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 ==Discussion of psi energy==
 its radiation from the body
 its sensitivity to 'events'
 its normal behavior when not influenced
 * motion through lines and circles
 * affinity for silver (copper, gold)
 * disruptive properties of iron (ruthenium, osmium)
 * disruptive properties of rapidly varying electric fields
 its ability to accept and retain 'commands' and 'impressions' both of physical and mental environments, especially in cases of extreme emotion or stress
 the means by which these impressions may propagate widely from place to place and person to person
 the sensitivity of certain people to reading those impressions, and ways in which that sensitivity can manifest (clairvoyants, psychometrists, psychics and telepaths, etc.)
 * how 'legitimate' sensitives reacting to psi impressions in this way can often be identified by the strength and variation of their psi aura while they work, using tools described in a later section
 ** experimental details
 * how some other animals such as dogs are well known for their sensitivity, and can be shown experimentally to be more sensitive to psi radiations than most people
 ** experimental details

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Practical occultist's guide

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	Psychogalvanometer and how to use it		Psychogalvanometer and how to use it
			* As a meter
	As a meter		* As a ley-mapping device

	As a ley-mapping device

	Flyswatters and screens and how to use them		Flyswatters and screens and how to use them
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	Brief description of the behavior of a ley, what it will do, and the dangers and benefits of messing with them		Brief description of the behavior of a ley, what it will do, and the dangers and benefits of messing with them
			* Random effects, why not to be afraid, why to be careful
	Random effects, why not to be afraid, why to be careful

	===Spirits===		===Spirits===

	Brief discussion of spirits (different from memory-traces) and their behavior		Brief discussion of spirits (different from memory-traces) and their behavior
			* How to identify them (doesn't work well)
	How to identify them (doesn't work well)		* How to protect oneself (wards, spirit loops, baxt)

	How to protect oneself (wards, spirit loops, baxt)

	Dangers and limits of astral travel, for those who don't know how		Dangers and limits of astral travel, for those who don't know how
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	Spells can be protected against as they are usually psi phenomena		Spells can be protected against as they are usually psi phenomena
			* Guard against them the same as you would psi flux
	Guard against them the same as you would psi flux		* Don't touch a so-called witch, priest, or their things

	Don't touch a so-called witch, priest, or their things

	===Critters===		===Critters===
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	Life eaters (demons, big and little -- descriptions and behavior)		Life eaters (demons, big and little -- descriptions and behavior)
			* Can usually be distracted or lured with bowls of blood
	Can usually be distracted or lured with bowls of blood		* Not very smart but dangerous

	Not very smart but dangerous

	Vampires		Vampires
			* Victims of a blood condition with various effects
	Victims of a blood condition with various effects		* See George Parkhurst in Buffalo for more info

	See George Parkhurst in Buffalo for more info

	Other monsters -- manifestations that many independent eyewitnesses have agreed upon seeing, without explanation		Other monsters -- manifestations that many independent eyewitnesses have agreed upon seeing, without explanation
			* Lesser mythos nasties (shamblers, biyakhee, deep ones, nightgaunt, shantak, hunting horrors, knorri, ghouls, serpent men, Yig snakes), rough descriptions, and their habits and limitations.
	Lesser mythos nasties (shamblers, biyakhee, deep ones, nightgaunt, shantak, hunting horrors, knorri, ghouls, serpent men, Yig snakes), rough descriptions, and their habits and limitations.

