Hello everyone,

I’ve been lurking around this community for a while, hoping to find discussion and community outside of Reddit, and figured it was finally time to properly introduce myself and say hello.

My personal framework is a bit of an eclectic mix. It sits somewhere at the crossroads of folk traditions, a cross-pantheon approach to deities (including Goetic work and Roman planetary/chthonic currents, like Lucifer), and a subtle leaning into traditional Catholic/Episcopalian aesthetics and protection work.

Practically speaking, I’m largely a toolless practitioner. Most of my work is done directly with my hands, or within the astral space rather than relying heavily on physical altars or complex ritual gear.

That isn't to say I don't have an altar, of course.

I'd love to use this post as a way to get to know the active members around here a bit better. If you have a second, I have a couple of icebreaker questions for the comments:

1. What does your practical setup look like? Are you a high-ritual person with a lot of tools, or do you lean more toward minimalist, toolless, or astral work?

2. What is a piece of magical toolery or piece of literature that you find you can't live without in your practice?

Looking forward to sharing notes, theories, and discussion files with you all. Thanks for having me!

Hi, newbie here. Personally, I've found this community to be as esoteric as the practices themselves. I have not yet found the ritual to summon community engagement, but if/when I do, I'll be sure to let you know.

If you haven't transcended this plane of existence just yet, I'd be more than happy to compare notes on various practices.

So, to answer the questions posed in the post:

1. The only tools I actively use are self-made amulets. I don't think mental tools count here, but I might as well mention them (basically toolless).
2. That's a difficult one. I've found a lot of wisdom in the Ripley Scroll, as well as the works of Abu Bakr al-Razi. Physical tools can always be remade or purchased, I find that the most useful tools are the skills and practices you learn along the way. So, I can't really say I "can't live without these in my practice" but they definitely are a part of my core toolset. Also, I enjoyed the story and work of Aleister Crowley, not for what can be learned, but the sheer ridiculousness of the man and what he's done. By far, one of the best psyops I know of (best as in most entertaining).