Physiological Egregore — the Power of Blood
In our conversations we have already mentioned the Physiological egregore several times, and it’s time to explain what it is. Ancestral force, ancestral ties, debts — all these concepts are connected to the Physiological egregore. By this term people usually mean the collective energy structure of a particular lineage or family.
In essence, the Physiological egregore has the same nature as all collective entities: it arises as a common peripheral vortex, with the only difference that the people who form this vortex may belong to very different time periods. However, since in the Immanent environment, where vortices arise, time does not act as a coordinate, this nuance in no way prevents people separated by decades or centuries across incarnations from uniting in a common energetic structure.
The aspect of the Physiological egregore should be considered from several perspectives. First, in addition to the personal tasks of one’s current life, each person also bears certain tasks required by their lineage. Second, through the Physiological egregore’s power, a person can be bound to others across time and incarnations, which imposes certain constraints on manipulation of Power. Third, it is necessary to take into account the degree of belonging among the bearers of the Physiological egregore when developing a strategy on the Way.
The last point requires some explanation. As a vortex-like structure, the Physiological egregore needs two things: a point of support and a driving force. The driving force of the Physiological egregore is a person’s awareness of belonging to their lineage. In other words, the stronger a person’s sense of blood kinship, the more fully the Physiological egregore is embodied within them.
The point of support for the Physiological egregore at any given moment is a specific living representative of that lineage. That is, even a very powerful ancestor who gave life and strength to the lineage cannot serve as the point of support of such an egregore once they have died. From a practical point of view, this means that in each generation the true bearer of the lineage’s power is one (and only one) of its representatives.
All other relatives are on the periphery of the egregore and play a supporting, but not formative role. At a child’s birth, usually one of the parents (or even both) pass the Axis role to the child of the lineage (if they had it). However, a parent may not pass their Axis; a parent may not pass it to the child, but then if the parent dies, the egregore collapses, so mechanisms usually ensure Axis transmission that force the Axis of the lineage to be transmitted from generation to generation.
The bearer of the Axis of the Physiological egregore is the most important representative of their lineage, since their early death (or childlessness) leads to the demise of the egregore. It is clear that when forming a family, both spouses can be bearers of such Axes, but more often only one of them (or even neither) is.
Similarly, among several children, the Axis is received by only one (or two, if both parents had blood Axes), and it is precisely that child who inherits the family’s power. Most often, this is the eldest child, although some egregores, instead, tend to be passed to younger children. Moreover, different egregores are more easily transmitted along the maternal or paternal line, which is why different cultures have different inheritance customs.
For the Magus, it is very important to be the bearer of such an Axis, since it provides powerful support and protection, and psychologically its presence is expressed in a developed a strong will to win, which is important for Magic. At the same time, the Axis of blood also imposes certain limitations, as mentioned above, and which must be considered.
Thus, the power of blood kinship, the Physiological egregore, is a full-fledged, though not always acknowledged, magical force, and has many important effects and influences on the life and Way of the Magus.
Thank you 🙂 Can I clarify what mechanisms compel the transmission of the lineage axis further?
Everything that is called “parents live in their children”. The idea that after the birth of a child, life ends, the function is fulfilled, etc.
But the coercive mechanisms do not mean they are mandatory to fulfill? Or does it mean that societal norms are aimed at ensuring such transmission? Will the strength of the lineage torment with guilt and awareness of responsibility for ancestors?
No, of course, not forcibly coercive, but strongly pushing.
Hmm, and based on my personal observations – the bearer of such an “axis of the lineage” often does not care much about the family. That is precisely the function of its supporting members. The bearer of the “axis” is the one who should take the lineage to new horizons, and therefore they are often not keepers of traditions but rebels… am I understanding correctly?
In reality, that’s true. The bearer of the Axis feels constrained within their Lineage; he is both its meaning and its horizon.
Can someone become a Holder of the Axis through a generation? Or if both parents are Holders, and the child is alone, will he be stronger?
The Axis can be passed down through generations, and it often happens that it is the grandchildren who receive what the children did not. If both parents bear the Axis and are willing to pass it to their child, then he certainly benefits from it.
100%. I applaud how accurately you have pointed that out.
From fleeting acquaintances, I got the impression that egregores are very important in magic/witchcraft – for some, they even play a central role. But for you, it seems, it’s not so – you rarely write about the egregore…
For me, any egregore is a limitation of freedom.
Dear Enmerkar, I am the last child of my kind, I have no children, two years ago, at my own risk (I felt like I was dying), I performed a ritual to attract power from the Ancestral Star… The desire to live returned… I live in the “historical homeland”, it is more comfortable here… Perhaps I attracted the Axis of my lineage to myself by conducting the ritual even though I initially did not possess it…
Theoretically, this is possible in two cases – either if you create a new lineage with a new axis, or if you take the axis from someone who possesses it.