	===Cults and Churches===		===Cults and Churches===
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	What makes a place likely to have an occurrence		What makes a place likely to have an occurrence
	*Location		* Location
	**Population sparse or occasional		* Population sparse or occasional
	**Proximity to line or spot		* Proximity to line or spot
	*Previous history		* Previous history

	What makes a place unlikely		What makes a place unlikely
	*Extreme crowding, or regular ordinary traffic		* Extreme crowding, or regular ordinary traffic

	'''Ellis Disclosure Notes'''		'''Ellis Disclosure Notes'''

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Discussion of ritual magic, 'witchcraft', the power of patterns, and critters

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	* this correlation between sacrifice and embodiment is notable; though Carl does not attempt to explain the mechanism, several referenced sources (listed here) from historical texts note that the invoked creature is oft said to feed upon the sacrifice's life, needing that vitality in order to enter our world.		* this correlation between sacrifice and embodiment is notable; though Carl does not attempt to explain the mechanism, several referenced sources (listed here) from historical texts note that the invoked creature is oft said to feed upon the sacrifice's life, needing that vitality in order to enter our world.

	Carl notes here, in passing, that none of the trappings of spiritualists (horns, ectoplasm, knocks etc) seem to have any reality; that while there do appear to be real psychics none of them require these things -- such effects and the usual s&~~egrave~~;ance rigamarole seem thus far to be clear signs of fakery.		Carl notes here, in passing, that none of the trappings of spiritualists (horns, ectoplasm, knocks etc) seem to have any reality; that while there do appear to be real psychics none of them require these things -- such effects and the usual séance rigamarole seem thus far to be clear signs of fakery.

	==Practical occultist's guide==		==Practical occultist's guide==

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Discussion of ritual magic, 'witchcraft', the power of patterns, and critters

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	This section deals mainly with categorizing observed and anecdotal phenomena into predictable models, without attempting to explain in detail why things are the way they are. The purpose of the document is to allow people to recognize what they see and predict the consequences, in much the same way as a traditional occult investigator might. Thus, this section has some light theory, but most of it is very pragmatic and focuses on the "what" of things without much of the "why."		This section deals mainly with categorizing observed and anecdotal phenomena into predictable models, without attempting to explain in detail why things are the way they are. The purpose of the document is to allow people to recognize what they see and predict the consequences, in much the same way as a traditional occult investigator might. Thus, this section has some light theory, but most of it is very pragmatic and focuses on the "what" of things without much of the "why."

	~~===~~Elements of Ritual magic~~===~~		'''Elements of Ritual magic'''
			* rhythm and repetition gives power
	rhythm and repetition gives power		* the rules of similarity and contagion hold true
			* influences (personages, entities, etc) exist that are associated with certain shapes, patterns, substances or elements of nature and can be commanded or influenced to act for the practitioner
	the rules of similarity and contagion hold true		* blood has great power to unlock these forces
			* sacrifice (of all kinds) has great power to unlock these forces
	influences (personages, entities, etc) exist that are associated with certain shapes, patterns, substances or elements of nature and can be commanded or influenced to act for the practitioner

	blood has great power to unlock these forces

	sacrifice (of all kinds) has great power to unlock these forces

	Most ritual magicians tie magic and religion closely together, however the essential mechanisms of pattern and sacrifice seem the same regardless of the faith of the practitioner; only the trappings change		Most ritual magicians tie magic and religion closely together, however the essential mechanisms of pattern and sacrifice seem the same regardless of the faith of the practitioner; only the trappings change
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	Psychic leys and hotspots are often preferred spots for ritual magic		Psychic leys and hotspots are often preferred spots for ritual magic
			* magic rituals performed in these places work better
	magic rituals performed in these places work better		* psi energy responds to closed shapes and repetitious movements
			* psi energy is released by ritual participants and thus is a component in such rituals
	psi energy responds to closed shapes and repetitious movements		** give examples
			* these rituals and their effects are also impressed upon the psi flux and may cause a site to be "tainted" by them more or less permanently.
	psi energy is released by ritual participants and thus is a component in such rituals

	give examples

	these rituals and their effects are also impressed upon the psi flux and may cause a site to be "tainted" by them more or less permanently.

