and dissolution of the ego before achieving a higher state of being or rebirth.

In some forms of Freemasonry, a skull may be placed in a Chamber of Reflection to encourage the initiate to contemplate mortality, self-sacrifice, and spiritual refinement.

Veneration of Ancestors and Source of Protection:

In prehistoric and some modern cultures (often referred to as "skull cults"), human skulls, particularly those of ancestors, were preserved, venerated, and honored.

The belief was that honoring the skull would ensure the possessor received the protection and assistance of the deceased ancestor or heroic figure.

In Neolithic times, plastered human skulls were created, possibly to serve as "spirit traps" or effigies of venerated ancestors.

Amulet Against Evil:

The skull can be used as a prophylactic (a deterrent) against harmful forces, such as the evil eye (jettatura) and malevolent spirits. The grotesque or fearsome nature of the object is believed to repel negative entities.

Focus of Chthonic and Death-Related Deities:

Skulls and bones are prominently associated with deities of death, destruction, and transformation, such as the Hindu goddess Kali or the Mexican folk saint Santa Muerte. They are used on altars or in rituals to connect with the raw power of these forces and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

What it is Believed to "Get Going" (The Intended Purpose): The ultimate goal of using the skull in ritual is to harness its powerful energy, which is often tied to the themes of:

Access to the Spirit World: To establish a direct, tangible link (point d'appui) with the dead, ancestral spirits, or other non-human intelligences.

Supernatural Power: To acquire the inherent power, knowledge, or protection of the spirit associated with the skull.

Profound Insight: To gain a deeper understanding of mortality, the life-death-rebirth cycle, or esoteric knowledge.

Magical Effect: To empower spells and charms, whether for protection, divination, or other forms of sorcery.

how does it get anything going.. just having somebody's skull

This is a complex topic rooted in historical, spiritual, and occult traditions, and the principles vary significantly across different cultures and magical systems.

In these systems, a skull is generally seen as a powerful object because it is the seat of consciousness, life force, and identity.

Here are the main underlying principles for how a human skull (or sometimes a carved skull object) is believed to "get something going" or be used in spiritual and magical contexts, as opposed to just being a static object:

1. The Principle of Connection to the Spirit The most common belief is that the skull acts as a vessel or conduit to the spirit of the deceased person, or to the realm of the dead/spirits:

Point of Contact (Anchor): It is considered a physical anchor or "material point d'appui" for connecting with the spirit world, especially the spirit of the individual the skull belonged to.

Spirit Harvesting/Channeling: Some beliefs suggest that powerful "energetic energies" released upon death are contained or anchored in the skull. This energy can be harvested, channeled, or used to attract other entities and energies from subtle realms.

Necromancy and Oracles: Historically, a central practice in some forms of necromancy was the "speaking head" or oracular skull, where the object was ritually prepared and enchanted to allow the spirit to speak through it, offering guidance, prophecy, or knowledge (divination).

2. The Principle of Embodied Wisdom and Power The skull is universally symbolic, even without a specific spirit attached:

Seat of Wisdom: As the physical home of the brain, the skull is symbolized as the seat of higher knowledge, intellect, and ageless wisdom in many traditions (e.g., Celtic culture, certain Buddhist and spiritual depictions). Working with it is believed to grant insight and mental agility.

Cycle of Life and Rebirth: It represents the inevitable end (death) but, by extension, the beginning of the next cycle (rebirth and regeneration). Placing a skull on an altar or using it in ritual is a way of acknowledging and working with this fundamental cycle of nature.

Concentrated Essence: Bones, in general, are believed to hold the primal, residual energy of the creature they came from. The skull, being the most prominent bone and the body's control center, holds the most potent and concentrated form of this energy.

3. The Activation: How the Power is Tapped Simply possessing a skull is generally not enough for a magical "working." The energy is typically "activated" or engaged through specific ritual practices:

Ritual and Intention: The skull is typically integrated into an altar or ritual space. The practitioner uses meditation, intention setting, or specific incantations to "program" the object or align its inherent energy with their specific purpose (e.g., protection, prophecy, or specific spells).

Offerings and Respect: In traditions that see the skull as a vessel for a specific spirit, the power is maintained and "activated" by forming a respectful, reciprocal relationship with the deceased spirit, which involves offerings, honoring the bone, and regular communication.

Cleansing and Consecration: Before using it for any working, a skull (or bone) is typically cleansed to clear any previous or residual energy, and then consecrated to dedicate it to the new magical purpose.

In summary, the skull is not seen as having inert, latent energy. It is considered a powerful, charged symbol and a potential spirit conduit. The "getting it going" part involves the practitioner applying a specific ritual, intention, and, in many cases, communicating with or honoring the spirit/archetype connected to the object.

yeah but the spirit is gone from it when they died

That's an excellent point that reflects a very common and logical understanding of death.

In many spiritual and occult traditions, however, the belief isn't that the whole "spirit" of the person stays trapped in the bone, but rather that the skull and bones retain a powerful energetic or spiritual imprint that can be utilized.

Here are the main reasons why the skull (and bones in general) hold spiritual significance in occult and folk magic, even after the original "spirit" has departed:

Retention of Energy/Imprint:

The skull is considered the "home of the mind"—the seat of consciousness, intellect, and personal power while alive. Even after the soul leaves, the physical structure that housed it is believed to hold a powerful residue or anchor of that individual's energy, wisdom, or power.

Some traditions view the bones as representing the deepest, most enduring part of the self, which is why they last so long. They are seen as a conduit to the past life and the archetypal energy of that being.

A Link to the Spirit World:

Because the skull is the last physical piece of a being who has passed over, it becomes a "nexion" or a material anchor point for communicating with the spirit of the deceased, the ancestors, or even general spirits of the dead.

In practices like necromancy or certain forms of folk magic, a skull might be used to call upon the spirit associated with it to gain wisdom, counsel, or protection. The folklore of "oracular severed heads" (like that of Orpheus or the Norse god Mímir) is a classic example of this.

Symbolism of Wisdom and Enduring Life:

Wisdom: The skull symbolizes higher knowledge, truth, and ageless wisdom because it housed the brain. Working with it is seen as tapping into pure knowledge beyond mortal limitations.

Immortality/Endurance: Bones are the final, most durable part of the body. Their resilience symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and the ultimate truth of mortality. In some Siberian shamanic traditions, for example, the "soul" is presumed to reside in the bones, which allows for the reconstitution or resurrection of the individual.

Apotropaic (Protective) Power:

The symbolism of death itself can be a powerful protective force. In some cultures, skulls were placed on fences or at thresholds to ward off evil spirits or enemies, using the frightening energy of death as a deterrent.

So, while the main conscious spirit may be "gone," the skull is seen as retaining a spiritual charge, a point of contact, or a powerful symbolic representation of the person's essence, which can be engaged with through magical or religious rites.

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