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Most [[magician]]s view these intelligences as somewhat violent in their natures, being possessed of a thought-process which exists completely outside the capabilities of mortal humans to comprehend. Their power and abilities are similar to the fictional "old ones" found in the writings of [[H. P. Lovecraft]], which imagines cosmic gods who are blind and insane, causing madness among any human who makes contact with them. Most ceremonial magicians are extremely wary of working with the planetary intelligences and [[planetary spirit]]s. | Most [[magician]]s view these intelligences as somewhat violent in their natures, being possessed of a thought-process which exists completely outside the capabilities of mortal humans to comprehend. Their power and abilities are similar to the fictional "old ones" found in the writings of [[H. P. Lovecraft]], which imagines cosmic gods who are blind and insane, causing madness among any human who makes contact with them. Most ceremonial magicians are extremely wary of working with the planetary intelligences and [[planetary spirit]]s. | ||
In his book, ''The Practice of Magical Evocation'', [[occultist]] Franz Bardon stated: | In his book, ''The Practice of Magical Evocation'', [[occultist]] [[Franz Bardon]] stated: | ||
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"These intelligences ... are not at all well-disposed towards human beings. It takes great effort to control them, and only a very competent magician will be able to succeed in bringing them completely under his control." | "These intelligences ... are not at all well-disposed towards human beings. It takes great effort to control them, and only a very competent magician will be able to succeed in bringing them completely under his control." |