	Under some conditions psi hotspots may thus be trained through ritual (or, one presumes, natural causes) to evidence distinct persistent characteristics and even 'personalities'. Give examples		Under some conditions psi hotspots may thus be trained through ritual (or, one presumes, natural causes) to evidence distinct persistent characteristics and even 'personalities'. Give examples
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	Ritual magic results generally come in one of two forms, bodied or unbodied		Ritual magic results generally come in one of two forms, bodied or unbodied
			* bodied results give the impression that a demon, angel, monster or servant has been brought forth to serve the will of the practitioner
	bodied results give the impression that a demon, angel, monster or servant has been brought forth to serve the will of the practitioner		** such invocations almost always require blood sacrifice
			** the effects tend to be quite durable
	such invocations almost always require blood sacrifice		* unbodied results (spells, curses) give the impression that the practitioner has caused an effect to occur through force of will
			** such invocations rarely require blood sacrifice, though some other form may be required
	the effects tend to be quite durable		** the effects tend to be transitory
			* this correlation between sacrifice and embodiment is notable; though Carl does not attempt to explain the mechanism, several referenced sources (listed here) from historical texts note that the invoked creature is oft said to feed upon the sacrifice's life, needing that vitality in order to enter our world.
	unbodied results (spells, curses) give the impression that the practitioner has caused an effect to occur through force of will

	such invocations rarely require blood sacrifice, though some other form may be required

	the effects tend to be transitory

	this correlation between sacrifice and embodiment is notable; though Carl does not attempt to explain the mechanism, several referenced sources (listed here) from historical texts note that the invoked creature is oft said to feed upon the sacrifice's life, needing that vitality in order to enter our world.

	Carl notes here, in passing, that none of the trappings of spiritualists (horns, ectoplasm, knocks etc) seem to have any reality; that while there do appear to be real psychics none of them require these things -- such effects and the usual sèance rigamarole seem thus far to be clear signs of fakery.		Carl notes here, in passing, that none of the trappings of spiritualists (horns, ectoplasm, knocks etc) seem to have any reality; that while there do appear to be real psychics none of them require these things -- such effects and the usual sèance rigamarole seem thus far to be clear signs of fakery.

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	its normal behavior when not influenced		its normal behavior when not influenced
			* motion through lines and circles
	motion through lines and circles		* affinity for silver (copper, gold)
			* disruptive properties of iron (ruthenium, osmium)
	affinity for silver (copper, gold)		* disruptive properties of rapidly varying electric fields

	disruptive properties of iron (ruthenium, osmium)

	disruptive properties of rapidly varying electric fields

	its ability to accept and retain 'commands' and 'impressions' both of physical and mental environments, especially in cases of extreme emotion or stress		its ability to accept and retain 'commands' and 'impressions' both of physical and mental environments, especially in cases of extreme emotion or stress
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	the sensitivity of certain people to reading those impressions, and ways in which that sensitivity can manifest (clairvoyants, psychometrists, psychics and telepaths, etc.)		the sensitivity of certain people to reading those impressions, and ways in which that sensitivity can manifest (clairvoyants, psychometrists, psychics and telepaths, etc.)
			* how 'legitimate' sensitives reacting to psi impressions in this way can often be identified by the strength and variation of their psi aura while they work, using tools described in a later section
	how 'legitimate' sensitives reacting to psi impressions in this way can often be identified by the strength and variation of their psi aura while they work, using tools described in a later section		** experimental details
			* how some other animals such as dogs are well known for their sensitivity, and can be shown experimentally to be more sensitive to psi radiations than most people
	experimental details		** experimental details

	how some other animals such as dogs are well known for their sensitivity, and can be shown experimentally to be more sensitive to psi radiations than most people

	experimental details

	how stronger concentrations of the energy can result in phenomena detectable by anyone		how stronger concentrations of the energy can result in phenomena detectable by anyone
			* memory "ghosts"
	memory "ghosts"		* hot spots, cold spots, sourceless emotions and the like
			* "psi poisoning" or symptoms of sickness caused by over-exposure to the psi flux
	hot spots, cold spots, sourceless emotions and the like

