One form of Invisible Assistance in the Western Mysteries is based upon the themes of birth, death and rebirth are seen in various representations. Whether it is the Masonic initiatory myth of Hiram Abiff, the discovery of the tomb of Christian Rosenkreütz or the Dying and Resurrected God of myths the world over, the theme of dying and being reborn is inherent.
The direct response of the Initiate to these experiences is something that is better experienced than written about and forms part of the greater mysteries. A practical outcome of understanding the above cycle is to aid those that are being born, those that are suffering and those that have left the physical world to continue their journey.
Thoth, Hermes, Mercury are not just gods of Magick but are also all psychopomps, leaders of souls from the living into the afterlife. What this afterlife is exactly depends on which aspect of the tradition you are working with. The common theme of an afterlife beyond this physical experience is that there are guides there to help us cross over and learn about our new reality. In the spirit of the psychopomps of the Western Mystery Tradition the work below is given in service to all living beings.
The following Invisible Assistance exercises can be performed by anyone with a few minutes set aside each day. They have been changed from the originals from the T.M.O. and A.M.O.R.C. to be more universal in nature across traditions within the Western Mysteries and are not allied to any specific Egregore, or group mind, but open to anyone with the initiative to serve silently.
Invisible Assistance For those Incarnating
- This is best done in the morning or upon waking.
- Sit comfortably in chair as lying down may cause you to fall asleep.
- Do a relaxation technique of your choice
- Visualize yourself rising up above your physical body, your home, city, the area you live in and see the Earth as shining globe before you
- See and feel other beings around you in white (they may take several appearances) that are going to be taking part in this work with you
- As you say the prayer below see the souls as luminous egg shaped beings descend to the Earth below you and into their specific bodies throughout the world.
- Once this is established say with the conviction the prayer and follow the visualization as you say it silently. Hear the other beings aiding in this work also praying it with you.
“Welcome all you beings descending to Earth to experience incarnation. May love, strength, and wisdom be with you your entire duration on Earth.”
When done say: “May the conditions established by the work for these beings be sustained in full until the next Invisible Assistance. Amen.”
- Slowly return to the Earth and into your physical body the opposite how you left.
- Flex your toes and legs and ground yourself however you see fit.
For those that are Suffering
- This is best done around midday
- Sit comfortably in chair
- Do a relaxation technique of your choice
- See yourself rising up above your physical body, your home, city, the area you live in and see the Earth as shining globe before you
- Observe and feel other beings around you in white (they may take several appearances) that are going to be taking part in this work with you
- See the mineral, plant, and animal kingdoms and all the spirits that fill them. Now see the Human kingdom and especially those specific places that are experiencing the most pain. Finally see the spiritual world and its beings surrounding the earth.
- Take a deep breath and send light to each of these worlds for a total of 5.
- Once this is established say with the conviction the prayer and follow the visualization as you say it silently. Hear the other beings aiding in this work also praying it with you.
“May the mineral, plant, animal, human and spiritual kingdoms, be filled with Light and Harmony, calming, healing and filling you with Love, Strength and Wisdom. May peace be within you and guide you now and forever. Amen.” When done say: “May the conditions established by the work for these beings be sustained in full until the next Invisible Assistance. Amen.”
- Slowly return to the Earth and into your physical body the opposite of how you left.
- Flex your toes and legs and ground yourself however you see fit.
Invisible Assistance For those who are Passing On and their Families
Part I
- This is best done right before going to sleep
- Sit comfortably in chair or lie in bed
- Do a relaxation technique of your choice
- See yourself rising up above your physical body, your home, city, the area you live in and see the Earth as shining globe before you
- Observe and feel other beings around you in white (they may take several appearances) that are going to be taking part in this work with you
- See souls of beings leaving the physical plane of the Earth ascending up to where you are.
- If there is someone you know who has just passed visualize their face. If there has been a tragedy you are aware of where many physical deaths have occurred, visualize the area.
- Once this is established say with the conviction the prayer and follow the visualization as you say it silently. Hear the other beings aiding in this work also praying it with you.
“Souls known and unknown, you are leaving the Earth. Soon you will enter a higher world. You will live eternally. Be full of peace. The world where you are ascending is full of beauty, harmony and love. The Divine One has blessed you and has prepared your true home. Be at Peace. We are your brothers, sisters and companions on your journey. Our thoughts protect you and guide you. You are not alone”
- See the souls ascend beyond where you are up into an area above you full of white light.
Part II
- See the families and loved ones of a soul or being that has passed on.
- If there is a family or group of loved ones you know of visualize them when working with the passage below.
- Visualize yourself and a host of others giving this message to their spiritual selves.
“Brothers and Sisters, be filled with Peace and Comfort. The ones who have shed their physical vehicle are very much alive spiritually. Their ever living soul will now be closer to you as ever before. Peace and Comfort.”
- Observe the families and loved ones full of Peace and Comfort and those passed near them.
Part III
- See the bright white light above you as in the first part of this section.
- Raise yourself up to it as best as possible.
- See the many souls before you as if they are beings of light resting.
“Awaken! You have left Earth. We welcome you to a higher world, full of beauty, harmony and love. You are guided by souls and beings in this new world that awaits you. Awaken.”
- See the souls move from their resting place and rise up to the souls and beings surrounding them and see them leave with them into this light.
- Slowly return to your place above the Earth.
- Then say the following below.
“In trust and love, when and how asked, I remain forever in the service of Omneity*. Amen.”
- Slowly return to the Earth and into your physical body the opposite of how you left.
- Flex your toes and legs and ground yourself however you see fit.
*Or whatever you call the divine. Examples being The All, The Supreme Being of All, The Goddess and God, The Lord and Lady, Lord of the Universe, The Great Spirit, etc.
Thank you for these exercises. I will try some of them. A question popped up in my head while reading your thoughts on changing the original format to be more universal and thereby accessible.
If the operation is not directed to a specific Egregore, then is it possible for the intent to rise above the astral plane into the third world where the purpose is absorbed by the archetype who carries it past the abyss to the last three spheres of spirit where it becomes actualized. As above, so below?
There is, of course, the possibility of trying to tap into or even create a universal Egregore but would be a tough thing to do. Much like a martial arts student who takes a few lessons from a master then declares they are creating a new system.
On the other hand, who am I to tell the gods what they can and cannot do.
Thank you for this well thought out comment. Your first two paragraphs are what the purpose of changing the format was intended for. Working directly with the archetypes rather than the egregores. Definitely not attempting to create a new egregore or system here just relaying what has been learned. I also agree with your analogy of Martial Arts. Egregores can evolve and change over time and in some cases, get to the point where they drive away those who disagree with them. One only needs to look up a few Orders online and see the outcome. At the same time most of these Orders do do great work as well.