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LIBER CONJUNCTUS / Liber Two

Being an Essay on Sex and Sex Magick by Fr. Nigris

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SEX

Sex begins and ends at Conception.  For those loving people who
have chosen to so Conceive, the lustful Penetration, the willing
Acceptance has its finale when Sperma conjuncts Ovum.  The Fruit
of this Union transforms the relationship that an individual has
with hirself.  This is not meant to imply that Conception is the
OBJECT of Sex.  While this may be true in a limited sense, it is
also overly simplistic.  Conception is no more the Goal of Sex
than Death is the Goal of Life.  While both are transformative
events, and, given enough time and opportunity will surely occur,
it is a mistake to think that either is the only goal of the
activity so performed.

There are exceptions, however.  Suicidal and procreative people
do, in fact, exist (we call them 'Breeders'), and it is their
passion which drives the social machine of our day.  Martyrdom and
Puritanism are often looked at as the ideal.  Such personally
empowering mechanisms as egotism and Sex Magick are anathemas to
all but a few of the general population.

Yet the exceptions do not make the rule, and in no circumstance do
those whose Goal IS solely conception engage in what is described
here as 'Sex'.  Theirs is a mechanical function, played out amidst
repugnance at their intimate comingling and the horrid perceptions
of their forms.  To call this 'Sex' is like calling lying comatose
in a hospital bed 'Life'.  It may be functionally true, but the
experience is certainly not related.

When speaking of Sex, it is assumed to be FOUNDED on intimacy and,
between people, begins at the first glimpse, smell, sound or
touch.  Our perceptual sphere comes into contact with a body,
which, we tend to assume, is not ours.  We develop some
relationship between ourselves and the other.  The experience of
that relationship and the subjective results of it are included in
the broadest personal understanding of the term 'Sex'.

The Sexual Act takes place from the first encounter to the
concluding resolution.  It is only the formal dance of conjugation
which the unevolved take as its entirety.  Since we often identify
with our form, it is no surprise that those who have not learned
to see beyond it take Sex for less than it truly is.

There is Sex in everything from the crisp salute to the angry
brawl; from the gentle caress to the enraged gunshot; from the
casual handshake to mutual masturbation.  From the impersonal
exchange of goods to the ecstatic orgasm, sex is made of human
relations and the experience of these.

It is also the translation of boundaries - psychological and
physical.  To the extent that we are unaware or unconcerned about
our relations, so also is Sex no longer meaningful to us.  While
we may be hip deep in the throes of coitus, our insensitivity
makes this Unification a necrophilic exercise, whether or not our
partner understands our Thanatic state.

Intent determines Sexual meaning, both to those with whom we
engage and to ourselves.  When I am open, attracted and sincere, I
have the most to give and to receive.  Indeed, the most
potentially moving experience within Sexuality derives from a
willingness to interact honestly.


MAGICK

This, Will, is the connection between Sex and Magick and
determines how the latter Tool may be used to affect our
Sexuality.  Their product, Love, is no different than Will in
essence.  It is only the form or expression which distinguishes
One from the Other.

Magick takes many forms, though its essence remains consistent.
Crowley's definition of it leaves little to be added.  "The
Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with
Will" is vague enough to be inclusive and specific enough to be
meaningful, but how does it relate to Sexuality?

The responses to this question are numerous.  Opinions,
perspectives, vary tremendously and most of them contain some
truth.  The challenge is really to find some way to meaningfully
associate the two without over- generalizing; to discover useful
expressions that include their complexity while limiting their
signification.  To do this it seems best to approach the subject
within the Realms of Sexuality and to examine how the Tool of
Magick may be used in context.

Alternatively one could examine the qualities of the Tool itself
in order to discover its potential, though this seems overzealous.
One does not go around hitting things with a hammer in order to
learn Carpentry.  One holds one's tools in reserve, and, when the
task of connecting two boards with a nail appears necessary, one
selects the appropriate Tool for the Job.  Over time the effective
tools for each Task become known.

This is also the case for Magick, which involves the selected use
of intent.  Enough has been written about Magick that we may
undertake an examination of the Sexual Realms in which it may be
applied.


SEX MAGICK

Sex Magick is an intimatic Tool.  It must be practiced in order to
be mastered.  The details of its form and function can be studied
and memorized.  Yet if they are not applied they will never be
comprehended.  It is comparable to learning ABOUT bowling without
ever trying it.  Putting techniques into practice is really the
object of the study, and refraining from this is the height of
Folly, given means and opportunity.


The Realm of Casual Interaction

We begin at casual interaction.  Those who work with objects, such
as mechanics, construction workers and service technicians are
included within this realm.  Strangers, business acquaintances,
official contacts and professional services are examples of social
relationships which are also included here.  In many ways this is
the practical, formal aspect of Sexuality. Magick applied at this
level becomes an agent of politics; a means of securing some
desired end, a direct Current, linking intent with activity.

When one functions as a cause of change in the realm of objects
and social systems there is a high degree of visibility which
accompanies this role. The one who handles the ball most often in
a game (i.e. the pitcher) is more likely to be the focus of
notoriety.  The delivery person whom one sees on a daily basis
establishes the tangible relationship between the company and you,
the Customer.

Magick in the Realm of Casual Interaction is thus more often
lauded by the social group which serves as its witness.  This has
its difficulties in that the role itself often becomes
highlighted, set in stark contrast to the context in which it
takes place.  Those who accept such a position take the risk of
identifying themselves AS the role; of losing themselves in the
character of the Cause, rather than remaining as the instrument of
Cause Itself.  This may lead to disempowerment and disillusion,
which has the unfortunate repercussion of disappointing the
Customer and the added distinction of being dismissed from the Job
(in terms of service).

What IS Magick within this Realm?  As we shall see, Magick is both
an inner and outer skill set.  With regard to objects and social
systems, Magick is the ability to communicate effectively and in a
timely fashion what one desires.  It is also the ability to
respond to fluctuating environments, while acting as Authority.

Some important elements of Magick in this Realm include listening
carefully, knowing how and when to express oneself (some call this
'tact'), understanding the nature of social systems, and being
physically fit.

The most important element of Sex Magick, however, is not the rite
or vehicle that one uses to achieve the Goal, but awareness - of
oneself and others.  This cannot be overstated, and applies to all
Realms of Sexuality.  Awareness is really the intersection of the
two.  It is the substratum from which both Sex and Magick derive
value.

In social systems one uses one's awareness not only to determine
the nature of the system and the best means of interacting with
it, but also to distinguish the best approach toward each
individual with whom one has dealings.

Regarding the manipulation of objects and the facilitation of
social services, awareness of oneself is the key.  Both of body
and