Is it possible to temporarily “freeze” the influence of the axis?
Egregores, including the physiological one, hold their people very firmly. It is possible to get out from under their influence, but it is always difficult.
Hmm.. strange. You write that having an axis is important for a magician, but at the same time, it imposes limitations. I understand that at a certain point in development, one will have to make a choice and either move forward or remain within bounds.
As for the comment about rebellion, yes, I realize that I must lead others, open horizons, and be strong, but at the same time, one of the primary tasks is to ensure the safety of loved ones. Concerns about maintaining health, as well as protection from influences.
Only one relative among the entire generation can be a representative of the axis. That is, one among all relatives, cousins, second cousins, or one in a small branch where there are parents, a brother, and a sister? How to know if the axis has been passed on further or not?
If the axis passed from the father to the girl (daughter, granddaughter) and she is the last carrier of the surname in her branch, and there are no more males, when she marries, will she pass the axis to her children, or upon changing her surname, will the egregore perish?
A girl can certainly be a carrier of the physiological egregore, but its further fate depends on this girl’s relationship with her lineage. If she believes that by taking her husband’s surname, she transitions to his line – then indeed, her family’s egregore will gradually be destroyed; if her relationship with her lineage remains strong, she will continue to carry it and may pass it on to one of her children.
. How important is it to maintain the axis?
Hello.
Does this mean that a mage is undesirable to have children?
I am sure that the blood axis is far from a fundamental factor in development, but what is its real nature? I have observed more than once how people change after the birth of children. Everyone invariably talks about the inexplicable awe for the child and the unbreakable bond. And although sometimes not immediately, this bond pulls them. And the person becomes ordinary. It is not that he loses any of his qualities. But the world around him becomes indifferent to him in some sense. A person becomes cautious, or even fearful. From the outside, this seems logical, the axis belongs to the young individual, which helps them.
Everyone decides for themselves. To have children or not to have. Children bring both joy and pain. Sometimes they rule us, and sometimes we rule them…………………………………..Do we become ordinary after having children? – probably the question is not about children, but about ourselves……………………………….yes..and….there are such Children who simply must be born :), like, for example, Kwisatz Haderach
For me, the Axis of the lineage represents balance, not just the continuation of the bloodline. When I began to explore my ancestry, I envisioned myself sitting at the base of a tree trunk—on the left was a dead tree, with dry leaves swaying on it, symbolizing deceased relatives; to the right, a tree that was blooming, thriving, and green—representing the living. Moreover, I learned that generation after generation, there is a confrontation of forces that ensures balance. On my mother’s side, my grandmother is “dark,” while on my father’s side, she is “light.” However, my grandfather’s mother “believed in the devil,” while my grandmother’s mother “broke her forehead in prayers.” Moreover, these sides of the family only manifested over time. We recently talked with my mom, and although we have conflicts, we agreed on one thing—that everything good comes from my grandmother on my father’s side, and it will be tough when she is no longer around.
But what is most tragic is that these axes are disappearing, a phenomenon dictated by time. In the past, all relatives would gather together, filling a large room to the point where there was hardly any space to move. We had houses, not apartments, and the room truly was spacious. A large table would be set, and a bunch of unfamiliar people would arrive. They would catch me and ask for my name, and knowing that my name meant nothing to them, I would say whose granddaughter I was, and everyone would chime in, trying to remember their relation to me, all the while recalling a bunch of unfamiliar names. The adults would converse, while the children—an entire crowd—would crawl under the table and cause little mischief, grabbing anything from the table and spilling things around. And in the evening, swaying together at the “table,” we would start singing songs. We had a tape recorder, but it was unnecessary. The heartfelt singing of all the relatives… could not be compared to it. Later, gatherings became less frequent, and more often than not, people would remember those who had passed away.
There was a big meeting when I was 5 years old – before my great-grandmother died. The second significant meeting was when we gathered well, many of those who keep in touch came – it was my grandfather’s birthday. At that time, we didn’t know it would be his last birthday. My grandmother took me around the cemetery – she listed the deceased relatives for me to visit later. She wanted me to remember them, stating that the current generation does not value this. I understand that if I go to the local cemetery – I will get lost and will not find anyone except my grandfather. I do not know my relatives – peers, and they do not know me. We do not strive towards each other. With those I have coincidentally crossed paths with – there are no common interests. They are distant and earthly. They will continue the lineage… like an ordinary person in a wheel. What will happen if the axis disappears? I thought that the tree would perish without the axis. How will all my relatives live then? I had an image that the tree fell but did not perish. Now its branches grew not into the sky – up, but horizontally – they spread along the ground. I look around and see scattered leaves of fallen trees, I see people as separate particles. I see how my tree has shrunk to personal development. The lineage is not a magical family, yet the same thing happens. With the loss of the axis, the world loses unity and magic.
Thank you for uncovering this topic!