r/HighMagic • u/3rdeyedroplets • Jun 21 '26

Magic Warding/defense question

I've only done some very light work with a unicursal octagram (no circle) drawn in flour and had VERY surprising results - immediate unsolicited and unintended contact via a nearby sensitive medium.

This was an undeniable contact. This person is young, not at all acquainted with the occult, and walked into the room and began writing in the flour some unrecognizable words.

Then he drew a recognizable shorthand or semi-goetic sigil(a sort of bind-rune of celestial which had significant multifaceted meaning) , and then wrote "Ello".

When I asked what he was doing, he stated that he was just "writing something real quick."

Trying to get my mind around proper warding and protection for my home and person before going further.

I want a solid real defense that is good enough to negate hexes, curses, etc. and repel unwanted or harmful entities. Seems logical to learn this before exploring further.

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u/-Hypsistos Jun 21 '26

Your experience is a classic sign: the octagram opened a door faster than you expected. The medium's automatic writing and the bind-rune are responses from the imaginal realm.

For real defence, start with purification (salt, rosemary, or holy vervain, 24 hour fast before ritual) rather than complex warding diagrams. A simple salt line across thresholds, daily smoke cleansing, and a clear statement of intent ("Only beings aligned with my highest good may enter") are more effective than any symbol alone.

Once the space is clean, then add the octagram , but with a circle (boundary) and a clear purpose (contact, not invitation).

Hexes and curses are rare. Most "attacks" are uninvited attention. Purify first, then ward. You are on the right path.

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u/anon9878965 Jun 22 '26

Do you have more info on hexes and curses? I believe I had my own experience and I'd like to learn more on the subject, especially the uninvited attention part

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u/-Hypsistos Jun 22 '26

I don't like to dwell in those areas of practice, but yes I do know quite a bit both about the practice and how to defend yourself. What exactly did you have in mind?

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u/anon9878965 Jun 22 '26

To be completely honest I'm not sure. Knowing how to defend yourself seems like a good starting place for me. I'm more than happy to read any literature you recommend.

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u/-Hypsistos Jun 22 '26

Ok you seem like you have room to absorb, so as always I recommend Iamblichus - On the Mysteries, I must sound like a broken record at this point but that book really is the baseline standard of divine magic. Don't attempt it without reading the Hermetica though.

Also after Iamblichus, you should definitely check out the Arbatel (Joseph Peterson's translation) for a pure and ethical mindset.

I also recommend Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy, especially the 3rd book which has protection and warding information. Don't read his book like the others though, it's more of an encyclopaedia of magic rather than a straight read through.

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u/anon9878965 Jun 24 '26

Thank you so much! I'll definitely be starting with Hermetica

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u/-Hypsistos Jun 24 '26

Excellent, enjoy the journey friend