	"psi poisoning" or symptoms of sickness caused by over-exposure to the psi flux

	how these concentrations may be measured, dispersed or disrupted mechanically, and the consequences of same		how these concentrations may be measured, dispersed or disrupted mechanically, and the consequences of same
			* measuring devices (a simple 'psychogalvanometer' is described, with the note that these and similar devices are patented in the US and UK and available for sale over the counter in England)
	measuring devices (a simple 'psychogalvanometer' is described, with the note that these and similar devices are patented in the US and UK and available for sale over the counter in England)		* decanting or drawing off of flux using silver conduits
			* mechanical disruption using iron-mesh "fly-swatters" or solid iron sheets/walls/objects
	decanting or drawing off of flux using silver conduits		* electromagnetic disruption using rapid alternating currents (examples include protective suit and electric cages)
			* side-effects, discussing photographic fogging, metal heating and random manifestations (the heating is easily explained as electromagnetic interaction, while the random effects are attributed to a 'mechanism that is not well understood and must be properly researched.') It is noted that in the majority of cases, these effects are limited in size and duration, and usually harmless
	mechanical disruption using iron-mesh "fly-swatters" or solid iron sheets/walls/objects

	electromagnetic disruption using rapid alternating currents (examples include protective suit and electric cages)

	side-effects, discussing photographic fogging, metal heating and random manifestations (the heating is easily explained as electromagnetic interaction, while the random effects are attributed to a 'mechanism that is not well understood and must be properly researched.') It is noted that in the majority of cases, these effects are limited in size and duration, and usually harmless

	how psi energy is more present in densely inhabited places, but also gathers naturally in 'hot spots' and 'ley lines'.		how psi energy is more present in densely inhabited places, but also gathers naturally in 'hot spots' and 'ley lines'.
			* these locations may be used to experiment with the energy and/or to power the simple devices described
	these locations may be used to experiment with the energy and/or to power the simple devices described		* these locations, and other spots with high levels of energy, are more likely to exhibit 'weird psychic' phenomena such as the stuff so oft in the papers of late -- so reports on or near the lines are more likely to have some measurable validity
			* a copy of part of Carl's ley line map of northern Illinois is provided, along with instructions on how to use a psychogalvanometer to find the leys
	these locations, and other spots with high levels of energy, are more likely to exhibit 'weird psychic' phenomena such as the stuff so oft in the papers of late -- so reports on or near the lines are more likely to have some measurable validity		* the level of psi energy, both at hot spots and in general, can be shown to be rising slowly nationwide. One possible cause, then, of the increased number of supernatural sightings in recent months may be related to this rise

	a copy of part of Carl's ley line map of northern Illinois is provided, along with instructions on how to use a psychogalvanometer to find the leys

	the level of psi energy, both at hot spots and in general, can be shown to be rising slowly nationwide. One possible cause, then, of the increased number of supernatural sightings in recent months may be related to this rise

	some specific cases to illustrate the point, including		some specific cases to illustrate the point, including
			* Henry Peavey's ghost in Los Angeles, and how it can be detected/measured
	Henry Peavey's ghost in Los Angeles, and how it can be detected/measured		* Photographic film fogging at a selected hot-spot or two
			* similar things from the Houdini archives, interpreted in the light of psi
	Photographic film fogging at a selected hot-spot or two

	similar things from the Houdini archives, interpreted in the light of psi

	and lastly, importantly, how psi phenomena cannot be expected to explain everything.		and lastly, importantly, how psi phenomena cannot be expected to explain everything.

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'''Package One.'''

'''NOTE:''' ''Compiled during November and December 1930. The terminology used in these documents is somewhat different than “typical Ellis stuff,” in that Carl’s own personal names for things have been removed and the usages are more traditional. Magical energy is referred to throughout as “psi energy.” These energies are not the thrust of the work, which focuses on larger issues as will be seen below.''

