Geometry Of Magic Vol. II
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Title: Geometry of Magic Vol. II
Author: Glynn of Paws
To begin our second volume in the works of the geometry of magic, we would first refer any new readers back to the preceding volume, as certain fundamental principles outlined therein will not be revisited in this or any later works so as to spare our readers the redudancy of such review. As promised in the author's notes which concluded the afore mentioned volume, this work will elaborate on the uses of the triangle in magical conjurations, ceremonies, and other arcane or theomantic endeavores.
Chapter of One : Symetry in Magery
Unlike the encircling, often ensnaring or protective shape of the circle (as was mentioned in our previous work), the triangle is most used in rituals necessitating a certain symetry. The three sides, mirrored by three points, represents a certain balance. Also, spells requiring an element of repetition, though not on the scale of the circle's motiff of etertnity, benefit highly from a triangle; specifically a triangle of triple equal angles and sides.
Tringles are also ideal for incantations where the number three or some form of trinity is present, if not imperative. Thus, generational themes often involve the triangle. Again, the balance of the three points plays highly in such conjurations.
Chapter of Two : The Bent Line
Another common use for triangles in castings is the theme of change or progression along a line. However, the line, that being of course the sides of the triangle, is marked by progressions; the points. In rituals where steps, levels of assention, phases of maturity, etc., are crutial, a triangle is often employed. In this utilization, the shape is viewed more as a straight line with turns or bends through life, through some learning process, what have you, but the journey is one continual line.
Chapter of Three : Triangles of Nature
The last topic we shall deal with is the repitition of the triangle in nature and how this then manifests itself in similar themed rituals.
Before the harnessing of fire by those most primative of ancesstors, there would have been only three elements; earth, wind, and water. I have seen several ancient pictograms of such triangles, wherein fire was later added and resided in the center of the triangle.
Another use of such nature oriented triangles involved ancient, magnatite monoliths. These enormous stones were used to triangulate the location of a hidden well of some import to an order of Druids. Unfortunately, when in later years, a farmer uprooted the rock and moved it several miles distance, the magnetic lines formed between the stones no longer accurately denoted the location of the well. A rather ingenious mage theorized that a piece of the stone might be broken from one of the three and used as a forth point to "warp" the effected side of the triangle.