What is Necromantic Practice?
by Sochin Crow
First off, Necromantic Practice is NOT a Religion. You can be a Christian, Jew,
Pagan, etc.and still practice Necromantics. (I prefer to use this term instead
of the ever-tarnished "Necromancy") Death touches ALL Religions, therefore is
not a religion in, and of itself.
Secondly, it is NOT Black Magick,. Almost anyone who utilizes magick will
confirm that `color' is non-existent. The intent of the individual is what makes
it "good", or "bad". The captains of the ships, which brought the slaves to the
U.S, coined the term "Black Magick". It was used to describe the traditional
rituals in which the native Africans took part. In modern society, the phrase
has been adopted to describe the `miraculous' acts of the followers of Magick
embracing paths, such as the "left hand" (for major lack of a better term),
which includes Satanism, Demonolatry, Necromantic Practitioners, etc.. Does it
mean their intentions are bane? Well, one can be a Satanist, and perform magick
with no ill intent; thus, the directing of this energy cannot plausibly be
called "Black" or "White". Whether Necromantic Practice is considered "Magical"
or not, is basically up to the person who is utilizing it.
Lastly, there is a difference between Necromantic Practice, and Necrophilia.
Though they are both extremely intimate, only one is sexually so. A Necromantic
practitioner will NOT rape the dead. A Necrophile is in it strictly for the
thrill. It is about dominance over another, and fear of rejection. A corpse
can't say no. To Love Death is to forget the flesh, and concentrate on the
spirit, Necrophilia is the exact opposite. To perform such acts on the dead is
horrendous. Though some Necromantics do refer to themselves as "Necrophiliacs".
To them, this simply means that they are attracted to the dead. yet they would
not sexually act on that attraction. It is of a spiritual nature.
Followers of the Necromantic path attune themselves with the Death energy to
gain balance, understanding, acceptance, and Love for the soul, it's purpose,
and place in the divine plan. It's not "evil", and it has nothing what so ever
to do with Demons, or Satan. Again, Death touches all, not just a single belief
system. For the Necormantic, the veil of humanity does not completely cover the
eyes. We strive to understand that which we fear, and embrace it, with open arms.
Death truly is a gentle force. The most beautiful Angel, he lifts our soul, and
burdens himself with the sorrow, so that WE may feel the joy of being free from
the flesh. We should never, ever be "sad" when it comes time to part. When we do,
we find that it is the best thing that has ever happened to us. That is the
beauty of transition. The wind may close one door, but it opens another.
So take a tip from the Irish, and celebrate the passing of loved ones. Be merry,
dance on their graves, sing, and drink from sunset to sunset. chances are, that
is exactly what they would want you to be doing.and remember to be wary of those
who claim that "real Necromancy" is bothering the dead to give you some sort of
silly information that you think you NEED to know. if there is something that
you really do need warning for, the dead will contact YOU.
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Article by Sochin Crow
Copyright 2001 Sochin Crow
http://i.am/Necromantic