''Most of the package is material of direct interest in its efforts to identify ‘real’ supernatural phenomena and predict their behavior. This material goes into details of phenomena and explanation, and mechanisms are discussed for measuring and directing the flux.. Sources given are all natural, eg., wellsprings and ley lines.''

==Discussion of psi energy==
its radiation from the body
its sensitivity to ‘events’
its normal behavior when not influenced
motion through lines and circles
affinity for silver (copper, gold)
disruptive properties of iron (ruthenium, osmium)
disruptive properties of rapidly varying electric fields
its ability to accept and retain ‘commands’ and ‘impressions’ both of physical and mental environments, especially in cases of extreme emotion or stress
the means by which these impressions may propagate widely from place to place and person to person
the sensitivity of certain people to reading those impressions, and ways in which that sensitivity can manifest (clairvoyants, psychometrists, psychics and telepaths, etc.)
how ‘legitimate’ sensitives reacting to psi impressions in this way can often be identified by the strength and variation of their psi aura while they work, using tools described in a later section
experimental details
how some other animals such as dogs are well known for their sensitivity, and can be shown experimentally to be more sensitive to psi radiations than most people
experimental details
how stronger concentrations of the energy can result in phenomena detectable by anyone
memory “ghosts”
hot spots, cold spots, sourceless emotions and the like
“psi poisoning” or symptoms of sickness caused by over-exposure to the psi flux
how these concentrations may be measured, dispersed or disrupted mechanically, and the consequences of same
measuring devices (a simple ‘psychogalvanometer’ is described, with the note that these and similar devices are patented in the US and UK and available for sale over the counter in England)
decanting or drawing off of flux using silver conduits
mechanical disruption using iron-mesh “fly-swatters” or solid iron sheets/walls/objects
electromagnetic disruption using rapid alternating currents (examples include protective suit and electric cages)
side-effects, discussing photographic fogging, metal heating and random manifestations (the heating is easily explained as electromagnetic interaction, while the random effects are attributed to a ‘mechanism that is not well understood and must be properly researched.’) It is noted that in the majority of cases, these effects are limited in size and duration, and usually harmless
how psi energy is more present in densely inhabited places, but also gathers naturally in ‘hot spots’ and ‘ley lines’.
these locations may be used to experiment with the energy and/or to power the simple devices described
these locations, and other spots with high levels of energy, are more likely to exhibit ‘weird psychic’ phenomena such as the stuff so oft in the papers of late – so reports on or near the lines are more likely to have some measurable validity
a copy of part of Carl’s ley line map of northern Illinois is provided, along with instructions on how to use a psychogalvanometer to find the leys
the level of psi energy, both at hot spots and in general, can be shown to be rising slowly nationwide. One possible cause, then, of the increased number of supernatural sightings in recent months may be related to this rise
some specific cases to illustrate the point, including
Henry Peavey’s ghost in Los Angeles, and how it can be detected/measured
Photographic film fogging at a selected hot-spot or two
similar things from the Houdini archives, interpreted in the light of psi
and lastly, importantly, how psi phenomena cannot be expected to explain everything.

==Discussion of ritual magic, ‘witchcraft’, the power of patterns, and critters==
This section deals mainly with categorizing observed and anecdotal phenomena into predictable models, without attempting to explain in detail why things are the way they are. The purpose of the document is to allow people to recognize what they see and predict the consequences, in much the same way as a traditional occult investigator might. Thus, this section has some light theory, but most of it is very pragmatic and focuses on the “what” of things without much of the “why.”

