The first of the children of Cosmos and Star Goddess I want to introduce is Zoriyah. He is not necessarily the most important or the most powerful among them, but he is the Steward of the Star Fire, and as such is the initiator of the Path and the transmitter of the power.
Zoriyah is the Steward of the Star Fire. He rejoices in bringing the Fires of Heaven to those below, but he is not interested in challenging journeys. He enjoys introducing magick, but not the long process of teaching. After lighting the Fire of Passion he often moves on. He plays other roles as the Steward, but this is the main one we need to focus on for now.
Zoriyah (צריעיה) appears as a tall lean man of African descent, but his dark skin glows with a soft golden sheen from within. He wears flowing robes and scarves of bright white with faint blue tips, they always seem to drift around him, as if they weigh almost nothing and are dancing on a gentle breeze. Star Fire is one of the most basic and versatile magickal energies on the Starry Path. As a simple and powerful energy it is something Zoriyah enjoys, for it is easy to teach enough for someone to feel magick, and then he can move on.
((To clarify, I included the name spelt in Hebrew not because these spirits are Hebrew/Jewish/Middle Eastern in any way, but as someone with a ceremonial background I do find Hebrew useful.))
Star Fire is a type of energy, a specific frequency, that is used on the Starry Path, one of several. Star Fire represents, not surprisingly, the fire of stars, which on the Starry Path is also the fire of the very spirits we work with, even if they are now (mostly) earthbound. It is also the most general or neutral of the energies on the Path, which is why it’s a great place to start. The introduction to Star Fire is also connected to the creation of the Salt of Star Fire, one of the most commonly used materia on the Starry Path.
Salt of Star Fire is an important ingredient to a lot of Starry Path work, but just as important is the process of connecting to the Star Fire. Salt of Star Fire is an Earthing of this Energy, grounding it into the physical realm. As you call it into the physical realm you experience the feel of Star Fire. The colours, the bright white yellows and wispy blue curls, the swirling flutter of movement, the gentle hiss and pop of the fire. In this process you connect with the Star Fire, which will allow you to call upon it without the use of salt or flame. I will include a working in the next post that is another way to connect to Star Fire if you feel that you need a separate refresher or a deeper connection.
Follow the ingredients as they are here, Zoriyah was adamant about natron, and a drinkable alcohol. The rest of the ingredients are more flexible. For instance if you don’t have cedar, another sweet wood works.
Below is the ritual for both connecting to Star Fire and creating Salt of Star Fire
Calling Zoriyah and Star Fire
Required:
- Metal fireproof bowl with trivet (if performed inside)
- Glass fireproof bowl (blue glass is preferred)
- Candles (1 black Star Goddess candle, 5 white tealights)
- Natron* (See how to make below the required materials)
- Vodka (or another high alcoholic content drinkable alcohol)
- Matchs (Either long matches or a pair of tongs is required)
- Self-igniting Charcoal for incense
- Incense holder
- Incense (1 part myrrh, 1 part red sanders, 1 part cedar, 1 part mastic)
*Natron is a naturally forming salt mixture on the shores of saline bodies of water. It is easy enough to make your own, and I don’t know of any spirit who complains about homemade natron. Mix 1 part table salt with 1 part baking soda. Mix this up, and then add in water until you get a thick paste you can spread. (Some instructions say to boil the mixture, I’ve tried both ways and found little to no difference) Spread the mixture on a cookie sheet and put in the oven at 150C (300F) to dry it out. Once the water is evaporated you’re left with sheets of natron, you can then crumble it up and store it in containers until you need it.
The glass fireproof bowl should be small enough to fit in the metal fireproof bowl. If performed inside using both bowls and small amounts make it relatively safe (but always act with caution if working with fire indoors), if performed outside the outer metal bowl isn’t required and you can use larger amounts, just make sure you the fire isn’t near anything that could catch fire.
Light the charcoal puck, it will take some time to heat up all the way through. Have the matches on hand and know roughly where the black Star Goddess candle is. If you’re inside turn off all the lights you can, if outside this is best performed at night, even better at the New Moon and never on the Full Moon.
In darkness pray to the Star Goddess, and light the black candle. Pray for Their guidance and Their presence, pray adoration for Their Beauty, the Majesty of all reality.
Pray to the Star Goddess who birthed all, then pray to the first of Their children, the early stars. Pray for their light, their guidance and presence. Light a tealight from the Star Goddess candle. Pray to solar systems in the same way and light another tealight from the last one. Pray to galaxies in the same way and light another tealight from the last one. Pray to galactic clusters in the same way and light another tealight from the last one. Pray out to all the Cosmos and light the last tea light.
(Praying to solar systems, galaxies, and clusters might seem unusual but understand that these spirits literally identify themselves with stars, so you’re praying to spirits and legions and groups of them)
Put the incense on the charcoal. “From Resinous Earth, to Watery Melt, to Fiery Force, and Smoke filled Air, drift into the Aethyr and call down the Spirits, the first ones, the shining ones, those who descended from the heights to teach humanity.
Put two parts natron inside the glass container, add one part vodka, and mix.
Slowly chant Zoriyah’s name, calling him down. See his Seal over the container of natron. As you chant his name, see a thin tendril of white fire from the heavens flow into the container of natron. “Zoriyah, Steward of Star Fire. He who lights the fires of humanity. Torch bearer. Come here and bless this vessel with your Star Fire.”
Place one hand over the natron container, see the Seal going through the natron and your hand, and guide him to place one hand into the natron, the other reaching up towards the stars. White fire tendrils from the heavens wrapping around Zoriyah’s form down his arm into the container through your hand. As his fire begins to enter the container remove your hand, light a match and light the natron on fire. Natron, alcohol, flame, and scent or earth, water, fire, air. Pray to Zoriyah, pray that the Star Fire and alcohol fire are one, that the fire purifies the natron. This physical fire becomes the embodiment of the magickal Star Fire. The Natron is the Earthing of Star Fire, the physical receptical. As such it lies between the worlds, and can be used to open the ways.
When the fire goes out mix up the natron again, and try lighting on fire, there is usually a little more alcohol to burn. Feel the sensation of Star Fire flowing through Zoriyah, feel the Fire in the container. Learn the feel of this fire, the sights and smells, and sounds and sensations. Using these you can now call on the Star Fire yourself when needed. It might not be as physically oriented as the Salt will be, but it will be a powerful and dynamic energy to work with.
When the fire goes out thank Zoriyah for giving you the Salt of Star Fire. You can use this for a variety of things on the Starry Path, but the first and perhaps most important is the Star Water, used for protection, cleaning, and most crucially spiritual sight and flight. I’ll discuss the Star Water in another post soon.