===Elements of Ritual magic===
rhythm and repetition gives power
the rules of similarity and contagion hold true
influences (personages, entities, etc) exist that are associated with certain shapes, patterns, substances or elements of nature and can be commanded or influenced to act for the practitioner
blood has great power to unlock these forces
sacrifice (of all kinds) has great power to unlock these forces
Most ritual magicians tie magic and religion closely together, however the essential mechanisms of pattern and sacrifice seem the same regardless of the faith of the practitioner; only the trappings change
Many witches etc are in it for themselves at the expense of others; be wary.
Psychic leys and hotspots are often preferred spots for ritual magic
magic rituals performed in these places work better
psi energy responds to closed shapes and repetitious movements
psi energy is released by ritual participants and thus is a component in such rituals
give examples
these rituals and their effects are also impressed upon the psi flux and may cause a site to be “tainted” by them more or less permanently.
Under some conditions psi hotspots may thus be trained through ritual (or, one presumes, natural causes) to evidence distinct persistent characteristics and even ‘personalities’. Give examples
the ‘crow hotspot’ in Nebraska
the black altar stone in Ithaca NY
others
Ritual magic results generally come in one of two forms, bodied or unbodied
bodied results give the impression that a demon, angel, monster or servant has been brought forth to serve the will of the practitioner
such invocations almost always require blood sacrifice
the effects tend to be quite durable
unbodied results (spells, curses) give the impression that the practitioner has caused an effect to occur through force of will
such invocations rarely require blood sacrifice, though some other form may be required
the effects tend to be transitory
this correlation between sacrifice and embodiment is notable; though Carl does not attempt to explain the mechanism, several referenced sources (listed here) from historical texts note that the invoked creature is oft said to feed upon the sacrifice’s life, needing that vitality in order to enter our world.

Carl notes here, in passing, that none of the trappings of spiritualists (horns, ectoplasm, knocks etc) seem to have any reality; that while there do appear to be real psychics none of them require these things – such effects and the usual séance rigamarole seem thus far to be clear signs of fakery.

==Practical occultist’s guide==

''Some resources to go with the two sections above. Some of this is right out of Carl’s class notes, some of it prepared for the occasion.''

===Equipment===
Psychogalvanometer and how to use it
As a meter
As a ley-mapping device
Flyswatters and screens and how to use them
Hayes-Waite wards and the Seal of Solomon
Spirit loops and what they’re good for
Baxt spices and what they’re good for

===Leys and hotspots===
A map of the leys and charted hotspots in the US, with notes on them where information is available, especially if there is a known weirdness there (such as the “evil crows” at the Nebraska site.)
Brief description of the behavior of a ley, what it will do, and the dangers and benefits of messing with them
Random effects, why not to be afraid, why to be careful

===Spirits===
Brief discussion of spirits (different from memory-traces) and their behavior
How to identify them (doesn’t work well)
How to protect oneself (wards, spirit loops, baxt)
Dangers and limits of astral travel, for those who don’t know how
Biggest danger from spirits is delusion

===Magic Spells===
Again rituals – they take time, people, sacrifice and are easily disrupted
Even quick spells take time (examples of a few)
Spells can be protected against as they are usually psi phenomena
Guard against them the same as you would psi flux
Don’t touch a so-called witch, priest, or their things

===Critters===
Disembodied things (see spirits)
Life eaters (demons, big and little – descriptions and behavior)
Can usually be distracted or lured with bowls of blood
Not very smart but dangerous
Vampires
Victims of a blood condition with various effects
See George Parkhurst in Buffalo for more info
Other monsters – manifestations that many independent eyewitnesses have agreed upon seeing, without explanation
Lesser mythos nasties (shamblers, biyakhee, deep ones, nightgaunt, shantak, hunting horrors, knorri, ghouls, serpent men, Yig snakes), rough descriptions, and their habits and limitations.

===Cults and Churches===
Discussion of native American shamanism and its virtue
Discussion of some cult “warning signs” – rites and activities that signal trouble, including a few Mythos names and symbols that may be encountered (include Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth, and some others that are not “dangerous” to name)
Remind that the people in these cults are nutters and very dangerous, in the same way that some (not all) witches are.
What to Look For
What makes a place likely to have an occurrence
Location
Population sparse or occasional
Proximity to line or spot
Previous history
What makes a place unlikely
Extreme crowding, or regular ordinary traffic

'''Ellis Disclosure Notes'''